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Tag: energy poverty
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Why are Aussie homes so chilly?
If you live in one of Australia’s colder regions, you’re probably already feeling the chill of winter in your own home.
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New approaches to addressing hidden energy poverty
As energy prices rise and temperatures drop, RMIT researchers note that one in four Australian households are struggling to pay their power bills. Despite this, many are missing out on welfare benefits because their circumstances do not fit within assistance programs, a phenomenon known as “hidden energy poverty”. A new study, published in Energy Research […]
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EU riding a renovation wave to recovery
The European Commission has announced a Renovation Wave strategy to improve the energy performance of buildings and in the process cut emissions, boost recovery, and reduce energy poverty. Money for this work will be made available under the EU’s €750 billion COVID-19 recovery fund. The Commission aims to at least double renovation rates in the […]
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The cold reality of energy poverty
The average Australian would probably not describe theirs as a cold country. However, working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic has brought to light how many Australians are struggling with their heating and energy bills. An article on the Sydney Morning Herald website states that on average, 42 people in New South Wales end up […]
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Concerns over cold-housing deaths
Better Renting has released a report that estimates low-quality housing causes approximately 140 cold-related deaths per year in the ACT. The report is titled Unsafe as Houses: Cold-housing deaths in the ACT, and compares temperature data with statistics on monthly deaths from 2009–17. The report uses data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) and […]