Renewable Energy Benalla
OUR VISION
'For Benalla to become a zero net energy town 
​by 2028 by reducing and balancing energy demand with 100% renewable energy supply '
OUR GOALS
REDUCE 1/3 energy used
REPLACE 1/3 energy used with local renewables
SHIFT  1/3 energy used to utility scale renewables
REB  has  distributed pamphlets to local Real Estate firms directed towards people in rental housing :
'Keeping a rental house comfortable and energy efficient'. 
 REB 's project  to complete a 'behind the meter' solar panel installation at the Munro Avenue preschool  is underway! 'Switch on' launch - 6th May, 2.10 pm.
​REB shares information  about utility scale clean energy projects and alternatives in our region: - Winton Solar Farm's Newsletter #2 in letterboxes now!  Download pdf

News

REB's first Community Energy Project at the Munro Avenue Preschool will be 'switched on'  on the 6th May!  Watch this space for more news over the coming weeks!
 Solar Farm Updates -
*   Winton Solar Farm (FRV) - Community Construction Update March 26 2021 and Community Newsletter #2
*   Goorambat East Solar Farm (Neoen) - Goorambat Fight for Mobile Coverage (Ensign article)
Helen Haines MP's new bill, the Australian Local Power Agency Bill 2021  was introduced into Federal Parliament on  the 22nd February.  This encapsulates her  Local Power Plan initiative  launched in September 2020 and  the informativebackground paper   ​'Unlocking community energy in Australia'  .  Check out the Local Power Plan Website.
Energy Assistance Program assistance is now available to eligible participants - please read brochure and spread the word.
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