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
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.
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Find below SEC pages for tips and planning assistance..
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Find out what subsidised product is available for your home
This page also links to the VEU Registry where you can search for approved products, by type (eg induction cooktop or heat pump hot water).
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Community Group and Non Profit Organisation Links
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.
Find your solar capacity with https://www.sunspot.org.au
A timely guide for getting rooftop solar. https://www.energy.gov.au/solar
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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
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For those wanting a deep dive on what is happening around renewable energy in Australia.
From latest Projects to blogs on how EV’s could add clean power to the grid
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Federal Website covering Government Rebates and Loans for Solar and links to the Cheaper Home Batteries Program (DCCEEW)
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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.
Amber details here.
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Breaze Sustainability Directory
Local solutions to climate change.
BREAZE aspires to facilitate, educate and advocate for 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.
Questions?
Know (or run) a brilliant organisation to add here? Let us know: Comms@breaze.org.au
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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
You may be throwing something away because it’s broken? Try the Repair Cafe - fix it or donate it to enjoy a second life if it is fixable!
Clothing - Find or donate quality items at Styled for Success.
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Ditch plastic wrapped foods that have travelled half the world to you - try the delicious offerings at Ballarat Wholefoods Collective.
Get gardening - share swap and learn with Food is Free
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Learn how to make your gardens more friendly to our local fauna with Ballarat’s local Gardens for Wildlife Group
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