# Australian household energy efficiency trends

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/australian-household-energy-efficiency-trends
> Updated: 2026-09-08T17:37:26.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

The Australian government has issued guidance to help remote workers reduce electricity consumption, suggesting specific temperature ranges for heating and cooling and the use of energy-efficient office equipment. 

In tandem with these conservation efforts, a report by PropTrack and Origin indicates that Australian households plan to invest approximately $85 billion in energy upgrades over the next five years. While homeowners aged 50 to 64 lead in planned expenditure, priorities across demographics include solar panels, insulation, and battery storage. Despite significant installations of solar panels and batteries nationwide, high upfront costs and knowledge gaps continue to hinder widespread adoption.

## Claims

- Australian households plan to spend $85 billion on home energy upgrades over the next five years. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The average planned spending per household is $8,340. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Average household spending for energy upgrades increased from $7,950 in 2025 to $8,340. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Respondents aged 50 to 64 plan to spend an average of $9,450, while those under 35 plan to spend $5,900. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Renters plan to spend less on energy upgrades than homeowners. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Up-front costs are the primary barrier to energy efficiency upgrades. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Solar panels and insulation are the most prioritized energy upgrades. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Australian households have installed over 500,000 battery systems and over 4.5 million solar panels. (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-08: Australia: Households plan $85 billion in energy upgrades

Australian households plan to spend $85 billion on energy efficiency upgrades over five years, though renters and younger residents face higher barriers due to costs and limited control.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/australia-households-plan-85-billion-in-energy-upgrades

### 2026-09-05: Australia provides energy-saving tips for remote workers

The Australian Government offers tips to reduce home office energy costs, including temperature regulation and draught-proofing to save up to 25 per cent on heating and cooling.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/australia-provides-energy-saving-tips-for-remote-workers

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