September 2008
ACOSS believes that low income households are particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. Low income households and disadvantaged communities are likely to bear the impacts of climate change disproportionately. We call on the Government to guarantee that no group of low income households need be
financially worse off as a result of the CPRS. The Government should ensure that cost increases resulting from the CPRS do not adversely affect the capacity of government agencies, non-government organisations and others to deliver services in support of low income households and the community at large.
25 May 2011
Improved energy use-efficiency presents significant opportunities for individual households and for the wider community. This document outlines proposals for two national projects that would increase residential energy efficiency and bring a range of benefits. It was developed by a coalition of groups, including, ACOSS, Brotherhood of St. Laurence, Climate Works Australia, Property Council, ACTU, Clean Energy Council, and the Energy Efficiency Council.
It recommends:
1 That the Federal Govt commit to significant investment in energy efficiency improvements as part of the assistance package for low-income households to accompany the introduction of a carbon price.
2 That funds from the carbon price revenue be allocated for energy efficiency programs for low-income households.
3 That the Federal Govt commence discussions with the states and territories, local govt, energy retailers and the community and welfare sector regarding approaches to the most effective and appropriate delivery of a targeted energy efficiency improvement program for high-risk households.
4 That within this term of govt, the Federal Govt commit, in principle, to implementation of a National Energy Savings Initiative (NESI) with consideration of specific requirements to assist low-income households. The Federal Government should commence modelling and scheme design to maximise its effectiveness.
