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The Carroll Labor Government is helping community housing renters bring down energy bills and stay comfortable at home with more funding for energy upgradesMinister for Energy and Resources Jaclyn Symes today announced 9 million for seven projects to upgrade around 730 community housing homesThe upgrades will make homes cheaper to run warmer in winter and cooler in summerThey include reverse cycle air conditioners draught proofing ceiling insulation induction cooktops heat pump hot water systems and rooftop solarDelivered in partnership with the Commonwealth Government the grants will help community housing organisations replace inefficient appliances and improve their renters homesThe program offers grants of up to 18000 on average per property helping housing providers deliver improvements across their homesThe funding is part of the second round of the Community Housing Upgrades Stream with upgrades expected to save households more than 1000 a yearThe grants form part of a combined 3466 million investment from the Victorian and Australian Governments to improve more than 23000 social housing homesThe investment will deliver around 60000 individual energy upgrades converting 5000 homes to allelectricMore than 44000 upgrades have already been delivered helping over 24100 social housing renters enjoy lower bills and more comfortable homesThis includes converting more than 3600 homes to allelectric helping renters save by getting off gasWhile Labor is delivering better homes and lower bills for Victorians who need it most Jess Wilsons One NationLiberal Coalition would leave them paying more for energyQuotes attributable to Minister for Energy and Resources Jaclyn SymesCommunity housing renters deserve homes that are comfortable and affordable to run these upgrades will help them save more than 1000 a yearWere replacing old expensive appliances with efficient electric alternatives so renters can keep warm in winter and cool in summer for lessQuote attributable to Minister for Housing Building and Precincts Nick StaikosEvery dollar saved on energy is a dollar renters can put towards groceries and other essentials thats the difference these upgrades will make
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