Policy & Projects

Policy & Projects


Careers for Net Zero
Launched in October 2023, the Careers for Net Zero project showcases the many career opportunities to help deliver an equitable, prosperous, net zero emissions Australia.

Commercial building energy upgrades workforce mapping
In October 2023, the EEC and NSW Government released a new report  which seeks to clarify the professional development pathways for trades and professionals involved in decarbonising Australia’s commercial buildings.

Insulation retrofit training
In March 2023, the EEC collaborated with the Australian Sustainable Built Environment Council on the Ensuring quality control and safety in insulation installation report; with the overall goal to make Australian homes healthier and more comfortable through insulation.

Harnessing heat pumps for net zero
Launched in June 2022 with a flagship report, this project is focused on providing an overarching, multi-sectoral analysis of the interaction between heat pump adoption, economic sectors, policy and regulations, and goals such as emissions reduction.

EEC Professional Certifications Framework
Launched in June 2022, EEC Professional Certifications brings governments and industry together to build the capacity and capability of Australia’s energy and related services professionals and tradespeople.

Insulation installer certification
In March 2022, The Clean Energy Council transferred its insulation installer program to the EEC. We are now responsible for training and certification of insulation installers as an essential step in enabling quality, safe insulation installations in Australian homes and commercial buildings.

Lead, accelerate, transform: Energy efficiency in buildings – insights from a 2022 Australian delegation to Germany, December 2022
A report providing Australian policy makers with opportunities to enhance its leadership on energy efficiency in Australian buildings, from a country that has put energy efficiency front and centre in its efforts to reach net zero

Navigating a dynamic energy landscape, 2018 – 2021
An executive-level briefing designed to help businesses confidently navigate Australia’s dynamic energy landscape.

Smart energy management in government operations,December 2021
A guide encouraging governments to implement and scale up centralised energy management programs as a critical first step towards decarbonisation.

Determining office tenancies energy end use,June 2021
A report seeking to establish energy savings opportunities available in office tenancies to 2030.

Further, faster, together: Opportunities for collaboration between Germany and Australia on energy efficiency in buildings, June 2021
A report identifying priority areas for collaboration between Germany and Australia on energy efficiency in residential and commercial buildings.

Roadmap for quality control and safety in insulation, May 2021
With a broad coalition of insulation, building and energy efficiency organisations, this report sets out a series of actions to ensure insulation is installed following best practice processes.

The impacts of COVID19 on the energy management sector, July 2020
Assessing the impacts of COVID-19 on the energy management sector.

Pivot – Rebound – Transform: a practical plan for rapidly transforming the energy management market that supports Australian industry, June 2020

Energy efficiency employment in Australia, February 2019
An analysis of current and potential jobs created by saving energy in Australia.

Australian Manufacturing: Gas Efficiency Guide, August 2018
a comprehensive resource setting out practical and proven measures that deliver energy and cost savings in gas-intensive manufacturing operations.

Accelerated depreciation for small business, June 2018
a set of materials to help small business owners and energy efficiency service providers make use of the 2018 Federal Government extension to the $20,000 small business instant asset write-off initiative.

Energy bills & energy efficiency: a survey of community views, April 2018
The Australian Council of Social Services, the Property Council of Australia and EEC commissioned YouGov Galaxy to survey Australians on energy policy, with a focus on energy efficiency.