Community Climate Change and Energy Action – Funded projects
Details of recipients of the Community Climate Change and Energy Action (CCCEA) Program grants. The grants support Victorian community groups with funding for energy audits and upgrades to community facilities.
Round 3 fund recipients
Announcement date: 15 September 2023.
Community groups and local councils received funding to support projects that focus on the reduction of energy bills, energy use or greenhouse gas emissions, or improve energy efficiency of community facilities.
For program information and grant guidelines, view Community Climate Change and Energy Action Program – Round 3.
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Blake Street Hebrew Congregation
14.7 kW rooftop solar, 9.6 kWh battery and dishwasher installation.
Funding: $14,867.
Cire Services
Replacing old, inefficient heating at end of life with 4 split system reverse cycle air conditioners at Cire Community School Yarra Junction Campus.
Funding: $6,475.
Coleraine Golf Club
6.6 kW solar installation.
Funding: $4,199.
Geelong West Kindergarten
Replace gas oven and cooktop with electric alternatives, replacing old fluorescent lighting with LEDs.
Funding: $3,375.
Greater Shepparton City Council
1. Replacing old heating with split system reverse cycle air conditioners, replacing old PV 5 kW inverter, draft-proofing, blinds and insulation installation.
Funding: $17,429.
2. Replacing evaporative cooling with 14 kW under-ceiling reverse cycle air conditioners at Murchison Community Centre.
Funding: $17,500.
3. Replacing old inefficient split system with new unit, replacing old gas appliances with electric, replacing gas hot water with electric, and installing roller blinds at Tatura Community House and Children's Centre.
Funding: $15,860.
4. Replacing old inefficient split system with new unit at Tatura Football Netball Club - Ballantyne Centre.
Funding: $989.
Macedon Ranges Shire Council
Replacing old inefficient split system with new unit at Riddells Creek Neighbourhood House.
Funding: $3,361.
Merri-bek City Council
1. Gas hot water to be replaced with electric. Replacing inefficient fridge with new efficient model at Brunswick Neighbourhood House - DeCarle St.
Funding: $2,600.
2. Replacing gas heaters with reverse cycle air conditioners, replacing gas stove with induction, replacing inefficient fridge, and upgrading lighting to LEDs at Newlands Neighbourhood House.
Funding: $9,205.
Monash City Council
1. 32.6 kW solar installation at WA Scammell Reserve Pavillion.
Funding: $14,144.
2. 9.0 kW solar installation at Monash Men's Shed.
Funding: $5,262.
Murrumbeena Park Bowls Club
Exterior electric blinds installation at Murrumbeena Park Bowls Club.
Funding: $5,682.
Tara Centre for Wisdom Culture
29.9 kW solar installation at Tara Institute.
Funding: $17,868.
Timboon Golf Club
10.0 kW solar installation at Timboon Golf Club.
Funding: $4,423.
Yarra Ranges Shire Council
1. Replacing old inefficient lights with LEDs at CIRE Community House Mt Evelyn.
Funding: $5,626.
2. Replacing old inefficient lights with LEDs at Launching Place Preschool.
Funding: $645.
3. Replacing old inefficient lights with LEDs at Mooroolbark Early Childhood Education Centre.
Funding: $1,310.
4. Replacing old inefficient lights with LEDs at Yarra Glen Men’s Shed.
Funding: $756.
5. Replacing old inefficient lights with LEDs at Japara Day Care Centre.
Funding: $2,003.
6. Replacing old inefficient lights with LEDs at Japara Living and Learning Centre.
Funding: $5,356.
Round 2 fund recipients
Announcement date: 5 October 2022.
Community groups and local councils received funding to support projects that focus on the reduction of energy bills, energy use or greenhouse gas emissions of community facilities.
For program information and grant guidelines, view Community Climate Change and Energy Action Program – Round 2.
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Anglican Trust Corporation of the Diocese of Gippsland
12.8 kW solar installation at St Paul's Anglican Cathedral.
Funding: $8,623.
Anglo-Indian Australasian Association of Victoria Inc
13.3 kW solar installation at St. Joseph's Rooming House.
Funding: $5,764.
Association of Ukrainians in Victoria – Geelong Branch
Replacement of inefficient cooking and refrigeration appliances with efficient electric models at Association of Ukrainians' Community Hall.
Funding: $3,242.
Australian Vietnamese Women's Association (AVWA)
10.1 kW solar installation at AVWA Headquarters and Offices.
Funding: $7,091.
Austrian Club Geelong Inc
10 kW solar installation at Austrian Club Geelong Club Hall.
Funding: $4,570.
B.W. Community Centre Ltd
34.2 kW solar installation at Beth Weizmann Community Centre.
Funding: $17,799.
Bass Coast Shire Council
- 15.5 kW solar installation at Bass Coast Childrens' Centre.
- 6.6 kW solar installation with 13.5 kWh battery storage at Wonthaggi Neighbourhood Centre at Mitchell House.
- 15.5 kW solar installation at San Remo Pre-School.
Funding: $23,274.
Bayside City Council
- Upgrading old lighting to efficient and lower-maintenance LEDs at Hurlingham Park Tennis Club.
- 43.2 kW solar installation at Black Rock Yacht Club.
- Upgrading lighting to LEDs, replacing inefficient hot water system with a heat pump, and improving cool room and refrigeration efficiency at Sandringham Bowls Club.
Funding: $75,739.
Beaumaris Lawn Tennis Club
Upgrading old lighting to efficient and lower-maintenance LEDs at Beaumaris Lawn Tennis Club.
Funding: $37,490.
Beth Weizmann Community Centre Inc
74.9 kW solar installation at Beth Weizmann Jewish Community Centre.
Funding: $41,705.
Black Rock Sports Club Inc
27.5 kW solar installation with 28.4 kWh battery storage at Black Rock Sports Club.
Funding: $19,485.
Boronia Bowls Club Inc
15 kW solar installation, efficient LED lighting upgrade, and installing energy efficient A/C & refrigeration at Boronia Bowls Club.
Funding: $24,025.
Borough of Queenscliffe
Installation of 28.0 kWh battery to compliment existing solar panels, split system A/C and LED lighting at Queenscliffe Neighbourhood House.
Funding: $19,941.
Box Hill Tennis Club Inc
23 kW solar installation at Box Hill Tennis Club.
Funding: $9,724.
Brimbank City Council
- Replacement of gas heating with ducted and split system reverse cycle A/C at St Albans Saints Dinamo Soccer Club.
- 23.4 kW solar installation at Mckechnie Reserve Pavilion.
- 12.5 kW solar installation at Ainsworth Reserve Pavilion.
- 12.5 kW solar installation at Keilor Sports Pavilion.
Funding: $81,928.
City of Greater Geelong
29 kW solar installation at Ocean Grove Tennis Club.
Funding: $12,973.
City of Melbourne
35.3 kW solar with 13.5 kWh battery storage installation, as well as removal of gas connection and energy efficiency upgrades to cooking, hot water and clothes drying appliances at East Melbourne Child Care Co-operative.
Funding: $43,318.
Clarinda Tennis Club Inc
Upgrading lighting to LEDs, replacing inefficient fridges and installing timers and switches to maximise energy savings for idle appliances at Clarinda Tennis Club.
Funding: $1,983.
Clayton RSL Sub Branch Inc
99.6 kW solar installation at Clayton RSL Sub Branch.
Funding: $50,000.
Dandenong Club
99.4 kW solar installation at Dandenong Club.
Funding: $50,000.
Davis Street Kindergarten
Replacement of gas hot water system with electric, as well as 10 kW rootop solar installation at Davis Street Kindergarten.
Funding: $6,738.
Echuca Club Inc
25.3 kW solar installation at The Echuca Club.
Funding: $13,945.
Echuca Workers
99.6 kW solar installation at Echuca Workers.
Funding: $50,000.
Faithland Inc
Upgrading lighting to LEDs, and replacing inefficient hot water system with a heat pump at Faithland.
Funding: $21,514.
Garfield Golf Club Inc
19.9 kW solar installation at Garfield Golf Club.
Funding: $11,620.
Glen Eira City Council
- 15.8 kW solar installation with 22.1 kWh battery storage at Caulfield Park Tennis Centre.
- Upgrading old lighting to efficient and lower-maintenance LEDs at Glen Orme Tennis Club.
Funding: $36,800.
Hamilton Golf Club
39 kW solar installation at Hamilton Golf Club.
Funding: $23,250.
Hepburn Shire Council
- 5.1 kW solar installation with 9.6 kWh battery storage at Hepburn Kindergarten.
- Replacement of gas heaters with split system A/Cs, as well as 4.7 kW rootop solar installation at Attitude Ageing Well.
Funding: $18,461.
Holy Family Catholic Church Mount Waverley
10.36 kW solar installation at Holy Family Catholic Church.
Funding: $5,542.
Horsham Golf Club
60.8 kW solar installation at Horsham Golf Club.
Funding: $27,523.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Australia
Upgrades to building's thermal efficiency with roof insulation, split system reverse cycle A/C, window insulation and air circulation improvements at Kadampa Meditation Centre.
Funding: $32,024.
Kerang Baptist Church
15 kW solar installation at Kerang Baptist Church.
Funding: $10,252.
Laverton Community Integrated Services Inc
10.8 kW solar installation at Laverton Community Education Centre.
Funding: $6,595.
Melbourne Anglican Trust Corporation
- 18 kW solar installation at St Matthew's Anglican Church Endeavour Hills.
- 10.6 kW solar installation at St Mark's Anglican Church.
Funding: $17,574.
Moora Moora Co-operative Community Ltd
Replacement of inefficient heating, cooking and hot water appliances with efficient electric models, as well as installing double-glazed windows and linking existing solar farm to run electric appliances at the Moora Moora Cooperative Community.
Funding: $46,625.
Mornington Peninsula Shire Council
- Replacement of inefficient cooking, refrigeration and hot water appliances with efficient electric models, as well as 11.7 kW rootop solar installation at Mt Eliza Bowls Club.
- Replacement of gas hot water system with heat pump hot water, installation of efficient LED lighting, abolishition of existing gas connection, and installation of 6.3 kW rootop solar at Mt Eliza Neighbourhood House.
- Upgrading old lighting to efficient and lower-maintenance LEDs at Sorrento Community Centre.
- 6.3 kW solar installation at Mt Eliza Fifty Five Plus Club.
Funding: $35,164.
Morwell Bowling Club and Recreation Centre Inc
99.4 kW solar installation at Morwell Bowling Club.
Funding: $50,000.
Morwell Football Netball Club
24 kW solar installation with 14 kWh battery storage at Morwell Football Netball Club social rooms.
Funding: $26,961.
Nillumbik Shire Council
- 24 kW solar installation with 13.5 kWh battery storage at Greensborough Hockey Club Pavilion.
- Upgrading old lighting to efficient and lower-maintenance LEDs at Eltham Tennis Club.
Funding: $27,114.
Ouyen Roxy Theatre
Replacement of inefficient A/C with ducted and efficient electric heating and cooling, as well as sun shade to improve cooling efficiency at Ouyen Roxy Theatre.
Funding: $12,439.
Pascoe Vale RSL Sub Branch Inc
78.2 kW solar installation at Pascoe Vale RSL.
Funding: $39,947.
Phillip Island Boardriders Club
8.1 kW solar installation with 11 kWh battery storage at Phillip Island Boardriders Clubrooms.
Funding: $9,727.
Portarlington Golf Club Inc
99.4 kW solar installation at Portarlington Golf Club.
Funding: $50,000.
Project Platypus
20 kW solar installation at Project Platypus office.
Funding: $8,800.
Robina Scott Kindergarten Inc
13.3 kW solar installation at Robina Scott Kindergarten.
Funding: $4,875.
Saltbush, Balnarring Beach
Replacement of existing hot water system with a heat pump, and installation of ceiling insulation at Saltbush, Balnarring Beach.
Funding: $2,303.
Sandybeach Community Cooperative Society Limited
26.4 kW solar installation with 16.4 kWh battery storage at Sandybeach Centre.
Funding: $25,421.
St Alphonsa Syro-Malabar Cathedral Parish, Melbourne North
98.7 kW solar installation at St Alphonsa Cathedral Parish.
Funding: $47,636.
St Luke the Evangelist Catholic Parish
14 kW solar installation at St Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church.
Funding: $11,179.
St Timothy's Catholic Church Forest Hill
6.2 kW solar installation at St Timothy's Catholic Church Forest Hill.
Funding: $5,743.
The Roman Catholic Trusts Corporation For The Diocese of Melbourne
9.7 kW solar installation at St Augustine's Catholic Church Yarraville.
Funding: $8,228.
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Victoria)
100 kW solar installation at The Cat and Small Animal Care Centre at RSPCA Peninsula.
Funding: $42,500.
The Trustees of the Syro-Malabar Eparchy of St Thomas
39.6 kW solar installation at St Mary's Syro-Malabar Parish Melbourne West.
Funding: $45,789.
Traralgon Tyers United Football and Netball Club
Facility: Traralgon Tyers United Football and Netball Club
Funding: $19,000.
Uniting Church in Australia Property Trust (Victoria)
- Replacement of inefficient heating with split system A/C that will run off existing solar power at Glen Waverley Uniting Church.
- Replacement of gas ducted heating and hot water with heat pump models at Heatherton-Dingley Uniting Church.
- Replacement of gas hot water, heating and cooking appliances with efficient electric models that will run on existing rooftop solar system at Queenscliff Uniting Church.
- Replacement of gas heating with split system reverse cycle A/C at Yarragon Uniting Church Hall.
Funding: $27,369.
Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation (VACCHO) Inc
Double-glazed window replacement at VACCHO.
Funding: $50,000.
Wangaratta Rural City Council
Replacement of inefficient heating, lighting and hot water systems with efficient electric models, improving air circulation, removing gas connection, as well as 6.7 kW rooftop solar installation at Moyhu Community Hall.
Funding: $12,980.
Warragul Country Club Inc
99.6 kW solar installation at Warragul Country Club.
Funding: $50,000.
Warrnambool City Council
20 kW solar installation at Russells Creek Club.
Funding: $16,107.
Wellington Shire Council
6.2 kW solar installation at Port Albert Water Sports And Safety Centre.
Funding: $3,400.
Whitehorse City Council
Upgrading old lighting to efficient and lower-maintenance LEDs at Koonung Park Tennis Club, Nunawading Tennis Club and Heatherdale Tennis Club.
Funding: $83,075.
Wodonga Bowling Club Inc
37.8 kW solar installation with 13.5 kWh battery storage at Wodonga Bowling Club.
Funding: $13,475.
Wonthaggi Workmens Club Inc
34.9 kW solar installation at Wonthaggi Workmens Club.
Funding: $18,446.
- 15.5 kW solar installation at Bass Coast Childrens' Centre.
Round 1 fund recipients
Announcement date: 11 March 2022.
Stream 1 recipients received funding to support audits on existing facilities to identify comprehensive energy improvement upgrades.
Stream 2 recipients received funding to support implementing projects that focus on reducing energy bills and/or greenhouse gas emissions.
For program information and grant guidelines, view Community Climate Change and Energy Action Program – Round 1.
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5th Brunswick Scout Group (under the auspices of Scouts Victoria)
Facility: 5th Brunswick Scout Hall
Funding: $2,350.
Apollo Bay Football Club Inc
Facility: Apollo Bay Football Netball Club Rooms
Funding: $2,785.
Association of Ukrainians Victoria (Geelong branch)
Facility: Community Hall – 57 Pakington St, Geelong West
Funding: $1,440.
Australia Light Foundation Inc.
Facility: Australia Light Foundation (ALF)
Funding: $4,950.
Australian Municipal, Administrative, Clerical and Services Union Victorian and Tasmanian Services Branch
Facility: ASU Victorian branches and national office
Funding: $5,000.
Bellarine Community Health Ltd
Facilities: Bellarine Community Health Portarlington, BCH Drysdale and BCH Youth site
Funding: $3,185.
(The) Bellarine Masonic Association Incorporated
Facility: Bellarine Masonic Centre
Funding: $3,186.
Bass Coast Shire
Facilities: Bass Coast Children's Centre, Drysdale Street Kindergarten (YMCA), Wonthaggi North Kindergarten (YMCA), Bass Valley Children's Centre, Inverloch and District Preschool (YMCA) and San Remo Preschool Centre Inc
Funding: $10,000.
Beth Weizmann Community Centre Inc
Facility: Beth Weizmann Jewish Community Centre
Funding: $5,000.
Blake Street Hebrew Congregation Inc.
Facility: Blake Street Hebrew Congregation – Synagogue
Funding: $4,805.
Boronia Bowls Club Inc
Facility: Boronia Bowls Club - Pavillion/greens
Funding: $2,350.
Borough of Queenscliffe
Facility: Queenscliffe Neighbourhood house
Funding: $4,198.
B. W. Community Centre Ltd
Facility: Lamm Jewish Library of Australia
Funding: $4,941.
Campaspe Shire
Facility: Girgarre Town Hall
Funding: $2,996.
Cardinia Shire
Facilities: Bunyip Hall and Holm Park Recreation Reserve
Funding: $5,333.
Churchill-Waverley Golf and Bowls Club Ltd
Facility: Churchill-Waverley Golf and Bowls Club
Funding: $3,680.
Cire Services Inc.
Facilities: Cire Community Hub, Yarra Junction and Cire Community School for at-risk youth and Cire Children's Services
Funding: $4,545.
Clarinda Tennis Club Inc
Facility: Clarinda Tennis Club
Funding: $3,000.
Coleraine Golf Club Inc
Facility: Coleraine Golf Club – Clubrooms
Funding: $4,750.
Darebin City
Facilities:
- Bridge Leinster Grove Community Hall & Arts Hub
- Bridge Preston Neighbourhood House
- Bridge Thornbury Neighbourhood House
- Clifton Street Children’s Centre
- Clyde Street Community Centre
- Crispe Park Pavilion
- Darebin Childcare and Kindergarten, Preston
- Darebin Child Care and Kindergarten, Reservoir
- John Cain Memorial Grandstand and Pavilion
- JS Grey Kindergarten
- Keon Park Children’s Hub
- LE Cotchin Reserve Pavilion
- Mayer Reserve Pavilion
- McDonnell Park Pavilion
- Merri Childcare
- Merrilands Community Centre
- Oakhill Family Services
- Perry Street Childcare Centre and Elizabeth Gorman Memorial Kindergarten
- Preston City Oval
- Raleigh Street Children’s Centre
- Reservoir Neighbourhood House
Funding: $54,250.
East Gippsland Shire
Facility: The Hub
Funding: $4,200.
Fairfield Bowling Club Inc
Facility: Fairfield Bowling Club
Funding: $3,000.
Faithland Inc
Facility: Vantage Point Church
Funding: $5,000.
Geelong West Kindergarten Inc.
Facility: Geelong West Kindergarten
Funding: $2,208.
Glen Eira City
Facility: Armadale Bowls Club
Funding: $5,000.
Greater Bendigo City
Facility: Long Gully Community Centre
Funding: $3,900.
Greater Shepparton City
Facilities: Toolamba Community Centre, Tatura Community House, Murchison Community Centre, Bangerang Cultural Centre and Tatura Football Club – Ballantyne Centre.
Funding: $24,000.
Holy Trinity Parish
Facilities: St Peter's Catholic Church, St Paul's Catholic Church and St Catherine's Catholic Church
Funding: $4,500.
Horsham Rural City
Facilities: Haven Hall and Horsham College Community Pavillion
Funding: $4,387.
Jesuit Social Services Ltd
Facility: Perry House
Funding: $3,100.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Australia
Facilities: Kadampa Meditation Centre Australia and Kadampa Meditation Centre Melbourne
Funding: $4,350.
Kilmore Golf Club Inc
Facility: Clubhouse of Kilmore Golf Club
Funding: $5,000.
Macedon Ranges Shire
Facility: Riddells Creek Neighborhood House
Funding: $3,934.
Manningham City
Burch Memorial Preschool, Wonga Park Cottage
Funding: $2,800.
Mansfield Shire
Facilities: Jamieson Memorial Hall and Mansfield Family & Children’s Centre – The Cubby
Funding: $3,477.
Mildura Rural City
Facilities: Degaris Preschool, Ouyen Pre School, Underbool Pre-School and Murrayville Pre School
Funding: $19,748.
Monash City
Facilities: Monash Mens Shed – Bogong Reserve, Oakleigh Golf Club and Pro Shop, Holmesglen Pavillion, Scammel Reserve – Pavillion, South Oakleigh Bowls Club Rooms, Southern Reserve Facilities and Central Reserve Pavillion
Funding: $28,800.
Moreland City
Facilities: Brunswick Neighbourhood House and Newlands Community Centre
Funding: $10,000.
Moira Shire
Facilities: Numurkah Showgrounds and Nathalia Showgrounds & Recreation Reserve
Funding: $5,000.
Mornington Peninsula Shire
Facilities:
- Bentons Square Community Centre
- Crib Point Community House
- Dromana Community House
- Good Shepherd Community House
- Mt Eliza Bowling Club
- Mt Eliza Neighbourhood House
- Rye Community House
- Seawinds Community Hub
- Somerville Community House
- Sorrento Community Centre
Funding: $19,500.
Murrumbeena Park Bowling Club
Facility: Murrumbeena Park Bowling Club
Funding: $3,000.
National Trust of Australia (Victoria)
Facility: Mooramong
Funding: $4,540.
Oakleigh Bowling Club Inc
Facility: Oakleigh Bowling Club
Funding: $2,350.
Old Colonists' Association of Victoria
Facility: Braeside Park Retirement Village
Funding: $4,450.
Parish of Box Hill and Box Hill North
Facility: St Francis Xavier Church
Funding: $3,000.
Red Cliffs Community Resource Centre Inc
Facility: Red Cliffs Community Resource Centre
Funding: $3,900.
South Gippsland Shire
Facilities: Port Welshpool Ferry Terminal, Port Welshpool Bowling Club, Manna Gum Community House and Leongatha Community House
Funding: $5,400.
St Andrew's Catholic Church, Clayton South
Facility: St Andrew's Catholic Church
Funding: $3,000.
St Scholastica's Catholic Church, Bennettswood
Facility: St Scholastica's Catholic Church
Funding: $3,000.
Stonnington City
Facility: Sunnyside Kindergarten
Funding: $1,500.
Strathbogie Shire
Facilities: Tablelands Community Centre Inc, Strathbogie Memorial Hall and Farmers Arms Hotel Museum
Funding: $8,100.
Tara Centre for Wisdom Culture
Facility: Tara Institute
Funding: $4,350.
Timboon Golf Club Inc
Facility: Timboon Golf Club
Funding: $4,395.
Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation Inc
Facility: VACCHO
Funding: $5,000.
Wellington Shire
Facilities: Heyfield Community Resource Centre, Yarram Recreation Reserve and Heyfield War Memorial Hall
Funding: $1,800.
Whitehorse City
Facilities: Vermont South Tennis and Bowls Club and East Burwood South Pavilion and Sports Club
Funding: $4,680.
Yarra Ranges Shire
Facilities:
- Belgrave Community Hub
- Chrinside Park Community Hub
- CIRE Community House Mt Evelyn
- Community Sports Pavilion, Belgrave South
- Japara House (preschool)
- Japara House (sub-annex)
- Japara House Living and Learning Centre
- Joy Avenue Preschool
- Launching Place Preschool
- Monbulk Community Sports Pavilion
- Monbulk Regional Soccer System
- Mooroolbark Early Childhood Education Centre
- Mooroolbark Library
- Old Lilydale Courthouse
- Olinda Recreation Reserve Sports Pavilion
- Pinks Reserve Regional Netball Facility
- Wickham Reserve Cricket Pavilion
- Yarra Glen Men's Shed
- Yarra Junction Library
Funding: $57,713.
Yarraville Anglican Parish
Facility: St Mark's Anglican Church
Funding: $2,350.
- Bridge Leinster Grove Community Hall & Arts Hub
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Ballarat North Bowling Club Inc
9.5 kWh solar battery storage unit installed at the Ballarat North Bowling Club to complement existing 11.6 kW solar panel system.
Funding: $5,873.
Bass Coast Shire Council
Installation of a 13.32 kW solar system and a Tesla Powerwall 2 at the Corinella and District Community Centre to provide grid independence and resilience during power outages.
Funding: $12,105.
Bayside City Council
Installation of a solar power system, changing gas appliances to electric, and upgrading to five star energy-efficient reverse cycle air-conditioners at the Beaumaris Bowls Club.
Funding: $16,455.
Bayswater Bowls Club Inc.
Installation of a 16.2 kW solar power with storage system at the Bayswater Bowls Club.
Funding: $19,504.
City of Greater Bendigo
Installing energy-efficient lighting at the Bendigo Badminton and Table Tennis Complex to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by an estimated 43.84 tonnes CO2 emissions per annum and reduce ongoing operational costs by $10,745 annually.
Funding: $11,546.
City of Monash
Installation of a 19.58 kW solar system at the Princes Hwy Reserve – West Pavillion to reduce electricity costs by 65% and avoid 28 tonnes of greenhouse gases per annum.
Funding: $10,335.
City of Yarra
- 8.1 kW solar installation and lighting upgrade at Walker Street Kindergarten
- 10 kW solar installation at Clifton Childcare Cooperative
- 21 kW solar installation at Dancehouse Carlton Hall
- Installation of battery storage at 2nd Clifton Scout Hall
- 6 kW solar installation at North Carlton Neighbourhood House
- Lighting upgrade at North Fitzroy Neighbourhood House
- 5 kW solar installation and lighting upgrade at Richmond Community Garden Group
- 15.9 kW solar installation at Richmond Multicultural Children's Center
Funding: $83,138.00
Darebin Community Health Service
Installation of 79 solar panels at Your Community Health Northcote site to reduce energy consumption by over 35% and reduce carbon emissions by 32.11 tonnes per year.
Funding: $16,312.
Daylesford Dharma School Inc
Installation of a 38.7kW solar system at the Daylesford Dharma School, reducing electricity costs and supercharging a climate conversation in our school community.
Funding: $11,485.
Geelong Bowls Club Inc.
Increase existing solar panels so that the Geelong Bowls Club can rely solely on solar power to meet its power requirements during daylight.
Funding: $5,000.
Geelong Eastern Park Bowling Club
Installation of 26.6 kW solar panel system at the Geelong Eastern Park Bowls Club Pavilion to reduce reliance fossil fuels for electricity.
Funding: $12,500.
Glen Eira City Council
Replacement of existing incandescent floodlights with LED lights on courts 1 and 2 at the Ormond Tennis Club to reduce emissions by approximately 50%.
Funding: $12,320.
Glen Eira City Council
Installation of a solar PV system to be connected to a battery storage unit at the Centenary Park Tennis Club Rooms.
Funding: $6,726.
Glen Eira City Council
Installation of solar PV at the Glen Eira McKinnon Bowls Club to reduce CO2 production by more than 29 tonnes per annum.
Funding: $11,750.
Golden Square Bowling and Croquet Club
13.26 kWh project consisting of 34 solar panels at the Golden Square Bowling and Croquet Club.
Funding: $4,800.
Greythorn Bowling Club Inc.
Installation of a solar energy collection system at the Greythorn Bowling Club to reduce operational energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions.
Funding: $11,420.
Historical Society of Mooroopna Inc
Installation of 20 solar panels and a battery at the Historical Society of Mooroopna Museum.
Funding: $6,166.
Leo Baeck Centre for Progressive Judaism Inc
Large solar PV installation – 26 panels, 10.36 kW – on the roof of Kiddush Hall at the Leo Baeck Centre.
Funding: $6,182.
Midlands Golf and Bowls Club
Installation of a 100 kW solar system at the Midlands Golf and Bowls Club (including RSL Club).
Funding: $25,000.
Mildura Golf Club Inc.
Installation of a 100 kW solar system at the Mildura Golf Resort to address a 40% increase in power costs over the last 2 years,
Funding: $25,000.
Mildura Rural City Council
Installation of up to a 28 kw (86 x 330 watt panels) of rooftop solar at the Mildura and Workers Bowling Club to save more than $7,000 annually in electricity charges, and to remove over 48 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions per year.
Funding: $14,255.
Mildura Rural City Council
Installation of a 31.2 kW solar PV system at the Mildura Football Netball Club's Mildura Function Centre consisting of: 80 × 390W JA Solar DeepBlue 2.0 (Black Frame) and Sungrow Inverter 29.9 kW.
Funding: $13,386.
Moira Shire Council
Installation of solar energy converting infrastructure at the Yarrawonga Mulwala Mens Shed, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and running costs.
Funding: $5,339.
NewHope Baptist Church
Installation of a solar system at the NewHope Community Centre to generate and utilise sustainable energy during daylight hours.
Funding: $25,000.
Outlook (Aust) Ltd
The project will reduce approx 48,000 kWh and 37.5 tonnes of CO2 per year at the Community Centre and head office, and allow the building to run off grid for 6 months of the year.
Funding: $14,450.
Phillip Island Football Netball Club Inc.
Supply and installation of a solar PV system at the Phillip Island Football Netball Club clubrooms to reduce energy bills and greenhouse gas emissions.
Funding: $9,091.
Point Lonsdale Surf Lifesaving Club
Installation of solar panels and battery storage to enable the Clubhouse to operate on a majority of renewable energy.
Funding: $25,000.
Portsea Golf Club
Installation of a 99.60 kW on-grid solar power system for the Portsea Golf Club Clubhouse. This system would produce an average of approximately 399.81 kWh per day over the year.
Funding: $25,000.
Ramahyuck District Aboriginal Corporation
Installation of a 13.32KW solar array on its Community Centre in Sale.
Funding: $6,199.
St Arnaud Country Club Inc
Installation of a 12.6 kW solar energy system at the St Arnaud Country Club.
Funding: $5,405.
Stonnington City Council
Installation of a 32.6 kWh battery storage system at the Dunlop Pavilion, maximising the use of on-site rooftop solar generation and delivering energy cost savings to the clubs.
Funding: $20,046.
Tamil Educational Cultural and Charitable Association Inc.
Installation of solar power system to convert solar energy into useable energy at the Kundrathu Kumaran Temple – Hindu Place of Worship, and using battery storage to store and use this energy.
Funding: $22,875.
Trentham Golf Club Inc.
Addition of battery storage to current 12 kW clubhouse solar system. The club is looking to offset all its night-time clubhouse, refrigeration, hot water and bore pumping power usage that is currently taken from the grid.
Funding: $15,429.
Wangaratta Rural City Council
Installation of solar PV systems across three North East Regional Pre Schools Association sites to assist them in reducing their carbon footprint.
Funding: $10,992.
Warneet Motor Yacht Club Inc
Installation of solar PV which will manage expenses at the Warneet Motor Yacht Club.
Funding: $5,000.
Wellington Shire Council
Installation of large scale solar PV at the Cameron Sporting Complex to create a carbon neutral facility.
Funding: $50,000.
Woolamai Beach Surf Life Saving Club Inc.
Installation of two 14 kW solar battery units at the Woolamai Beach Surf Life Saving Club to significantly reduce electricity costs, protect the club from future price rises and support efforts to achieve net zero carbon.
Funding: $13,600.
Yarram Neighbourhood House
Installation of 6.66 kW solar PV system at the Yarram Men's Shed and a solar hot water system installed at the Neighbourhood House site, along with a professional clean and anti-lichen treatment on an existing PV system.
Funding: $6,100.
Yarra Ranges Shire Council
Upgrade lighting to LEDs at two Preschools in Chirnside Ward.
Funding: $2,460.
Yarra Ranges Shire Council
Installation of solar and batteries across the 3 phases at the Yarra Junction Bowling Club, enabling the club to function during power outages and incorporate into a possible future precinct scale microgrid.
Funding: $40,000.
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