The Minns Labor Government has unveiled a new net zero display home which is making sustainability accessible and showing households how they can save on their energy bills.

The display home delivered by the NSW Government’s property and land developer Landcom, in partnership with McDonald Jones Homes, can generate as much or more energy than an average household consumes.

Designed for everyday families, it’s estimated the net zero home could save the average household up to $1,700 a year in bills.

The Panorama Net Zero Home is part of Landcom’s sustainable 6 Star Green Star certified ‘Panorama’ development at North Wilton and will be open to the public from Saturday 14 February.

Visitors to the display home can get a practical, hands-on look at technologies, design and construction materials that can be used for new or existing homes. 

These include: 

• Renewable energy: The home is fully electric, powered by rooftop solar and battery-ready technology, producing as much energy as it uses each year
• Better living: Designed to feel comfortable all year round, the home has good insulation, airtight design and a mechanical heat recovery ventilation system to maximise energy efficiency alongside smart moisture control to prevent condensation.
• Climate-ready: The home is built to handle future climate conditions, with features like double glazed windows, weather resistive barriers and a roof with storm fasteners and that help it cope with heat, drought and major storms.
• Efficiency: The home is fitted with water efficient fittings, a recycled water irrigation system, an induction cooktop and energy efficient appliances to maximise efficiency.
• Reuse: To help reduce its impact on the planet, recycled materials were used wherever possible including in benchtops, tiling and tapware.

The home has been awarded some of the highest certifications in NSW including BASIX 100 Energy score, a Green Star Homes certification from the Green Building Council of Australia, and a leading 8.7 Star NatHERS rating. 

For more information visit: Panorama | Net Zero Demonstration home 

Minister for Energy Penny Sharpe said: 

“Making small energy efficient changes around your home can make a big difference in cutting your energy bills and emissions.

“This home shows you can be your own power station, lowering your energy bills at the same time.” 

Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully said: 

“The Panorama net zero home demonstrates that sustainable house features aren’t just for premium high-end home builds. They can be delivered by the industry at scale and can help cut the cost of living by lowering water and energy bills with a potential saving of around $1,700 every year for homeowners.

“Increasingly people are interested in the choices that might be available to them to build and live more sustainably while reducing their bills. This display home will help to remove some of the mystery about available technologies and how they can be used in new and existing homes.

“I encourage both current and prospective homeowners to come check out the display home to get inspiration and advice for how they can make their existing or new build home more sustainable and cheaper to live in.” 

Landcom CEO Alex Wendler said: 

“At Panorama, we’re making homes happen and leading the way in delivering more sustainable, resilient and healthier homes.

“We’re demonstrating what’s possible with off-the-shelf technology and encourage the industry to make this the new normal in housing delivery.

“Landcom’s Panorama development is a fitting home for this innovation, where we’re unlocking up to 5,600 homes centred around sustainable living.” 

McDonald Jones Homes CEO Rob Douglas said: 

“Working on this project has provided our team with insights into what sustainable materials are available from across our supply chain. 

“We plan to use this knowledge to explore opportunities that could be delivered at scale not only across our NSW business but nationally. 

“McDonald Jones has found this project to be of great value for our business, and I encourage people interested in sustainable design practices to visit the home and see what is possible.”