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• Six-star brings positive news to prospective home-builders

  03 June 2011

  Prospective home-builders wanting lower energy bills and better thermal performance should already be looking for homes with a minimum six-star energy rating according to Thermarate director Alistair Brownlie.   From 1 May 2011, the six-star minimum energy efficiency standards will take effect in Western Australia, although a 12 month transition period applies to enable consumers and the building industry to adjust.   “Although the six-star minimum standard is not being enfor... more...

• Six-star energy efficiency standard introduced in WA

  04 April 2011

  Commerce minister Simon O’Brien today reported that Western Australia would follow other Australian states by introducing a minimum six-star energy efficiency standard for new homes built from 1 May 2011.   The Government has allowed a 12-month transitional period for new home developers to ensure the building industry has time to comply with the changes.    Thermarate director Alistair Brownlie said he welcomes the introduction of the minimum six-star standard as it wa... more...

• Thermarate launches new look brand and website

  24 January 2011

  Perth’s leading energy assessing company Thermarate launched an enhanced brand and website in 2011.  Director Alistair Brownlie said Thermarate’s excessive growth in the past year and expansion into the national market meant that creating a trusted brand was a necessary part of its expansion strategy.  “Although Thermarate will now service most of Australia, it is still a local WA brand which offers extensive local knowledge of Perth and regional WA,” he said.&l... more...