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How energy efficient is the house you are buying or renting?

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

ACT looks to expand rental standards for energy efficiency

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

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 A new report shows out of date climate data used for energy efficiency ratings will keep us sweating.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

Extreme Heat Resilience: lessons from Spain for Australia

New research released today says Australia should consider naming its heatwaves to increase public awareness of the dangers of extreme heat.