News
Announcing Sustainable Design 101
Our Sustainable Design 101 series provides a starting point for people just learning about sustainable design.
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Advocacy
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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Advocacy
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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Climate Resilient Homes
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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Advocacy
Higher energy standards for NSW homes
Renew supports lifting BASIX energy standards for new homes in NSW.
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Climate Resilient Homes
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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Advocacy
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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Advocacy
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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Climate Resilient Homes
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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Climate Resilient Homes
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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Climate Resilient Homes
National Construction Code advocacy resources
Resources and key information to help you make a submission on energy efficiency in the 2022 National Construction Code.
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Climate Resilient Homes
Resources on the 2022 National Construction Code
Resources and key information to help you make a submission on energy efficiency in the 2022 National Construction Code.
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