ICANZ News Update
ICANZ publishes the ICANZ News Update to keep our members and stakeholders informed on developments in the industry. There is much to tell and we welcome your feedback.
Summer Edition Jan 2007
The current edition features articles concering the latest research about the health benefits of improved thermal efficiency and simple measures to achieve 5 Star rating in a variety of home designs and climate zones. They include:
Health reports by Harvard University studies and the European Journal of Public Health
Achieivng 5 stars and beyond in a variety of designs
Bob the Builder helping Europe save on wasted energy
Rise in air-conditioner sales - a case for insulation retrofit
Rob Gell - Energy conservation part of GHG solutions
US insulation glass recycling tops 29 billion pounds
Big GHG challenge in China
Insulation stands out on cost benefit analysis
NZ moves closer to energy efficiency
Estate agents say EE maintains property values
Winter Edition 2006
The winter edition of ICANZ News Update features a number of important industry issues and developments that are relevant to progressing the implementation of the 5 Star energy efficiency building code in Australia and the NSW BASIX 40%. They include:
- A number of surveys reporting that Australian consumers strongly support sustainable homes
- Study showing insulating timber floor dwellings achieve 5 Stars
- Why the Australian air-conditioner industry supports 5 Stars
- Independent studies show BASIX costs stack up
- How the NZ government is recognizing health benefits of improved thermal performance
- Energy performance labeling to be required to sell UK homes
- Ontario government mandating higher levels of energy efficiency
Autumn Edition 2006
Recent months have seen a significant shift towards polarised positions by governments, industry groups and the media on the important issue of energy efficiency of buildings.
The Federal Government has spoken out against the introduction of 5-Star energy efficiency measures being included in the Building Code of Australia. This stand is at odds with the considered decision of the Federal Government's own Australian Building Codes Board and the arguments of a diverse range of leading environmental and industry groups, including ICANZ.
Spring Edition 2005
During the past months ICANZ has been very active in making representation to government and creating media interest in our industry's critical response to reports from the Productivity Commission and Victorian Competition and Efficiency Commission regarding government initiatives to create more energy efficient buildings.
Articles in this edition of ICANZ News Update include:
- ICANZ responds to the Productivity Commission
- Market choice - hallmark of 5-Star regulation
- ICANZ highlights VCEC report failings
Autumn Edition 2005
ICANZ began highlighting to governments and the building industry the important economic, social and environmental advantages of rock wool and glass wool insulation and the key role it plays in the quest for sustainable development. Articles in the inaugural edition ICANZ News Update include:
- Productivity Commission ignors wasteful energy use
- Insulation improves wellbeing
- ICANZ ABCB 5 star submission