RP3038 Policy Guide Note: Addressing Australia's worsening energy deprivation

This policy guide note synthesises the findings of the final report for RP3038: Lower Income Barriers to Low Carbon Living. In summary:* Broad engagement with lower income households, industry, government and other stakeholders reveals that energy deprivation is an increasing problem in Australia which impacts upon the social wellbeing of communities.* There are a wide range of financial and non-financial barriers limiting the ability of lower income households to address energy deprivation.* The government’s approach to energy and support mechanisms varies from state to state and nationally, further exacerbating the problem.* We present a range of policy recommendations across three categories, namely information provision, financial assistance, and regulatory controls