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the DA. This, together with a number of other issues, has resulted in refusal of the Application.

Environment—energy efficiency standards
(Question No 2181)

Dr Foskey asked the Minister for Planning, upon notice, on 7 August 2008:

Will the current ACT Government introduce regulations to require energy efficiency standards for all commercial buildings given that 72% of the ACT’s greenhouse emissions come from stationary energy.

Mr Barr: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:

No. Regulations are not required as the ACT already has energy efficiency standards for commercial buildings. These are contained in the Building Code of Australia.


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