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Achieving
zero net emissions and a thriving community
The Central Victorian Greenhouse Alliance,
comprising 14 local governments, and businesses and community organisations, is
playing a key role in creating sustainable, climate-aware communities and profitable,
climate-friendly economies in our region.
Our
objectives are:
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To reduce Central Victorian Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 30 per cent below 2000 levels with the goal of achieving zero net emissions by 2020
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To promote sustainable development and sustainable economic growth throughout the region
Our
key activities include:
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Raising
awareness of climate change, its effects and the solutions
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Initiating,
driving and coordinating projects
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Facilitating
networks, partnerships and cooperative ventures
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Sourcing
project funding, information and resources
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Providing
a forum for discussing opportunities and challenges
Our
region has:
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Enormous potential for generating and
utilizing renewable energy
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Committed and innovative communities,
organizations and businesses
According to the CSIRO, a combination of
wind, bioelectricity, solar and geothermal power, in combination with energy
efficiency measures, could supply 100 per cent of central Victoria's energy needs by 2050.
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CVGA NEWS
CVGA Refit n' Save.
practical help for our communities
Our Refit n’ Save project is drawing to a close in its current form, but will continue with its web presence and will be relaunched in 2012.
We have engaged over 1000 households in practical 'retrofit' activities to reduce their energy and water use by providing networks,
products and services to support the implementation of energy and water smart
advice.
The program has provided employment through out our region and stimulated local sales of energy efficiency products sourced from local suppliers.
Refit n’ Save is an initiative of the CVGA and has been delivered locally in collaboration with five community sustainability
groups based in Ballarat, Bendigo, Hepburn Shire, Ararat and Swan Hill.
The Project is supported by the Victorian Government Sustainability Fund, managed by Sustainability Victoria.
for more information visit the website
or please contact Jane Knight at
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