Build a home for energy efficiency

All new homes and significant renovations in Victoria need to comply with the energy efficiency standards of the National Construction Code (NCC) and must meet a minimum 7-star performance standard under NCC 2022. To ensure you future proof your asset, it is strongly recommended you exceed today's minimum energy efficiency standards.

Compliance with the energy efficiency standards is managed by the Victorian Building Authority (VBA).

Further information about the 7-star energy efficiency building standards has been created by the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action.

Your Home is a Federal Government resources for home energy efficiency information.

Key principles of energy-efficient design
From home orientation to lighting, and everything in between, refer to this for principles and features to know and consider when building a home.
Electrify your home
For most Victorians, switching your home to all-electric can make your home net zero ready and cut greenhouse gas emissions.
Questions to ask your builder
Have more empowered conversations with your builder about energy-efficient design and ensure you're getting a comfortable, healthy and cost-saving home.
Energy Smart Housing Manual
If you're building or renovating your home, make the most of your investment by incorporating energy efficiency into the design.
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.