Partnership promises to help Australian households move to zero emissions

A new project from a network of organisations wants to help Australians cut their energy bills - to $0.

The Energy Freedom alliance provides home owners with information about how to achieve net zero energy emissions.

A number of the partner businesses, which include Cherry LED and Energy Matters Solar, are also offering discounts and rewards as part of the Energy Freedom project. The venture is headed by Beyond Zero Emissions, a subscriber funded not-for-profit which works with the University of Melbourne's Energy Research Institute.

The organisation developed the Zero Carbon Australia Buildings Plan, a nationwide plan to retrofit Australia's homes and, which demonstrates how existing buildings can reach zero emissions within 10 years.

Dr Stephen Bygrave, Beyond Zero Emissions chief executive said: "Energy Freedom is providing information to householders who want a smart renovation that will save them money on energy bills, and can achieve a high performing home that everyone wants to have."

Energy Freedom estimates the average Australian home owner spends about $2,250 per year on household energy costs.