THE HON KRISTY MCBAIN
Federal Member for Eden-Monaro
PENNY SHARPE
Minister For Climate Change, Minister for Energy
Minister for the Environment, Minister for Heritage
Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council
DR MICHAEL HOLLAND
NSW Member for Bega
Parliamentary Secretary for Health and Regional Health
A $1 million grant program to help fund renewable energy projects for local community groups on the Far South Coast of NSW is now open for applications.
The Far South Coast Community Solar and Battery grants program is offering grants to fund solar or battery installations with a cost of $10,000 or more.
Successful applicants will be able to use their grant to install the renewable energy technology at facilities used by community groups for recreation, social, sporting or cultural purposes.
Facilities could include halls, sporting facilities, surf clubs and showgrounds.
These projects will deliver cheaper, cleaner energy to local Far South Coast community groups, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing the region’s energy resilience during emergencies such as bushfires.
Applications are open to the local government areas of Bega Valley Shire and the southern part of Eurobodalla Shire, from the border with Bega Valley north to Tuross Head.
Grants will be awarded through a competitive process in line with NSW Government grant guidelines.
The funding is part of the Australian Government’s Community Solar Banks program in NSW, administered by the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.
Applications are now open and will close on 13 December, 2024.
For more information about the Community Clean Energy Project please visit the NSW Energy and Climate Action website.
Quote attributable to Federal Member for Eden-Monaro, Kristy McBain:
“Investing in clean energy means investing in Eden-Monaro’s future. It’s about delivering tangible benefits today, while ensuring a more sustainable tomorrow.
“This initiative represents a commitment to both environmental sustainability and economic growth, with clean energy projects playing a central role in shaping a brighter future for the Far South Coast.
“These projects will not only reduce emissions but also enhance our region’s resilience during natural disasters.”
Quote attributable to NSW Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Penny Sharpe:
“Solar panels and battery energy storage systems are the building blocks of a sustainable and resilient community.
“The projects funded by this grant program will draw on the forward thinking already displayed by the community and help them do more.”
Quote attributable to NSW Member for Bega, Dr Michael Holland:
“Ensuring our communities have access to cheaper, cleaner energy not only helps shape our climate future but also helps our community health and well-being.
“For our community groups, and individuals who will benefit, this is a wonderful opportunity to strengthen our region’s resilience and it’s great to see this investment from the Federal Member for Eden-Monaro, Kristy McBain.”
