MRSG Projects

Woodend Neighbourhood House - Solar Installation (Completed 2/12/2020)

Project Contact: David Gormley-O’Brien president@mrsg.org.au

Malmsbury CFA Station - Solar Installation (Completed 23/7/2020)

Project Contact: David Perry and Kathryn Allen sustainable-malmsbury@mrsg.org.au

Woodend Neighbourhood House - Winter Energy Efficiency (Completed 27/4/21)

Project Contact: Sue Barker susthomes@mrsg.org.au

Gisborne Secondary College Energy Audit for Students

Project Contact: Ralf Thesing ralf@mrsg.org.au

Wash against Waste Trailer (Completed 30/11/2020)

Project Contact: David Gormley-O’Brien president@mrsg.org.au

 
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Farm Crawl - Transition Streets Romsey & Veg Action
Farm Crawl - Transition Streets Romsey & Veg Action

The first day of May was crisp but sunny, a beautiful day for a farm crawl. Never been on a farm crawl before? Meg Sheehan from Transition Streets Romsey and Veg Action hosted this event as an opportunity to get to know your grower.

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Public engagement report for MR BIG (Neighbourhood Battery)
Public engagement report for MR BIG (Neighbourhood Battery)

Australia Energy Foundation (AEF) have just completed the public engagement phase of MRSG’s Neighbourhood Battery Initiative (MR-BIG).

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MRSG to tackle power grid reliability and increase uptake of renewable energy
MRSG to tackle power grid reliability and increase uptake of renewable energy

In August this year, the Macedon Ranges Sustainability Group (MRSG) was successful in securing a significant grant in the Victorian Government’s Neighbourhood Battery Initiative.

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Successful Completion of MRSG Project to reduce energy for winter heating at Woodend Neighbourhood House
Successful Completion of MRSG Project to reduce energy for winter heating at Woodend Neighbourhood House

MRSG’s Sustainable Homes action group has just completed a project to reduce the energy for winter heating at Woodend Neighbourhood House funded by the Stronger Communities Programme from the Federal government.

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Update on Community Energy Park
Update on Community Energy Park

Latest update on the Community Energy Park in the Macedon Ranges

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Building a garden for wildlife - new horizons for the Woodend Permaculture Garden
Building a garden for wildlife - new horizons for the Woodend Permaculture Garden

Several conditions and events in recent years have intersected to bring us to a moment of change regarding the future of the Woodend Permaculture Garden.

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MRSG/MRSC Wash against Waste trailer makes its debut
MRSG/MRSC Wash against Waste trailer makes its debut

A joint project between Macedon Ranges Sustainability Group, Macedon Ranges Shire Council and local business, the Woodend Woodsman, during COVID lockdowns last year has resulted in a terrific Wash against Waste trailer which will go a long way in reducing disposable plastic waste at events and festivals in the Macedon Ranges.

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Energy Efficiency Savings at Malmsbury PS
Energy Efficiency Savings at Malmsbury PS

Malmsbury Primary School, with support from Sustainable Malmsbury volunteers and a grant from Macedon Ranges Shire Council, has reduced their annual electricity use from the grid by one third. Learn how you can do the same at your home or small business.

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Woodend Neighbourhood House Winter Energy Reduction Project Resumes
Woodend Neighbourhood House Winter Energy Reduction Project Resumes

Hot on the heels of the Neighbourhood House’s solar installation, we’re set to resume work on draughtproofing and secondary glazing works planned earlier this year.

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Woodend Neighbourhood House Solar Win
Woodend Neighbourhood House Solar Win

A massive 31 panel solar power system has been installed this week on the Woodend Neighbourhood House thanks to funding from the MASH community solar bulk-buy and Macedon Ranges Sustainability Group (MRSG).

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Expressions of Interest: Household Renewable Sustainability Education and Information Project
Expressions of Interest: Household Renewable Sustainability Education and Information Project

Expressions of interest are sought from people with an appropriate background and range of skills to assist REAG with the project.

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Is this the most exciting Sustainable House Day so far?
Is this the most exciting Sustainable House Day so far?

WELL! After months in lockdown, the folks at Renew and a bunch of generous householders around Australia have delivered an “ace card”, producing a Sustainable House Day event that looks set to eclipse all the others. Photo: Elemental House, High Camp, Vic, supplied by Renew

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Malmsbury CFA no longer has to worry about power outages during bushfire season
Malmsbury CFA no longer has to worry about power outages during bushfire season

Thanks to grants from Bank Australia and Central Victoria Greenhouse Alliance/MASH and local leg-work from MRSG’s Sustainable Malmsbury action group the Malmsbury Fire Brigade will no longer have to worry about power outages during the bushfire season.

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Farmers' Market Online Proof of Concept is Live
Farmers' Market Online Proof of Concept is Live

We are pleased to announce that the MRSG trialling a Proof of Concept for Farmers' Market Online, which will offer a direct link between local producers and shoppers and will operate in complement to the Woodend Farmers' Market. Farmers' Market Online is a social enterprise with all proceeds going directly to the farmers, producers, and volunteer organisations that assist.

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Malmsbury home energy audits
Malmsbury home energy audits

Free home energy audits: our aim is to save on energy bills, make our homes more comfortable and of course reduce our greenhouse gas emissions one house at a time!

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Healthy Homes Incubator Project
Healthy Homes Incubator Project

MRSG is running a project that offers a range of sustainable home improvements to lower income households in the Macedon Ranges at no cost to the occupants.