The Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning has announced that two residential developments in Carseldine and Oxley are leading the nation with 100 per cent solar and battery neighbourhoods.
The Department said both developments featured zero net energy emission homes, showcasing innovation and sustainability while supporting economic recovery and job creation.
Minister for State Development, Steven Miles said all the Carseldine Village terrace homes (pictured) and the Oxley Songbird detached residential dwellings homes came with solar PV, battery storage systems, heat pump hot water systems, Wi-Fi, air conditioning and an electric vehicle charger ready.
“This could save owners up to $1,600 per year off their power bills,” Dr Miles said.
Minister for Energy Renewables and Hydrogen, Mick de Brenni said the futuristic homes ensured Queensland reached its renewable energy target of 50 per cent by 2030.
“We know that Queenslanders want smart, efficient homes that run on clean energy because ultimately it will save them money,” Mr de Brenni said.
“As we move to a carbon-neutral future, this sort of housing design is something that we are working towards becoming the norm across Queensland with updates for the National Construction Code in the pipeline.”
He said the Government had also helped homeowners across the State enjoy lower costs when they received their energy accounts, with a $250 electricity rebate delivered to households last year.
Dr Miles said both developments were demonstrating the use of innovation across different housing markets, with Carseldine Village featuring terrace homes and Songbird at Oxley catering for traditional detached homes.
“We’re hoping to inspire more home builders and developers to design and build sustainable, net zero emission homes across Queensland,” the Minister said.
