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The Australian Federal Budget takes important steps toward net zero on hydrogen, housing and more
There is much to do if Australia is to grasp the opportunities of a net zero future. This week's Federal Budget takes some fundamental steps in the right direction.
Renovation Pathways: Project update and preliminary findings of cost-benefit analysis, April 2023
There are early indications that energy performance upgrades are able to pay for themselves through energy savings.
20.04.23
Renovation Pathways: Defining zero carbon homes for a climate resilient future
Defining what a zero carbon home looks like in practice is essential for informing policy-makers, lenders, the construction industry and households in the transition to Australia's zero carbon future.
20.04.23
Submission to the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water’s consultation on the National Energy Performance Strategy
Climateworks Centre supports the creation of the National Energy Performance Strategy (NEPS). Climateworks modelling shows the importance of energy performance improvements.
16.02.23
Submission on the National Electric Vehicle Strategy Consultation Paper
Climateworks Centre welcomes the Federal Government’s commitment to developing a National Electric Vehicle Strategy (NEVS) at this critical time for decarbonising transport.
08.11.22
7-star housing is a step towards zero carbon – but there’s much more to do, starting with existing homes
In this article for The Conversation, Climateworks Centre's Gill Armstrong and Margot Delafoulhouze together with RMIT University's Alan Pears and Trivess Moore look at what recent changes to the National Construction Code will mean — and what else can be done to future-proof Australian homes.
30.08.22
Cities in Australia are a major cause of emissions – but they can be a part of the climate solution, too
Cities can rapidly decarbonise by focusing on reducing emissions from infrastructure, buildings and transport.
Climateworks Australia submission to Queensland’s Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Strategy
In July 2021 Climateworks had to opportunity to provide input to Queensland’s new Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Strategy. The submission draws from our Decarbonisation Futures scenario modelling, our Moving to Zero transport report, and a comparison of current Queensland zero-emissions vehicles policy and leading policies inother states and territories.
15.07.21
Transport Pathways to Net Zero
It’s time for Australia to diversify its transport decarbonisation solutions to reach net zero and reap the rewards of a cleaner transport sector.