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Ballarat signs up for 100% renewable energy
The City of Ballarat is one of 46 Victorian Councils to sign on to the Victorian Energy Collaboration (VECO) the largest ever emissions reduction project by local government in Australia.
The ground-breaking project is aimed at reducing each of the Council’s current energy bills by using clean renewable energy generated right here in Victoria.
In Ballarat, the City’s small and large sites and streetlighting will be powered through the VECO project by the clean energy coming from Victorian wind farms for the next 9.5 years.
“Ballarat Council has an aim to be carbon neutral by 2025 so this landmark agreement is a major step toward that goal,” Ballarat Mayor, Cr Daniel Moloney said. “This is one of the most important collaborations in our Council’s recent history, and with residents rating sustainability initiatives highly in Council Plan consultation, we believe it will be greatly welcomed by our residents and bu
Warrnambool City Council Signs On For Emissions Reduction Project
Warrnambool City Council is one of 46 Victorian Councils to sign on to VECO, the Victorian Energy Collaboration, the largest ever emissions reduction project by local government in Australia.
VECO, led by Darebin City Council in Melbourne’s north, will provide 45 per cent of all Victorian Councils’ electricity requirements with 100 per cent renewables, reducing greenhouse emissions by 260,000 tonnes of C02-e every year.
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Provided by Red Energy, the 240 gigawatt hours of clean power is equivalent to powering 48,000 homes with renewables or removing the emissions from 90,000 cars every year.
Initiated by and facilitated with the Victorian Greenhouse Alliances, VECO recognises the benefits of renewable energy for the environment and the economy.
Source: State of Victoria Local Government
Bass Coast Shire Council is one of 46 Victorian councils to sign on to VECO, the Victorian Energy Collaboration, the largest ever emissions reduction project by local government in Australia.
VECO, led by Darebin City Council in Melbourne’s north, will provide 45 per cent of all Victorian councils’ electricity requirements with 100 per cent renewables, reducing greenhouse emissions by 260,000 tonnes of C02-e every year.
Provided by Red Energy, the 240GWh of clean power is equivalent to powering 48,000 homes with renewables or removing the emissions from 90,000 cars every year.
Initiated by and facilitated with the Victorian Greenhouse Alliances, VECO recognises the benefits of renewable energy for the environment and the economy.
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