Wannon Water says 800kW wind turbine planned for Portland water reclamation plant will significantly reduce energy costs, pass savings on to customers.
Victorian water plant to go 100% renewable, powered by wind turbine
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Can solar work for a motel? It all comes out in the wash
The owner of a Ballarat motel has installed an 83kW rooftop solar system, not just to cut electricity costs, but to slash thousands of dollars off its monthly laundry bill. Here’s how.
Can Victoria build a new town, from scratch, off grid?
Plans to build a completely new, completely sustainable and off-grid community in Victoria’s Gippsland Lakes district are gathering momentum. But can they win the approval of state government?
Victorian life-saving clubs to go solar in bid to cut costs
Victorian Life Saving clubs can now apply for state government grants to install solar PV after the launch of a $500,000 funding program this week.
Victorian government paves way for rooftop solar leasing
Victoria’s Labor government changes regulations to give households access to rooftop solar through no-money-down leasing deals with solar companies.
Community renewables development guide launched by Victorian govt
Victorian government launches guide to help community groups make informed decisions about establishing renewable energy projects, including wind, solar, hydro, geothermal, bioenergy and energy storage technologies.
Victorian community solar bulk-buy scheme extended, as hundreds opt in
After adding more than 300 rooftop solar installations in Mount Alexander, the not-for-profit led MASH initiative will take its bulk community solar offer to the Macedon Ranges.
Victoria solar feed-in tariff to be slashed to 5c/kWh in 2016
Essential Services Commission confirms plan to cut Victoria solar FiT to 5c/kWh, one week after state govt promised to fight for rooftop solar rights.
