Designing around the Carbon Tax
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Higher electricity bills, increased water costs and now the Carbon Tax - it's all putting pressure on our wallet. But is it possible to design around the Carbon Tax? With smart energy use and great innovations, can we still save money instead of spending it?
Archicentre has recently claimed that the carbon tax, along with increased water and electricity costs, will drive a push in the market to implement better housing designs that have built in environmental benefits.
Sustainability assessments and ratings could well become a driving force in the marketplace, with properties that aren't environmentally friendly or energy and water efficient deemed 'lemons'.
As a result, designers and builders may find it becomes a necessity to innovate and create new homes that raise the bar on efficiency and sustainability. Renovators will need to consider whether their modifications are adding to the property's environmental credentials, or taking away from them.
Installing solar panels has become a popular way to save on electricity bills. via.
It's become clear that in today's world of carbon taxes, high bills and increasing petrol costs, the only way any of us can hope to save money is by becoming self sufficient. That may mean having your current home assessed by a sustainability expert to determine how you can reduce your costs. Or it could mean specifically buying a house which has a great sustainability rating in the first place. Either way the goal is clear - if we want to save money in the long run, we have to be living efficiently.
Are you ready for the carbon tax? Tell us how your home is helping you to live a more affordable, sustainable lifestyle in the comments below.
Find out more about Archicentre and sustainability assessments.
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