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Local Renewable Energy Generation

In Victoria, over 90% of the electricity we use comes from brown coal, one of the major contributors to greenhouse pollution in Victoria.

Renewable energy such as wind power, solar power, micro hydro and biogas are clean and renewable alternative sources of energy. Households, businesses and organisations can choose to get their electricity from a renewable energy source by either installing their own micro generation such as solar panels, or by purchasing GreenPower from an electricity supplier.

Solar on Council buildings

With support from the Federal and State Governments, Council has installed solar panels on three community buildings in Yarra:

• Carlton Library
• North Carlton Childcare Centre
• Holden Street Neighbourhood House

All systems use Australian made solar panels. The panels are expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by around 10 tonnes of CO₂ annually.  

Installing Solar PV in your own home or business

Government rebates as well as new changes to the Victorian feed-in tariff are now making it more affordable for households to install solar panels. Solar panels will reduce your household emissions and your electricity costs.

Find out more:
1. Download the fact sheets below to find out more about solar panels and whether you will need planning approval to install them on your home or building in Yarra.
2. Check if you are eligible for any rebates.
3. Contact an accredited installer to see if your house is suitable and get a quote. It is advisable to obtain a couple of quotes. For a list of accredited installers in Victoria visit Sustainability Victoria's list of Accredited photovoltaic installers

Resources:

• Solar panel checklist
• Solar Panels Do I need a planning permit?
• Renewable Energy Certificates – The Facts

For more information about the Victorian feed-in tariff which reimburses you for providing excess electricity into the State electricity grid, visit the website for Department of Primary Industries — Feed-in Tariffs.

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