Abstract
When households are unable to use energy in their homes without suffering negative consequences, such as a decline in mental and/or physical health, thermal discomfort or economic distress, then everything possible should be done to alleviate the situation. Broadly, the aim of this project was to determine:
1) the level of energy disadvantage in Australian households, and
2) whether energy programs and policies are effectively addressing the issue. This information is necessary to design programs and policies that will protect households from unfair or unpredicted consequences through the energy transition. As such, this national-level, broad investigation sought to identify the impacts of energy programs and policies and reveal any policy gaps, and to use the findings to inform new and improved efforts to ensure a better future for households facing vulnerability.
1) the level of energy disadvantage in Australian households, and
2) whether energy programs and policies are effectively addressing the issue. This information is necessary to design programs and policies that will protect households from unfair or unpredicted consequences through the energy transition. As such, this national-level, broad investigation sought to identify the impacts of energy programs and policies and reveal any policy gaps, and to use the findings to inform new and improved efforts to ensure a better future for households facing vulnerability.
| Original language | English |
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| Publisher | Swinburne University of Technology |
| Commissioning body | Commonwealth Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) |
| Number of pages | 113 |
| Publication status | Published - 2021 |
| Externally published | Yes |
