The Hub Foundation Castlemaine is hosting a talk by Alan Pears, one of Australia’s top sustainable energy experts on Sunday 24th April in Castlemaine. THE TOPIC: News and developments from the energy front: efficiency, regulatory changes, government actions and reactions. THE SPEAKER: Alan Pears, AM. Alan is one of Australia’s best regarded sustainable energy experts. He is […]
Solar Jobs Up Thanks to MASH
Over six new full-time jobs have been created as a result of the second round of the MASH community solar panels bulk-buy in Mount Alexander Shire and Macedon Ranges. Castlemaine solar PV installer, Universal Power & Light, has recruited one and half full-time employees as a result of the MASH2 project and New Connect Solar […]
Petition delivered to Premier
Maree Edwards, State Member for Bendigo West, presents climate petition to Premier Daniel Andrews. Signed by over 400 Central Victorians, the petition calls for a stronger Victorian Renewable Energy Target of 30% by 2020 and 50% by 2025; greater incentives for saving energy; closure of the Hazelwood power station; and a big increase in the solar feed-in […]
MASH2 Delivers on its Community Promise
Tenants in Castlemaine’s social and transitional housing are the beneficiaries of two free solar PV systems paid for by the MASH2 community solar bulk-buy. Valued at $7,500, the 2Kw solar rooftops will cut tenants’ electricity bills by around $1,400 each year; $700 per property. “The MASH promise is to install free solar PV systems on […]
MASH reaches 450 installations
450 solar rooftops have been installed in Mount Alexander Shire, Macedon Ranges and nearby in the last 18 months through the MASH community solar bulk-buy program. Round 1 of the program, MASH1, resulted in 202 installations. There was an interim round, MASH 1.1, which had 25 installations. And now MASH2, the second full round, has achieved 225 […]
“Petition important” says Maree Edwards
The climate petition signed by over 400 Central Victorians calling for a stronger Victorian Renewable Energy Target “is very important and I will pass it on to the Premier”, said Maree Edwards, State Member for Bendigo West, in an interview with Castlemaine Mail published 4 March 2016. “We are presently putting together a road map to increase […]
