Gloucester community solar project to help lower power bills
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Energise Gloucester s first project was an installation on the Neighbourhood Group building s roof.
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A proposal for a community solar farm in the Mid North Coast hinterland is being welcomed as a way to lower electricity bills for those on low incomes.
Key points:
The community solar project at Gloucester includes plans to sell 25 per cent of electricity generated at a reduced rate to low-income households
The Gloucester Neighbourhood Centre has seen quarterly bills more than $1,500 this year
Energise Gloucester also hopes to do audits of people s homes to help lower bills