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Let’s Go Zero Moonee Valley
Council and community - let’s go zero net carbon emissions by 2040 – we all have a role to play in tackling the climate emergency.
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Bill and Anne begin their electrification journey
Bill and Anne replaced their old gas cooktop with a modern induction model through Council’s Home Electrification and Efficiency Program. After years of relying on gas, rising costs and health concerns prompted the switch. The process was simple - Council’s vetted experts arranged assessments, quotes, and installation, and a rebate made the decision even easier. Now, they’re enjoying a safer, more efficient cooktop that heats quickly, is easy to clean, and supports their move away from fossil fuels.
The Herbert Families Electric Solution
The Herberts upgraded to an electric hot water system through Council’s Home Electrification and Efficiency Program. After years of relying on gas due to a failed solar hot water setup, they installed a RECLAIM stainless steel 600-litre unit that fits their narrow space and can be controlled via smartphone. The system uses solar power from their roof, helping them cut gas supply charges and save about $40 per month, moving them closer to their goal of a fully sustainable, all-electric home.
Maria’s all electric makeover
Maria’s electrification journey began when her ageing gas appliances needed replacing. Already committed to sustainability, she had installed solar panels in 2020 and was keen to eliminate gas for environmental reasons. After learning about Council’s Home Electrification and Efficiency Program (HEEP), Maria said, “I knew I didn’t want another gas system, but I didn’t know what I wanted to put in. So having someone come around and take a look was really good.” She received a tailored plan covering heating, cooling, hot water, and cooking, and decided to go ahead with the full upgrade. Reflecting on the process, she shared, “All the tradies were great. Everyone who came to do work was really helpful’.
Saving with Solar for Apartments
The 12-apartment building on Union Road, Ascot Vale got help from Council’s shared solar expert through the Solar for Apartment initiative, to install shared rooftop solar. The consultant assisted the body corporate to obtain $33,600 from the State Government's Solar for Apartments program to install rooftop solar. The impact is significant: each apartment is saving an estimated $267 annually on electricity bills, achieving a 44% reduction in costs, while collectively cutting 14.8 tonnes of CO₂ emissions every year.
FREE drop-in energy bills advice service
We are launching a new service to help residents get a handle on their electricity and gas bills.
Every second Wednesday from 27 August until 3 December, 10am-12.30pm, energy experts from Uniting Vic Tas will be at Djerring Flemington Hub providing free advice for getting on top of energy bills.
Attend a drop-in session for help with:
- understanding your energy bill.
- checking your eligibility for financial relief – and helping you access that relief.
- understanding how best to use your appliances at home.
- accessing rebates/grants to upgrade your old inefficient appliances to new efficient electric appliance.
- budgeting and payment plans for utility bills.
Translators can be available upon request. Bookings not required - drop in any time between 10am-12.30pm on the following dates.
- Wednesday 27 August
- Wednesday 10 September
- Wednesday 24 September
- Wednesday 8 October
- Wednesday 22 October
- Wednesday 5 November
- Wednesday 19 November
- Wednesday 3 December
Check out these new walking and cycling upgrades in our city!
We are delivering several vital walking and cycling upgrades to improve the lives and accessibility for our residents, visitors and businesses.
Click on the map image to view full PDF upgrade map including legend.
- Visit our walking and cycling page for more information about walking and cycling routes in our city.
- Thinking of walking or riding to school? Visit our schools page for more maps, Walking School Bus and safe ways to get to school.
Meet our Let's Go Zero rockstars!
We're celebrating the sustainability rockstars in the Moonee Valley community in our new Let's Go Zero 'Moonee Rocks' campaign. These community members bring the passion and expertise to cutting carbon emissions, and now they share their stories in 'Moonee Rocks', Council's new sustainability show.
Over 4 episodes you can boogie on down with host Cal Wilde as he interviews local Moonee Valley icons on:
- getting solar for business
- rebates for solar at home
- benefits of an all-electric house
- ditching the car for an electric bike.
Join us to catch the interviews, rock out with house band Statix and laugh at Cal's lame jokes.
Other Let’s Go Zero opportunities
The following Let’s Go Zero – Moonee Valley initiatives are now open for expressions of interest.
Future proof residential rental properties
Understanding new energy standards
Find out about the mandatory energy efficiency standards proposed by the Victorian Government for residential rental properties with FREE webinars featuring energy experts from RENEW. Including what landlords need to provide in terms of insulation, draught proofing, hot water systems and heating – as well as financial incentives available to help upgrade rental properties and other energy saving tips.