Sustainability Matters 2020 - Solar and Energy Efficiency

Come and meet some of the Darebin businesses leading the way in sustainability. Hear how they have saved money, grown their business resilience and reduced their carbon footprint by installing LED lights, Solar and undertaking other sustainability and energy efficiency improvements.

Presenters are:
- Georgia Rose from the EnviroShop, our first business to be able to keep their lights on when the grid goes down, with a solar array and battery pack. EnviroShop is a local retailer of and expert in many products that will help you reduce your energy, waste, water and exposure to harmful chemicals.

- Charles Sandford from Charles Sandford and McKay Joinery, a local wood manufacturer, making bespoke furniture, windows and door. Charlie put his first 32 kw solar system in 5 years ago and is now looking to expand it to a 100kw system in total. Charlie has also upgraded lights and machinery to reduce energy, he has significantly reduced waste, and at the same time grown his business substantially.