Victoria has released a discussion paper on a potential return to subsidising the installation of ceiling insulation in homes, and NSW has a new contract with an insulation installer.
Victoria has issued new guidelines that will make it possible for councils and VicRoads to earn energy efficiency certificates when they upgrade street lighting.
Both options for bringing large energy users into Victoria's energy efficiency scheme are flawed, according to Matt Drum, director of environmental consultancy Ndevr.
A Melbourne City-led alliance has won draft ACCC approval for a renewables bulk-buy, seven councils are jointly tackling energy efficiency and the Municipal Association of Victoria is working with VicRoads on a plan to upgrade lights on major roads.