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Buildings (commercial and households) currently account for 20% of Australia’s emissions, primarily from electricity use and burning gas for heating, hot water and cooking.
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Energy
July 19, 2024
Why investing in our grid is a priority for Australia
We want an affordable, sustainable and fair energy transition for all Australians
Media releases
Manufacturing
May 8, 2024
The world’s clean technology future can be made in Australia
Bold action to boost Australian manufacturing capabilities and grow five onshore cleantech supply chains could generate up to $215 billion in revenue and create up to 53,000 additional jobs by 2035
Government submissions
September 28, 2023
Residential Electrification Inquiry
Full household electrification can enable Australians to enjoy good, comfortable, energy efficient, electrified homes as they face the challenges of a warming climate, while reducing their ongoing energy costs.
September 16, 2022
City of Melbourne Zero Carbon Buildings
We strongly endorse the City of Melbourne’s work on advancing the rollout of building retrofits to achieve zero carbon ready status.
November 17, 2020
Victorian government should use energy efficiency investments to create net-zero energy homes
The Victorian government should go further than their new Budget announcements on energy efficiency and aim to create net-zero energy “all-electric” homes.
June 4, 2020
Homebuilder package a huge missed opportunity on liveability
Caroline Pidcock, one of Australia’s leading architects and housing design experts is available for comment today on the Federal Government’s HomeBuilder program.
Heat pumps are crucial for electrification and decarbonisation.
Cooling Your Home shows how you can improve your home's comfort and safety with simple DIY measures.
The Million Jobs Plan shows how renewables and low emissions projects can deliver 1.8 million new jobs in five years.
The first comprehensive, nation-wide plan for retrofitting Australia’s buildings to reach zero emissions in 10 years.