AN alliance of six regional Victorian councils, including Indigo Shire, have come together to assist residents and business who find the options and pitfalls overwhelming when considering upgrading to solar, storage batteries, a quality system for hot water, or reverse cycle heating and cooling. The shires of Alpine, Indigo, Mitchell, Murrindindi, Strathbogie and Greater Shepparton City Council, 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 also undertakes random audits on installations, giving peace of mind to customers that service and safety are a priority. Goulburn Murray Climate Alliance Executive Officer, Carole Hammond said Goulburn Murray Solar Savers is a regional offshoot of 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," she said. 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 will soon expand its energy efficient technology offer to include induction cooktops, home and business electric vehicle chargers, insulation, draft proofing and home energy scorecard assessments. The official launch of the Goulburn Murray Solar Savers program was held on Thursday at Alexandra Shire Hall, Perkins Street, Alexandra at 1pm. Keep up to date with news on www.goulburnmurraysolarsavers.org.au and www.gmca.org.au. For further information please contact Carole Hammond on 0411 544 858.
