Over an eight week period from 10 April to 5 June 2022, Geelong Sustainability (GS) in partnership with Circular Economy Victoria (CEV), delivered the region’s first Circular Living Challenge. The Challenge aimed to introduce the community to the circular economy via a fun, engaging and informative online Challenge. To do this, the Geelong Circular Living Challenge (GCLC) partnered with 55 … Read More
Story of a regenerative future brings community together to celebrate circular
living
A film of hope and inspiration brought the community together on Wednesday evening, for a screening of Regenerating Australia, hosted by Geelong Sustainability (GS) and Bellarine Landcare. Attendees were joined by local MP Libby Coker in learning about local regenerative initiatives Farm My School, GS’s Community Energy Revolving Fund, the work of Bellarine Landcare and Labor’s plan to make this … Read More
Wrap of the Circular Living Show and EV Show ‘n’ Shine
Geelong’s first ever Circular Living Show and EV Show ‘n’ Shine was a huge success, encouraging people who attended to Think Global & Act Local! Geelong Sustainability estimated over 1200 people attended the event held at the Geelong Showgrounds on Saturday 30 April. President Vicki Perrett said they were thrilled with the outcomes of this new free community event. “After … Read More
Increasing Renewable Energy and Supporting Communities
The Community Power Hub Barwon South-West has officially launched its first project – a solar installation at the YMCA Stadium in Newtown. The installation is projected to save the YMCA in Newtown $14,000 a year on their energy bills. The project was funded using the Community Energy Revolving Fund, which provided YMCA with an interest free loan that is paid … Read More
Neighbourhood Battery Feasibility Study
Geelong Sustainability is undertaking a study with funding support from DELWP into the suitability of various types of battery installation to provide “Distributed Storage” and support intermittent renewable energy generation, mainly PV Solar. Distributed Storage and Neighbourhood Batteries for PV Solar in the Greater Geelong area The energy system is in the midst of a major transformation as efforts are … Read More
Increasing access to renewable energy across the Barwon South West!
On the 16th of March 2022, the Community Power Hub Barwon South West launched its first project – a 60kW solar PV system at YMCA Stadium Newtown – funded with an interest-free loan from Geelong Sustainability’s Community Energy Revolving Fund (CERF). The CERF provided an interest-free loan to the YMCA for the installation, which is expected to save them around … Read More
Community Solar Success!
The region’s largest ever solar bulk-buy, The Geelong Community Solar Program, closed on December 31st 2021 with 281 locals residents and businesses installing solar and batteries! Once installations are completed, around 2.5 MW of renewable energy will be added to the local electricity grid, achieving the original goal set out by Geelong Sustainability. This will see 2103.457 tonnes of carbon … Read More
