The Hon Josh Wilson MP, Assistant Minister for Climate Change and Energy
The Hon Penny Sharpe MLC, NSW Minister for Climate Change, Energy and the Environment
The Hon Rose Jackson MLC, NSW Minister for Housing and Homelessness
More than 8,000 social housing households in NSW are saving hundreds on power bills thanks to energy performance upgrades under the Albanese Government's Social Housing Energy Performance Initiative (SHEPI).
The upgrades are keeping homes cooler in summer, warmer in winter and cheaper to run - helping social housing tenants to bring down their energy use, lower bills and cut emissions.
Together, the Australian and NSW Labor Governments are investing $320.3 million to upgrade around 24,000 public and community housing properties by June 2027 and an additional 13,500 social housing properties by 2029.
The NSW energy savings upgrades include ceiling insulation, solar systems, heat pump water heaters, air conditioning, draught proofing and electric cooktops.
Along with energy upgrades, NSW social housing residents receive practical information and guidance on how best to run their home as efficiently as possible with the new features.
Nationally, the Albanese Government is jointly investing $1.1 billion with states and territories for energy performance upgrades to 100,000 public and community homes over six years. So far, around 18,500 properties have been upgraded.
The initiative is part of the government's commitment to make homes cheaper to run, more comfortable to live in and better for the environment.
Quotes attributable to Assistant Minister for Climate Change and Energy Josh Wilson:
"We are powering towards a net zero future for Australia and this important milestone in the Social Housing Energy Performance Initiative means that no one misses out in benefitting from cheaper energy bills and more comfortable homes.
"Australians in social housing deserve homes that are affordable to run and comfortable to live in all year round. The upgrades targeting almost 25 percent of the nation's social housing stock will deliver instant and permanent hip pocket relief for residents and improve access to renewable and smarter energy features.
"We are proud to be working so closely with the NSW Government to deliver these smart upgrades to parts of our community that need them most."
Quotes attributable to NSW Minister for Climate Change, Energy and the Environment Penny Sharpe:
"The Minns Labor Government is helping cut the cost of living. Thanks to joint funding from the Australian and NSW Governments, the SHEPI program is delivering real results, putting money back into the pockets of some of our most vulnerable households.
"Whether it's solar panels, new insulation or more efficient hot water systems, these upgrades are cutting emissions and driving NSW towards net zero."
Quotes attributable to NSW Minister for Housing and Homelessness Rose Jackson:
"We don't want anyone to choose between keeping cool in summer and putting food on the table. Every dollar counts right now and these upgrades are delivering real savings for social housing tenants.
"This is a practical initiative transforming thousands of homes across NSW and putting more money back in the pockets of people who need it most."
