Hello all and thanks for tuning in for this TRPI Update Successful Battery grant funding for Phillip IslandAnnounced by Minister Ambrosio March 12th in Cowes. See the Press Release for the role these batteries will play in stabilising the grid and enabling more households & businesses to install rooftop solar. At the Minister's announcement in Cowes, on behalf of TRPI Mary Whelan spoke about the value of partnerships with the community to achieve the transition to a totally renewable energy future for Phillip Island. TRPI welcomes this grant funding from the Victorian Government to MONDO for the 7 Neighbourhood Batteries & a Poletop battery at Smiths Beach. We know from the David Coote study in 2020 that to become a totally renewably powered community we need more household & business rooftop solar and some larger solar installations, and we need more battery storage. The batteries funded by this grants are a step close to achieving our 2030 goal. Read the full report: David Coote, Analytical Engines 10/08/2020 Upcoming Events1. TRPI Clean Energy Group meeting Tuesday April 30th 9.30 - 11 am @ PICAL in Cowes Agenda
2. Community Information sessions - Phillip Island Battery project. In person- Monday May 6th at Berninneit, Cowes 6pm Light refreshments provided. More details to follow (stay tuned!) 3. Home Energy Efficiency / improve & save $$$$$ Short course, 4 Weeks at PICAL. May 21st , 28th and June 4th , Register here Following up on our Energy Mentor session in November last year, TRPI is supporting Mycelia Energy Co Operative to run a 4 session training program to help households improve their energy efficiency. Open to householders, & to volunteers who can assist others, to make modest changes in their homes, and so pay less for heating & cooling at home. See extract from Mycelia Energy Co Operative re this course: Starting in Term 2, we’ll be offering a short course at the Phillip Island Centre for Adult Learning (PICAL) covering the basics of energy literacy, an introduction to the Mycelia Energy Program, and how to talk about home energy efficiency with householders that might benefit from an assessment and upgrades. The course is open to all! Expand your knowledge, learn a new skill, discover a job pathway or volunteer opportunity! People who complete the course may wish to volunteer at their local community centre helping people to understand their energy bills, compare energy options, or participate in Mycelia’s Energy Efficiency and Upgrades Program. TRPI will offer 4 no cost places to assist households who need support to attend- Contact Mary 0408 055 867 Totally Renewable Phillip Island Needs You!!!To continue working towards our clean energy, totally renewably powered future by 2030, TRPI needs many more community members to join and assist us.
Come to the Clean Energy Group meeting on Tuesday April 30th and talk to others about your ideas for the next steps. Send us an email: [email protected] or mob 0408 055 867 / Mary Whelan.
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