News - Renew

Advocacy

Verification methods for housing approvals

25 Feb 2020

Renew's submission on Verification methods for compliance in the 2022 National Construction Code.

Advocacy

Updating “Whole of House” approvals in the National Construction Code

19 Feb 2020

Renew's submission on compliance rules in the 2022 National Construction Code.

Advocacy

Ensure NSW rental homes are safe and healthy

12 Feb 2020

Renew is backing calls for minimum energy performance standards for rental homes in NSW.

Advocacy

Making DTS Elemental home approvals more efficient

10 Feb 2020

Renew's submission on DTS Elemental rules in the 2022 National Construction Code.

Research

Evaluating The Cape

29 Jan 2020

Research by Renew alongside RMIT looked at the performance of highly efficient homes built in the eco-village at Cape Paterson, Vic pre- and post-occupancy. The research includes interviews with occupants as well as analysis of energy use and home temperatures.

News

Your solar panels and hail storms

21 Jan 2020

With the recent wild weather around the country, and in particular the recent heavy hail storms, there is potential for damage to solar panels in domestic solar systems. There are a few things you can do to check that your system hasn’t been affected, and if it has, what you can do then.

News

Resources for people impacted by the bushfire crisis

21 Jan 2020

Renew is aware that many people in our community have been impacted by the devastating bushfire crisis across Australia. As the fires continue, we know some are starting to consider their options for rebuilding homes and property that have been lost in the fires. Below are a few resources that you or someone you know may find useful.

Research

How will distributed energy impact the grid?

14 Jan 2020

Renew has been working with a consultant team and a Steering Group on a project that considers how best to manage the future integration of solar PV and other distributed energy resources in our grids.