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"The federal government announced over the weekend plans to expand the
country’s Social Housing Energy Performance Initiative (SHEPI) with a $500
million investment designed to provide more than 100,000 social housing
properties solar and other energy efficiency upgrades.
Originally designed as a $300 million initiative unveiled as part of the $1.7
billion Energy Savings Package from the 2023-24 Budget, SHEPI was to be rolled
out over a four year period to some 60,000 homes.
Announced on Saturday, the $500 million expansion will help SHEPI reach more
than 100,000 social housing properties around the country – which would account
for nearly 25 per cent of Australia’s social housing.
The SHEPI program provides social housing residents with access to upgrades
designed to reduce pressure on energy bills, as well as basic quality of life
improvements that help residents keep homes warmer in winter and cooler in
summer – a literal lifesaver for many.
Delivering a range of upgrades including thermal shell upgrades such as shading
and insulation; installation of energy efficient appliances such as heating and
cooling, hot water systems, ovens and cooktops; and residential renewable
energy systems such as solar and batteries, SHEPI has been co-funded and
designed in partnership with all state and territory governments.
These upgrades are expected to provide social housing homes with potential
ongoing average energy bill saving of around $1,800 per year."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
