January 7th, 2024Go solar for less: Hepburn Shire Council urges locals
The Hepburn Shire Council says it’s making solar power more accessible to low-income households through the Solar Savers program, which is now in its sixth year.
The program was first delivered in Hepburn in 2018, with 102 solar systems delivered to households to date.
A mail-out to local pensioners had resulted in “yet another strong show of interest” and the program was now working with interested households to assess the suitability and benefits of solar at each property.
The council says it intends to report back early in 2024 as the project prepares for the installation stage and is directing those keen to know more to check out its website.
June 6th, 2023Helping low income local households to reach for the sun
The Hepburn Shire Council says it’s making solar power more accessible to low-income households through the Solar Savers program.
The program was first delivered in Hepburn in 2018, and this year marks the fifth year it has been offered to residents, reaching the milestone of 100 Solar Savers households.
The council’s new electronic newsletter focussed on sustainability issues states that the effect of installing a solar household system is a total greenhouse gas savings of approximately 730 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions during the life of the new assets (over 20 years) – “equivalent to taking 170 cars off the road for one-year, as well as energy bill savings and improvements to residents’ comfort and health”.
The council is now inviting Hepburn Shire locals to visit the Solar Savers website for more information. and to check online here for frequently asked questions on Hepburn’s Special Charge Scheme.