Mick Fabar Managing Director of Green Homes Australia. New franchisees Kristy Stevenson and Luke Stevenson with General Manager David Berryman at the Green Homes Australia head office in Orange, for the launch of the South West Slopes and Yass Valley Zones. Luke and Kristy are your local green home specialists.

If you think building an energy efficient home requires spending big on expensive green materials, building methods and technologies, you might have to think again. Whether you’re interested in slashing your energy bills and your family’s cost of living, you probably already know there are benefits to going green when building or renovating. But what you may not know is that it is possible to build an energy efficient home for the same price as a standard home – while still saving up to 60 per cent on your energy bills every single year.

Award-winning green building and design company Green Homes Australia has arrived in the South West Slopes and Yass Valley and is ready to help local homebuyers build houses that use less energy and maintain more consistent temperatures throughout the seasons.Green Homes Australia South West Slopes owners and operators, Luke and Kristy Stevenson say the secret to building great value energy efficient homes is in working to suit the homeowner’s climate, block, lifestyle and budget, while paying particular attention to areas where homes gain and lose energy. Green building principles, clever design and creative use of standard building materials also play a key role in making its homes more energy efficient. While similar green building approaches have been widely used in Europe and the United States for decades, Green Homes Australia says the relatively cheap price of Australian energy (which has historically been four times cheaper than other developed nations) has meant that until recently, there has been little incentive for Australian building companies to adopt more energy efficient methods. Fifteen years ago, it was fine to blast the heater all day and all night to keep the house warm in winter – and homes were designed with this in mind. However, as energy costs continue to rise, this is no longer a viable option for many. Instead, consumers are demanding energy efficient homes that don’t cost twice as much (or more) to build as standard homes.

GHA South West Slopes are looking forward to building more energy-efficient homes and promoting sustainability throughout the entire community. They will be incorporating local trades, suppliers and apprentices into their business, showcasing they have all they need right at their fingertips to build energy-efficient homes for a standard price with standard materials. We are currently inviting local trades and suppliers to make contact to become involved with GHA South West Slopes. If you’re building a new home or about to renovate an existing home in Harden and the South West Slopes don’t miss your opportunity to reduce your home’s energy costs by going green. For more information, please contact Luke Stevenson on 0466 621 814 or visit www.greenhomesaustralia.com.au for an obligation-free discussion about how building green can save you thousands each year.