Our visionary project is to create a zero carbon town within 10 years!
Healesville Community Renewable Energy Inc (Healesville CoRE) is a group of local community volunteers working towards transforming Healesville into a renewable energy town.
Healesville CoRE is excited to be continuing to promote a Solar & Battery Offer run by the Yarra Ranges Council, and a Heat Pump Hot Water Offer run by the Yarra Valley Community Power Hub! To read more about these offers and for info on how to register, check out our Community Offers page!
“How could I look my grandchildren in the eye and say I knew about this – and I did nothing?”
– Sir David Attenborough
We and the Yarra Valley Community Power Hub are very pleased to be able to introduce this new community educational program. Specifically designed by the Yarra Valley Community Power Hub, the Emerald Community House and Living & Learning Pakenham to create a deeper and broader understanding of Community Renewable Energy* (see Note below) for the general public.![]()
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It will be offered through Community Centres and Neighbourhood Houses, with the first trial having been a success at Eltham, with Emerald and Pakenham starting in Term 4 2022, consisting of 8 hours online learning, with 2 hours extra self-directed learning, and a 5 hour Practicum (Field Day excursion) to Yarra Valley Water solar array at Wandin, subject to approval) and SolarQuip Energy Lab (Mt Toolebewong, near Healesville) plus one or two Sustainable Houses (probably Mt Toolebewong and Healesville) all within close proximity).![]()
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PAKENHAM COURSE:![]()
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Saturday mornings from 10.00am to 12.00noon on 8, 15, 22, 29 October.![]()
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Field Day on Sunday 13 November all day (students to meet in Healesville to catch a local bus to visit sites)![]()
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EMERALD COURSE:![]()
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Wednesday evenings from 7.00-9.00pm on 5, 12,19, 26 October![]()
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Field Day on Sunday 13 November all day (students to meet in Healesville to catch a local bus to visit sites)![]()
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- You will be introduced to the basics of ‘Community Renewable Energy’ in the context of Climate Change and the emerging renewable energy economy.![]()
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- You will learn about the revolution that is occurring internationally, within Australia and in particular within Victoria, as local communities take control of meeting their renewable energy needs.![]()
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- You will learn what this could mean for the ways in which communities can be involved in the production, storage and distribution of renewable energy, including community ownership of small to medium scale renewable energy infrastructure.![]()
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- The course will illustrate how communities can benefit socially and financially from community renewable energy projects, from the household level through to small and medium scale projects.![]()
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- You will learn how such projects can be leveraged to build community connections, community resourcefulness, community resilience and community employment opportunities, while tackling Climate Change.![]()
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- Importantly, you will learn how renewable energy projects save money for individuals and for the community, so that money can be retained locally rather than being paid to large companies with overseas shareholders.![]()
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- And you will learn how you can become involved with your local community.![]()
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- Self Directed Learning will be integrated into the course with each teacher requiring you to commit to 30 minutes of self directed learning either before or after their teaching session.![]()
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To learn more about the teachers and the topics they will cover, visit www. yvcommunitypowerhub.org.au![]()
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*Note: This community education program is financially supported by the Victorian Government’s Department of Education and Training - Adult and Further Education (ACFE) Division and Sustainability Victoria.![]()
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💚 This project is delivered by Sustainability Victoria on behalf of the Victorian Government.
Community Renewable Energy Online Course and Full Day Field Trip!
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The course will illustrate how communities can benefit socially and financially from community renewable energy projects at household level
We and the Yarra Valley Community Power Hub are very pleased to be able to introduce this new community educational program. Specifically designed by the Yarra Valley Community Power Hub, the Emerald Community House and Living & Learning Pakenham to create a deeper and broader understanding of Community Renewable Energy* (see Note below) for the general public.![]()
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It will be offered through Community Centres and Neighbourhood Houses, with the first trial having been a success at Eltham, with Emerald and Pakenham starting in Term 4 2022, consisting of 8 hours online learning, with 2 hours extra self-directed learning, and a 5 hour Practicum (Field Day excursion) to Yarra Valley Water solar array at Wandin, subject to approval) and SolarQuip Energy Lab (Mt Toolebewong, near Healesville) plus one or two Sustainable Houses (probably Mt Toolebewong and Healesville) all within close proximity).![]()
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PAKENHAM COURSE:![]()
![]()
Saturday mornings from 10.00am to 12.00noon on 8, 15, 22, 29 October.![]()
![]()
Field Day on Sunday 13 November all day (students to meet in Healesville to catch a local bus to visit sites)![]()
![]()
EMERALD COURSE:![]()
![]()
Wednesday evenings from 7.00-9.00pm on 5, 12,19, 26 October![]()
![]()
Field Day on Sunday 13 November all day (students to meet in Healesville to catch a local bus to visit sites)![]()
![]()
- You will be introduced to the basics of ‘Community Renewable Energy’ in the context of Climate Change and the emerging renewable energy economy.![]()
![]()
- You will learn about the revolution that is occurring internationally, within Australia and in particular within Victoria, as local communities take control of meeting their renewable energy needs.![]()
![]()
- You will learn what this could mean for the ways in which communities can be involved in the production, storage and distribution of renewable energy, including community ownership of small to medium scale renewable energy infrastructure.![]()
![]()
- The course will illustrate how communities can benefit socially and financially from community renewable energy projects, from the household level through to small and medium scale projects.![]()
![]()
- You will learn how such projects can be leveraged to build community connections, community resourcefulness, community resilience and community employment opportunities, while tackling Climate Change.![]()
![]()
- Importantly, you will learn how renewable energy projects save money for individuals and for the community, so that money can be retained locally rather than being paid to large companies with overseas shareholders.![]()
![]()
- And you will learn how you can become involved with your local community.![]()
![]()
- Self Directed Learning will be integrated into the course with each teacher requiring you to commit to 30 minutes of self directed learning either before or after their teaching session.![]()
![]()
To learn more about the teachers and the topics they will cover, visit www. yvcommunitypowerhub.org.au![]()
![]()
*Note: This community education program is financially supported by the Victorian Government’s Department of Education and Training - Adult and Further Education (ACFE) Division and Sustainability Victoria.![]()
![]()
💚 This project is delivered by Sustainability Victoria on behalf of the Victorian Government.
Community Renewable Energy Online Course and Full Day Field Trip!
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The course will illustrate how communities can benefit socially and financially from community renewable energy projects at household level
The Yarra Valley Community Power Hub have teamed up with Good Car Co to provide you with a great opportunity to purchase a new or used EV.![]()
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The bulk buy will be offering the best deals possible on new Polestar 2 EVs, the ever-affordable imported Nissan Leaf and a variety of near new second hand EVs sourced especially by Good Car Co !![]()
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Come along to the Show and Shine on Sat. 13 Aug, The MEMO, 1.00pm. For information, EV experts, test drives and more. It’s Free (and COVID-safe)!![]()
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The Yarra Valley Community Power Hub is delivered by Sustainability Victoria on behalf of the Victorian Government.![]()
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#ElectricVehicles #EVs #electrify #RenewableEnergy #sustainable #EVtransition #Victoria #YarraValley #Healesville #ClimateActionNow #EndFossilFuels #ZeroEmissions #NissanLeaf #Polestar #electric
Electric Vehicle Show & Shine Event
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Learn about EVs, get involved in the conversation, and help get more EVs on the road!
The Yarra Valley Community Power Hub have teamed up with Good Car Co to provide you with a great opportunity to purchase a new or used EV.![]()
![]()
The bulk buy will be offering the best deals possible on new Polestar 2 EVs, the ever-affordable imported Nissan Leaf and a variety of near new second hand EVs sourced especially by Good Car Co !![]()
![]()
Come along to the Show and Shine on Sat. 13 Aug, The MEMO, 1.00pm. For information, EV experts, test drives and more. It’s Free (and COVID-safe)!![]()
![]()
The Yarra Valley Community Power Hub is delivered by Sustainability Victoria on behalf of the Victorian Government.![]()
![]()
#ElectricVehicles #EVs #electrify #RenewableEnergy #sustainable #EVtransition #Victoria #YarraValley #Healesville #ClimateActionNow #EndFossilFuels #ZeroEmissions #NissanLeaf #Polestar #electric
Electric Vehicle Show & Shine Event
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Learn about EVs, get involved in the conversation, and help get more EVs on the road!