Renew Australia for All

 

 

 

 

 

Renew Australia for All is a national campaign for a renewable future where power is shared fairly, our homes and communities are powered with clean, affordable energy and there are thousands of well-paid, secure jobs.

Our Alliance has been involved in the campaign from day 1, ensuring that the vision and direction has been shaped by local leaders and community listening. 

 

Male union member sitting in front of Renew Australia for All banner      Woman in Alliance shirt holds Renters want Solar sign 

 

Together with other partners we’ve developed the Energy Bill Savings Plan.  This plan can save an average household in Queensland up to $3039 every year!  

  • Solar on your roof could save you $1,052
  • Batteries on your wall could save you $407
  • Energy Efficiency upgrades could save you $1,579

Plus it would avoid 40 mega tonnes of climate pollution, and create 18,000 new jobs across Australia.

We want the Federal Government to make these savings real by paying for low income households, renters and people in unit blocks to switch to renewable energy, install batteries and make their homes more energy efficient. 

Until now, the people that can afford these upgrades get big benefits, while everyone else misses out.  We want to make sure everyone can access these benefits, regardless of income or housing situation.

 

During the election campaign we had a big win with the re-elected Government committing $2.3 billion for batteries for households and small organisations.

 

This is a great start but there is much more to do!  We're looking forward to further action to build support to ensure solar savings for all!  Especially renters, low income earners and people in apartments who can't access solar or batteries yet.

 

If you've been involved in this campaign this year come join us at our Celebration and Evaluation on 19th June in Logan.

 

 

Now is also the perfect time to learn the skills and practices of community organising so we can build a bigger and better community together.  We're running Foundations of Community Organising Training with 5 opportunities over the next 6 months - 3 in South-East Queensland, plus one each in Townsville and Gladstone.  Find the training dates, venues and registration details here.

 

If you want to know more about the campaign and how to get involved you can email us at [email protected]