Queensland steps onto the field for smart energy 'state of origin'
11 July 2017
The Queensland Government’s ambitious new Climate Transition Strategy gives energy efficiency the focus it deserves, the Energy Efficiency Council says.... read more
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Efficiency experts release action plan for slashing energy bills
28 June 2017
Governments can slash the energy bills of households and businesses and help solve Australia's energy crisis, but doing so will require decisive action says the Energy Efficiency Council (EEC). ... read more
NSW invests in a 21st century energy system
23 June 2017
The Energy Efficiency Council has welcomed action from the NSW Government to support NSW energy users to voluntarily reduce their electricity consumption to improve energy system stability.... read more
Moment of truth in the journey to a smart energy system
09 June 2017
Energy Efficiency Council have applauded the Finkel Review's call for governments to move decisively to incentivise smart energy use with a 'demand response mechanism'. However, the Council also warned that many previous reports have highlighted these opportunities with little result, and called for decisive, bipartisan action from governments to finally unlock these benefits for consumers and households.... read more
Finkel recommends major new push on energy efficiency
09 June 2017
The Energy Efficiency Council has applauded a recommendation from Australia's Chief Scientist, Dr. Alan Finkel, that governments ramp up efforts on energy efficiency to cut demand, lower consumer bills and reduce the need for investment in new infrastructure.... read more