FREE Green Living webinars to improve home sustainability
Looking for ways you can reduce your carbon footprint and become a friend of the planet?
Through Council’s Green Living program, budget is allocated each year to run community information sessions on aspects of sustainability that are relevant for our residents – this is part of our commitment (and MV2040 target) to reduce community carbon emissions.
In doing so, residents are able to join in on online information sessions on home sustainability. These free webinar sessions are available to residents and are hosted by expert sustainability consultancy, Renew. Council has engaged Renew in the past to provide one on one tailored energy advice for residents. This year we have, in partnership with the WAGA councils, engaged Renew to run a series of webinars on key energy saving, emissions reduction, and green living topics for residents.
What is WAGA?
WAGA stands for the Western Alliance for Greenhouse Action. It is a group of Councils in Melbourne’s west, including Moonee Valley, Maribyrnong, Brimbank, and Melton. Together, WAGA run cross Council projects to respond to the Climate Emergency. Moonee Valley are also currently working with WAGA on how we can best support local businesses to be more sustainable and cut energy costs.
What is covered in the sessions?
There are a number of topics relevant to living sustainably and being environmentally conscious. The Green Living webinars will cover topics such as:
- Electricity reduction in the home
- Energy efficiency throughout the seasons
- Solar power and battery usage
- Buying GreenPower
- and so much more!
For more information about the sessions, including dates and times, please see below:
| Month | Online Workshop | Date and Time | Event Description | Register Now! |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February | Buying GreenPower | Thursday 23 February 7:00-8:30pm | Have you ever been confused when selecting GreenPower from your energy provider? Come along to this online event to find out more. This event will run for 90 minutes from 7pm to 8:30pm, including 30 minutes of question time. | Watch Recording |
| May | All Electric Homes | Tuesday 2 May 7:00-8:30pm | Going all-electric is an essential step in making your home as sustainable as it can be, and yet it is hard to know where to start and what steps to take. Come along to this online event to find out more. | NA |
| May | Energy in the Community | Saturday 20 May 10:00-11:30am | New technologies are on the horizon that will create new opportunities for people to meet their energy needs or interact with the energy system, like virtual power plants, neighbourhood and community batteries, energy sharing/trading, microgrids, and solar gardens. Come along to this online event to find out more. | Watch Recording |
| June | Winter Energy Efficiency for Renters | Tuesday 20 June 7:00-8:30pm | There are many small changes that you can make to ensure that your rental home is more comfortable and cheaper to heat this winter. Come along to this online event to find out more. | Watch Recording |
| June | Winter Energy Efficiency for General | Saturday 24 June 10:00-11:30am | With rising energy prices, now is the time to make your home more energy efficient. Not only will you save money, but you will be warmer this winter. So where do you start, and what things are best to prioritise? Come along to this online event to find out more. | Watch Recording |
| July | EVs | Thursday 20 July 7:00-8:30pm | Electric vehicles are finally arriving in Australia. So what sort of home setup is required, and what are things to look out for when thinking about buying one? Come along to this online event to find out more. | Watch Recording |
| August | Solar and Batteries | Saturday 12 August 10:00-11:30am | Every home has slightly different requirements for a rooftop solar array, and every lifestyle has different energy usage that will impact which system will suit best. Come along to this online event to find out more. | Watch Recording |
| October | All Electric Homes | Tuesday 3 October 7:00-8:30pm | Going all-electric is an essential step in making your home as sustainable as it can be, and yet it is hard to know where to start and what steps to take. Come along to this online event to find out more. | Book Now |
| November | Summer Energy Efficiency (Renters and Homeowners) | Saturday 11 November 10:00-11:30am | During Summer heatwaves, energy efficiency in the home becomes crucial for health as well as comfort. Yet many Australian homes need major improvement, and some changes are simple and affordable. Come along to this online event to find out more. | Book Now |
| December | Solar and Batteries | Saturday 9 December 10:00-11:30am | Every home has slightly different requirements for a rooftop solar array, and every lifestyle has different energy usage that will impact which system will suit best. Come along to this online event to find out more. | Book Now |
You can register into the webinar by clicking this link.