Home in Place has been awarded $3 million in funding under the Community Housing Energy Performance (CHEP) program. This is the largest single grant awarded in the latest round.

The Australian and NSW Governments are partnering with 22 community housing providers to upgrade thousands of social housing homes, making them more comfortable, affordable and environmentally sustainable.

With this funding, Home in Place will install solar systems on 427 homes across NSW, helping tenants reduce their energy bills and cut emissions.

Home in Place Group CEO Lyndall Robertshaw said the investment would make a real difference for tenants.

“This funding means we can deliver more energy efficient homes for people who need it most. It will help cut bills, improve comfort and support the transition to a low carbon future,” Ms Robertshaw said.

Federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen said, “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.

“Cooler homes in the hot months and warmer homes in winter lock in lasting bill relief and protection from international energy price spikes.”

NSW Minister for Housing Rose Jackson said, “This is direct action to help people who need it most. 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. These upgrades are about cutting bills, cutting emissions, and delivering a better quality of life.”

The $3 million awarded to Home in Place is part of a $175 million program jointly delivered by the Australian and NSW Governments to upgrade around 24,000 social housing homes with solar and other energy efficiency measures by mid-2027.