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Research

As part of each offer, all participants are asked to take part in vital research on energy use.

Accurate data is required to formulate innovative local energy solutions for you, your community and the planet. The research information collected will play a critical role in forming Australia’s future energy policies. By participating in this research you can help create a sustainable future for Australia.
In return you will be eligible for financial incentives.

Make a difference locally by:

At Home

Central Victoria Solar City is offering a range of Local Energy Solutions Packages to help households become more sustainable with their energy use, and help reduce their impact on the environment.

A limited number of householders can choose ONE option from a menu of energy efficiency, local generation and demand management product and service packages.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE: Download The Welcome Pack

The Welcome Pack contains a Project Overview, a Welcome Letter, an Expression of Interest Form and the seven Local Energy Solutions Packages being offered. Choose which Package you are interested in, fill in the Expression of Interest form, either online or print it out and send it back, and send it back to the Central Victoria Solar City office. Once we receive your Expression of Interest form we will send you out your Engagement Pack, which includes cost and bonus information, surveys and terms & conditions for you to consider. It is at this point that you may choose to formally sign up for a Package and become part of the project.

Downloading the Welcome Pack

You have two options. You may either download the whole Welcome Pack HERE (4.9Mb) or you may download the Welcome Pack Overview, Introduction Letter and Expression of Interest Form HERE (1.7Mb) and click on each of the individual Packages below to download them.

NOTE: to view the Welcome Pack, Adobe Acrobat Reader is required. It can downloaded here

Products

Manage your energy locally with:

Energy Audit Energy Audit Package 728Kb download
Identify ways you can reduce your energy use around the home.
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Retrofit Package 772Kb download
Improve existing household fixtures and fittings to reduce your energy use.
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Smart Rates Package 844Kb download
Outsmart your electricity bills by trialling one of Origin’s two exclusive new Central Victoria Solar City pricing plans for electricity.
Simply choose from:
Smart Time of Use - offering you access to low rates during off-peak times
(9pm-7am weekdays and all weekends); OR
Dynamic Saver – enjoy cheaper prices all year round except between 2-8pm on 10 days of the year.
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Create your energy locally with:

Solar Hot Water Package 828Kb download
Heat your own hot water with a solar hot water system and help combat climate change.
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Household Solar Electric Package 864Kb download
Generate green electricity at home with a solar electricity system.
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Solar Park Package 904Kb download
Subscribe to the Solar Park Package which includes the rental of a 2 kW share of the photovoltaic system located at your local Solar Park in Bendigo or Ballarat.
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Click here for directions to your local Bendigo and Ballarat Solar Parks


Manage and Create your energy locally with:

Full Suite Package 836Kb download
Access a set combination of our products and services to maximize the energy efficiency benefits available through the Central Victoria Solar City trial.
Benefits

We recommend that you read all seven packages so that you can compare the benefits of each.
Once you have done so you may Express your Interest online.