Cross-Sector entity
Amity Builders is the most frequent co-covered peer, appearing in 2 of the 2 tracked stories. Coverage clusters in construction-tech, which accounts for 1 of those 2, with the remainder spread across 1 other category. Oceana Passivhaus appears in 2 tracked Cross-Sector stories from August 12, 2026.
2 verified stories tracked
Last mentioned: Aug 12, 2026
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Amity Builders is the most frequent co-covered peer, appearing in 2 of the 2 tracked stories. Coverage clusters in construction-tech, which accounts for 1 of those 2, with the remainder spread across 1 other category. Oceana Passivhaus appears in 2 tracked Cross-Sector stories from August 12, 2026. The tracked stories average 2 original sources each.
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Other entities that clear the same relevance threshold in stories also covering Oceana Passivhaus. Shared-story counts are live from our verified record — not editorial picks.
Story First Published
Regional news outlets begin reporting on the home’s performance, bringing the Passivhaus standard to wider public attention.
First Monthly Electricity Bill Issued
The owners receive a $43 electricity bill from Origin Energy, reflecting the home’s extreme efficiency even before switching to a solar‑optimised tariff.
Construction Completed and Owners Take Possession
The Oceana Passivhaus, a four-bedroom coastal home built to the Passivhaus standard, is finished and handed over in late May.
A newly delivered Passivhaus in Austinmer recorded a $43 monthly electricity bill, demonstrating the financial viability of ultra‑efficient construction in Australia. The project provides a live case study for proptech platforms focused on energy analytics, smart building certification, and green mortgage products, while challenging builders to adopt scalable high‑performance methods.
A coastal home in Wollongong has slashed energy consumption by up to 90% using the Passivhaus standard, generating a $43 monthly bill. The project underscores a viable path to decarbonise residential buildings, enhance resilience to extreme weather, and accelerate Australia’s transition to net‑zero housing.
Source: armidaleexpress.com.au · tenterfieldstar.com.au
