Apartment Energy Efficiency Retrofitting: Boost Savings & Sustainability

Apartment Retrofits

The unique difficulties of retrofitting apartments means that they have ended up in the 'too hard' basket when it comes to both policy and practice. This project brings together experts in apartment building governance with experts in renewable energy to provide resources to help property owners make a case for retrofits and evidence to ...

Apartment residents are overcoming regulatory hurdles and taking practical steps to embrace renewable energy in their apartments and buildings, writes Jane Hone. When we talk about energy -efficient homes, the conversation often centres on freestanding dwellings—leaving apartment living out of the picture. Many assume retrofitting or electrifying an apartment is too complex to be worth the ...

The Value of Retrofitting Older Buildings for Energy Efficiency

A retrofit building project can improve energy efficiency , reduce emissions and enhance comfort. But the path to success isn't always straightforward.

Energy efficiency and thermal performance of residential buildings are critical to decarbonising the building industry and for the building stock to be resilient to future climates. New houses are experiencing a growing trend towards energy efficiency , as a result of improved energy efficiency standards and mandatory energy ratings.

PDF Apartment energy efficiency handbook

The Apartment energy efficiency handbook assists in understanding the energy efficiency provisions in NCC Volume One that apply to Class 2 apartment buildings. This includes the sole-occupancy units (SOUs) and common areas of Class 2 apartment buildings.

A $2.2 million renovation has put a 1960 Melbourne apartment block on track to become the country's first energy -positive residential retrofit, producing more electricity than it consumes and ...