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Climate resilience and Victoria’s homes

Renews's submission to the Victorian Parliamentary Inquiry into Climate Resilience argues that Victoria must take action now to address the vulnerability of Victoria's homes to the growing threat of extreme heatwave conditions.

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 A new report shows out of date climate data used for energy efficiency ratings will keep us sweating.

Extreme Heat Resilience: lessons from Spain for Australia

Renew Launches its Getting Off Gas Toolkit

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.

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.

Protect Victorian households in the energy transition

Renew's submission to the Victorian Gas Distribution System Code of Practice review calls for stronger rights for households getting off gas.

Wagga Wagga homes can save with renewables

Powering homes in Wagga Wagga with renewables and getting off gas can lead to big energy bill savings, new Renew research shows.

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.

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. 

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.

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.