National Construction Code (NCC) 2022

NATIONWIDE HOUSE ENERGY RATING SCHEME (NATHERS)

The Nationwide House Energy Rating (NatHER) is a Star Rating from 0 to 10 that measures how energy efficient a house is, based on its design. The rating applies to the building envelope: the roof, walls, floor and windows. A well-insulated and well-designed house provides year-round comfort, cutting cooling and heating bills, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

NEW WHOLE-OF HOME ENERGY USE BUDGET

THE OBJECTIVE IS TO REDUCE THE ENERGY USE OF A NEW HOUSE OR APARTMENT

In a significant move towards energy efficiency in Australian homes, Energy Ministers agreed to expand the NatHERS tools to support the NCC updates. NatHERS, which currently provides a rating out of 10 stars based on a home's design and construction materials, will now see the minimum star rating for new homes increase from 6 to 7 stars. This is a big step towards reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.

Moreover, the updates to the NCC will introduce a new Whole of Home rating that includes the energy performance of appliances such as hot water systems, heating and cooling, solar energy generated onsite and battery storage. This changes will undoubtedly lead to a greener future for Australia.

WHAT TYPE OF INSULATION TO ASK FOR

Our glasswool solutions has been certified by third-party certification bodies to ensure it delivers performance while meeting strict safety and energy efficiency standards. The Earthwool range is both BRANZ appraised and Codemark Certified and has achieved Global GreenTag GreenRate Level A certification - a robust, trusted and widely recognised ecolabel.

While designers and building owners can easily gain GreenStar credits by using products with this certification, it also gives homeowners peace of mind that their homes are constructed with sustainability and energy efficiency in mind from beginning to end.

All unfaced products in the Earthwool range are deemed non-combustible and are covered by the Certifire certificate to demonstrate the highest level of fire safety.

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