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.
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
11 November 2020
The Energy Efficiency Council has joined peak bodies from across Victoria and Australia to call on the Victorian Government to implement the Clean Jobs Plan, which aligns with the
Government’s climate and energy jobs commitment, and will create up to 20,000 direct jobs across the state.
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10 November 2020
The Property Council of Australia, Climate Council, Conservation Council of South Australia, Energy Efficiency Council, Green Building Council of Australia and Australian Sustainable Built Environment Council welcome the South Australian Government announcement that it will invest $60 million to improve the energy efficiency of government buildings. The Government’s commitment will create jobs, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and lower the government’s energy and maintenance bills.... read more
