In Episode 48 of First Fuel, Energy Efficiency Council CEO Luke Menzel is joined by Frankie Muskovic, National Policy Manager for Sustainability and Regulatory Affairs at the Property Council of Australia.

Luke and Frankie discuss corporate net zero commitments, the challenge of decarbonising residual emissions in commercial buildings, and two policy processes that have the potential to drive a big uptick in the energy efficiency of Aussie homes.

Mentioned in this episode:

National Australian Built Environment Rating System

https://www.nabers.gov.au

Green Star

https://new.gbca.org.au/rate/green-star/

Climate Active

https://www.climateactive.org.au

Property Council submission to the Bushfire Royal Commission

https://www.propertycouncil.com.au/Web/Content/Submissions/National/2020/Property%20Council%20submission%20to%20Royal%20Commission%20into%20National%20Natural%20Disaster%20Arrangements.aspx

2020 Better Buildings Partnership Annual Report

https://www.betterbuildingspartnership.com.au/2020-bbp-annual-report-celebrating-ten-years-of-leadership/

National Construction Code 2022: Residential Energy Efficiency FAQ

https://www.abcb.gov.au/resource/guidance-materials/ncc-2022-residential-energy-efficiency

Key topics:

Decarbonising commercial buildings

- Procuring renewables to decarbonise electricity use

- Key residual emissions: gas, refrigerants, backup generators

- Decarbonisation pathways; electrification, hydrogen, biogas

Residential energy efficiency policy

- The role of disclosure of residential energy performance

- Proposed changes in the 2022 National Construction Code

Connect with our guests:

Find Frankie at https://twitter.com/FrankieMuskovic

Connect with us:

Find Luke at https://twitter.com/lukemenzel

Find out more about the Energy Efficiency Council at www.eec.org.au

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