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Clean Energy Capability Portfolio | Empowering Consumers

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Affordable Housing

There is strong government appetite to increase the capacity of the affordable housing sector in Australia through new construction , redevelopment and management transfer programs . While assistance programs to raise energy efficiency already exist , barriers continue to constrain the full potential of industry to deliver outcomes .

Competitive Advantage

• Long-standing relationships with affordable housing industries both in Australia and abroad
• Interdisciplinary global collaboration with academic and industry experts
• Capabilities in reviewing housing and social policies

Impact

• Policy change to improve industry ’ s capacity to boost assistance
• Improved housing quality and energy efficiency for vulnerable households

Successful Applications

• Advisory to government agencies and the affordable housing development industry

Our Collaborators

• NSW Department of Planning , Housing and Infrastructure
• CSIRO

More Information

Dr Edgar Liu
School of Built Environment
UNSW City Futures Research Centre
E : edgar . liu @ unsw . edu . au

Capabilities and Facilities

• Extensive knowledge of housing and social policies in Australia
• Collaborative relationships with housing development industries and the community sector
• Strong ties with international experts on housing policy development and energy poverty alleviation

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