YEF is pleased to announce the appointment of two new non-executive directors, Cara Spencer and Gavin Lewis to the YEF board.
Meet Gavin Lewis
Gavin is an accomplished energy leader with extensive experience in both domestic and international settings. He has a successful track record in startups, emerging technologies, and high-growth companies. With a focus on operational efficiency and innovation commercialization, Gavin is dedicated to improving customer experiences while also prioritizing carbon reduction efforts.
"What do you bring to the YEF board?"
I bring experience in Energy Retail, Distribution, renewables and of a successful startup organisation. My passion is working in/with teams to find creative solutions and products that can really make a positive impact on people now and for the future.
"Why did you choose YEF?"
I chose YEF because I want to help to make a difference to communities and drive the transition away from carbon intensive energy at the grass root level. This opportunity to learn from the industry leading team and the strong board of directors was just too good to pass up on!
Building capacity for neighbourhood batteries
YEF has completed delivery of two 1-day training courses for Neighourhood Batteries, funded by the Victorian Government Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action.
The course was delivered by YEF staff and aimed to pass on fundamental knowledge and prepare attendees for feasibility assessments.
Next is a 2-day course, planned for early 2024, designed to equip participants with essential knowledge for the delivery of neighbourhood battery projects. Register your interest for the 2-day course by emailing: neighbourhood.batteries@delwp.vic.gov.au
Energy experts convene in Canberra on the future of neighbourhood batteries
Neighbourhood battery and renewable energy experts gathered at the second Australian National University Future of Neighbourhood Batteries Conference this week.
As part of a series of discussions covering the challenges and opportunities of a renewable energy grid, YEF’s Energy & Storage Programs Manager, Chris Wallin, presented a new battery design concept which could allow neighbourhood batteries to be smaller, sleeker, and more seamlessly deployed at scale in urban environments.
Congratulations to the organisers at ANU for hosting such a productive event, which saw approximately double the attendance from the first year’s conference.
Win a 6-month e-bike subscription!
Check out our campaign promoting community batteries and their role in the clean energy transition, made possible by Yarra Trams.
Test your knowledge in this short quiz! Based on your score, find out if you are:
- > 50% - Energy Enthusiast
- > 65% - Power Pro
- > 80% - Energy Nerd
- > 95% - Community Battery Champion
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You can find where the YEF tram is at any time by using the Yarra Trams tramTRACKER app. Tram #3033.
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Powerful Relief: Victoria’s $3.75M Energy Assistance Program
With the launch of the $3.75 million Energy Assistance Program on 1st July 2023, the Victorian Government is aiming to reduce the cost-of-living stress many Victorians are currently facing. The program will provide free one-on-one assistance to Victorian energy consumers experiencing hardship with their energy bills.
It offers help with navigating the energy market, applying for eligible grants and concessions, finding and switching to better offers, and addressing billing errors. Additionally, it offers energy consumers the opportunity to speak to their energy retailers and access hardship support.
Our Services
You can find out more about the services that the Yarra Energy Foundation can offer on our website. These include:
- Feasibility studies
- Community Engagement
- Community battery strategies for local councils
- Consulting & advice
- Project management
- Solar & electrification programs
We have a small team of extremely passionate energy experts with decades of combined industry, governmental, business, and sustainability experience.
CoY | HEARING | Your say: City of Yarra's Climate Action Plan | submissions close Monday 4 December 2023
Tell City of Yarra (CoY) your aspirations, priorities, and ideas for the new Climate Emergency Plan by completing the survey and contributing to the ideas board.