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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. . . .
President’s Report Apr 2026
It’s the beginning of the end, and the beginning of the start. What does that mean?
Meet our Community Energy Participants
Perseverance has prevailed. Our first cohort of 48 households has subscribed . . .
New Community Battery
Residents in Alphington may have noticed a community battery being installed at Pitcher Park this week . . .
Call for artists: Alphington Neighbourhood Battery
Village Power is inviting Expressions of Interest from local artists to create a large-scale artwork for a new community battery in Alphington.
Electrifying address by Saul Griffith
Saul Griffith, founder of 'Rewiring Australia' spoke at an event in Eltham last month. Several members of the Village Power Board were fortunate to get tickets to this sold-out event . . .
Community Art Project funded by Bendigo Bank!
Village Power is thrilled to be the recipient of a $15,000 Bendigo Bank Community Grant . . .
What is involved in setting up a community battery?
Graeme Martin, founder of Village Power, talks to Wendall from Modo Energy about what it takes to set up a community battery . . . .
The Road to Prosperity Lies in Collective Action
Ana Spataru addresses the challenge of Australia’s ageing coal plants and rising energy costs. This transition to reliable, affordable renewables is as much social as technical, requiring unity and investment in large- and small-scale solutions for long-term prosperity.
Craig Burton details Village Power's 7 year journey
In this month's edition of 'The Energy' Village Power Board Member, Craig Burton, explains the 7 year journey and the many obstacles facing community groups who want to install community batteries. This is a useful update on the Village Power project.
Common myths about EVs
In this article, Paul Gale-Baker highlights some common myths about electric vehicles (EV’s) from his experience as an owner of an EV and someone who has pushed the range through long trips.
Electrifying my home with Goodbye Gas
It’s been an interesting journey to make my 25-year-old home more sustainable. Originally, I installed a 1 kW solar system, and solar boost for my original gas hot water system. I added a thermal assessment of my home, draught proofing, and extra insulation.
Village Power members' meeting - June 3
Learn about Village Power's Local Energy (LRE) project and how you and the community can benefit.
Introducing 100% Local Renewable Energy
Graeme Martin introduces the 100% Local Renewable Energy (100% LRE) program supporting households to shift their energy use to locally generated and stored renewable energy.
Launch of the Banyule Community Battery
Village Power congratulates our neighbour, Banyule, on the recent launch of the Banyule Community Battery . . .