Advocacy
Historic 7-Star homes win will slash energy bills and emissions
After years of campaigning, Renew is celebrating a win with news of the decision that all new Australian homes will need to meet 7-Star energy standards.
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Advocacy
100 organisations join forces in push for 7-Star homes
An alliance of more than 100 property, community, health and environmental organisations has today issued a forceful call to the country’s Building Ministers to lift the energy efficiency of new homes built in Australia.
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Climate Resilient Homes
New analysis: save money by ditching gas
New analysis from Renew shows that choosing to build an all-electric home without connecting to the gas network can save money for Victorian households.
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Advocacy
Higher energy standards for NSW homes
Renew supports lifting BASIX energy standards for new homes in NSW.
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Climate Resilient Homes
Briefing paper: Gas-free suburbs for Geelong
Well-overdue changes to the Victorian Planning Provisions and Plumbing Regulations would open the way for Geelong’s first gas-free suburbs.
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Advocacy
Inquiry into Renewable Energy in Victoria
Renew's submission on a just and inclusive strategy to get Victorian homes off gas.
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Advocacy
Lift energy standards for new homes in 2022
A coalition of 55 community organisations has backed better energy standards for new homes in 2022.
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Climate Resilient Homes
Creating Victoria’s First Gas-Free Suburbs
Cleaner, cheaper power for new homes, and the regulations holding us back. Read the report from Environment Victoria and Renew.
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Climate Resilient Homes
Creating Victoria’s First Gas-Free Suburbs
Cleaner, cheaper power for new homes, and the regulations holding us back. Read the report from Environment Victoria and Renew.
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Climate Resilient Homes
National Construction Code advocacy resources
Resources and key information to help you make a submission on energy efficiency in the 2022 National Construction Code.
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Climate Resilient Homes
Resources on the 2022 National Construction Code
Resources and key information to help you make a submission on energy efficiency in the 2022 National Construction Code.
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News
Sustainable House Day 2021 starts this week
Sustainable House Day is back for another year, with even more ways to explore some of Australia’s most unique and inspiring homes, and learn from the people who designed them, built them, and live in them.
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