Promoting renewable energy in the Beechworth region
Our vision is for Beechworth and the 3747 region to be powered by 100% renewable energy by 2030.
We exist to promote and support the uptake of renewable energy and energy efficiency, to combat climate change and build the social and economic wellbeing of the Beechworth community.
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Our projects
Check out our current TRB projects and get involved! From Winter Warmers, to the UBI giveaway.
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Join us
Join TRB as a member, and access a community of passionate local change makers.
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Take action
Install solar and heat pump water systems through our verified local providers, and find out about the latest government rebates and incentives.
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Our news
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We are a community energy group driven to address the climate emergency
Our drivers
Decarbonise energy supply to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate climate change
Decentralise and localising energy supply to maximise renewable energy generation, and increase
reliability and affordability of supplyDemocratise energy supply through community inclusion and ownership, and
Demonstrate that clean energy technologies work and a low carbon future is possible
How we do this
Assess opportunity, benefits
and risksInform our community of
technical, economic and social
solutionsEnable the community to take
evidence-based action and
participate in collaborative
projectsAdvocate for energy measures
and policies that benefit the
communityLearn and leverage from the
knowledge and experience of others
Areas of action
Report progress towards our 100% renewable energy target
Increase community owned renewable energy generation, storage and use
Facilitate the transition to electric vehicles
Support community owned energy retailers
Advocate for energy policy and distribution system changes to support renewable energy generation and use
Support the Indigo Shire Council to achieve its zero-carbon emission target
Keep our community informed and seek feedback and support from the community
In late 2017 a group of Beechworth residents initiated a community conversation that revealed both an appetite for a 100% renewable energy target, and for more information, support and coordination in the renewable energy space.
Totally Renewable Beechworth was born!
A significant focus of our efforts is to decarbonise the energy we use and secure reliable supply. We support approaches that democratise energy and provide options for owner occupiers, tenants and low income households to participate and benefit from renewable energy. We believe collaboration as the key to successful climate change action by the community.
Since its inception TRB has organised and partnered in several community events and networks; led community conversations; raised awareness; and delivered actions to achieve our 100% renewable energy goal.