GCC has been campaigning for adequate enforcement of ACT's mandatory energy efficiency star ratings laws. GCC has used meetings with ACT Planning Minister Andrew Barr, with ACTPLA senior staff, and articles here to draw attention to the numerous breaches that are obvious in property advertising every weekend.

There has been a breakthrough, with the ACT Budget announcing $476,000 in funding over four years for:

"A reliable Energy Efficient Rating (EER) system used for buildings in the ACT ensuring public confidence in the system.

What better demonstration of the problem than this ad from the Sunday Canberra Times 25 May, for a house that should be at least 4 star if not 5 star, but is advertised as just 1.5!

This is a good win for the environment, as without enforcement, the whole ACT EER system has been losing credibility.

The funding should see a dedicated staff member allocated to this important issue, with time likely to be split between enforcement and education initiatives.