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• The energy sense home

  Choose wisely, build right, live well - we provide advice on simple choices to help you make your new home the best it can be.

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• Home energy standards

  Make sure your home meets Queensland energy efficient building standards.

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• Orientation

  Find out how to best position your home on your land so it is warm in winter and cool in summer.

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• Eaves, trees and shading

  Make your home more comfortable by protecting it from the hot summer sun.

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• Room positioning and zoning

  Design your home's layout to take advantage of Queensland's climate.

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• Windows

  It makes sense to choose energy efficient windows and skylights to keep you cool in summer and warm in winter.

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• Materials

  Choose the right building materials for an energy efficient home and save on energy costs.

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• Insulation

  Building or renovating is the best time to insulate your home to keep cooling and heating costs down.

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• Roofing

  How to ensure your roof keeps cooling and heating costs low.

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• Building a pool

  Building a pool? Things to think about to save you money.

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