INVESTIGATING | A Microgrid in Trentham Victoria
YEF, in partnership with SolarQuip and the Trentham Sustainability Group, has completed a detailed feasibility study investigating whether a microgrid could help power the township of Trentham through outages and support its shift to renewable energy.
The study looked at technical design, costs, and broader implications for local resilience, as well as alternative models that might deliver similar benefits.
The report offers valuable insights for any community considering a microgrid, including lessons learned and possible next steps for Trentham.
VIC | GOV | GRANTING | Round 3 of Victoria's 100 Neighbourhood Batteries Program | applications close 15 September 2025
The Victorian Government has launched Round 3 of the 100 Neighbourhood Batteries grant program, offering up to $400,000 in funding per battery.
Neighbourhood batteries can store locally generated renewable energy, improve the resilience of local electricity networks, and in some cases, provide backup power during outages.
This funding will help more communities benefit from local energy storage and a cleaner grid.
WORLD | IEEFA | REPORTING | Study shows home upgrades are the key to cutting energy costs
A new study from the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) finds that household-level energy solutions, like rooftop solar, batteries, efficient electric appliances, and home insulation, can be a cost-effective way to significantly reduce energy bills.
The research highlights that electrification and improving energy efficiency in homes can lower overall demand, ease pressure on the grid, and help avoid the need for costly new infrastructure.
This research offers valuable insights for communities looking to cut energy costs and reduce emissions at the local level.
AVENEL | RAE | GATHERING | Home Energy Expo | Friday 22 August 2025 | 12.30-6.30pm
Take the heat out of climate change with home-based solutions and renewable energy.
Renewable Avenel Energy (RAE) are hosting a Home Energy Expo this month at the Avenel Memorial Hall.
The event will feature a trade show and guest speakers, who will explore innovative solutions to make homes more efficient and sustainable.
We are excited to see Dr. Karl Kruszelnicki as the key note speaker!
- Learn more about Home Energy Expo Avenel
- Where: Avenel Memorial Hall, Avenel Hall, 15 Queen St, Avenel VIC 3664, Australia
- Cost: General Admission $8.54 + $1.46 booking fee
- Bookings: online via Humanitix
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- Project management
- Solar & electrification programs
We are a small team of extremely passionate energy experts with decades of combined industry, governmental, business, and sustainability experience.
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