Electrification: Save Money and Build Energy Resilience
The future is electric—and it’s already saving Australians thousands each year. Rewiring your home with efficient electric appliances isn’t just about sustainability—it’s about smart economics and building energy resilience in uncertain times.
AGM Wrap & Special Resolution passed
We are pleased to release the meeting minutes from our AGM, held on Sunday, February 2. We are also excited to announce that the special resolution regarding changes to SUO’s rules has been passed unanimously. Click here for copy of the updated rulesClick here for the SUO AGM 2024 Minutes We would like to take this opportunity to warmly welcome […]
Alpine FM Pale Blue Dot programs for September
Listen to the Alpine FM Pale Blue Dot episode for the 13th of September. This episode has Then you can follow with the Pale Blue Dot for the 27th of September which has an interview with Russell Klose of Kilowatt Cars in Yackandandah and discussion of current environment topics. Alpine FM 96.5 & 92.9 is the Alpine Valleys […]
Meeting the Electric Machine Challenge: Securing 100 Million New Units with Just 17 Budgets
In a world where sustainability and clean energy are of paramount importance, the transition to electric machines holds great promise. However, a new report emphasises the urgency and challenges of acquiring 100 million new electric machines. With a limited budget of only 17 cycles, careful planning and strategic investment are crucial to ensure a successful […]
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Cheaper Bills – Cosy Homes – Climate Ready: A Successful Event!
Thank you to everyone who attended our Cheaper Bills – Cosy Homes – Climate Ready event today! It’s always a great pleasure to see people come together with a common goal of making our homes more energy efficient, comfortable and sustainable. Your presence made it a great success, and we hope you found it valuable […]
Cosy Homes, Cheaper Bills, Climate Ready – Event Sunday April 30
Come and join us for Cosy Homes, Cheaper Bills, Climate Ready – an event focused on making your home more energy-efficient and climate-friendly. The event will take place on Sunday April 30, from 1pm to 3pm (approx), at the Community Centre in Bright. Admission is free. We have an excellent lineup of speakers, including Lucinda […]
Look out for the Dish Pig!
An exciting new addition has arrived to Bright’s food scene to help reduce waste! The Dish Pig, a converted horse float equipped with a commercial dishwasher and hundreds of mugs, plates, bowls, and cutlery, has been introduced by Plasticwise Bright and will be managed by the Alpine Shire Council. The Dish Pig will be available […]
Meet and Greet with John Day, North East Water
We’d like to invite all members to attend a meet and greet with John Day from North East Water, in Bright on Saturday February 4, 12pm. Part of John’s role is overseeing North East Water’s emissions reduction strategy and circular economy opportunities; and he is currently working on strategies to decarbonise the NE water infrastructure. In […]
RedCycle Soft Plastics Recycling Update
By Petula Edwards, General Committee Member For those of you who have been diligently saving and recycling the soft plastics I am sure, like me, it has come as a great disappointment that the REDcycle system has failed and had to be suspended for the time being. You can go to their website to understand why but basically […]