Energy consumption needs to be more efficient amid soaring electricity tariffs

An infrared camera shows that hot air from the attic is coming through the light fixtures (Photo by Anne Cusack/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) Credit: Anne Cusack/Los Angeles Times via Getty Imag

Spending on average electricity for households in Australia could exceed 2.5 thousand dollars this year, due to skyrocketing energy prices

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Retrofit will play an important role in Australia's journey to net-zero and the Federal government knows it.

The May budget offered households 1 billion dollars in cheap loans for energy upgrades.

Despite receiving government assistance, it is still a long way to go, as the average home in Australia has an energy efficiency rating of 1.8 out of 10 causing it to overheat in summer and cold in winter.

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