Energy Consumers Australia welcomes the opportunity to respond to the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water’s (DCCEEW) consultation paper on its investigation into minimum energy efficiency rental standards (MEERS).
The MEERS investigation marks an important step towards creating safer, healthier and more energy-efficient homes for renters New South Wales. It recognises that access to a comfortable and affordable home should not depend on whether you own or rent. It also reflects growing momentum across the country to fix the ‘split incentive’ problem in the rental market and ensure all households can benefit from the energy transition.
Strong minimum standards must be designed to support decarbonisation, protect households at risk, and keep pace with improvements in building codes and climate resilience. We encourage the NSW Government to use this reform as a platform to deliver stronger protections over time, including through performance-based ratings and policies that support electrification and equitable access to upgrades.
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