'Solar power outshines water tanks'
The Age,
26 May, 2007
Dr George Wilkenfeld an expert on sustainable building has called for an overhaul of the governments five star regulations on new energy efficient homes. According to a report produced by Dr Wilkenfeld, new five star rated homes in Victoria are using more energy and producing 6% more greenhouse gas emissions than houses which were built before the scheme was introduced three years ago.
This came to light after it was found that less than 20% of new homes built in Melbourne are installing water tanks to catch rain water, even though we are in the middle of a drought. However about 80% of new homes have solar hot water systems installed.
It could have something to do with the saving passed onto consumers, water tanks save the household around $50 a year, while solar energy savings were around $200 a year.
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