EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES TO EMBRACE CLEAN ELECTRIC LIVING

The Allan Labor Government is supporting households in the Grampians Central West region to switch to cheaper electric appliances through a community-led program increasing Victorians’ understanding of electrification benefits and incentives.

Hepburn Community Wind Park Co-operative has been funded through the Community Electrification Engagement Program (CEEP) to run a localised energy literacy program, educating households on the benefits of replacing gas appliances with efficient electric alternatives.

Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas said Hepburn Community Wind Park Co-operative will use the funding to accelerate the take-up of cheaper electric energy through tailored projects that meet the unique needs of the local community.

Working with community and climate groups across 11 local government areas, Hepburn Community Wind Park Co-operative will up-skill and train local home energy champions to share learnings within the community.

The projects, to be delivered over the upcoming financial year, will also build awareness of Victorian Government incentives such as the SEC Electric Home Planner, Victorian Energy Upgrades Program and Solar Victoria rebates.

Quotes attributable to Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas
“The Community Electrification Engagement Program will empower communities to embrace electric appliances to they can start saving money on their energy bills.”

“Hepburn Community Wind Park Co-operative is ideally placed to deliver a community-led approach to help accelerate the uptake of cheaper electric energy in the region.”

“This program will educate households on the benefits of replacing gas appliances and help explain the numerous Victorian Government discounts and programs available so that households can maximise their benefits.”

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