01/09/2022
Changes From 6 stars to 7 stars is happening!
The minimum standard for the thermal performance rating of all new homes will be increased from 6 Stars to 7 Stars, making homes cheaper to run, more comfortable to live in and more resilient to extreme weather.
The Code will also require a ‘Whole of Home’ approach to managing the energy use of fixed appliances, such as heating, cooling, hot water, and lighting. This approach allows for flexibility in choice of appliances, including fuel type and energy efficiency rating, and onsite renewable energy (such as solar panels), combined to meet an annual energy usage benchmark for a new home.
NCC 2022 will be available from 1 October 2022 and will commence on 1 May 2023, with a transition period to 1 October 2023.