Advocacy and influence

Climate Resilient Homes

Making our homes more energy and water efficient will save money on energy bills, cut greenhouse emissions, create jobs and reduce the health risks of living in homes that are too hot, cold or damp.

But despite the benefits, Australia’s building efficiency standards and the performance of our homes lag behind other major economies.

Since late 2018 we’ve been leading a coalition of community and consumer groups calling for a comprehensive national strategy to improve the energy and water performance of all Australian homes – new and existing

Read more about Renew’s Climate Resilient Homes campaign

Consumer-focused energy markets

In the National Electricity Market, Renew is a formally recognised Consumer Advocacy organisation, and has been active and effective in energy market policy and regulatory issues over the past fifteen years. As part of our ongoing consumer advocacy work, Renew is a participant member of the National Consumer Roundtable on Energy.

Working in collaboration with other consumer advocates, Renew has played a key role in improving outcomes for Australian households.

Read more about Renew’s consumer-focused energy markets advocacy.

Energy systems transition

Renew advocates cleaning up our energy systems via a transition to renewable energy such as wind turbines and solar panels, supported by energy storage and new transmission.

Challenges are significant because as the switch occurs we must ensure that energy supplies remain reliable and affordable. As governments and industry grapple with this task, Renew delivers them clear messages on behalf of consumers. We call for integrated, long-term planning that fully recognises the impacts of energy systems and enables a realistic, swift transition.

Read more about Renew’s energy systems transition advocacy.