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RP3029: News Article: Energy star ratings for homes? Good idea, but it needs some real estate flair

If you’ve ever bought a home you’ll know the feeling of deciphering real estate advertising spin. But those advertisements traditionally don’t tell you about how much it will cost to heat, cool and power your home.

The Australian Sustainable Built Environment Council (ASBEC) last month called for a nationally-consistent rating system for household sustainability. It follows hot on the heels of the COAG Energy Council’s National Energy Productivity Plan in December.

Read the full article in The Conversation (17 February 2016) HERE

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