Victoria Bans Dark Roofs for New Homes
But does the ban go far enough? The State Government needs to dream bigger!
The Victorian government is set to mandate light-coloured roofs for new homes.
The government argues that light-coloured roofing will reduce energy consumption as well as cool the local climate on hot days.
Now, the Labor government could just as easily allow energy companies to access the state’s huge gas reserves. But they’d rather leave the gas in the ground and legislate what colour steel you can stick on your roof.
Counterproductive
The problem, of course, is that while light-coloured roofing is good for summer, it’s not so great for winter when you want to trap the heat.
According to Sustainability Victoria, heating accounts for 43 per cent of the running costs of an average Victorian home, while cooling accounts for just 4 per cent.
So, the small amount of energy saved by light-coloured roofs during summer will be completely lost when people turn up their radiators during winter.
Can I make a suggestion?
Why doesn’t the Victorian Government outlaw dark roofs during summer and ban light roofs during winter? That way, they can maximise energy savings all year round.
Of course, home owners would have to re-roof their properties every six months, but what’s one more onerous, costly and completely unrealistic regulation in the socialist state of Victoria?
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Originally published at The James Macpherson Report.
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More seriously…What about back to the 1/4 acre block where plenty of greenery makes a delightful micro climate, changes the view of the burbs and helps us appreciate God’s wonder and beauty ? I know, I know there’s no money in it for a greedy govt, but sooo much more pleasant.
One has to wonder if Victorian politicians are capable of rational thinking.
Obviously Jacinta Allen has not yet watched the recently released film… “Climate, the Movie.”