WA off-grid trial success
The ABC has published a short article on off-grid power experiments in WA http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-09-18/living-off-solar-and-lithium-batteries-big-success-wa-farmers/8954740 – great to see!
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Fact: The cheapest form of new power generation is renewable
Fact: The cheapest form of new power generation is renewable Wind and solar are now the cheapest form of new power generation in Australia. Low wind prices are reflected in recent contracts for wind. Worldwide, the cost of large-scale wind and solar plants continues to fall.… Read More »Fact: The cheapest form of new power generation is renewable
Push for a mini hydro-electric scheme in Yarra Valley town of Warburton
Up to 120 homes could be powered by a mini hydro-electric scheme that’s been proposed by locals for Warburton. Source: Push for a mini hydro-electric scheme in Yarra Valley town of Warburton
Inside Melbourne’s secret suburban hydro power system
From the outside, it looks like a green shipping container on an industrial block in the suburbs. But on the inside, there’s plenty going on. Source: Inside Melbourne’s secret suburban hydro power system
Solar Savers For Pensioners
Solar Savers For Pensioners Get in quickly, before the 15th August 2017. Victorian Councils, including Yarra Ranges, support pensioners to install solar with no upfront costs. The next round of assistance is after February 2018. Contact Solar Savers (03) 9385 8512 if you: own your… Read More »Solar Savers For Pensioners
Healesville could run on solar power under Community Renewable Energy Project | Leader Newspaper
HARNESSING the power of the sun to run an entire town could soon be a reality for Healesville. Source: Healesville could run on solar power under Community Renewable Energy Project | Leader
CoRE has a great future | Mountain Views Mail
By Kath Gannaway Healesville has voted resoundingly for a renewable energy future with over 225 people packing The Memo hall… Source: CoRE has a great future | Mountain Views Mail
First Community Gathering: a Full House @ Memo Hall !
On Thursday 29th June 2017, an estimated 250 people showed their interest in a solar future for Healesville. The event outlined the inspiration behind the project, and ideas to implement positive change in sourcing and using our own energy in the Healesville region. Watch the… Read More »First Community Gathering: a Full House @ Memo Hall !
Attendance for community gathering growing fast. Will we fill the Memo?!! This is becoming a major event for Healesville!!
When we were first planning this event we thought we might get 30-40 people to turn up. Our numbers are now 4 times that and growing daily. Will we fill the Memo? The Steering Group members are all really excited about the interest being shown.… Read More »Attendance for community gathering growing fast. Will we fill the Memo?!! This is becoming a major event for Healesville!!
Families interested in Community Gathering
Jeff Barlow, initiator of the HealesvilleCoRE Project and member of the Steering Group, handing out information about the 29th June meeting to Jess, and Amy at the Healesville Organic Market in River Street.