Article: NEW ZEALAND: NEW HOMES TO BE WARMER, CHEAPER TO RUN

The government of New Zealand issued the following news release:

The most significant improvements to the energy efficiency of new homes in 30 years come into effect from tomorrow, meaning warmer, dryer and healthier homes, says the Building and Construction Minister Clayton Cosgrove.

As well as increasing ceiling and wall insulation minimum requirements for all new homes and major extensions to existing houses, the new energy efficiency measures will mean most new homes are double glazed.

"New homes in the South Island and Central Plateau of the North Island are the first to meet the new requirements. From tomorrow (31 October 2007), all new homes and major extensions across these ...

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