Power to the people – home energy empowerment workshop
Published on 06 May 2025
The Home Energy Empowerment Program offers 16 free community events including a mix of in person workshops, online lunch and learns, and a chance to visit and hear from local people about saving money and improving comfort in the home.
The Program kicks off on Monday 12 May and will assist both homeowners and renters by assisting with planning, improving energy efficiency and explaining support programs currently offered to offset the cost of upgrading to sustainable and cost-saving energy solutions.
Central Goldfields Shire Mayor Councillor Grace La Vella said that every household can benefit from improvements to their energy efficiency.
“Savings from switching to newer, more effective appliances can make a real difference to the hip pocket. The Home Energy Empowerment Program is leading the way by explaining the improvements available to our local community right now.”
“There’s also a host of simple, cost-saving ideas like draught-proofing, insulation, shading – many of which are do-it-yourself projects. Plus you have professionals in the field and other local people with lived experience to help guide you through some of rebates and subsidies on offer.”
The Program was developed as a collaborative project led by the City of Greater Bendigo, with partner Councils including Mount Alexander Shire, Macedon Ranges Shire, Pyrenees Shire and Central Goldfields Shire.
Goldfields Sustainability Group and Mill House Neighbourhood House are local partners supporting the Central Goldfields program of events.
The first event will be held on Monday 12 May from 5.30pm with a free Home Energy Efficiency Planning session at the Maryborough Library led by energy accessor, trainer and educator, Lucinda Flynn from Going Green Solutions.
This hands-on workshop will show which upgrades are best to boost your personal home comfort and savings. The session will help you make a plan for your home, no matter what your budget. It will then guide you to further, specialised sessions focussed on your best pathway to energy efficiency savings.
The full program of events and registration links can be found here: www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/EmPower
Registrations can also be made by calling Council Customer Service on 54 610 610.