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flag Australian home size growth offsets energy efficiency gains.

flag Research at the University of Wollongong reveals that Australia's growing home sizes are offsetting energy efficiency gains in new homes, leading to a 10% increase in energy consumption for heating and cooling since 2018. flag Despite 97.5% of new homes meeting minimum energy efficiency standards, the increasing size of new homes is undermining efficiency benefits. flag The study suggests a radical rethink of Australia's housing energy policy is required.

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