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The first Community Energy results - how much of our energy is truly local?
We're thrilled that 54 Alphington and Fairfield households have provided their energy meter data as part of the Community Energy Program (CEP) by the end of winter . . .
Onboarding Cohort 3 to the Community Energy Program
On 4 October, Village Power announced the newest participants in our pioneering Community Energy Program (CEP) . . .
President’s Report Oct 2026
After 3 years, we have successfully completed the final project milestone in our Neighbourhood Battery Initiative (NBI) funding grant.
Inside the Battery, ahead on our common goals
Notes from the 5th of September community members’ catch-up
Taking Charge of Our Energy Future
Have you seen the Village Power booklet 'Taking Charge of Our Energy Future'?
President’s Report Sep 2026
Our vision for the community is to enable the use of 100% local renewable energy . . .
SwitchedOn Podcast: Why it took eight years to install a community battery
Anne Delaney, journalist with SwitchedOn interviewed Graeme Martin on Village Power’s 8 year journey.
Meet our second intake of participants
Village Power's Community Energy Program just welcomed its second intake, a group deeply engaged with our mission. As the community battery edges closer to going live, the people signing up are reenforcing the value of the program. We present the story of who's joining, and why . . .
Radio 3CR Podcast
Ana and Graeme were invited to chat with Ann Stanley on her Radio 3CR, Local Food Connections program . . .
Revealing Community Energy Reports
On June 2nd, around 30 Community Energy Program members gathered for the second workshop . . .
The Community Energy Program in Action
On the evening of 29 April, 24 of our Community Energy Program members gathered at Darebin Parklands and online for our first workshop. . . .
Meet our Community Energy Participants
Perseverance has prevailed. Our first cohort of 48 households has subscribed . . .