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6-Star standard short-changing consumers
Renew has joined a coalition of groups calling for urgent action to raise the energy performance of Australia’s homes.
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Advocacy
Help us lift the standard of homes
Email your Energy Minister to ask them to commit to higher energy performance standards for Australian homes.
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Sanctuary 45: A house for $100k
Sanctuary 45 is here and is our experimental issue, full of designs that play with shape, budget, site and style.
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High grid voltage and solar
The solar power boom has been linked to voltage problems in the electricity network. Renew looks at the issue.
Read moreScenes from Sustainable House Day
How do you build or renovate a home for comfort and low bills? A record 33,000 people had such questions on their minds when they visited 226 exceptional sustainable homes open across Australia on Sustainable House Day 2018, held on Sunday, 16 September. Watch our video to see what these attendees in Western Australia got out of the day.
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TOOLS & RESOURCES
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Solar & batteries
Energy storage update
Domestic energy storage systems are becoming more popular as their prices come down and electricity prices go up. Lance Turner updates what’s happening in the market and what to look for.
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Solar & batteries
Can I upgrade my solar?
If your solar system fails or you want a larger system, how easy is it to get an upgrade? Well, that depends! Robyn Deed talks to solar installers to get some guidance.
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Water saving
Why I built a wetland not a dam
How high up on our priority list should biodiversity be? For Mara Ripani, her family and fellow wetland-lovers, it’s crucial—and there are practical benefits too. Mara explains.
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In focus
Get the most from your solar PV for summer cooling
Cooling your house using your rooftop solar system requires a bit of thought and planning, but when you get it right, the savings can be well worth it.
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New build
Rising from the earth
Traditional local materials and an innovative spiral design with a green roof combine to offer a simple, sustainable lifestyle for this tree-changing family in Japan.
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Renovation
About face
This mountain home demonstrates how you can achieve thermal comfort and energy efficiency despite being oriented to the east and unaided by thermal mass.
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