The Albanese and Minns Labor Governments are partnering with 22 Community Housing providers to upgrade thousands of social housing homes to make them cheaper to run, more comfortable to live in, and better for the environment.
These upgrades will deliver lasting cost of living relief, while making renewable and smart energy features more accessible.
More than 2,300 homes will be upgraded with nearly $18 million in joint funding from the Australian and NSW Governments, as well as Community Housing Providers.
The upgrades will include a range of potential measures:
- rooftop solar panels and shared solar systems
- reverse cycle air conditioning
- energy-efficient hot water systems
- ceiling insulation, window shading and draught proofing
- LED lighting and ceiling fans.
Australia has some of the coldest and least energy-efficient homes in the developed world. People in social housing often feel this the most. These upgrades will help keep homes warmer in winter, cooler in summer and make them cheaper to run.
All works are expected to be completed by the end of 2026.
This funding is part of a $175 million program jointly delivered by the Australian and NSW Governments to upgrade around 24,000 social housing homes by mid-2027. In its first year, more than 2,000 homes have already received upgrades.
This is on top of the NSW Government's record investment in housing through the $6.6 billion Building Homes for NSW program.
This is practical cost of living relief. It will help vulnerable households save on energy bills while cutting emissions across the state.
