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New solar systems installed at Council facilities

Posted on Tuesday 5th of April, 2022,

Five new Solar PV systems have been installed at Greater Shepparton City Council facilities across the municipality this financial year to reduce costs and use of energy from the grid.

A total of 87kW in new solar systems were installed at Tatura Park, Arthur Dickmann Children’s Centre, Nancy Vibert Children’s Centre, Rodney Neighbourhood Kindergarten and GV U3A.

Council is committed to renewable energy with over 500kW of solar systems installed at 13 facilities across the region and by purchasing only 100% renewable electricity.

Greater Shepparton City Council Director Sustainable Development, Geraldine Christou said, “Council’s commitment to renewable energy aligns with our 2030 Zero Emissions Plan and Climate Emergency Declaration.

“We are passionate about playing our part in reducing emissions to limit the impact of climate change on our community.”