Our vision is for Beechworth and the 3747 region to be powered by 100% renewable energy by 2030. Our role is to promote and support the uptake of renewable energy and energy efficiency to benefit the natural environment and the social and economic wellbeing of the Beechworth community.
Our drivers
– Decarbonise energy supply to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate climate change
– Decentralise and localise energy supply to maximise renewable energy generation, and increase reliability and affordability of supply
– Democratise energy supply through community inclusion and ownership
– Demonstrate that clean energy technologies work and a low carbon future is possible
How we do this
– Assess opportunity, benefits and risks
– Inform our community of technical, economic and social solutions
– Enable the community to take evidence-based action and participate in collaborative projects
– Advocate for energy measures and policies that benefit the community
– Learn and leverage from the knowledge and experience of others
Areas of action
– Report progress towards our 100% renewable energy target
– Increase community owned renewable energy generation, storage and use
– Facilitate the transition to electric vehicles
– Support community owned energy retailers
– Advocate for energy policy and distribution system changes to support renewable energy generation and use
– Support the Indigo Shire Council to achieve its zero-carbon emission target
– Keep our community informed and seek feedback and support from the community.
A community energy initiative for Beechworth and 3747 area to be powered by 100% renewable energy by 2030. Commenced in late 2017, led by locals.