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Robin Gale-Baker Robin Gale-Baker

President’s Report - June 2025

Our shift away from implementation of the battery-as-a-service subscription service to the 100% Local Renewable Energy (LRE) program is being considered by Government officers administering the Neighbourhood Battery Initiative funding program. At this stage, I cannot tell you or indicate the likely decision on whether Village Power will continue to receive funding for our project. I can tell you that it is down to the wire.  

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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.  

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Pete Nurse Pete Nurse

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.

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President’s Report for 2024

What a roller-coaster year for Village Power Inc (VP). We began the year with our $750,000 grant and a plan to install and operate the battery by year’s end. We remained precariously on-track delivering milestones until we hit the brickwall presented by insurance in August 2024. . . .

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