Goulburn Murray Solar Savers program launched in Murrindindi Shire

Published on 29 November 2024

Murrindindi Shire Council was proud to support the official launch of the Goulburn Murray Solar Savers program on Thursday 28 November 2024 at the Alexandra Shire Hall. Six regional councils in Victoria have teamed up to help residents and businesses easily buy affordable, high-quality solar panels, storage batteries, efficient hot water systems, and reverse cycle heating and cooling.

Alpine, Indigo, Greater Shepparton City, Mitchell, Murrindindi and Strathbogie Shire Councils, all members of the Goulburn Murray Climate Alliance, are supporting the regional Goulburn Murray Solar Savers program. The program combines a fully vetted installer and products, as well as comprehensive information on each of the products, including the available rebates. The program gives peace of mind to customers that service quality and safety are a priority by undertaking random audits on installations. The program embraces the use of local contractors to maximise cost savings and minimise the carbon footprint. There will be a further opportunity for local businesses to participate in the new year.

Murrindindi Shire Council’s Economic Development Portfolio Councillor Sandice McAulay stated “As part of the Goulburn Murray Climate Alliance, we are delighted to be able to give Murrindindi Shire residents access to this program. The hard work has been done, allowing residents and businesses to make informed choices. We understand it can be hard to know who to trust when there are so many options, and not all suppliers and installers are equal.”

“It’s important to Council that our residents and businesses have the opportunity to upgrade their homes or workplaces with renewable and energy efficient technologies that will help them save on their energy bills and reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.”

Goulburn Murray Climate Alliance Executive Officer Carole Hammond said, “Goulburn Murray Solar Savers is a regional partner in a larger metropolitan Solar Savers program. Our councils were researching what we could do to assist regional and rural residents, and Solar Savers was a logical fit. It’s a tried and tested model which has been working for the residents of 19 metropolitan councils for a number of years.”

Goulburn Murray Solar Savers plans to expand its energy efficient technology offer to include induction cooktops, home and business electric vehicle chargers, insulation, draft proofing and home energy scorecard assessments.

Murrindindi Shire residents and businesses can find out more, or get a quote now on the Goulburn Murray Solar Savers website.

For further information please contact Carole Hammond on 0411 544 858.

Pictured from left: Murrindindi Shire Cr Sandice McAulay, Carole Hammond, Mitchell Shire Cr Claudia James and Alpine Shire Cr Gareth Graham.