We bring councils and community groups together to make their facilities more energy efficient, reduce operating costs and reduce their emissions.
We identify and support community groups to implement a range of renewable energy projects. We award grant funds to those organisations to establish and deliver those projects and provides access to technical, legal, finance and evaluation expertise.
Community groups and local councils receive funding to support projects that focus on the reduction of energy bills, energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. Service Providers must be accredited by the Clean Energy Council.
The Community Climate Change and Energy Action (CCCEA) program has funded projects that include the installation of:
Groups supported include upgrades to council facilities, sports pavilions, community centres, day care and aged care facilities, and Scouts Victoria.
The Community Power Hubs program supported the development of community-owned renewable energy projects focusing on projects that create shareable renewable energy sources such as solar farms and central battery storage. Community Power Hubs also provide their communities with advice on how community organisations can become energy efficient.
Community Power Hubs – Finalist Clean Energy Council Awards (2020), Premier’s Sustainability Award Winner, Totally Renewable Yackandandah, VIC (2020)