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Renew welcomes Victorian proposal for stronger rental standards
Renew welcomes Victorian proposal to require insulation, draught sealing, efficient heating and cooling, and efficient hot water for renters.
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Energy efficiency standards for rental homes
Renew has been working with our One Million Homes Alliance partners in Victoria for several years calling for mandatory efficiency standards for rental homes.
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Australia must achieve zero emissions homes by 2035
Renew's submission to the Climate Change Authority argues that decarbonising homes is a critical opportunity.
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The question of disconnection: Gas demand is in decline, but is it falling fast enough?
New analysis from Renew finds that more homes are still being connected to gas than disconnected.
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National Adaptation Plan must tackle homes
Renew's submission to the National Adaptation Plan calls for climate and energy resilience to be embedded in housing policy.
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Backing better access to induction for Victorians
Renew's submission backing the inclusion of induction cooktops in the Victorian Energy Upgrades program.
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Future-proofing Australia’s homes
Energy needed to cool homes is set to soar. A new report shows out of date climate data used for energy efficiency ratings will keep us sweating.
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Electrification remains top priority as predicted gas shortfalls hit southern states
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