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ABC News
ABC News
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technology reporter James Purtill

Households could save $2,000 yearly through thermal efficiency and electrification: Climate Council

Many Australian houses have the insulation of a tin shed. (Getty: Nickbeer)

Last winter, a survey of Australian homes found that many are so cold they're falling below the World Health Organization's recommended "safe" temperature.

The overwhelming reason for this was they were designed as "winter tents", with draughty window frames, thin walls, creaky floorboards and very little in the way of ceiling insulation.

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