Winter is a time when homeowners focus on ways to reduce heating bills and use less energy. For home buyers seeking a new energy efficient home, Bingara Gorge has partnered with builder McDonald Jones to offer 7-star compliance features for free in all builds including insulation: floors, walls and ceilings, double glazing, lighter roof, solar and EV chargers. Seven-star four bed home and land packages start from $1,015,300.
The Australian government has committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2050. As part of this promise, changes have been made to the National Construction Code as well as BASIX standards for energy use and thermal performance for new home builds in New South Wales. The mandatory energy rating requirement for new homes increased in October 2023 from 5.5 to 7-stars.
McDonald Jones has built several 7-star homes in Bingara Gorge. Sales Manager, Nathan Klein comments, “There are many elements in a home that contribute to how it achieves a thermal energy rating including the climate zone where it is built, optimising orientation on your block and inclusions factored into the home by the builder. There are several different ways a home can achieve the required 7-stars.”
