Go electric for your health
Dr Annabelle Warren works in a Merri-bek clinic and a local public hospital. In 2020,…
Donna LuckmanDecember 15, 2022
EV curious? Test drive a car while you can!
The Darebin/Northern Melbourne Electric Vehicle bulk buy in conjunction with the Good Car Co. has…
Scoring an all-electric home in East Brunswick
Terry Teoh and his partner bought their Edwardian brick bungalow in East Brunswick 14 years…
Donna LuckmanOctober 11, 2022
How to get solar in apartments
While solar has long been available for detached dwellings, it’s becoming more available for apartments,…
Donna LuckmanOctober 2, 2022
Small steps: first home buyers’ journey to all-electric
Motivated by the purchase of their first home in Brunswick West, Hannah and Luis set…
Donna LuckmanSeptember 27, 2022
How to get the most out of your solar
Generating your own energy with solar saves on bills and helps reduce carbon emissions. But…
Donna LuckmanSeptember 21, 2022
Selvatica in Coburg North goes solar
Selvatica is a coffee roastery and indoor plant nursery near Bunnings Coburg at 54 Gaffney…
Donna LuckmanSeptember 7, 2022
Get your $250 Power Saving Bonus at Merri-bek Neighbourhood Houses
Need help to receive your $250 Power Saving Bonus? Neighbourhood houses in Merri-bek can help…
Donna LuckmanAugust 4, 2022
6 months to all-electric
Less than 6 months from making up her mind to electrify her family home in…
Zoe McMastersJuly 26, 2022
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,…
Donna LuckmanJuly 7, 2022
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…
Zoe McMastersJune 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
