Council news
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.
10 February 2021
Last year, the Energy Efficiency Council and the Australian Sustainable Built Environment Council (ASBEC) developed a research report to support an industry-led roadmap for quality control and safety in the installation of insulation in Australian buildings. ... read more
09 December 2020
The Energy Efficiency Council, in partnership with CitySwitch, has undertaken ground-breaking research detailing how office-based businesses can significantly reduce their energy costs and environmental impacts, often by making simple choices such as which type of technology and equipment to use.... read more
24 November 2020
Today the Andrews Government doubled down on last week’s record investment in energy efficiency in the residential sector with a swathe of smart stimulus measures targeted at businesses, community groups and government operations. Together, this $1 billion energy management package will create thousands of local jobs and ensure every part of the economy is supported through Victoria’s economic recovery.... read more
18 November 2020
A coalition of Australia’s leading property and sustainability bodies have applauded the Victorian and NSW Governments’ significant investments in harnessing the power of energy efficiency and social housing to create jobs and drive the economic recovery from COVID-19.... read more
17 November 2020
The Andrews Government’s massive new energy efficiency upgrade effort will fix poor quality homes, create thousands of jobs and improve the health and wellbeing of Victorians, according to the Energy Efficiency Council.... read more