Energetic Communities Association

Calling for Energy Efficiency Minimum Standards for rental properties in Queensland and a fairer more equitable energy system that is accessible to everyone.

[Energetic Communities Association @EnergeticComms]

These groups support the Renew Australia for All campaign to cut energy bills for good, by giving everyone – no matter where we live or what we earn – the choice to power our homes with clean, affordable energy generated by our abundant sun and wind.

[Energetic Communities Association @EnergeticComms]

Come join us for a free community BBQ on Saturday March 22nd, 10am - 1pm at Glindemann Park in Holland Park where you can learn:
💡How you can reduce your electricity bill.
💡How clean technology, like solar and energy efficiency upgrades, can help you save.

[Energetic Communities Association @EnergeticComms]

Local members of the Queensland Community Alliance, including Mount Gravatt Community Centre, Southside Uniting Church, Queensland Conservation Council and Solar Citizens, are joining together to host this event to bring the community together.

[Better Renting @BetterRentingAU]

Great article on lifelong renters in The Conversation last week! "Forever renting" only sounds like a curse because of our current rental system: if renting weren't treated as an unavoidably unpleasant step on the road to homeownership, a hazing process for young adults (1/3)

[Energetic Communities Association @EnergeticComms]

Hot summer temperatures pose a dangerous risk to the health and wellbeing of people living in hot homes. Will you complete this survey to tell your story and help advocate for change? https://t.co/FbI5pIY5mT

[Energetic Communities Association @EnergeticComms]

Global temperatures passed critical 1.5°C milestone for the first time in 2024 – new report https://t.co/QcLWpWTF27 via @ConversationUK

[Energetic Communities Association @EnergeticComms]

2024 was the hottest year on record, with average temperature 1.6C above preindustrial levels. We need to stop burning fossil fuels now. #ClimateEmergency #energyefficiency https://t.co/VWxhmTbqF2

[ABC News @abcnews]

An energy-efficient home can save you thousands of dollars in power bills each year, but the initial outlay for solar or batteries is expensive. https://t.co/mNQcZzjQgG

[Energetic Communities Association @EnergeticComms]

"Complementary measures to minimum rental standards": @EECouncil and @BetterRentingAU's policy paper reviews the barriers to implementation of minimum rental standards and assesses a range of complementary measures. Briefing on Tuesday 3rd Dec at 3pm AEST: https://t.co/FhaRUL1l3K

[Energetic Communities Association @EnergeticComms]

@DavidCrisafulli @SamOConnorMP Energy efficiency not only saves lives during heatwaves, but is economically productive. We hope the social homes you're building are energy efficient and capable of keeping their residents cool during our increasingly hot summers @SamOConnorMP

[Energetic Communities Association @EnergeticComms]

@DavidCrisafulli @SamOConnorMP Energy efficiency not only saves lives during heatwaves, but is economically productive. We hope the social homes you're building are energy efficient and capable of keeping their residents cool during our increasingly hot summers @SamOConnorMP

[Better Renting @BetterRentingAU]

To read more from renters and see what we think needs to change, read the full report here: https://t.co/5eZEpGgeD2

Read the full Herald Sun story here: https://t.co/2CTKNPtPpd

[Energetic Communities Association @EnergeticComms]

The CSIRO and Bureau of Meteorology State of the Climate report was released last week and told us that Australia is now 1.51 degrees hotter than in 1910. This should be ringing alarm bells for everyone! via @SwelteringCity https://t.co/XbcFQUpOjz

[Better Renting @BetterRentingAU]

The answer to this one is: more than half! The median rent increase is 11%, & nearly 1 in 6 proposed increases is >25%! Landlords are incentivised to propose huge increases: even when a tenant has the time & energy to argue it down, it ends up being higher than the median anyway.

[Better Renting @BetterRentingAU]

Victoria making a serious play for GOAT on better rental laws: banning no grounds evictions, requiring evidence for bond claims, and ending BS fees to pay rent. These are important changes that will make it easier for renters to decent homes.
https://t.co/jbxY8eP9hC

[Energetic Communities Association @EnergeticComms]

We've done an analysis of the major political parties for the Queensland election this Saturday and their positions on energy efficiency minimum standards for renters. Check it out here: https://t.co/88jbvBhT7f

[Energetic Communities Association @EnergeticComms]

Keeping coal fire power stations open will contribute to increasing temperatures. Even the energy ratings of our newly built homes in Australia are based on climate data from a decade ago. This LNP decision will see more people dying in their homes. https://t.co/10mCU7jYV2

[Energetic Communities Association @EnergeticComms]

Did you know that we already have standards for new homes of a 7-star NatHERS rating, but the average rating for existing homes is only 1.7 stars?

[Indigenous Clean Energy @IndigClnEnergy]

It's Energy Efficiency Day! Today, let's celebrate the importance of energy efficiency—not just for lowering our energy bills, but for promoting healthier lifestyles, lowering greenhouse gas emissions, creating lasting housing improvements, and fostering thriving communities.🌍⚡️

[Energetic Communities Association @EnergeticComms]

@QldGreens @liamformiller @QLDLabor @meaghan_scanlon @StevenJMiles @QLDLabor's announcement of $58 million in funding for energy performance upgrades for 32,000 social housing tenants (with a further $58 million matched by the Federal Govt) is also a good initiative, but just a start…

[Energetic Communities Association @EnergeticComms]

It’s great to see that the @QldGreens have committed to some energy efficiency minimum standards for rental homes! @liamformiller Will @QLDLabor follow suit? @meaghan_scanlon @StevenJMiles