Visit Hutt Passivhaus in Coburg
As part of Open House Melbourne, the Hütt 01 Passivhaus in Coburg is opening for…
Donna LuckmanJuly 7, 2022
Glenroy Hub Open House
The Glenroy Community Hub demonstrates Merri-bek City Council’s commitment to world-leading, sustainable design. The Hub,…
Help save on your energy bills with the $250 Power Saving Bonus
Need help with paying for your energy bills this winter? Victorians can now claim the…
Donna LuckmanJuly 5, 2022
Upgrade to Induction Cooking
Induction stovetops are a healthy, safe choice for cooking in your home. According to the…
Donna LuckmanJune 17, 2022
Getting around Merri-bek by electric transport
Electric transport or micromobility devices for getting around our community are here to stay. Electric…
Donna LuckmanJune 10, 2022
9 easy tips to stay warm this winter and keep your energy bills down too!
Get to know your heater Do you have a split system air conditioner? Did you…
Amy CharlestonJune 3, 2022
Smashing our solar targets
We are pleased to announce that we have met our Zero Carbon Merri-bek council and…
Donna LuckmanApril 22, 2022
Switch to reverse-cycle air-con for heating
Heating accounts for 43% of energy costs in the average Victorian home. This makes it…
Donna LuckmanApril 5, 2022
Sustainability
Water A 120 kilolitre underground rainwater tank collects water from the roof of the hub.…
Donna LuckmanMarch 18, 2022
Become the next Mike Hill Fellow
Applications are currently open for this years Mike Hill Fellowship. Drive the design and provide…
Donna LuckmanMarch 9, 2022
Funding for communities to reduce waste, reuse resources and improve energy efficiency
The Victorian Government has opened a new round of funding for communities to reduce waste,…
Donna LuckmanMarch 4, 2022
A Passive House
The Hub is Passive House certified. The Passive House design approach empowers us to build…
Donna LuckmanMarch 4, 2022
A Living Building
The Living Building Challenge is the most rigorous benchmark of sustainability in the built environment.…
Donna LuckmanMarch 4, 2022
Save on electricity bills with solar
“My latest bill is a 60% reduction in electricity costs!” says Anna. Last year Anna…
Donna LuckmanFebruary 21, 2022
How to choose clean energy for your home
Nearly 30% of Australian energy is already renewable, and soon it will be 50%. We…
Donna LuckmanFebruary 16, 2022
Join the energy transition through a new solar battery pilot program
Do you have a 5kW or larger household solar system? Are you interested in solar…
Donna LuckmanJanuary 21, 2022
How to recycle your old solar
Solar panels, inverters and batteries – when it’s time to replace your solar system it’s…
Donna LuckmanDecember 14, 2021
$1000 rebates for rental properties in Merri-bek for heating upgrades
Do you rent or own a rental property in Moreland? Heating upgrades for eligible rental…
Donna LuckmanDecember 1, 2021
Merri-bek launches new Electrify Everything Messaging Guide
As part of our goal for a Zero Carbon Merri-bek, Merri-bek City Council will be…
Donna LuckmanNovember 16, 2021
