Driving Sustainability for Queensland Homes and Business

The Queensland government is known for its supportive programs to drive sustainability in homes and businesses to createa low carbon community and carbon neutrality. The success of renewable energy sources in the state is primarily because of the generous feed in tariff scheme and solar rebates.

Queensland’s feed in tariff remain the country’s most generous and stable, paying eligible system owners 44 cents per KWh fed back to grid. By shifting to solar power generous rebates both for solar hot water systems and solar panel systems also awaits Queenslanders. However the state’s efforts are not all about financial incentives and grants. The local government also aims to bring behavioral change in the community by providing massive awareness campaigns and forums across the state..

As part of thisthe Sustainable Homes Program was recently launched, with display homes showcasing how households can incorporate sustainable living in their daily lives. The model homes demonstrate practical solutions to energy problems that are specific to the climate conditions of the state. The open house features practical home designs to improve water and energy efficiency and to make your homes more liveable and comfortable.

The timely program meets the demand for better home design in the state as a response to the growing effects of climate change.

Queenslanders can reduce their ongoing household expenses by improving their home’s passive energy efficiency (following the Smart & Sustainable Homes Design Objectives) and installing supportive energy efficient systems like solar PVs and solar hot water systems. It is possible for all of us to make our homes socially, environmentally and economically sustainable.

The Queensland government are also working closely with the business and manufacturing sector to reduce their environmental impacts and promote sustainability within every industry. Large scale applications of solar power are also in planning with the massive Solar Dawn Project in North Qld nearly ready to commence construction.