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‘Die of cold or die of stress?’: Social housing is frequently colder than global health guidelines

Daniel Daly, University of Wollongong; Federico Tartarini, University of Wollongong; Gordon Waitt, University of Wollongong; Michael Tibbs, University of Wollongong; Paul Cooper, University of Wollongong, and Theresa Harada, University of Wollongong

One quarter of monitored social housing properties recorded winter temperatures below World Health Organisation standards for more than 80% of winter, new research shows.
The University of Wollongong Illawarra Flame House demonstrates how a typical Aussie fibro home can be transformed into a net-zero-energy sustainable home. Dee Kramer

Homes with higher energy ratings sell for more. Here’s how Australian owners could cash in

Daniel Daly, University of Wollongong

Buyers pay more for a home they know has a good energy rating. That’s worth an extra 2.4-9.4% in the only part of Australia where energy ratings must be disclosed at the time of sale.
The scheme aims to make buildings with high energy-efficiency ratings, like this one in Canberra, attractive to potential buyers and renters. Bidgee/Wikimedia Commons

Green building scheme review adds yet more policy uncertainty

Daniel Daly, University of Wollongong and Paul Cooper, University of Wollongong

Australia’s policies to cut greenhouse emissions have been shrouded in uncertainty over the past few months. The contentious Renewable Energy Target review and the swapping of the carbon price for Direct…