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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.

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.

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

Better protections for Victorian renters on energy

Victorian renters need stronger minimum energy standards. Read Renew's submission.

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.

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.

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.

Australia must achieve zero emissions homes by 2035

Renew's submission to the Climate Change Authority argues that decarbonising homes is a critical opportunity.

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.

Backing better access to induction for Victorians

Renew's submission backing the inclusion of induction cooktops in the Victorian Energy Upgrades program.

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 A new report shows out of date climate data used for energy efficiency ratings will keep us sweating.

Governments commit to funding electrification program for low income households in New South Wales