Built environment
Report
2023 Electricity statement of opportunities
In this report, AEMO has observed that the initial target delivery dates provided by developers of new energy generation and storage investments often have not accounted for delays that could occur during the project financing, planning, development and delivery stages of projects.
Report
Feasibility of undergrounding the transmission infrastructure for renewable energy projects
This inquiry report examines the feasibility of undergrounding the transmission infrastructure for renewable energy projects, with particular reference to the costs and benefits of undergrounding, and the environmental impacts.
Working paper
Decarbonising the UK’s building stock: can immigration policy help solve workforce challenges?
The United Kingdom has made significant commitments to both low carbon heating and energy efficiency. However little progress has been made and the country has fallen far behind the rest Europe. This paper suggests five immigration policy options to support the development of the United Kingdom’s retrofitting workforce.
Survey Report
Specialist Disability Accommodation Provider Experience Survey: August 2023
This report includes the results of the Housing Hub's second annual Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) Provider Experience Survey. In total, 41 providers completed the survey. The report also includes a series of recommendations for the NDIA, to ensure its stewardship of the SDA market maximises positive outcomes for both participants and providers.
Report
Sponge cities: can they help us survive more intense rainfall?
New Zealand has recently dealt with significant natural disasters, including the Auckland anniversary floods and Cyclone Gabrielle, resulting in tragic loss of life and extensive property damage. Responding to the escalating impacts of climate change-induced extreme rainfall events, this report explores the potential of transforming urban areas into ‘sponge cities’ as a proactive measure to...