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Community energy groups across Victoria are calling on our supporters to sign this petition for a Community Energy Target!
While there are dozens of community energy groups across the state there is a crucial policy gap stalling progress of mid-scale projects. Large scale renewables have the Victorian Renewable Energy Target, and household renewables have Solar Homes, but
mid-scale community generators have no ongoing support.
With a recent Victorian Inquiry recommending the State Government implement a Community Energy Target now’s the time to show your support for community energy by signing this petition.
https://www.melbournefoe.org.au/communityenergytarget
While there are dozens of community energy groups across the state there is a crucial policy gap stalling progress of mid-scale projects. Large scale renewables have the Victorian Renewable Energy Target, and household renewables have Solar Homes, but
mid-scale community generators have no ongoing support.
With a recent Victorian Inquiry recommending the State Government implement a Community Energy Target now’s the time to show your support for community energy by signing this petition.
https://www.melbournefoe.org.au/communityenergytarget
Time to make Community Energy a Reality!
Community energy is a driving force behind renewable energy uptake across the world, yet there’s a crucial gap stalling progress in Victoria. The Victorian Parliament’s recent inquiry into community action to tackle the climate crisis found that community energy could play a significant role in ...
melbournefoe.org.au
Community Climate Mobiliser program
As part of Surf Coast Shire Council’s climate emergency declaration Council is on the lookout for community members to co-design the community climate emergency response.
From now until 31 March 2021 Council is seeking expressions of interest from people to join the Community Climate Mobiliser program.
The program involves:
· participating in a series of workshops and skill building opportunities
· connecting with other passionate and motivated people
· co-designing and initiating opportunities for community conversations and action on climate change
The program is made up of a series of workshops, taking place from April to June. We invite you to submit an expression of interest and help spread the word. Find out more via https://www.surfcoast.vic.gov.au/About-us/Your-Say/Climate-Emergency
As part of Surf Coast Shire Council’s climate emergency declaration Council is on the lookout for community members to co-design the community climate emergency response.
From now until 31 March 2021 Council is seeking expressions of interest from people to join the Community Climate Mobiliser program.
The program involves:
· participating in a series of workshops and skill building opportunities
· connecting with other passionate and motivated people
· co-designing and initiating opportunities for community conversations and action on climate change
The program is made up of a series of workshops, taking place from April to June. We invite you to submit an expression of interest and help spread the word. Find out more via https://www.surfcoast.vic.gov.au/About-us/Your-Say/Climate-Emergency
Climate Emergency
Following Council's declaration of a Climate Emergency, we are inviting you to get involved to determine what collective action we can take in this space.
surfcoast.vic.gov.au
In Episode 36 of First Fuel, Energy Efficiency Council CEO Luke Menzel is joined by Damien Moyse, who this week stepped down from his role as Renew’s Policy and Research Manager after twelve years.
Luke and Damien discuss Renew’s unique research and advocacy role, some of the key achievements of the last twelve years, and what still needs to be done to deliver an energy transition that works for consumers.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7A7qqW7lylgA2xhHsu88dF?si=x4lVAE3GTpKEfvyY6Dn_zg&utm_source=copy-link
Luke and Damien discuss Renew’s unique research and advocacy role, some of the key achievements of the last twelve years, and what still needs to be done to deliver an energy transition that works for consumers.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7A7qqW7lylgA2xhHsu88dF?si=x4lVAE3GTpKEfvyY6Dn_zg&utm_source=copy-link
36: ’The grid is good’ with Damien Moyse
Listen to this episode from First Fuel on Spotify. In Episode 36 of First Fuel, Energy Efficiency Council CEO Luke Menzel is joined by Damien Moyse, who this week stepped down from his role as Renew’s Policy and Research Manager after twelve years. Luke and Damien discuss Renew’s unique research...
open.spotify.com
The Sustainable Living Festival celebrates 20 years since it debut event in Melbourne city. 2021 SLF have embraced the 'new norm' and will be delivering the entire National Sustainable Living showcase virtually via http://www.slf.org.au/
National Sustainable Living Festival
The National Sustainable Living Festival aims to accelerate the uptake of sustainable living and seeks solutions to global warming that will return the planet to a safe climate as fast as humanly possible.
slf.org.au
