Powering Up Queensland: Energy Upgrades for Affordable Housing

A joint $116 million investment by the Federal and Queensland governments will bring significant energy performance upgrades to Queensland’s social housing. These upgrades aim to reduce energy bills and ease the cost of living for tenants by improving the energy efficiency of their homes.

The initiative will include thermal shell improvements, air cooling solutions, ceiling fans, solar PV, energy-efficient hot water systems, and fixed appliance upgrades. These measures are designed to help tenants keep their homes cooler in summer and warmer in winter while saving on energy bills.

This funding will upgrade around 28,000 public housing dwellings and 4,000 community housing dwellings, contributing to Queensland’s clean energy transformation. The initiative will provide much-needed relief for residents facing rising living costs, making energy more affordable and sustainable.

Queensland Premier Steven Miles emphasized the importance of safe, comfortable, and affordable homes for every Queenslander. “This initiative will further reduce power bills for vulnerable households while enhancing energy efficiency,” he said.

Federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen highlighted the collaboration with the Queensland Government. “Warmer homes in winter, cooler homes in summer, and cheaper bills year-round,” Bowen said, emphasizing