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Renew Annual General Meeting

Renew wins 2019 Premier’s Sustainability Award for Community

Renew has won the 2019 Premier's Sustainability Award in the Community category for our Hepburn Z-NET Emission Transitions project! 

Geelong Sustainable House Day sale: get 10% off Renew and Sanctuary

Sustainable House Day Geelong is coming up on 13 October, 2019, but you can learn about sustainability all year long with a subscription to Sanctuary or Renew magazine!

Renew makes finalists list for Victorian Sustainability Awards

We are excited to announce that Renew has made the finalist list for two Victorian Premier's Sustainability Awards! Renew is a finalist in the Community and Environmental Justice categories.

EVs: Electricity Bills, Energy Use & Carbon

This study seeks to explore the potential impact of electric vehicles on household energy usage, electricity bills, and use of the grid.

The Value of Higher Efficiency Homes

The rise of rooftop solar, high efficiency electric technology and low cost thermal efficiency can lead to substantial energy and financial savings for new homes.

Consumers speak up on new building standards

Renew and our community partners have responded to options for efficiency improvements for new homes

Renew delivers webinar on batteries

View a video on batteries in community buildings. Also relevant to households.

Renew gives presentation on the role of hydrogen

View a presentation by Oliver Yates (former CEO of the CEFC) and Renew's Andrew Reddaway

Join Renew for the Global Climate Strike

Next Friday, 20 September, children and families around the world will be leaving school and workplaces as part of the Global Climate Strike, a call for immediate action to avert climate disaster.

Renew wins Australian Ethical Foundation grant for Timor-Leste solar

We are thrilled to announce that Renew has won a $20,000 community grant from the Australian Ethical Foundation to continue funding work installing solar in Timor-Leste.

Sustainable House Day is coming September 15!

On Sunday, 15 September, 2019, more than 235 homes will open around the country for the biggest Sustainable House Day in the event's 15 year history.