Media releases
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.
14 May 2025
The energy management sector has commended the Victorian Parliament for passing legislation yesterday to help households reduce energy bills and cut emissions through energy efficiency and electrification.... read more
04 May 2025
The Energy Efficiency Council (EEC) has congratulated the re-elected Albanese Government on its comprehensive victory in the 2025 federal election, and said it set the stage for a big ramp up in ambition on emissions goals, efficiency and electrification.... read more
08 April 2025
The Energy Efficiency Council (EEC) has hailed today’s announcement that insulation will be reintroduced to the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program as one of the most significant energy efficiency measures supporting Victorian households in decades.... read more
20 March 2025
Energy experts have welcomed legislative changes that will ensure energy efficiency and electrification play their full role in driving down energy bills, lowering emissions, and helping address pressing issues like the looming gas supply shortfalls forecast by AEMO this week.... read more
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