ANNOUNCING | SEC launch electric home planner
The SEC has released a new online tool to assist with home electrification. The electric home planner uses a short questionnaire to review your current appliances and suggest energy-efficient electric upgrades. The tool also provides indicative costs, government rebates, anticipated return on investment, and emissions reductions.
For some local government areas, there is also a pilot program with the added option of connecting you with an SEC-endorsed installer. This is currently available in the City of Casey and the City of Merri-bek and will become available to the City of Ballarat during September.
ANNOUNCING | Emergency backstop for Victorian solar systems
From 1 October 2024, all new, upgraded and replacement small and medium rooftop solar systems must be emergency backstop enabled. For properties with rooftop solar installed before this date, there is no change.
The emergency backstop allows distribution businesses to remotely turn down or switch off rooftop solar systems in circumstances when solar exports are too high to be safely managed
CitiPower, Powercor and United Energy are hosting an online information session about the emergency backstop. The Monday 9 September 2024 event will run from 4-5.30pm.
ENGAGING | Home Energy Upgrades for Hume
After the success of the Hume Solar Rollout, which resulted in more than 300 new rooftop solar systems, YEF is thrilled to have been engaged by Hume City Council again to deliver a brand new, expanded program.
The new program, Hume Home Energy Upgrades, includes hot water heat pumps, reverse cycle heating and cooling, rooftop solar, induction cooktops, insulation and draught proofing.
YEF has vetted the suppliers and products for the program, removing some of the common barriers we see for residents wanting to improve their home's energy efficiency.
REPORTING | Neighbourhood Battery Round Up: Training & Grants
Thanks to our wonderful group of participants who joined our two day in-person Neighbourhood Battery Training in August.
Now equipped with new knowledge, understanding, and a network of peers, we can't wait to see what impact our students will have! And what better way to remember the experience than with a classic photo with our Fitzroy North community battery?
If you were unable to attend an in-person training session this year, our one-day Neighbourhood Battery Training course has recently moved online.
Thank you to DEECA for engaging YEF to deliver both the in-person and online training.
Reminder that Round 2 of the 100 Neighbourhood Batteries Program Grants is open now, closing 29 October 2024.
Upcoming Events
GATHERING | Electrify Your Life Expo 24 | Sunday 8 September 2024
The Electrify Your Life Expo 24 is hosted by Electrify Boroondara and is open to anyone looking to electrify their home or improve their energy efficiency.
There will be an exhibition hall with over 45 stallholders, live demonstrations including e-bikes, electric vehicles and induction cooktops, as well as speakers and panel discussions.
INFORMING | 100NB Program - Round 2 Information Session | Monday 16 September 2024
For anyone preparing a grant application for Round 2 of the 100 Neighbourhood Batteries grant program, DEECA is hosting an information session that will cover:
- how to apply for Round 2 of the 100 Neighbourhood Batteries grant program
- who and what will be eligible
- program timelines
- application streams
- Register for information session
- To find out more about 100 Neighbourhood Batteries
GATHERING | Neighbourhood Battery Training Q&A #1 | Wednesday 18 September 2024 | 6-7pm AEST
To complement the online neighbourhood battery training videos, DEECA has engaged the Yarra Energy Foundation to host online drop-in sessions. The sessions will provide you with a chance to ask questions and discuss concepts covered in the training videos.
YEF staff will be available during the hour, and all are welcome to drop-in at any point for an informal chat. The focus of the session will be on the learning materials and information in the online training videos, so make sure to check them out before attending!
If you can't make it at that time, don't worry!
OFFERING | Our Services
You can find out more about the Yarra Energy Foundation services. 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.
Yarra Energy Foundation acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung as the Traditional Owners of this country, pays tribute to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Yarra, and gives respect to the Elders past and present.