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The Benalla Sustainable Future Group was established in 2010 by Benalla & District residents concerned about environmental sustainability and the lack of action on climate change both locally & nationally. By coming together we can work towards a more sustainable future & a cleaner planet.

Church St surgery wins BSFG/Sunreal Environmentally Sustainable Business Award

BSFG Annual General Meeting - Thursday 28 June - 7.30 pm - Uniting Church

Renewable Energy Benalla

Renewable Energy Benalla's Efficiency Group is working to achieve a reduction in power use in Benalla through efficiency measures continues, with the second of four 'Wipe out Electricity and Gas Bills' workshops at the Benalla Golf Club on June 26 covering lighting, draftproofing and insulation. The opportunity for residents and businesses to join the REB/ Mondo Power battery ready solar bulk buy project remains open for expressions of interest until July 31 - check out Mondo Power's 'Benalla Community Energy Project' webpage for more information. REB is also engaging as a community networker in finding out and sharing information about utility scale proposals such as the Lightsource BP Urbis proposed solar installation at Winton. For other Renewable Energy Benalla news, check out this link.

BSFG's June (quarterly) newsletter (#21) is now online - articles include 'Federal Budget Ignores Climate Change' by John Lloyd; 'Per Capita Greenhouse Emissions for a Safe Climate' by Peter Maddock and extracts from a range of articles including 'NEG's 2030 targets already exceeded' (Climate Council) and 'Renewables not to blame for rising power costs' (SMH). There is also a reminder about the AGM and news of the Mondo Power Offer and Energy Efficiency Workshops.

Membership

Benalla Sustainable Future Group encourages anyone interested in climate change issues and a more sustainable lifestyle to subscribe to our mailing list, become a member of our group & participate in our activities.

Action Groups

Benalla Sustainable Future Group has a number of action groups looking at different aspects of Environmental Sustainability which may interest you. Perhaps you have an interest in finding out about our newest action group, the Benalla Local Food Network, , or in initiating a group yourself?