Cr Rebecca Bowles

Murrindindi Council, together with Yarra Energy Foundation and Eko Energy, will donate a 5kW Solar System to a community group.

Murrindindi Council’s ‘Dindi Bulk Buy Program’ launched back in April 2018. Since then, some 65 solar systems – totalling a 318 kW of solar power capacity – have been installed on the rooftops of homes and businesses across the Shire.

Cr Rebecca Bowles said Council is committed to helping the community reduce its carbon footprint.

“The Dindi Bulk Buy Program has helped support access to solar energy for residents and businesses across the Shire,” Cr Bowles said.

“If you are a local community group that might benefit from a solar system, we encourage you to apply.

“Not only is solar power kind to our environment as a renewable source of energy, but it’s also a good opportunity for groups to keep electricity costs down in the long term.

“:Community groups who don’t own the building from which they operate may be wondering if they are eligible.

“The answer is ‘yes’, but you will need to provide written permission from the building owner. If the building is Council-owned, you do not need written permission from us.

“For full details about all eligibility criteria, please check out our Council’s website at www.murrindindi.vic.gov.au/grants

“The Yarra Energy Foundation will help us with an initial expert review of the energy data you provide in your application and will short-list those applications that will gain energy savings from the solar installation.

“From there, eligible finalists will go into a ballot process. If you want to find out the result, pop along to the Dindi Sustainable Living Expo on April 18 where one lucky winner will be drawn. Stay tuned for more detail or visit our website for updates,” Cr Bowles said.

Applications close on March 31. If you are interested in applying visit the ‘grants’ page on the Council website. If you want to find out if you are eligible, please call Council on 5772 0333 or email environment@
murrindindi.vic.gov.au