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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.
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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.
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Australia must achieve zero emissions homes by 2035
Renew's submission to the Climate Change Authority argues that decarbonising homes is a critical opportunity.
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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.
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Backing better access to induction for Victorians
Renew's submission backing the inclusion of induction cooktops in the Victorian Energy Upgrades program.
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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 A new report shows out of date climate data used for energy efficiency ratings will keep us sweating.
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Governments commit to funding electrification program for low income households in New South Wales
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Backing all-electric homes for Victorians
23 organisations from across Victoria’s community, environment, energy, and health sectors have written to Minister Lily D’Ambrosio backing all-electric homes for Victoria.
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It’s a gas: how ditching gas this winter can cut heating bills by 75%
As winter bites and with gas bills skyrocketing, there has never been a better time for Victorians to switch to efficient, electric appliances in our homes.
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Adelaide households paying too much to heat and cool homes
Adelaide households are paying far more than they need to heat and cool their homes, according to new research by Renew commissioned by the South Australia Council of Social Service.
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Queensland renters deserve healthy homes
Renew's submission to the Queensland government backing minimum energy efficiency standards for renters.
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