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Victoria can build back better

The pandemic recovery is a perfect opportunity to invest in home energy retrofit programs that will tackle the overlapping emergencies of health and climate change.

Our plan for a National Low Income Energy Productivity Program

A pandemic recovery plan that invests in home energy performance for people on low incomes can create jobs now and leave long-term benefits.

Enabling More Distributed Energy In Our Electricity Grids

Renew has been working with a consultant team and a Steering Group on a project that considers how best to manage the future integration of solar PV and other distributed energy resources in our grids.

15 tips to lower your energy bills and stay warm this winter

Sustainable House Day shifts to a virtual event for 2020

Sustainable House Day is going online for September 2020.

Get 10% off subscriptions for Mother’s Day!

Treat your mother to the one gift you know she won't recycle - a subscription to Renew or Sanctuary magazine!

Supporting a national home ratings and disclosure plan

Renew's comments on government home rating tools and the path to mandatory disclosure of home energy performance.

WA government must not delay on home energy improvements

Consumer, community and industry groups have called on the Western Australian government to reconsider its decision to delay key changes to construction provisions on energy efficiency.

Watch our meet and greets with Renew’s new CEO

Renew's new CEO Paul Bowers answered questions and talked about his vision for the organisation in two webinars conducted over Zoom earlier this month.

Support Renew with a $100 gift

Like many organisations, Renew's ability to secure funding is under pressure, and that is even more true as the COVID-19 crisis has impacted several of our revenue streams. In these challenging times, while many are seeking assistance, we are asking you to commit to supporting Renew with an April gift of $100 – or, whatever you can.

Installing solar during a pandemic

Despite requirements for physical distancing during the current pandemic, residential solar installations are continuing. Read on for information on sensible precautions.

Installing solar during a recession

Solar panels can be a good investment for some households during an economic recession. Read on for more information.