Australian, state and territory government energy ministers approved the parameters of the new disclosure scheme for office building energy efficiency in November 2009. The scheme will be implemented in two phases: - Phase one involves disclosure for large commercial office buildings (2,000 metres square or larger)
- Phase two involves consideration of expanding disclosure to other commercial building types, including hotels, retail buildings, schools and hospitals. Any extension to these buildings would be subject to further analysis of the impact.
The Building Energy Efficiency Disclosure Act 2010 commenced on 1 July 2010 and is being implemented through the Commercial Building Disclosure program. The requirement to disclose information commences on 1 November 2010. Further information about the program is available at the Commercial Building Disclosure website. |