Are your power bills stopping you from turning on your fan or air conditioner this summer? You’re not alone – and help is here.
Starting this month, Queensland renters can get free help to stay cool and save money on power bills. The new EmPowering Renters program helps renters understand their energy use and bills better.
Through the program, Tenants Queensland (TQ) aims to help Queensland renters with their cost-of-living pressures. TQ will help them understand their energy bills, access concessions and rebates, find better energy deals, and make their homes more comfortable while reducing energy costs.
“Many renters are already trying to be as energy efficient as possible but still struggle to stay comfortable in their homes because of high energy bills,” says Penny Carr, CEO of Tenants Queensland. “While renters can’t make structural changes to their homes, this program offers information on what can be done to make renting more energy efficient for those of us who rent our homes.”
The EmPowering Renters project received grant funding from the Queensland Government as part of the Enable Grants Program. Tenants Queensland is working in collaboration with Energetic Communities Association Incorporated to help Queensland renters reduce their energy use.
“There are lots of simple things we can do around our homes to feel more comfortable,” says Luke Reade, President of Energetic Communities. “Our energy experts understand Queensland’s unique climate challenges and we’re here to help renters learn about their options.”
The EmPowering Renters Team can help renters with:
- Practical energy saving tips for your home
- Help finding cheaper times to use appliances
- Help understanding your power bills
- Checking your eligibility for concessions and rebates
- Providing one-on-one consultations focused on energy use and efficiency
- Offering energy literacy workshops for renters
- Providing home energy assessments
- Offering a referral support for energy hardship
- A website focused on energy efficiency dedicated to Queensland renters
If you rent and want to stay cool without the bill shock, visit www.empoweringrenters.org.au today. Fill out the simple contact form, and the team will get in touch. You will also find helpful tips on the website.
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About EmPowering Renters:
The EmPowering Renters project received grant funding from the Queensland Government as part of the Enable Grants Program.
The Enable Grants Program supports non-government organisations (NGOs) to provide energy efficiency advice and activities that will help reduce energy bills for Queenslanders experiencing vulnerability.
Tenants Queensland is delivering this program in conjunction with Energetic Communities Association Incorporated.
Contact details for energy efficiency information:
07 347 35010
empoweringrenters@tenantsqld.org.au