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AccuRATE V1.1.3.0

The latest version of 2nd Gen BTP Assessment tools has been released.

DoP agree to a new Pilot to commence early February 2007.

BASIX (DIY) Review

ABSA instrumental in securing DoP DIY Sustainability Tool - DoP Review...not independent but a starting point 

Visit the ABSA Site for further details.

DIY found to lower the standard of Residential Building BTP in NSW - varies between 200% to 400% below Simulation Method when compared with NatHERS and far more variation expected to AccuRATE.

The term 'sustainability' describes the need for collaborating and balancing our environmental, economic and social impacts, something that everyone wants, but no - one knows how to create.

The problem overall is we are overusing natural systems' ability to both supply resources and absorb human impacts.

The Federal Government uses the term 'Ecologically Sustainable Development' or ESD, to describe the values and intent of a sustainable society as it continues to expand as:

"using, conserving and enhancing the community's resources so that ecological processes, on which life depends, are maintained and the quality of life, now and in the future, can be increased"

System Conditions

1. Substances from the lithosphere (within the earth) must not systematically increase (in concentration) in the ecosphere.
2. Substances produced by society must not systematically increase in the ecosphere.
3. The physical basis for the productivity and diversity of nature must not be systematically deteriorated.
4. Fair and efficient use of resources with respect to meeting human needs.

Greenhouse Gasses, Climate Change and Household Energy Use.

Human generated GHG Emissions are a major contributor to climate change with the main GHZ Gasses being:

• Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) - from burning fossil fuels; and
• Methane - from agriculture, waste and fugitive emissions from coal mines and natural gas systems.

GHG Emissions have grown to the point where in 2002 we in Australia dumped 550 million tonnes (Mt) of Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) equivalent into the atmosphere. Over 60% of these emissions were from the production and use of energy - derived mainly from fossil fuel.

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