On 1 May 2024, changes were made to the National Construction Code (NCC) 2022 which will improve residential energy efficiency standards in new homes.

The Modern Homes residential energy efficiency standards have been implemented through amendment of the existing Queensland Development Code 4.1 – Sustainable Buildings.

The changes improve the energy efficiency of the building shell, and for the first time, account for the energy usage of household appliances and equipment. Features like house orientation and better insulation may go unnoticed, but they make a positive difference to the comfort and energy costs of a new home.

These changes :

  • make homes more comfortable to live in
  • provide cost-of-living savings on energy bills over the life of the home
  • provide a greener future through emissions reduction.