Melbourne, AUSTRALIA – 14 October 2025 – The Energy Efficiency Council (EEC) has welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement today of a $10 million funding expansion for the Commercial Building Disclosure (CBD) program but urged the Government to accelerate inclusion of larger commercial energy users such as shopping centres and data centres. The Assistant Minister for…
The Energy Efficiency Council (EEC) has welcomed foundational new investments in energy efficiency and electrification from the Albanese Government, which will be essential if Australia is to hit the top end of its new 62-70% 2035 emissions reduction target. Luke Menzel, CEO of Energy Efficiency Council said, “62-70% is a very broad range. Getting to…
Energy efficiency and electrification could contribute around 20 percent of the emissions cuts needed for Australia to hit a 75 percent reduction target by 2035, according to a new analysis released by the Energy Efficiency Council (EEC) today. The analysis, based on scenario modelling by Climateworks Centre, provides the latest evidence of how energy efficiency…
A new independent report released today sets out a broad set of changes necessary to unlock the potential of the demand side in the National Electricity Market (NEM). The report, NEM Reform: Unlocking the demand side in future energy markets, comes in the wake of Draft Report of the NEM Wholesale Market Settings Review Expert…
Joint Statement on the National Market Review Our organisations, representing peak industry bodies across the electricity value chain, have backed the consultative process undertaken by the Federal Government-appointed expert panel as providing the best opportunity to reach coherent and enduring energy policy that will deliver the energy transition beyond 2030. Strong and enduring energy…
A new green paper released today finds a fundamental revamp of how Australia governs electricity is needed to ensure the energy transition delivers for families and businesses. The green paper, NEM Governance Reform: Options for the Future Electricity System, finds there is an urgent need to overhaul the institutional arrangements associated with the National Electricity…
The Energy Efficiency Council (EEC) has welcomed the Victorian Government’s decision to cut home energy bills and free up gas for industry with a raft of new regulations designed to accelerate electrification of buildings across the state. The Government’s decision coincides with the release of new independent analysis from the EEC that shows an ambitious…
The energy management sector has commended the Victorian Parliament for passing legislation yesterday to help households reduce energy bills and cut emissions through energy efficiency and electrification. Since 2009 the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program has provided energy performance upgrades to hundreds of thousands of businesses and millions of households. Under the amendments passed by…
The Energy Efficiency Council has congratulated the re-elected Albanese Government on its comprehensive victory in the 2025 federal election, and said it set the stage for a big ramp up in ambition on emissions goals, efficiency and electrification. EEC CEO Luke Menzel said, “The Albanese Government’s first term was marked by some significant wins on…
The Energy Efficiency Council (EEC) has hailed today’s announcement that insulation will be reintroduced to the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program as one of the most significant energy efficiency measures supporting Victorian households in decades. “This announcement is a game-changer that will drive down energy bills while improving the health and comfort of homes across…
