*This offer is not to be used in conjunction with any other offer or promotion. JG King reserves the right to withdraw this offer at any time without notice. All images used are for illustrative purposes only. JG King Homes reserves the right to withdraw or alter the promotion. Promotion cannot be taken in part. Offer is net of government incentives. Offer is subject to change if relevant incentives are discontinued. Flat roof homes would incur an extra charge for tilt frames.

Offer excludes supply, installation and commissioning of a bidirectional meter, which is required to obtain the new “feed in tariff”. Note that Bi directional meter is excluded (The bidirectional meter is required to measure power ‘in and out’). This is provided at a cost by the energy retailer once the customer chooses their supplier/energy plan. The homeowner is required to make arrangements with their electricity provider for the connection of this item. Costs will vary from energy retailers.

JG King Homes has constructed a 7-star energy rated home that opened to the public in March 2008 at Macarthur Park Estate in Ballarat.

We constructed the 7-star Armadale alongside a standard 5-star energy rated equivalent to test the environmental liveability and performance of both homes. We will monitor the results for a one-year period and release test data to show the short and long-term value of building to a 7-star standard.

The greenhouse emission leakage from a standard 5-star rated home is 1.49 tonnes each year. The 7-star Armadale will account for just 0.3 tonnes annually representing reduction of 1.19 tonnes of greenhouse emissions every year for the life of the home. In addition, overall energy consumption will potentially be reduced by 80% meaning a significant annual saving on household energy costs for heating and cooling alone of over $800.

The 4 bedroom Armadale is sited on the building block to optimise prevailing weather conditions and features a combination of highly advanced building methods and materials to achieve its 7-star energy rating. Upgraded features include:

• • Increased insulation to walls and ceilings
• • A virtually sealed building envelope
• • An automated fresh air exchange system that also minimises allergens
• • Waffle pod slab to minimise heat and cold transfer through floors
• • Solar hot water
• • Double-glazed windows in selected areas of the home
• • Low energy lighting
• • A rain water capture and utilisation system

The 7-star Armadale is located at 3 Baxter Street, Macarthur Park Estate, Ballarat.