Energy action for local groups

Phillip Island Boardriders Club is one of three groups to receive funding under the latest round of the state government’s Community Climate Change and Energy Action (CCCEA) program.

The club received $9727 for an 8.1 kW solar installation with 11 kWh battery storage for its clubrooms.

Bass Coast Shire Council received $23,274 for three solar installations including 15.5kW system at San Remo Pre-School and at Bass Coast Children’s Centre, and a 6.6kW system with a 13.5kWh battery at Wonthaggi Neighbourhood Centre.

Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club received $18,446 for a solar installation.

The three were among 88 community groups across the state that received funding to install or upgrade solar and renewable energy batteries to improve the energy efficiency of their facilities.

The funding was announced by Minister for Energy Lily D’Ambrosio.

“We’re giving community groups like kindergartens, sports clubs and cultural groups the opportunity to reduce their energy costs by upgrading their facilities with simple switches which save money and slash emissions,” the Minister said.

She said the funding would help community groups reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by over 4,400 tonnes per year “bringing us closer to our goal of reducing Victoria’s emissions by 50 per cent by 2030”.

For more information and a list of recipients, visit www.sustainability.vic.gov.au/community-climate-change-and-energy-action-funded-projects