News

South Australian renters deserve healthy homes

Renew's submission to the South Australian government backing minimum energy efficiency standards for renters.

Limiting energy bills by getting off gas

Electricity and gas tariffs are rising. New research from Renew shows that homes depending on gas for heating, cooking and hot water are set to be hit the hardest.

New research shows Australians want more efficient housing  

A majority of Australians say the homes they live in are not performing well when it comes to energy efficiency, with most households favouring significant improvements to the nation’s housing stock as energy prices continue to rise. 

Announcing Sustainable Renters Week

This December we're shifting our attention to rental properties, exploring ways for both tenants and landlords to increase the energy efficiency and comfort of their homes and properties.

Announcing Retrofitting for Resilience

Join our team: Fundraising Coordinator

This is a new role, reporting to the Membership Experience Manager. The primary purpose of this new position is to deliver Renew’s Fundraising Strategy, developed with the Engagement Manager.

Announcing Sustainable Design 101

Our Sustainable Design 101 series provides a starting point for people just learning about sustainable design.

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.

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.

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.

Higher energy standards for NSW homes

Renew supports lifting BASIX energy standards for new homes in NSW.

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.