Increasing a home's thermal efficiency requires investment, but experts say it doesn't have to break the bank
When house-hunting, Bianca Knox quickly fell in love with a 1970s Canberra cottage, but finding ways to keep her home heated in Canberra's harsh climate without breaking the bank was a priority.
The code will require new builds to meet the minimum efficiency rating, with all jurisdictions except Tasmania to adopt the changes.
Canberran Bianca Knox's 1970s house isn't up to that standard, but DIY upgrades have increased its energy efficiency ... [5247 chars]
Published by: ABC News
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