By NATALIE GALLENTI
ENERGY efficiency with Melton will increase after the council welcomed $1.97 million in Federal Government funding last week.
The funding was recently announced under the Community Energy Efficiency Program as part of the Australian Government’s Clean Energy Future Package.
The Lead, Educate, Advocate and Demonstrate Sustainability program will see the council undertake a range of projects to decrease greenhouse gas emissions, including changing over inefficient street lights across the city and upgrading nine community facilities.
As part of the three-year project, Council will roll out a unique education program and assist the area’s most vulnerable residents to reduce their electricity and gas bills.
Initial works will include the installation of thermal pool blankets at Melton Waves which aims to save up to $24,000 a year in pool heating costs and over 200 tonne of greenhouse gas emissions annually.
Residents are encouraged to keep an eye out for more information on how they can be involved in the LEADS program.
