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Repowering industry with renewable energy - regional launch

30/3/2019

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REB joined with Beyond Zero Emissions to hold a regional launch of the BZE report Electrifying Industry on 26th March. 

​The report, which considers how business and manufacturing can move to 100% renewable, was presented to a small, interested group of regional people on by Vanessa Petrie, CEO of BZE, who travelled to Benalla to present the report. 
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Electrifying Industry explores the potential of five categories of electrical heating technology:
  1. industrial heat pumps
  2. electromagnetic heating – infrared; induction and microwaves
  3. electric furnaces – resistance, arc and plasma
  4. renewable hydrogen produced by electrolysis
  5. heat storage – storing electricity as heat.
The report shows how these technologies could be used in the manufacturing of everyday products such as food, paper, bricks, plastic and steel.
Regional businesses Beechworth Brewery and Brown Brothers Winery also presented at the Benalla forum. 
If you are interested in finding out more about the Electrifying Industry report and would like to have it emailed to you, go to https://bze.org.au/research/manufacturing-industrial-processes/electrifying-industry/
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Repowering Business with Renewable Energy - Tues 26 March

8/3/2019

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REB has joined with Beyond Zero Emissions to hold a regional launch of the BZE report Electrifying Industry, which is about how business and manufacturing can move to 100% renewable.  Regional businesses Beechworth Brewery and Brown Brothers Winery wil present at the forum.  

Some of you may be interested in this forum or may know people in business or manufacturing who may be interested. If so please pass this information on.

If you wish to attend please register through Eventbrite 'Repowering Business with Renewable Energy' by Friday 22nd March.
 
John Lloyd
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'Electrifying Industry' forum showcasing how manufacturing can move to 100% renewable energy - postponed

28/11/2018

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Please note that this forum - originally advertised here on 14 November and scheduled for Monday 3 December, has been postponed.  We will include new information on the website when it becomes available. 
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Revised Solar & Battery Package from Mondo (closes 7/12/18)

14/11/2018

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As you are no doubt aware, there is a positive and powerful transition unfolding across the Australian electricity sector as more people invest in solar panels on their homes and businesses. Renewable Energy Benalla is encouraging this transition locally alongside a vibrant renewable energy sector.

Renewable Energy Benalla (REB) was formed with the specific intent to help Benalla transition to a low-carbon future. REB has worked closely with many local people and with the support of Beyond Zero Emissions, a not-for-profit carbon reduction agency, to develop a strategy for Benalla to transition to 100% renewable energy over the next 10 years.

Across Benalla Rural City 21% of Benalla properties are already experiencing the great benefits of renewable energy, which include;
  • Stabilising household electricity costs,
  • Reinvestment in the local economy, and
  • Reducing carbon emissions.

A wide range of solar systems are available on the market and it is extremely important to scrutinize the quality, performance and durability of various technologies and brands. 
 
REB have been partnering with energy market experts, Mondo Power to offer a solar and battery package to encourage more people to join this transition to clean renewable energy. This revised offer from Mondo Power has a pricing structure which includes the Mondo Ubi, a smart energy monitoring and management device which enables the creation of microgrids. The offer is based on high quality solar systems tailored to match the individual needs of Benalla residents, which includes the Ubi and the ability to integrate a battery system. The attachments provide more detail about the Ubi, microgrids and pricing structure.
 
This offer is due to end on the 7th of December, 2018, so please submit your ‘expression of interest’ to have an obligation free site-inspection completed at your home:  https://mondopower.com.au/benalla/  
 
A further advantage of this current offer is that it coincides with the Victorian government's Solar Home Program which is aimed at installing solar panels on the roofs of thousands of Victorian homes. This scheme offers a 50% rebate for any solar panel system under 10kW, up to a maximum rebate of $2225. More details can be found at the program's website: www.solar.vic.gov.au
 
REB looks forward to working with the community to help the transition to 100% renewable energy. For more information on how we aim to achieve this please visit our website:  www.reb.org.au
 
John Lloyd
Convenor
Renewable Energy Benalla"
Your Guide to UBI and Mini Grids
Mondo Offer - Pricing - Offer ends December 7 2018
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REB is offering solar bulk buy offer  to kickstart zero emission

6/4/2018

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Renewable Energy Benalla - December report

17/12/2017

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In October REB held a Benalla Business Breakfast with the support of Benalla Rural City, and the Benalla Business Network. The purpose of the breakfast was to open up communication with the business community about a renewable energy future for Benalla. Key elements of the BZE transition plan for Benalla were presented as were key findings from the Energy Survey of Benalla Businesses. It was also an opportunity for local businesses to share their experiences of reducing their energy use and/or generating some or all of their energy needs. Information was also provided on funding options and grants available to businesses to assist with costs of implementing options to reduce energy use and/or generate energy.

Transition Strategy

REB has been working with Beyond Zero Emissions (BZE) to develop a ten year transition strategy for Benalla to achieve 100% renewable energy. This transition plan was completed in November and details three key strategies that need to be implemented to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and achieve zero net energy. These strategies are:
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i) Energy efficiency measures to reduce energy use,
ii) Promote and install local roof top solar,
iii) Investigate utility scale renewables,battery storage and micro grids.

On 28th November, Renewable Energy Benalla and Beyond Zero Emissions, with support from Benalla Rural City Council, held a community forum and workshop to launch the transition strategy and to explore opportunities for energy efficiency, roof top solar, bulk buy programs, community energy projects and the potential for utility scale renewable energy. As a result of this workshop a number of community members volunteered to form small action groups to help Renewable Energy Benalla implement each of the three strategies mentioned above.

John Lloyd

Source:  BSFG December Newsletter 2017
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Media Release - Launch of Renewable Energy Plan for Benalla

14/11/2017

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A community forum to launch Benalla's Zero Net Energy Transition Strategy will be held on Tuesday 28th November.  The strategy is a plan for how all of Benalla's energy can come from renewable sources. This forum has been jointly organised by Renewable Energy Benalla and Beyond Zero Emissions with support from Benalla council.
 
The community group, Renewable Energy Benalla (REB), was established after the successful community forum held in October 2016 to discuss a renewable energy future for Benalla. The major objective of REB is to have Benalla become a zero net energy town by reducing energy use and balancing local energy needs with a 100% renewable energy supply.
 
In December last year Beyond Zero Emissions (BZE), a national not for profit research and communication think tank, whose goal is to have Australia become a renewable energy superpower, selected Benalla as one of the three Victorian communities they would work with to help develop a transition strategy to zero net energy.
 
In May this year REB conducted a community stakeholder workshop in conjunction with Beyond Zero Emissions to seek community input into the development of a transition strategy to 100% renewable energy for Benalla.  Many ideas about possible actions to achieve zero net energy for Benalla were put forward under the three headings of: Buildings and Energy Efficiency; Solar and Community Energy; Large Scale Solar and Storage. These ideas have formed the basis of the transition strategy.
 
John Lloyd, Convenor of Renewable Energy Benalla, said, "As well as launching the transition strategy the purpose of the forum will be to explore opportunities for energy efficiency, roof top solar, bulk buy programs, community energy projects, battery storage and large scale energy projects. We will also be looking to establish action groups to help REB drive each of these opportunities. We will need the help of community members if we are to make this happen."
 
The forum will be held at BPACC on Monday 28th November from 7:00pm to 9:30pm. Everyone is welcome.

For further information contact John Lloyd at  andrewslloyd@iinet.net.au
 
 
John Lloyd
President, Benalla Sustainable Future Group
Convenor, Renewable Energy Benalla
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Renewable Energy Benalla's workshop with BZE, May 1 2017

1/6/2017

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​​As part of the involvement of Beyond Zero Emissions (BZE) we had a successful workshop on May 1st jointly conducted with Imogen Jubb from BZE involving a number of local stakeholders with an interest in renewable energy, including businesses and agencies.

There were presentations from Totally Renewable Yackandandah and the Strathbogie Pumped Hydro Project as well as input from government agencies and Ausnet Services. A Baseline Emissions Report for Benalla that had been prepared by BZE was also presented.
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Renewable Energy Benalla From left, some of the members of REB: Sandy Campbell, John Lloyd, Cath Botta, Kevin Smith, John Bradshaw, Geoff Forman, Larissa Montgomery Source: BZE Website
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REB has been discussing a communication strategy to connect with the community. The development of a website and design of a logo are seen to be important parts of this strategy. We have applied for a Climate Action Network Australia grant to fund these developments.

REB is also interested in making contact with youth and will seek assistance from Benalla Council's Youth Project Coordinator.

We are also seeking to make contact with the Benalla developer who has a permit for a new housing development on the old woollen mill site. We would like to talk to him about the possibility of making this a 'model' development for solar access and energy efficient homes.

​John Lloyd

This report was originally published in Benalla Sustainable Future Group's May Newsletter.  ​
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Renewable Energy for Benalla

20/3/2017

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Renewable Energy for Benalla Action Group 

The REB Action Group was established from self-nominated interested members of the community who attended the Benalla Renewable Energy Future Forum in October 2016.

The REB Action Group will work in collaboration with the community and relevant organisations to achieve the following objectives:

• Promote energy efficiency and reduce energy use within the community
• Create awareness, promotion and support for renewable energy by the community
• Develop a Future Energy Plan for Benalla to transition to zero net energy
• Achieve a significant increase in local renewable energy generation
• Keep increased financial benefits locally

As well as these major objectives the REB Action Group has developed an Action Plan which identifies key tasks to be achieved over the next 6 months and the members who are to undertake the tasks.

The REB Action Group will make regular reports to the community.

Beyond Zero Emissions Support

Benalla has been selected as one of the three Victorian communities to be part of the BZE Zero Carbon
Communities Project.  BZE will support Benalla to develop a 10 year 100% renewable energy transition strategy in the energy use and building sectors. BZE will work with our community over the next 10 months (until October) to develop this strategy.

The BZE contribution will include:


• Developing a baseline of emissions across energy consumption and buildings
• Two community engagement workshops, one of which will focus on businesses
• Reports for potential for renewable technologies in the region.

New Energy Jobs Fund

BSFG (REB), with the support of Benalla Rural City Council, (which includes a co-contribution of $20,000 if successful), has applied to the Victorian government's New Energy Jobs Fund for $50,000 to fund the development of a Benalla Future Energy Plan which will outline how to achieve becoming a zero net energy town by:
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• Following the established Z-Net Blueprint least cost approach. (for further information see www.z-net.org.au
*Identifying the characteristics of Benalla and the community and existing energy use.• Defining current and likely future energy requirements
• Identifying options for reducing energy use.
• Investigating which renewable energy options are feasible, viable and desirable by the community
and therefore will work best in Benalla.
• Assisting low income households, renters and businesses to invest in energy efficiencies and
access renewable energy opportunities.
• Undertaking two feasibility studies for renewable energy projects which can be replicated for
additional future projects (small and large scale opportunities).

John Lloyd
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