7 Star Homes Program – Resources

Last updated: 28 September 2023
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These resources provide builders, designers or interested home buyers high-level information to support the delivery of more energy-efficient homes.

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Seeing 7-stars: new home energy efficiency standards explained
The improved standards will ensure that the homes built today will be more comfortable to live in and cost less to run now and into the future.
Getting the most out of solar – part 1
Drawing on modelling data, we explain the difference between ZNC, ZNE and NB homes from a construction, cost, sustainability and liveability perspective.
Getting the most out of solar – part 2
Combining Solar PV and energy-efficient design to make things more cost effective and efficient for builder and home buyer.
Positive impacts of a whole-of-home approach on energy performance
A whole-of-home approach to energy efficiency considers the performance of appliances and their impact on overall energy use, greenhouse gas emissions, and cost.
Insulation installation and air tightness
This article includes 3 videos that provide useful information for trades and supervisors on how to correctly install insulation and seal a building,
The ins and outs of as-built verification
An as-built verification (ABV) assessment gives confidence to builders and buyers that a home’s shell will perform to the standard that it has been designed to.
7 Star Upgrade Analysis handbook
Includes 10 case studies and the insights needed to affordably and effectively transition from building 6 to 7-star homes by optimising the design and orientation.
7 Star Homes technical research report
Features key findings from the analysis of the 7-star rated homes built and tested for as-built verification.
All-electric new housing – Villawood’s Redstone Estate, Sunbury
This case study looks at 5 all-electric homes and measures the impact of voluntary electrification over a 15-year period.