This Changemakers workshop will inform you on who to electrify your home for greater efficiency and lower energy bills.
In this one hour session, get the facts from locals who can share real life experiences – no sales talk – just the facts.
There will be a short presentation followed by brief talks from people from our community who will describe their journey, share their triumphs, and explain what they wouldn’t do again. Then you can ask questions without being sold the answers!
Hosted by the local expert community group Electrify3442, community partner of Rewire Australian, this group of locals wants to see Woodend and surrounds to be the first fully electric community in Australia. Electrify3442 wants to help you and your neighbours experience the benefits of electrification.
Register for this informative workshop on Electrification as Part of the Macedon Ranges Changemakers Festival
Learn about adapting your home for greater summer comfort, with a focus on shade, insulation and ventilation. Sue Barker from Macedon Ranges Sustainability Group's Sustainable Homes Action Group will provide some cool tips and help you start on your heat-busting journey.
Hosted by Goldfields Library, Kyneton branch.
If you already have rooftop solar and want to explore your options with home batteries to give you energy independence and save even more money from your energy bills, come and discuss and have your questions answered at the Community Centre in Woodend (next to the Library). This free event will be conducted by community members with years of experience in using home batteries to maximum effect.
This event has been organised by volunteers from the Electrify 3442 Project whose aim it is to assist our community in the transition to renewables.
Register your attendance at: https://events.humanitix.com/home-batteries-101-an-introduction-to-home-batteries
If you plan to install rooftop solar and want to find out how to start on this journey to energy independence and lower energy bills, come and discuss and have your questions answered at the Community Centre in Woodend (next to the Library) by community members with years of experience in a variety of situations. This free event will be taking place during the Woodend Farmers’ Market - Two for no price at all!
This event has been organised by volunteers from the Electrify 3442 Project whose aim it is to assist our community in the transition to renewables.
A flyer handed out at the August Woodend Farmer’s Market had the incorrect date written for this event. Electrify 3442 apologises for this mistake and any inconvenience caused to you.
Register your attendance at: https://events.humanitix.com/solar-101-introduction-to-rooftop-solar
Tim Forcey, founder and moderator of the My Efficient Electric Home Facebook group, will share insights gained from working with thousands of Australian households and provide tips and strategies to help convert your home into a comfortable, healthy, efficient space.
Join us in Woodend Library to meet and hear from Tim.
Tim Forcey, founder and moderator of the My Efficient Electric Home Facebook group, will share insights gained from working with thousands of Australian households and provide tips and strategies to help convert your home into a comfortable, healthy, efficient space.
Join us in Romsey Library to meet and hear from Tim.
If you already have rooftop solar and want to find out how to optimise your system and prepare for the loss of the Premium Feed in Tariff, come and discuss and have your questions answered at the Community Centre in Woodend (next to the Library). This free event will be taking place during the Woodend Farmers’ Market - Two for no price at all!
This event has been organised by volunteers from the Electrify 3442 Project whose aim it is to assist our community in the transition to renewables.
A flyer handed out during the August Woodend Farmers Market had the incorrect date for this event. If you were given this flyer, Electrify 3442 apologises for this mistake and any inconvenience caused to you.
Register your attendance at: https://events.humanitix.com/making-the-most-of-your-solar
Hear from experts and others who have made the switch to an all-electric home. Learn how to get it right from day one.
By SEC
Event lasts 1 hour
Power up Victoria! Go electric to reduce your power bills and be part of the energy transition
The transition to renewable energy is on and more Victorians are switching their homes to electric.
Electric homes are cheaper to run, healthier to live in, and better for the planet.
The SEC is hosting a series of free online information sessions to guide you through the process of switching your home from gas to electric. It’s not as hard as you might think.
We’ll show you how to go electric at a pace that’s right for you.
In this first session, you’ll hear from experts on a range of topics to get you started.
The Hon Lily D’Ambrosio, Minister for the State Electricity Commission, will share her insights on going electric.
Chris Miller, Interim CEO, SEC, will discuss the SEC’s goal to support Victorian homes to go electric, reduce bills and cut emissions.
Dan Cass, co-founder and executive director at Rewiring Australia, will discuss the ‘how’ and ‘why’ of going electric and where to start.
Sophie Wright, CEO and founder of Electrify Victoria, will share practical tips to save energy and money at home.
We will also take a virtual tour of an all-electric house.
You can also join our experts for a moderated question and answer session.
Find out more about how to save money on your energy bills:
The Electrify 3442 team is planning a Community Forum for Sunday 21st April.
Sustainable House Day will be held on Sunday April 21.
MRSG is not presenting a Community Event this year but there will be open homes in the region, including one MRSG member household.
Tours of open homes are being offered via ticketed sessions and a small fee is payable.
An info session about Hot Water Heat Pumps (revolutionary things that can save $$$ compared to gas appliances) organised by REAG the Renewable Energy Action Group.
Jurgen from t2zero will be there to talk about heat pumps for hot water and answer any questions you may have.
When: Tuesday 9th of April 7:30pm
Where: Woodend Neighbourhood House
Who: Open to everyone for free
You might also want to check out MRSG’s latest project Electrify 3442, which aims to help local households to make the transition towards an all electric future (and save on their energy bills).
Join GREG and friends for an exciting morning of Speed Dating with a Sustainability Focus at Gisborne Library.
(Image: Christina @ wocintechchat.com via unsplash.com)
Learn about Goldfields Libraries’ new Sustainable House Kits and find out how being energy efficient can save you money and help our planet.
Thinking About Buying an Electric Vehicle?
Is your house READY?
Bluegum Electrical Solutions is running an online information session to help you discover:
5 Avoidable EV Mistakes that could cost you $$$ (and how to avoid them)
3 things you need to get the RIGHT EV Setup (two of these things most companies won't tell you)
Discover how to power your car for FREE from the Sun with your solar now or in the future.
Learn about Goldfields Libraries’ new Sustainable House Kits and find out how being energy efficient can save you money and help our planet.
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.
Learn how to make your home more energy efficient, reducing running costs, while being kind to the environment.
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.
Back in the Macedon Ranges for 2023!
Homes open across the Ranges provide a range of ideas and practical implementation suggestions to help you start or continue your efforts to make your home more comfortable, cheaper to run and more environmentally-friendly.
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.
The Project Showcase presents great ideas from Macedon Ranges households working to make their homes more comfortable, cheaper to run and more energy efficient. Projects described in poster format and displayed in Goldfields Libraries at Gisborne, Kyneton, Romsey and Woodend.
Learn about Goldfields Libraries’ new Sustainable House Kits and find out how being energy efficient can save you money and help our planet.
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New energy efficiency standards for buildings are on the way! Energy efficient homes need less energy to stay comfortable all year round. They cut household energy bills and emissions, are more comfortable to live in, and provide better protection from extreme weather events like heatwaves.
New national building standards commence October 2023 and include a new requirement for a building to be minimum 7 stars (the current standard is 6 stars).
MRSG Sustainable Homes’ Building Ideas Group is hosting three speakers who will explain the updated energy efficiency standards and their application. Stay on to chat over a “potluck” dinner.
Uncover the FIVE mistakes people make when going solar that could cost you $$$, and how you can AVOID them
A free interactive webinar that explores easy and affordable ways to stay warm and save money at home in the Macedon Ranges.
To mark the Winter Solstice (which occurs on June 22), the Sustainable Homes Action Group will host a talk about Energy Efficient Lighting on Thursday 9th June at 7pm.
Photo by Austin Neill on Unsplash
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.
(Image: Bill Mead via Unsplash)
