The Energy Efficiency Council is closely engaged in the public discussion around the role of energy management in the Australian economy.
The Council issues media releases on key policy developments of interest to the energy management sector, and the Council's experts regularly contribute to articles and news stories – check out latest below.
13 December 2024 The Energy Efficiency Council, Australia’s peak body for energy efficiency and electrification, has said proposed new rules to phase out gas appliances in homes will generate big bill savings for Victorian households. ... read more 06 December 2024 As Australia’s energy ministers meet in Adelaide, a report released today by ACOSS, Ai Group, the Energy Efficiency Council and the Property Council of Australia recommends energy system governance reforms to reduce energy bills, cut emissions and accelerate the transition to net zero through smarter energy use.... read more 28 November 2024 The Australian Government has today announced an additional $500 million to expand the federal Social Housing Energy Performance Initiative (SHEPI).... read more 30 September 2024 “None of our organisations alone capture everyone, but together we are a united voice for shared values, such as world class standards for quality of product and installation. We also want to ensure the right products are used in the right applications.” ... read more 19 September 2024 Amid the ongoing cost-of-living crisis and the growing need to adapt to a changing climate, insulation remains a critical solution for improving the health, comfort, and affordability of homes and buildings. This industry-led roadmap focuses on enhancing safety standards for both installers and householders while addressing Australia’s under-insulated building stock. ... read more
Media Release: Home energy experts back in proposal to electrify Victorian households
MEDIA RELEASE: Leading Peak Bodies Call For Urgent Reforms to Unlock Benefits of Energy Efficiency, Electrification and Flexibility
MEDIA RELEASE: EEC welcomes additional $500 million for social housing upgrades
Insulation Industry Spotlight: Insulation Australasia
MEDIA RELEASE: Insulation roadmap charts course to comfier, healthier homes that reduce costs for households