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Tenants Queensland has launched a new free program to help renters to keep their homes comfortable while saving money on energy bills. The EmPowering Renters program provides practical resources to help renters to understand their energy bills, access concessions and rebates, and find better energy deals to ease cost-of-living pressures and reduce environmental impact. Resources include: 💡 One-on-one consultations focused on energy use and efficiency 💡 Energy literacy workshops for renters 💡 Home energy assessments 💡 support for energy hardship 💡 An energy efficiency website dedicated to Queensland renters Find out more at https://bit.ly/40zyUp9 EmPowering Renters is delivered by Tenants Queensland and Energetic Communities Association Inc. Community Energy, through funding from the Queensland Government. #EmPoweringRenters #EnableGrant #EnergyLiteracy #Renting #EnergyEfficiency #HomeMatters

☀️ A warm welcome to all the residents moving in today at West Works. 🏘️ Citizen is one of the largest housing associations in the West Midlands and has taken control of the first completed, SNRG SmartGrid-powered apartment block at the site in Longbridge West, Birmingham. ⚡ The SNRG SmartGrid gives residents big savings on their energy bills, and allows them to live sustainably in comfort, tackling the concerning issue of fuel poverty. 💷 At the same time, housing associations are given the ability to provide these savings to residents because SNRG fully funds, operates and maintains the solar and battery clean energy system. 🚗 We have also installed a number of EV chargers here for both residents and Citizen's fleet. [▶] More details are in the video. Thanks to Generate Media: Creative Content Experts

🏠💡 Power-Smart Friday! 💡🏠 Affordable energy is inextricably linked to affordable housing - you can’t have one without the other. In Louisville, we are currently experiencing an affordable energy and housing crisis. As of 2023, 46% of Louisville households are cost burdened, spending more than 30% of their income on rent alone. 16% of Louisville households also spend more than 6% of their income on energy bills. Check out the above facts about energy affordability and what it looks like in Louisville, and join us in the journey towards affordable housing and energy.

Fantastic collaborative working with Age UK Nottingham & Nottinghamshire and Nottingham City Council Independent Living services. We are proud to be working in partnership with Age UK and this brilliant initiative, Age UK have visited some Independent Living communities offering free energy-saving measures, expert advice on reducing energy usage and practical energy saving tips. By empowering residents with knowledge, tools and resources, we're making a real difference to their lives and supporting independence in these ever challenging times of utility costs. Free energy saving light bulbs and Air Fryers to boot! #communities #ageuk #energy #energysaving #independentliving

Folks in the Waterloo, Kitchener and Cambridge tri-cities area should be made aware of local home energy efficiency programs that are available to them. This article is a good report on how REEP Green Solutions can service all of our communities and provide cost savings! https://lnkd.in/e5CAHxh5

This winter, millions of households throughout Europe are faced with a difficult question every day, can they afford to heat their homes? Many people throughout Europe still rely on fossil fuels for heating in poorly insulated homes. This is detrimental to their health and wallet as it is costing more and more to keep their homes warm. The new Energy and Housing Commissioner Dan Jørgensen recognizes this problem and in his new role, he has the opportunity to fix it. It is time to put in motion an enabling framework that prioritises the provision of affordable, energy efficient homes for all. 🏡 #BuildBetterLives

We know it's been a challenging week in the news, and we hope you've found time to focus on your mental health, do the things you love, and connect with loved ones. As we wrap up the week, let's brighten your Saturday with some uplifting news you might have missed. 🌟✨ The small community of Marlinja in the Northern Territory is set to become home to Australia’s first 100% First Nations-owned and grid-connected solar micro-grid. The community grid is a testament to community-led design and delivery with a 100kW solar array and 136Wh battery. Queensland firies will start fighting two fires at the same time, with new trucks running on low-emissions fuels helping extinguish climate pollution as well as out-of-control fires! The Queensland Government has announced a six-month trial of charging just 50c for all public transport trips in the state, regardless of trip length, in an ambitious move aimed at getting more commuters off roads and giving cost-of-living relief before the October state election. The Federal Green Bank makes its first investment from the $1 billion household energy upgrades fund. Australians will soon have access to cheaper loans for solar panels, home batteries, and other energy-saving home upgrades. #GoodClimateNews #GoodNews #ClimateCouncil

The Ontario government is launching new energy efficiency programs, including the new Home Renovation Savings Program, to help families and businesses save money. The programs are part of a new $10.9 billion, 12-year investment in energy efficiency, the largest in Canadian history. Ontario’s new Home Renovation Savings Program will put more money back in your pockets, covering up to 30 per cent of the costs of new windows, doors, insulation, heat pumps, rooftop solar panels, and battery storage. #Ontario #HamiltonBusiness #WorkforcePlanningHamilton #LocalEconomy #BusinessTrends #StoneyCreek #StoneyCreekOntario #StoneyCreekCommunity #ChamberCommunity #strongrelationships #GetConnected #GetInvolved #YourProgress #BusinessCredibility #IncreaseYourConnections #CommunityPride

Have You Ever Wondered Why Apartment Living Seems Affordable, Yet You Receive High Separate Bills For Electricity And Water? Imagine A Scenario Where You Could Have Energy-Efficient Apartments With All These Costs Included In A Single, Affordable Package. This Is The Potential Of Effective Energy Management In Rental Properties.      https://lnkd.in/gbJ_y_AM Nicholas Ashton #rentalproperties #apartmentliving #energy #energymanagement

We recently published a new report on tenant rights in BC! Tenants make up one-third of households in the province and have little control over energy bills and home comfort. After speaking with key experts and tenants with lived experience, we published a report with policy options and recommendations to advance energy rights in British Columbia. https://ow.ly/a9wY50SvzeE #TenantRights #EnergyRights #EnergyJustice #HeatingCooling