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Queensland renters deserve healthy homes

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

“Australia’s first electrification budget”- What the 2023 Federal budget means for households

Community coalition calls for ambitious retrofit program

A broad community coalition urges the Federal government to invest in home retrofits, prioritising low-income households.

Protect Victorian households in the energy transition

Renew's submission to the Victorian Gas Distribution System Code of Practice review calls for stronger rights for households getting off gas.

Wagga Wagga homes can save with renewables

Powering homes in Wagga Wagga with renewables and getting off gas can lead to big energy bill savings, new Renew research shows.

Australia needs a National Energy Performance Strategy

Renew strongly backs the development of a National Energy Performance Strategy. Read our submission.

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. 

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.