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Tag: electrification
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Electrification masterclass for commercial buildings
In collaboration with the City of Melbourne, construction engineering firm Cundall is delivering a two-hour masterclass for building owners and asset managers on practical pathways for electrification of existing commercial buildings. The masterclass is slated for 4–6pm on Wednesday, February 7 at Melbourne’s Library at The Dock. Facilitated by Cundall Associate Director Benny Cheah, the […]
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Electrification the clear pathway to net zero
A new report from the Australian Sustainable Built Environment Council (ASBEC) confirms 100 per cent electrification is the lowest cost, fastest emissions reduction pathway for Australia’s built environment. Unlocking the pathway: Why electrification is the key to net zero buildings finds electrification would save $49 billion between 2024 and 2050 over the “business as usual” […]
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Budget offers steady start, says AIRAH
AIRAH has welcomed the Federal Budget as a “steady first step” towards Australia’s longer-term goals. Among the investments announced were many aimed at addressing the housing crisis in Australia. Under the new National Housing Accord, the government expects one million new homes to be built over five years from 2024. The Accord also includes funding […]
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New guide to electrifying existing buildings
The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) has released A Practical Guide to Electrification for Existing Buildings. Developed in partnership with Cundall and with funding from the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) and NSW government, the guide provides a step-by-step outline of how to retrofit an existing building to be all-electric. It covers the types […]
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Focus on efficiency and electrification in gas roadmap
The Victorian government has released its Gas Substitution Roadmap with the stated aim of helping the state navigate the path to net-zero emissions while providing greater consumer choice and cutting energy bills. The government is touting the plan as Australia’s “first coordinated decarbonisation plan for the gas sector”. And there are good reasons for Victoria […]
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GBCA releases guide to an all-electric future
The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) has published a guide that presents a compelling case for moving away from gas in new buildings – and lays out a straightforward method for doing so. Launched at the GBCA’s recent TRANSFORM conference, A Practical Guide to Electrification outlines the steps involved in delivering an all-electric new […]
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Energy experts urge Australia to ‘electrify everything’
A report released by Rewiring Australia, a new energy think tank, shows that Australian households could vastly reduce their energy bills through electrification, and cut domestic emissions by around one-third by 2030. Rewiring Australia’s inaugural report, Castles and Cars: savings in the suburbs through electrifying everything presents new modelling, which shows electrification will save the […]