Sustainable Living Series
Learn how to go all-electric in your home and help our community transition to renewables for a clean energy future.
In 2019 Bass Coast Shire Council declared a climate emergency, recognising that climate change is a serious risk to the safety and prosperity of Bass Coast. This declaration calls for immediate and urgent action be taken to reduce emissions and build a resilient Bass Coast community.
This platform has something for everybody interested in learning more about reducing the impacts of Climate Change locally. Check out the Households, Businesses and Farms pages to read more about what you can do, or the Council Actions page to see what we are doing to support the community and drive change within our organisation to achieve zero net emissions by 2030.
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Households
With energy bills rising, now is a great time to consider putting solar on your roof, switching to all-electric hot water and appliances, and upgrading heating/cooling systems. Electrifying your home could not only save you money, it will also make it more comfortable in summer and winter, and reduce emissions.
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Businesses
Businesses in Bass Coast are exposed to the physical and financial threats of climate change. By acting now to adopt sustainable practices, businesses can reduce energy use, waste, and emissions. This page will help identify the actions that are feasible for your business right now, and which could be planned for the future.
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Farms
Given their reliance on our natural environment, our farms are highly exposed to the physical and financial threats associated with climate change. Significant local work has already been undertaken to understand how farmers can best contribute to climate change action and future proof their farms.
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Community Groups
There are many community groups across Bass Coast taking action to reduce emissions and protect our beautiful natural environment. Collaborating with other like-minded people is a great way to find solutions to the climate emergency, and make new friends at the same time!
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Grant Funding
Do you have a great idea for a sustainability project but need funding to achieve it? This page has information about federal, state, and local government grants, including Bass Coast Shire Council's community grants program which has $40,000 annually for climate action projects.
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Council Action
Council is taking action to reduce its operational emissions and support the community to achieve net zero by 2030. This includes projects that lay the foundations for future action, directly reduce emissions, and support a resilient local environment, infrastructure and community.
