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This summer, help make Australian homes cooler and healthier - and better for the planet
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This summer, help make Australian homes cooler and healthier - and better for the planet

Did you know…

  • Australian homes are not designed to deal with extreme heat.
  • Energy efficiency standards are based on out-of-date data
  • Heatwaves will put more Australian lives at risk – they already kill more people than any other environmental disaster in our country.

Australians need trusted advice about sustainable home options – to prevent the impact of a scorching summer. Your gift to Renew this summer will help us deliver:

  • Practical advice on how to make your house or apartment cheaper to run and more comfortable to live in, with a lighter climate footprint.
  • Research that empowers people to make wise energy decisions, backed by evidence, for a more climate resilient home.
  • Advocacy to protect consumer rights and drive policy change that benefits all Australians and the planet.
News
How energy efficient is the house you are buying or renting?

How energy efficient is the house you are buying or renting?

How can you tell how energy efficient your new home is? Renew's submission on Mandatory Disclosure outlines why it's a great idea for homes being sold or rented to come with an energy rating.

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ACT looks to expand rental standards for energy efficiency

ACT looks to expand rental standards for energy efficiency

The ACT Government is consulting on further updates to rental standards after introducing ceiling insulation requirements in 2023

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Better protections for Victorian renters on energy

Better protections for Victorian renters on energy

Victorian renters need stronger minimum energy standards. Read Renew's submission.

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View the Sustainable House Day 2024 featured homes online
Events

View the Sustainable House Day 2024 featured homes online

Sustainable House Day 2024 on Sunday 21 April had all the ingredients for a cracker day out: passionate homeowners, valuable lessons on minimising household energy, an engaged community asking great questions about construction and design, and the opportunity to have a good old peek into someone else’s thoughtfully conceived home. Over 100 homes swung open their doors for punters to get a look inside, plus many more sharing video tours online. Nearly 4,000 people got on board for an in-person tour, with representation in every state and territory across the country.

View the participating houses online and explore the extension sessions on the Sustainable House Day website

Planning for Sustainble House Day 2025 is underway!

Pictured here is Merri Home, designed by EME Design. 

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National Adaptation Plan must tackle homes
Policy and Advocacy

National Adaptation Plan must tackle homes

Renew calls on the government to address the future climate resilience of homes.

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

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Our Magazines
Sanctuary

Sanctuary

Modern Green Homes

Australia's only dedicated sustainable house design magazine, profiling the best in environmentally aware architectural and design solutions.
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Renew

Renew

Technology for a Sustainable Future

The nation's premier magazine on practical, cost-effective technologies for an environmentally sustainable home and lifestyle.
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Latest from Sanctuary magazine
Sanctuary 69 out now: Shades of green for summer

Sanctuary 69 out now: Shades of green for summer

Sanctuary 69 is our summer issue, full of ideas for greening your surrounds and connecting with nature.

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Sweet spot: Sustainable midrise for healthy, nature-positive communities

Sweet spot: Sustainable midrise for healthy, nature-positive communities

An alternative to both highrise living and urban sprawl, well-designed medium density is the way to go for balancing the needs of people and nature, says ecologist Sarah Bekessy.

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On the money

On the money

With just $58,000, Rob retrofitted his 1970s Melbourne unit for far greater comfort and energy efficiency, learning a lot along the way.

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Latest from Renew magazine
Refuting myths about nuclear and renewable energy

Refuting myths about nuclear and renewable energy

There’s a lot of talk at present about nuclear energy being a strong contender in Australia’s energy market. But how much is political spin getting in the way of fact? Dr Mark Diesendorf unpacks some of the myths that are out there.

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Charting possibilities of the blue economy

Charting possibilities of the blue economy

Mia-Francesca Jones explores the opportunities of the blue economy for oceanic health, as well as human and planetary wellbeing.

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Mandatory disclosure of energy ratings on the horizon

Mandatory disclosure of energy ratings on the horizon

Graham Hunt introduces us to a soon-to-be-implemented national framework that will be a massive win for renters and homebuyers.

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