In brief - BASIX scheme aims for greater reduction in water
consumption and energy emissions
The NSW government's proposed changes to the BASIX scheme
involve a 20%-50% reduction on baseline water consumption and a
reduction of up to 50% in energy emissions.
NSW government announces proposed changes to BASIX targets
The Building Sustainability Index (BASIX) scheme was introduced
in 2004 as a water and energy efficiency target requirement for all
new homes constructed in NSW.
In December 2013 the NSW Department of Planning and
Infrastructure announced proposed changes to the BASIX targets. The
proposed new targets were published for public comment until 31
January 2014, but it appears that significant interest from
stakeholders who raised their concerns resulted in an extension for
submissions to 14 February 2014.
