Sustainable Homes News
In late 2024, the Australian government passed legislation to allow electric vehicles (EVs) to power homes and send power back to the grid, adding to the growing list of reasons to buy an EV
Electrify 3442 is running a Community Survey and we’re on the lookout for households at various stages of electrification ) and happy to share their stories on our website. Read our news >>
We’ve been hearing a lot lately about getting off gas. It’s expensive, it’s an indoor pollutant and as electricity from the grid gets cleaner (in terms of its carbon emissions, thanks to reduced production from coal and increased production from renewables like solar) gas isn’t the dream fuel it used to be.
Here are some resources to help you find out more about why and how to get off gas, and news of some events coming up later this month to help you work out a detailed plan of action.
List of resources to use with the ‘Sustainable House’ kits available for loan from Goldfields Libraries.
This March MRSG Sustainable Homes Action Group is presenting the “Project Showcase”, an exhibition of projects Macedon Ranges householders have undertaken to make their homes more thermally comfortable, cheaper to run and more energy-efficient, and of work-from-home spaces that are reducing the need to commute.
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MRSG’s Sustainable Homes Action Group is proud to announce the return of Sustainable House Day to the Macedon Ranges in March 2023.
We’re seeking expressions of interest from people excited about low-energy homes and keen to participate in an open house or a project showcase. We’re also looking for someone who can help us with publicity and social media. image: Renew’s Sustainable House Day page
The Power Saving Bonus is back, bigger than before! This year’s offer is a $250 payment for comparing energy offers using Victorian Energy Compare.
You don’t need to change plans to be eligible, just to compare plans - it only takes 5-10 minutes, and you may find a cheaper plan, to boot!
(Image: Andre Taissin via Unsplash)
The Renewable Energy Action Group (REAG) has acquired a Thermal Imaging Camera, which can be borrowed for free by MRSG members
Calling all members keen to chat with others about building and renovating experiences in the Macedon Ranges. and interested in creating a forum for exchange!
(Image: Redd via Unsplash)
The Malmsbury Neighbourhood Battery Information Session was a great success and project planning is now full steam ahead