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 the project’s positive impact on tenants.

Federal Assistant Minister Josh Wilson stressed that social housing tenants, who are often least able to afford energy upgrades, will benefit most from this initiative. “We want everyone to experience the benefits of energy-efficient technologies,” he said.

Queensland Minister for Energy and Clean Economy Jobs, Mick De Brenni, said, “We are committed to ensuring vulnerable Queenslanders can save money and reduce energy consumption, contributing to both cost savings and environmental protection.”

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Queensland Minister for Housing, Meaghan Scanlon, emphasized the importance of the project in the state’s housing strategy. “We’re building more homes and helping Queenslanders save on their power bills with these vital upgrades,” Scanlon said.

This investment is a significant step towards a greener, more sustainable future for Queensland, providing energy-saving benefits that will improve the quality of life for social housing tenants across the state.