Key messages

•  Business and residential customers can use current technologies - such as smart meters, rooftop solar, batteries, electric vehicles, energy management systems and energy-efficient buildings, appliances and equipment - to reduce bills and drive transformation in the energy sector.

•  While uptake of these technologies is increasing, targeted communication and information can support more customers to invest and realise the benefits of increased energy efficiency and productivity more quickly.

•  Vulnerable communities will benefit from these investments through higher minimum standards for rental accommodation and investments in social housing, supporting a higher standard of living and lower bills.

•  Closing the information gap for home owners, investors, buyers and renters so they better understand domestic energy performance will drive investments and improvements over time.

•  Small to medium enterprises, manufacturers and high-energy-intensity businesses can realise new opportunities to upgrade plant and equipment and modernise processes and enhance business productivity.

•  A more efficient energy system reduces costs for everyone. Learning from, and building on, the best programs available and harmonising incentives and information nationally will help Australia move from lagging to leading in energy efficiency.