Improving the Energy Efficiency of Australia's Buildings

Australia's governments have agreed to a new national scheme to improve the energy efficiency of commercial office buildings, Environment Minister, Peter Garrett said. Starting in the second half of 2010, building owners will need to provide up-to-date energy efficiency information when they sell or lease office space covering more than 2000 square metres. "This means all parties - the building owner and potential buyers or tenants   - will have access to consistent, credible and meaningful information about a building's energy efficiency and make informed decisions when they buy or rent office space," Mr Garrett said. Read More