City of Melbourne zero net emissions by 2020 strategy
'Zero Net Emissions by 2020 – A roadmap to a climate neutral city' sets a goal for the city to produce zero net greenhouse emissions by the year 2020.
The strategy aims to reduce Melbourne’s emissions by between 50 and 60 per cent through a range of actions, including the 1200 Buildings program.
Download the strategy from Zero Net Emissions by 2020 Strategy.
Melbourne Docklands environmentally sustainable design guidelines
All commercial developments in Melbourne’s Docklands are required to meet the minimum standards laid out in the Melbourne Docklands environmentally sustainable design guide.
Melbourne Dockland's Ecologically Sustainable Design Guide.
Building Code of Australia mandatory energy efficiency measures
Mandatory energy efficiency provisions have been introduced to the Building Code of Australia for all building classes and these measures are scheduled to be increased in the 2010 update of the code.
Building owners need to be aware of the provisions that apply to any retrofit or refurbishment works they undertake.
Visit Australian Building Codes Board to download information about energy efficiency.
Mandatory disclosure of building energy efficiency
The Federal Government is developing a national scheme which will require the energy efficiency of all commercial buildings to be disclosed at the time of sale or lease.
The intent of this program is that potential buyers or tenants can compare the energy efficiency of different buildings on a like for like basis.
Visit the Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts for more information on mandatory disclosure of commercial building energy efficiency.