• Grant awarded to Salvos Housing
- deansimpson7
- Aug 15
- 2 min read
BY ANTHONY CASTLE
The Salvation Army has received funding to help social housing providers reduce their energy bills and tackle climate change.
The Federal Government and NSW Government have awarded $434,868 to the Salvos, along with 22 other housing providers, to upgrade thousands of social housing sites.
The upgrades will make social housing cheaper to run, more comfortable to live in and better for the environment.
“Upgrading solar and energy efficiency in social housing is all about lasting cost-of-living relief that makes houses cheaper to run and more comfortable to live in, as well as cutting emissions,” said Chris Bowen, Federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy.
“Cooler homes in the hot months and warmer homes in winter lock in lasting bill relief and protection from international energy price spikes.”
The Salvation Army is a major provider of housing and homelessness services for those in need in Australia. It offers a range of housing support, including crisis accommodation, transitional housing and long-term social housing.
More than 2300 homes will be upgraded by The Salvation Army and other providers with nearly $18 million in joint funding from the Albanese and Minns Labour Governments.
“This is direct action to help people who need it most,” says Rose Jackson, NSW Minister for Housing. “We are upgrading homes so they cost less to run, are more comfortable to live in, and help tackle climate change. People in social housing deserve homes that are safe, liveable and energy efficient.”
Australia has some of the coldest and least energy-efficient homes in the developed world. People in social housing often feel this the most. The upgrades provided by The Salvation Army and others will include rooftop solar panels and shared solar systems, reverse cycle air conditioning, energy-efficient hot water systems, ceiling insulation, window shading and draught proofing, LED lighting, and ceiling fans.
