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Energy efficiency standards for rental homes

Renew has been working with our One Million Homes Alliance partners in Victoria for several years calling for mandatory efficiency standards for rental homes.

Australia must achieve zero emissions homes by 2035

Renew's submission to the Climate Change Authority argues that decarbonising homes is a critical opportunity.

Sustainable House Day 2024 was a cracker day out

The question of disconnection: Gas demand is in decline, but is it falling fast enough?

New analysis from Renew finds that more homes are still being connected to gas than disconnected.

National Adaptation Plan must tackle homes

Renew's submission to the National Adaptation Plan calls for climate and energy resilience to be embedded in housing policy.

Backing better access to induction for Victorians

Renew's submission backing the inclusion of induction cooktops in the Victorian Energy Upgrades program.

Renew’s Sustainable House Day 2024 is happening across Australia this Sunday

Future-proofing Australia’s homes

Energy needed to cool homes is set to soar. A new report shows out of date climate data used for energy efficiency ratings will keep us sweating.

Electrification remains top priority as predicted gas shortfalls hit southern states

Second round of grants now open for small businesses to make energy efficient upgrades

Governments commit to funding electrification program for low income households in New South Wales

Extreme Heat Resilience: lessons from Spain for Australia

New research released today says Australia should consider naming its heatwaves to increase public awareness of the dangers of extreme heat.