
News
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.
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.
President’s Report - May 2025
I am pleased to say that Village Power has selected a new commercial partner . . .
Launch of the Banyule Community Battery
Village Power congratulates our neighbour, Banyule, on the recent launch of the Banyule Community Battery . . .
Why energy storage matters for Australia's renewable future
Australia is rapidly shifting towards renewable energy, and energy storage is becoming a key blocker . . .
Challenging for community groups to install community-scale batteries
Graeme Martin was invited to join a discussion panel at the recent Energy Storage Summit 2025 in Sydney . . .
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. . . .
The 2025 Village Power board
At the AGM on 31 March 2025, the following people were elected to the board unopposed . . .
