Wyndham council will run an Energy Smart Homes program designed to help residents save money on household energy.
The initiative will run as part of the council’s Green Living Series, an annual calendar of events aimed at providing participants with skills and tips to live a little greener.
Wyndham’s climate futures and environment portfolio holder, Cr Robert Szatkowski, said: “With this program, no matter what your budget is, you can make changes in your home to reduce your energy, save money and act on climate change”.
“During April and May, we will be running workshops and providing information on the latest government grants and incentives to support households in reducing their energy use and saving money.
“The program will also take you through topics such as understanding your energy bills and monitoring your energy use, low and medium-cost home upgrades and solar and battery use for your home.”
The council will host an online event titled ‘Understanding your energy bills, rebates and monitoring’, on Wednesday, April 28 from 7-8.30pm.
Another internet workshop, named ‘Reducing your energy use without spending a cent’, will be hosted by Jo Taranto, from the Good for the Hood social enterprise start-up , on Thursday, May 6 from 7-8pm.
The Australian Energy Foundation will present an online session called’ Low-to-medium-cost upgrades to reduce your energy and save money’ on Thursday, May 13 from 7-8.30pm.
Details: www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/services/environment-sustainability/get-involved/energy-smart-homes
