The Australian Sustainable Built Environment Council (ASBEC) welcomes the announcement from the Federal Minister for Energy, Josh Frydenberg, on the expansion of the Commercial Building Disclosure Scheme (CBD) and improvement of appliance efficiency through the Equipment Energy Efficiency programme.

ASBEC’s President Prof Ken Maher said “The CBD scheme has led to improvements in energy efficiency and reductions in GHG emissions.  It has also been effective in raising awareness of building performance and creating a market incentive for higher-performing buildings.”

“The expansion of this program is an excellent initiative, which will engage many more commercial buildings in energy efficiency endeavours.”

The pathway set by the Equipment Energy Efficiency program aims to deliver energy savings in building appliances.

ASBEC’s Low Carbon, High Performance report has found that Australia’s building sector can deliver up to 28% of Australia’s 2030 emissions reduction target and save $20 billion, if a strong suite of measures is adopted.

“An expanded CBD program and a pathway for improved appliance efficiency are both strong steps in enabling the built environment to meet its emissions reduction potential, whilst also creating healthier and more productive buildings.” said Prof Maher, “We look forward to working with policy makers on the adoption of the fuller suite of measures identified in Low Carbon, High Performance.”

Download full ASBEC Media Release.

Download media release from Minister Frydenberg.