![Australia needs a National Energy Performance Strategy](https://renew.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/high-voltage1-816x524.jpg)
Australia needs a National Energy Performance Strategy
Renew strongly backs the development of a National Energy Performance Strategy. Read our submission.
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South Australian renters deserve healthy homes
Renew's submission to the South Australian government backing minimum energy efficiency standards for renters.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Higher energy standards for NSW homes
Renew supports lifting BASIX energy standards for new homes in NSW.
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Briefing paper: Gas-free suburbs for Geelong
Well-overdue changes to the Victorian Planning Provisions and Plumbing Regulations would open the way for Geelong’s first gas-free suburbs.
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Inquiry into Renewable Energy in Victoria
Renew's submission on a just and inclusive strategy to get Victorian homes off gas.
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Lift energy standards for new homes in 2022
A coalition of 55 community organisations has backed better energy standards for new homes in 2022.
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Creating Victoria’s First Gas-Free Suburbs
Cleaner, cheaper power for new homes, and the regulations holding us back. Read the report from Environment Victoria and Renew.
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