Whether it’s coal, gas, renewables or the return of the SEC, there’s a lot to wrap your head around.
That said, it’s certainly worth investigating this complex situation because big savings can be made.
For example, Mitchell Community Energy helped Karingal Elderly Citizens Hostel save about $30,000 per year on power bills.
To provide our local community with useful information in this confusing field, Mitchell Community Energy will host a public meeting on Monday evening, November 25.
Speakers will be:
• Tim Forcey, national expert on home electrification and author of high-selling book My Efficient Electric Home Handbook. Mr Forcey is a chemical engineer who spent 30 years working in the fossil fuel industry. Being aware of the impact of fossil fuels on climate he volunteered at organisations such as Renew and Beyond Zero Emissions. He did some research at Melbourne University that included a pumped hydro electric scheme that Mitchell Community Energy proposed. He assisted government- and local council-funded programs by visiting people’s homes to advise on upgrades and he now runs a business advising on how to improve the comfort and reduce the energy bills of people in their own homes.
• SEC general manager (assets) Lane Crockett will speak about the SEC’s programs and the opportunities for the community they present.
• A Mitchell Shire Council officer will talk about the Solar Savers Program, an initiative of the Goulburn Murray Councils Alliance, which aims to make it easy for households and businesses to electrify their premises.
A small induction stove and other devices will be on display.
This is an important opportunity to get expert advice on the rapidly changing energy world and how you can take part in it to save money – and also help save the planet.
The meeting will be held at 7.30pm on November 25 at the Flood Recovery Centre, Seymour – and it’s free!
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