CEHL is proud to partner with Earthworker Energy Manufacturing Cooperative to install locally made, premium hot water systems, in the homes of housing co-operative members.
This initiative has positive ripple effects throughout the community for renters, local manufacturing jobs, cooperative business, and the environment.
These energy efficient hot water systems will help reduce living costs for renters, made by co-operative business Earthworker, a worker-owned factory making and installing renewable energy appliances.
Maintenance Stimulus Funds have enabled CEHL to bring forward our works program to improve energy efficiency of homes. We are working closely with various Victorian government departments to take advantage of rebates, and grants, as they become available to retrofit homes.
Retrofit works include:
- Replacing gas heaters with reverse cycle split system air conditioners
- Replacing hot water systems with hot water heat pumps
- Installing ceiling insulation and draught proofing
Access to the extra funds is made possible through CEHL’s participation in the Victorian Housing Register (VHR) and by being a regulated Housing Association.
Working together co-ops + CEHL
We appreciate the work co-ops have done, contributing to this initiative as we work together to make it a reality.
Read more about how your co-op can get involved in Energy Efficient Homes
Located in the heart of Victoria’s Latrobe Valley, the Earthworker Energy Manufacturing Cooperative is playing a role in ensuring a just transition for communities affected by the move from fossil fuels to renewable sources of energy.
For more info on Earthworker Solar Hot Water, visit www.earthworkerenergy.coop