Documents

CVGA Strategy 2022-2027

The Central Victorian Greenhouse Alliance (CVGA) has developed an ambitious 5 year strategy to help the region become climate positive and adapted to climate change. Read our strategy here.

Loddon Mallee Regional Zero Emissions Roadmap

Home Upgrades for Climate Resilience Guide

Retrofitting for Resilience Final Report
The Roadmap has been developed through a collaboration and focusses on investing in and strengthening human capacity to unlock significant emissions reductions across five key actions areas.
​See the report here. 
A new resource has been developed for households in the Loddon Mallee region to make homes and properties ready for extreme events. 
​Learn more here.
This project explored how to enable home, garden, and neighbourhood upgrades for extreme weather in Mount Alexander Shire. Learn more here. ​

Loddon Mallee Renewable Energy Roadmap

Climate Ready Councils

Cool-it Tree Selection Guide
The Victorian Renewable Energy Roadmaps were released by the State Government on 21 May 2020, including the Loddon Mallee Roadmap prepared by CVGA.
​See the report here.
All local government councils in Victoria are required to develop a Council Plan after a general election, to be valid for four years. The Council Plan must include the strategic direction of Council, strategic objectives, strategic actions, and strategic indicators, to guide the work of council and ensure it is undertaken in a cohesive manner. This report explores how councils in the CVGA region addressed climate change in development of their new Council Plans.
See the report here. 
The Central Victorian Greenhouse Alliance (CVGA), on behalf of 8 project partners, received funding under the DELWP 3CA grant funding to address heat vulnerability through accelerating investment in new climate resilient tree assets that provide maximum health and wellbeing outcomes in central Victorian towns.
See Tree Selection Guide here.

Regional EV Charging Framework Report

Microgrid Feasibility Study- Donald and Tarnagulla Final Report

Community Sparks Neighbourhood Battery Initiative Final Report
A region‑wide framework to help councils plan and deliver public EV charging, with analysis of EV trends, ownership forecasts, priority locations and recommended approaches to support net‑zero transport goals. See report here.
A feasibility study exploring microgrid options for Donald and Tarnagulla, identifying that while full microgrids are not yet viable, targeted technologies and strong community engagement can improve reliability and support future regional energy solutions.See report here.
A report exploring how regional communities can engage with and shape local energy solutions, highlighting opportunities for community‑led projects, the importance of capacity building, and the social dimensions of new energy technologies. It provides tools and insights to support councils and communities in progressing practical, place‑based energy initiatives. See report here.

Cool It Regional Summary Report

Energy Models for Councils- a decision makers guide
A regional analysis of heat vulnerability across nine councils, identifying priority neighbourhoods where social vulnerability and heat exposure intersect. The report recommends targeted cooling actions—such as increased tree canopy, irrigation and improved planning controls—to reduce heat impacts and support community wellbeing. See report here.
A practical guide outlining nine alternative energy procurement and generation models for councils, with a framework to compare costs, risks and community benefits. It supports councils to make informed decisions in a rapidly changing energy market. See report here.