Resources
Our mission is advocate, facilitate, and enable the wider Ballarat community to reach zero emissions by 2030. To achieve our mission BREAZE commits to the following values: -
1: Inspire the community to embrace sustainable energy and resource use. 2: A just transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy. 3: An inclusive approach to bring the wider community along the journey +
4: Provide a knowledge base for the transition through access to trusted sources
Welcome to our Resource page!
A ‘one stop shop’ where you can find trusted sources with relevant information to help you wherever you are on your journey to living sustainably.
Choose a specific area you need or scroll through all available information.
Breaze Renewable Energy and Home Electrification Directory
Government Websites used for Community Electrification Engagement Program (CEEP) and Breaze Assist. Different departments cover different schemes and subsidies, the links will open in a new tab.
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Here you will find the link to all of the available rebates in Victoria - Read here
There are nearly 100 subsidies and offers covering Energy Savings and Utilities, plus Transport and Recreational activities are included here too.
To save some time - you can start eliminating ones you don’t want or qualify for by answering this short questionnaire. - Find here
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Here there is a thorough list of supports and rebates available Australia wide - See here
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More data on your energy use provides more informed decisions.
Find below links to available Government and Utilities websites and Programs.
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Here you can apply for government assistance programs you may be eligible for. - See here
You can also ensure you are getting the best deal available to you, by comparing your current retailer/s for energy, as well as potential savings from solar.
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Powercor is the energy supplier for our region. - More here
When you join up for a free account with their MyEnergy Portal you can access your smart meter data. - Sign up here
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Originally (no longer provided free unfortunately) provided to Amber energy customers, this unit enables smart meter monitoring in real time - connecting to a phone app via Bluetooth.
Despite you being able to access this now through Myenergy Powercor portal (the smart meter access above) This is still a useful tool to purchase if you want immediate data (switching on and off appliances to see what is using what) and this website stays up to date with current government subsidies for products to help you save energy! - Find more here
Breaze Assist related Government Websites
Covers aspects of home electrification outside of replacing gas
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Describes the different programs run through it and for the litigious leaning, it links to the requirements for eligibility in the legislation.
Luckily - it also links to independent websites to help people make their decisions.
Finding your solar capacity - More here
A timely guide for getting rooftop solar - More here
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Guide to the many ways to renovate your home (or design your new build) to be more environmentally sustainable and comfortable.
Summer - Keep cool with less energy - More here
Winter - Heat your home with less energy - More here
Demystify Double glazing - More here
Insulation - Improving protection from heat or cold - More here
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Solar Quotes
For profit website but still contains curated information enabling company and resource comparisons.
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Ex CSIRO Scientist and engineer has a comprehensive guide on solar and battery requirements, and installer search (you get three free installer quotes) - Find here
Community Group and Non-Profit Organisations
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Research and Resources - More here
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Community Energy with Hepburn Energy - More here
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Leaders in communities powering each other, Amber allows you to access wholesale market electricity rates.
Amber has an app detailing current pricing allowing you to choose the cheapest time to draw from the grid, or - if you have the ability with a battery - most lucrative time to sell energy back to the grid. - More here
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Guide for consumers, links to factsheets, videos, information on new projects, guides to working in the renewable sector and more. - Find here
Approved Batteries List (the federal cheaper home batteries program requires eligible batteries to be listed.) - More here
Benefits and impacts of renewable energy factsheets for consumers. - More here
Breaze Sustainability Directory
Local solutions to climate change.
BREAZE aspires to facilitate, encourage and educate the wider Ballarat community towards a goal of zero emissions by 2030.
The task of reducing emissions, engaging with sustainable practices and products - even building resilience to climate change is all needed to tackle the challenges that climate change brings. This takes a cohesive, caring community - for there is no single answer and no organisation to do it all! Here you will find a list of organisations and activities local to Ballarat that you may have need of along your sustainability journey.
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You’re cleaning out - found minimalism - or Marie Kondo - but instead of landfill - can your discarded items have a second life?
Scrap Metals, old tools, machinery for home or garden (or shed!) contact the Ballarat Tool Library - Find here
You may be throwing something away because it’s broken? Try the Repair Cafe - Find here
Clothing - Find or donate quality items at Styled for Success. - Find here
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Learn how to make your gardens more friendly to our local fauna with Ballarat’s local Gardens for Wildlife Group - Find here
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Questions? Know (or run) a brilliant organisation to add to our resources page? Let us know: Comms@breaze.org.au