Building Energy Efficiency Disclosure Act 2010

The Building Energy Efficiency Disclosure Act 2010 is an Australian law that aims to promote the disclosure of information about the energy efficiency of buildings, contributing to Australia's greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets. The Act provides obligations for certain entities, including constitutional corporations, to disclose energy efficiency information related to their buildings and areas of buildings.

The Act applies to a range of buildings and areas of buildings, including those used or capable of being used as offices. Constitutional corporations must provide current building energy efficiency certificates for these buildings and areas if they are sold, leased, or subleased, unless an exception applies. The Act also provides rights for prospective purchasers, lessees, and sublessees to request these certificates.

The Act includes provisions for auditing accredited assessors, monitoring warrants, and enforcement measures. It also outlines penalties for non-compliance with energy efficiency disclosure obligations.

Amendments made to the Act include changes to the definition of a "constituent" corporation and updates to the regulation-making power of the Secretary. The Act has been amended several times since its introduction in 2010, with the most recent amendment being incorporated into this compilation on March 27, 2024.