THE Victorian government is backing two community energy projects within the Alpine Shire.
Minister for Energy and Resources, Lily D’Ambrosio, last week announced 65 new battery locations as part of round two of the $42 million Neighbourhood Battery Program.
Among the projects to receive funding was YMCA Camping's bid to install a neighbourhood battery at its Howmans Gap Discovery Camp at Falls Creek.
It is understood the battery seeks to electrify camp operations, integrate existing solar PV systems, provide green education to the community and enhance energy resilience and sustainability across the grid in the region.
YMCA operates the alpine centre and adventure camp catering to schools and groups all year round.
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Another local project to receive funding was in Bright.
Central Victorian Greenhouse Alliance is to create a community energy resilience hub in the town by installing behind the meter energy backup systems on council-owned public facilities to improve energy resilience.
