Advocacy
NSW opens the door to energy efficiency standards for rentals
The NSW Government has opened consultation on minimum energy efficiency standards for rental homes, including insulation, heating and cooling, and hot water systems. For the one in three NSW households who rent, the outcome could shape comfort, energy bills and health for years to come. Submissions are open until 31 May 2026.
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Advocacy
AEMC proposed rule change on fixed charges not in consumers’ interests
Renew’s submission to the AEMC electricity pricing review supports fairer energy bills for households but warns that shifting toward higher fixed network charges could undermine solar uptake, energy efficiency and equity. The submission urges reforms that protect consumer choice, encourage clean energy investment and keep electricity pricing simple and affordable.
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Advocacy
Solar Sharers should be checked for unintended consequences
Renew has made a submission to the Federal Government's proposed Solar Sharer Offer whereby consumers are offered free electricity generated by solar in the network. Our submission supports the intent of the proposal and outlines how, with careful design, the SSO could support affordability and grid reliability while maintaining incentives for households to invest in solar and batteries.
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Advocacy
Renew joins the call for a better deal for renters
Renew has joined the Healthy Homes for Renters collaboration in urging the Federal Government to provide funding and support to States and Territories to implement mandatory minimum energy performance standards in rental homes.
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Advocacy
Minimum energy efficiency standards would cut bills for Victorian renters
Minimum rental standards in Victoria for energy efficiency - draught sealing, insulation and upgrading to efficient electric appliances - would help tenants to make big savings on energy bills. And laws to make landlords pay for gas connection fees would help ensure tenants are not left behind using inefficient and expensive gas for heating, hot water and cooking.
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Advocacy
How energy efficient is the house you are buying or renting?
How can you tell how energy efficient your new home is? Renew's submission on Mandatory Disclosure outlines why it's a great idea for homes being sold or rented to come with an energy rating.
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Advocacy
ACT looks to expand rental standards for energy efficiency
The ACT Government is consulting on further updates to rental standards after introducing ceiling insulation requirements in 2023
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Research
Community energy update – what’s changed since 2022?
This update shows how smarter integration of rooftop solar, batteries and other consumer energy resources could cut system costs and deliver tens of billions in savings for households, if the right policy and market reforms are put in place.
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Advocacy
Better protections for Victorian renters on energy
Victorian renters need stronger minimum energy standards. Read Renew's submission.
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Advocacy
Climate resilience and Victoria’s homes
Renews's submission to the Victorian Parliamentary Inquiry into Climate Resilience argues that Victoria must take action now to address the vulnerability of Victoria's homes to the growing threat of extreme heatwave conditions.
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Advocacy
Climate resilience and Victoria’s homes
Renews's submission to the Victorian Parliamentary Inquiry into Climate Resilience argues that Victoria must take action now to address the vulnerability of Victoria's homes to the growing threat of extreme heatwave conditions.
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Advocacy
Climate resilience and Victoria’s homes
Renews's submission to the Victorian Parliamentary Inquiry into Climate Resilience argues that Victoria must take action now to address the vulnerability of Victoria's homes to the growing threat of extreme heatwave conditions.
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