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NCC 2025 Commercial Energy Efficiency
NCC 2025 Volume One Preview Draft signals major commercial energy efficiency changes by rewriting Section J Performance Requirements to explicitly include operational greenhouse gas emissions and introducing “near zero operational greenhouse gas emissions” language. While adoption dates are as yet unknown, design teams should expect tighter Section J outcomes, earlier coordination requirements, and renewables becoming a practical necessity.
5 Things to know about NCC 2022 Section J for Commercial Buildings
With the recent release of the NCC 2022 Energy Efficiency requirements, here’s 5 things you should know that may help with your building design.
What is a Section J Report?
An NCC Section J Report provides information on whether a building design complies with the requirements of the National Construction Code (NCC) Section J.
How are additions/alterations to Class 1 buildings assessed for Energy Efficiency in Queensland?
New homes are mostly assessed in Queensland via the NatHERS Star Rating method, or via the Deemed to Satisfy – Elemental Provisions (DTS) method
NCC 2022 UPDATED ADOPTION TIMETABLE
The provisions for these three areas will broadly come into effect on 1 October 2023. However, each of the States and Territories have their own adoption timeline when it comes to these
NCC 2022 Residential Changes
The release of NCC 2022 brings major changes to Energy Efficiency. What do you need to know for your projects? 1. 7 Star Minimum The new minimum house rating required for new homes is 7 Stars (out of 10). Previously it was 6 Stars, so this is a significant...
Complex Commercial Building – Should I use JV3 or DTS for Section J compliance?
Deemed to Satisfy (DTS) is a simple, quick and powerful tool for Section J compliance, even for complex buildings. JV3 is a longer and more expensive method that is suited for buildings with specific unusual features that make DTS unsuitable.
Tell me about the move from 6 to 7 Stars for Home Energy Assessments
(Click here to view our primer on: Designing for 7 Stars) Recently BERA was invited to speak on a panel regarding the anticipated inclusion of 7 Star Ratings in the upcoming NCC 2022. Here are our thoughts. What challenges do builders and designers face to meet a...
Double-glazing in Warm Climates?
A client recently asked whether they should consider double glazing for their new home in Queensland. Here's what we advised: 1. Double glazing absolutely assists in keeping heat out during summer, and providing increased insulation during winter, as well as...