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1300 366 244Wellington Shire Council, South Gippsland Shire Council, East Gippsland Shire Council, Latrobe City Council and Bass Coast Shire Council have partnered with non-profit organisation Renew to deliver a series of webinars presented by experts and focused on making your home and community more sustainable. Webinars are free and run for 90 minutes, including question time.
Registration links are provided below to RSVP for upcoming webinars:

Saturday 26 February, 2026 from 7pm to 8.30pm
Considering installing rooftop solar? Come along to this online event to find out what system will suit your needs.
This webinar covers the basics of solar, offering an explanation of how it works and what considerations are necessary when choosing the right setup.
Come along to this online event to learn more, presented by energy experts Renew in collaboration with Bass Coast Shire Council, South Gippsland Shire Council, East Gippsland Shire Council, Wellington Shire Council and Latrobe City Council.
Please book your place and join us for this 90-minute session, with plenty of time for questions.

Thursday 12 March 2026, from 7pm to 8.30pm
Home battery storage is becoming more affordable and accessible, but does it make sense for your home?
This webinar is ideal for people who already have solar and are considering adding home battery storage.
Come along to this online event to learn more, presented by energy experts Renew in collaboration with Bass Coast Shire Council, South Gippsland Shire Council, East Gippsland Shire Council, Wellington Shire Council and Latrobe City Council.
Please book your place and join us for this 90-minute session, with plenty of time for questions.

Thursday 26 March 2026, from 7pm to 8.30pm
Going all-electric is an essential step in making your home as sustainable as it can be, and yet it is hard to know where to start and what steps to take.
This webinar explores the importance of moving towards all-electric homes and the benefits of ditching gas.
Come along to this online event to learn more, presented by energy experts Renew in collaboration with Bass Coast Shire Council, South Gippsland Shire Council, East Gippsland Shire Council, Wellington Shire Council and Latrobe City Council.
Please book your place and join us for this 90-minute session, with plenty of time for questions.

Thursday, 16 April 2026, from 7pm to 8.30pm
With fuel prices rising, it's time for Australians to embrace electric vehicles. But finding independent advice can be tricky! This online event will give you the information that you need to go electric.
EVs are finally becoming more common in Australia. This webinar gives an overview of how to integrate EV charging into your home and tips for choosing the right EV.
Come along to this online event to learn more, presented by energy experts Renew in collaboration with Bass Coast Shire Council, South Gippsland Shire Council, East Gippsland Shire Council, Wellington Shire Council and Latrobe City Council.
Please book your place and join us for this 90-minute session, with plenty of time for questions.

Thursday, 18 June 2026, from 7pm to 8.30pm
With rising energy prices, now is the time to make your home more energy efficient. Not only will you save money, but you will be warmer this winter. So where do you start, and what things are best to prioritise?
This webinar explores energy efficiency measures that can help make a home more comfortable in winter, saving money and reducing emissions.
Come along to this online event to learn more, presented by energy experts Renew in collaboration with Bass Coast Shire Council, South Gippsland Shire Council, East Gippsland Shire Council, Wellington Shire Council and Latrobe City Council.
Please book your place and join us for this 90-minute session, with plenty of time for questions.

Thursday 9 July 2026, from 7pm to 8.30pm
Energy efficient homes are more comfortable and cheaper to heat, and there are some simple improvements you can make even in a rental property.
This webinar explores simple energy efficiency measures that can help make a rental home more comfortable in winter, saving money and reducing emissions.
Come along to this online event to learn more, presented by energy experts Renew in collaboration with Bass Coast Shire Council, South Gippsland Shire Council, East Gippsland Shire Council, Wellington Shire Council and Latrobe City Council.
Please book your place and join us for this 90-minute session, with plenty of time for questions.

Thursday 30 July, 2026, from 7pm to 8.30pm
It's essential to find the right team for your build or renovation, yet it can be tricky to find people who share your sustainability goals.

Thursday 13 August, 2026 from 7pm to 8.30pm
With extreme weather events becoming more common, it's time to start thinking about how to retrofit, renovate or design your home to be resilient for years to come.

Thursday 27 August 2026, from 7pm until 8.30pm
From hempcrete, strawbale and bricks, rammed earth and everything in-between, picking the right sustainable building material for your home is a time-consuming process.

Thursday 10 September 2026, from 7pm until 8.30pm
If you’re tackling a new build or renovation, it’s a great time to include a plan for a sustainable water management system.

Thursday 12 November 2026, from 7pm until 8.30pm
Did you know that by improving the energy efficiency of your home you’ll stay cooler this summer and also save money?

Thursday, 26 November 2026 from 7pm until 8.30pm
It can be difficult to keep rental properties cool in summer, but there are tricks to improve the energy efficiency and comfort without breaking the bank.