The Cape, a ground breaking sustainable community overlooking the ocean at Cape Paterson on Victoria?s Bass Coast, is proud to announce its participation in National Sustainable House Day on April 21, 2024. As part of this event, The Cape will open a suite of homes to the public, including the innovative Coast, Karkawarri, Eco Beach House and Strait homes, alongside the innovative Cape Community Farm. 
Brendan Condon, Director of The Cape, says, “National Sustainable House Day provides an excellent opportunity for visitors to experience first hand the sustainable living solutions we’ve implemented at The Cape, where homes are averaging 8 star NatHers energy efficiency across the community, a national first. We have designed and built over 130 homes so far, and all Cape homes feature passive solar, efficient all electric fitout, solar power and rainwater harvesting. Collectively, the community is in energy surplus and acts like a clean energy power station by exporting a surplus of renewable energy each year to the grid. Our homes are also highly adapted to climate change, designed for year round comfort, remaining cool in Summer and warm in Winter with minimal heating and cooling requirements.? Another standout feature of the Cape is that all homes are wired to accommodate electric vehicle charging, which complements the Cape community owned EV fast charger. This combination has been a hit with engaged residents, supporting a nation leading take-up of electric ...