Glen Innes residents will get practical tips on slashing their energy bills at a free community event next month, with local farmers, an emeritus professor and energy experts on hand to share their know-how.
The Energy Efficiency Evening will run from 6pm to 8.30pm on Wednesday, 16 September at the Glen Innes and District Services Club. A light supper will be provided.
The event is delivered by GLENRAC and supported by the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal, bringing together speakers with expertise in household energy use, farming innovation and smart energy management.
Uralla farmer and innovator Justin Hoad will speak on using electric motorbikes in agricultural settings, highlighting safe, cost-effective and sustainable transport solutions.
Emeritus Professor Trevor Brown, from the University of New England and founder of Electrify Armidale, will discuss community energy-saving strategies, electrification and support available for households.
Guyra-based sustainability adviser Heidi McElnea will offer practical advice on cutting household appliance power use and accessing cheaper energy through solar and time-of-use pricing, while Matt Peterson, founder of Automised Energy, will show how households can use their own electricity data to choose more cost-effective plans.
GLENRAC chief executive Kylie Falconer said the evening would give attendees knowledge they could put to use straight away.
“The evening will provide practical, real-world advice that attendees can apply immediately at home or on the farm, as well as insights into emerging technologies and support programs,” Ms Falconer said.
GLENRAC project officer and event organiser Eliza James said the goal was to keep things simple.
“This event is about giving people straightforward tools and knowledge to better manage their energy use and costs,” Ms James said.
RSVPs are essential by Friday, 11 September, via Eliza.James@glenrac.org.au or 6732 3443.
The evening is made possible by the NSW Landcare Enabling Program, a collaboration between Local Land Services and Landcare NSW supported by the NSW Government.
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