Federation and Moira councils were joined by NSW Government Regional Roads and Transport Minister, The Hon Paul Toole MLA and Member for Albury Justin.
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Council on track to meet 2026 emission reduction target
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.
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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Council ahead of schedule for 2026 renewable energy goal
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.
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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Moira Biz Aid supports businesses
Moira Shire Council has launched a special funding opportunity to assist businesses that have been financially impacted by COVID-19.
Mayor Libro Mustica said this funding was specifically for businesses to access professional support services and was encouraging them to apply for Moira Biz Aid to better their business’s position.
“Feedback from our business community has provided insight into the effects COVID-19 has had on most industries in our shire with some businesses losing between 30 to 90% of their income for periods of time,” Cr Mustica said.
“Our Economic Development Department is offering businesses the opportunity to receive up to $1,000 in professional services support through a series of one to one sessions.