New reforms from the City of Sydney will ensure that applications for the construction of office buildings, hotels, shopping centres and other structures must comply with minimum energy ratings from January 2023 and achieve net-zero energy use from 2026.
The changes, unanimously endorsed by the City of Sydney Council last night, will incorporate efficiency and renewable energy targets in development applications, ensuring buildings are part of the transition to net-zero emissions.
The City of Sydney says the measures are expected to save more than $1.3 billion on energy bills for investors, businesses and occupants from 2023 to 2040, and help the City meet its target of net-zero emissions by 2035.