The energy efficiency of commercial office buildings is the focus of a new national scheme designed to boost the green credentials of work spaces.
From the second half of 2010, building owners will be required to provide up-to-date energy efficiency information when selling or leasing office space covering more than 2,000 square metres.
"This means all parties - the building owner and potential buyers or tenants - will have access to consistent, credible and meaningful information about a building's energy efficiency and [be able to] make informed decisions when they buy or rent office space," said Environment Minister, Peter Garrett, announcing the scheme in a statement yesterday.
"Greener offices are not only more comfortable to work in, they can also boost productivity, bring down sick leave, support green building industry jobs and have the potential to deliver savings of 20-40 per cent on energy bills," he said.
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Source: G-Online, 2009-11-13, Link
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