Hello everyone and a slightly belated welcome to 2023. Just a short newsletter here to let you know what we are up to at Healesville CoRE.

It’s a new year with a new president and new beginnings, but as always this newsletter continues to cover local and big picture issues, news and information relating to renewable energy. Planning has already begun for a busy year ahead with our first event scheduled for early May - we hope to show you how even making small changes to your lifestyle choices can make a big difference. There are also a couple of major projects for Healesville that are being investigated. Our website is looking a little tired and outdated so is in the process of getting a new look. We’ve appointed one of our members in a new role as Sustainability Advisor to look out for updates in the renewable energy sector and pass them on to you. And we have two new members who have joined our Home Energy Efficiency Advisory team who can assess homes and provide advice about saving money on your energy bills; plus our usual community offers for solar panels, heat pumps and reverse cycle air conditioners. It’s all happening!

As the staff and children at St Brigid’s Primary School head back to school from their summer break they will be happy to know their electricity bills are on the way down, thanks to a new solar system recently installed by Healesville CoRE. St Brigid’s is the third building in Healesville to use our Revolving Fund for an interest free loan which will be repaid over the next few years using funds from the school’s reduced power bills. If you’d like to read further about this innovative project funded by a federal grant and supported by Yarra Ranges Council, click the button below.