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‘It’s a lifeline’: A long-term approach to improving home energy support programs for households facing vulnerability

Rowan Bedggood, Kiara Rinnovasi, Matt Cairns, Jane Goncalves, Siueti Maile

Energy Efficiency Services, such as that offered by Uniting Vic.Tas, work with individuals and families on low-incomes and those experiencing energy hardship. This research project sought to understand the benefits and gaps of the Uniting Energy Support Service to determine ‘what works’ and what actions are needed to address the drivers and effects of energy...
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Building systemic climate resilience in cities


This paper proposes a four-pronged policy framework to disentangle the different elements of economic, social, environmental and other systems operating in cities, maximise co-benefits and manage trade-offs across systems, and build systemic climate resilience in cities.
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SEC Strategic plan 2023-2035


Victoria has set some of the most ambitious renewable energy, emissions reduction and storage targets in the country. This strategy document outlines the Victorian government's plans to invest in renewable energy generation and storage, support households to go all-electric, and help build the renewables workforce needed to drive the Victoria's energy transition.
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The lowest cost net-zero grid: a critical analysis of the potential role of nuclear energy in Australia


Australia faces a huge challenge in meeting its target of generating 83% of National Electricity Market (NEM) electricity from renewables by 2031. The authors of this report argue that achieving a net-zero grid, at the lowest cost to consumers, demands technology agnosticism from decision-makers. The more technologies are limited (including nuclear), the more expensive the...
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Switching on: benefits of household electrification in Australia


This report draws together existing research and literature to showcase the benefits and challenges of residential electrification. The report focuses on the financial, health and energy benefits of household electrification, job opportunities, and residential electrification policies currently in place or planned around Australia.