Renew calls on Victorian Government to improve Energy Performance Standards for Rental Homes
Rental homes are less energy efficient, less prepared for climate change, and more expensive to run than owner-occupied homes.
Read moreCOAG approves recommendations to raise standards for existing homes
We are happy to announce that COAG has integrated many of our suggestions into their updated Trajectory for Low Energy Existing Buildings.
Read moreRenew, consumer coalition calls on COAG for more efficient existing homes
Community, industry and research groups are calling on Energy Ministers to cut energy bills, reduce carbon emissions and create jobs by committing at the COAG Energy Council meeting to implement measures to substantially improve the energy efficiency of millions of existing homes.
Read moreThe Value of Higher Efficiency Homes
The rise of rooftop solar, high efficiency electric technology and low cost thermal efficiency can lead to substantial energy and financial savings for new homes.
Read moreConsumers speak up on new building standards
Renew and our community partners have responded to options for efficiency improvements for new homes
Read moreRenew submission to Trajectory for Low Energy Existing Buildings
Renew welcomes the opportunity to shape policy options for improving the efficiency of existing homes
Read moreWelcome progress on energy standards
Building Ministers’ decision to advance energy provisions for new homes is an important step in the right direction.
Read moreWe need healthy homes
Renew has written to Building Ministers urging action on residential efficiency standards.
Read moreProgress on efficiency standards for renters
Renew has been working with our One Million Homes Alliance partners in Victoria for several years calling for mandatory efficiency standards for rental homes.
Read moreLong road on efficient homes
The latest version of the National Construction Code holds both promise and disappointment on energy efficiency standards.
Read moreEnergy efficiency move a good start
The Federal Government’s $67 million commitment for energy efficiency is welcome, but much more needs to be done.
Read moreRaising new home energy standards
Renew welcomes a commitment by COAG Energy Ministers to lift energy ratings for new homes in Australia to 6.5 or 7 stars.
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