The Electrify 3442 team is planning a Community Forum for Sunday 21st April.

Join GREG and friends for an exciting morning of Speed Dating with a Sustainability Focus at Gisborne Library.

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Learn about Goldfields Libraries’ new Sustainable House Kits and find out how being energy efficient can save you money and help our planet.

Learn about Goldfields Libraries’ new Sustainable House Kits and find out how being energy efficient can save you money and help our planet.

REAG meets the first Wednesday of every month. All MRSG members welcome.

Internationally recognised inventor, author, founder, scientist and ‘man of the moment’ Saul Griffith will make the case for an Electrification Revolution in Greater Bendigo that will reduce our power bills, switch our buildings to renewable energy, create healthier homes and make the biggest wealth transfer in history. Also, hear a response from a panel of Bendigo leaders.

MRSG is supporting Hepburn Energy’s partnership program to deliver an affordable regional bulk-buy, providing economic and premium heat pump hot water heaters.  The Round 2 Heat Pump Hot Water Bulk-Buy is offering information webinars, great support and premium products to help residents improve their energy efficiency and lower emissions.  

Learn about Goldfields Libraries’ new Sustainable House Kits and find out how being energy efficient can save you money and help our planet.

MRSG is supporting Hepburn Energy’s partnership program to deliver an affordable regional bulk-buy, providing economic and premium heat pump hot water heaters.  The Round 2 Heat Pump Hot Water Bulk-Buy is offering information webinars, great support and premium products to help residents improve their energy efficiency and lower emissions.  

Learn about Goldfields Libraries’ new Sustainable House Kits and find out how being energy efficient can save you money and help our planet.

Uncover the FIVE mistakes people make when going solar that could cost you $$$, and how you can AVOID them

Interested in learning more about the proposed neighbourhood battery to be located in Lancefield? Come along and talk to the team at the September Lancefield Farmers Market who will be there to answer all of your questions.

A free interactive webinar that explores easy and affordable ways to stay warm and save money at home in the Macedon Ranges.

Trentham Sustainability Group is excited to be hosting an inspirational evening of story-telling and YOU ARE INVITED!!

Thinking about getting a solar system or battery storage at your home or business? This community meeting organised by the MASH team aims to provide information to help you decide what’s right for you.

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What's a community battery?

Join us for a webinar on Thursday 10 February at 6.30 pm to hear from AEF experts and the MRSG about community batteries and have your questions answered.

A mini version of our popular Sustainable Living Festival will this year be a celebration of sustainability by showcasing our 14 dedicated action groups at the November Woodend Community Farmers' Market.

Want a cooler home this summer and to cut down on bills?
Come along to this free webinar to learn about easy, cost-effective ways you can make your home cool and efficient.

We all want to be warm and comfortable in winter. If you’re like me, you’ll also be keen to keep your energy bills under control.

Through the MASH solar bulk-buy, we are offering a free electricity monitoring device – called Powerpal – to all new customers. I got one installed at my Castlemaine home to see how it works and I have to say that it’s great!

A presentation, discussion and property inspection with local resident Karl Kny to discuss global trends and their relevance to the Macedon Ranges. Karl has 30 years experience managing plantations and conservation forests for global and Australian investors who have a high stewardship ethic.

Eliminating gas as a fuel in your home is an important change for a sustainable future.

Moonee Valley City Council is hosting a free webinar, presented by Jeremy Spencer of Positive Footprints, to help you learn more about how and when to transition away from gas.

Hepburn Shire is on the way to zero emissions by 2030. With transport accounting for 33% of the Shires emissions, electric vehicles will be fundamental to reaching this target. By owning and driving an EV you’ll be shrinking your emissions and driving towards a green future.

The Sustainable Homes Action Group, with support from the Renewable Energy Action Group, is planning a morning of retrofitting at the Woodend Neighbourhood House. We’ll be working on draughtproofing windows and doors and applying secondary glazing (a layer of Perspex inside the window glass as a DIY alternative to double glazing). Let us know if you’d like to join in, by email to susthomes@mrsg.org.au, by about 19th June, so we can organise teams mindful of social distancing requirements.

The WNH Winter Energy Improvement Project is supported by the Federal Government “Stronger Communities” Programme.

Be part of a community- led planning process to guide local action on climate change in the wider Woodend district. The project involves a few facilitated workshops over the next few months, to develop a plan for the Woodend community to act on climate change at the local level.

Find out how you can inform and guide local action on climate change, for the Woodend district, at this event run by Macedon Ranges Shire Council and facilitated by Amy and Gavin from Hip V. Hype Sustainability

Booking required

Introducing the high performance, comfort and energy standard of Passivhaus (Passive House) utilising five key principles for healthy and comfortable buildings using almost zero energy. This session is aimed at beginners, including design professionals, homeowners and those intrigued by the new design nomenclature.