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Updating “Whole of House” approvals in the National Construction Code
Renew's submission on compliance rules in the 2022 National Construction Code.
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Ensure NSW rental homes are safe and healthy
Renew is backing calls for minimum energy performance standards for rental homes in NSW.
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Making DTS Elemental home approvals more efficient
Renew's submission on DTS Elemental rules in the 2022 National Construction Code.
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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.
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COAG 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.
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Renew, 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.
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The 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.
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Consumers speak up on new building standards
Renew and our community partners have responded to options for efficiency improvements for new homes
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Renew submission to Trajectory for Low Energy Existing Buildings
Renew welcomes the opportunity to shape policy options for improving the efficiency of existing homes
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Welcome progress on energy standards
Building Ministers’ decision to advance energy provisions for new homes is an important step in the right direction.
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We need healthy homes
Renew has written to Building Ministers urging action on residential efficiency standards.
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Long road on efficient homes
The latest version of the National Construction Code holds both promise and disappointment on energy efficiency standards.
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