Shed’s solar grant to slash power bill

MEMBERS of the Ocean Grove & District Men’s Shed say they shouldn’t have to pay an electricity bill again thanks to a $9,500 grant from the Morrison Government’s Stronger Communities Programme (SCP).

Corangamite federal member Sarah Henderson visited members on Friday to formally announce that the shed would receive the funding to help install a solar hot water system and solar panels on the roof to generate electricity.

President Brian Mason said members now had enough money with the grant and their own contribution to install a 15 kVA/42 panels on the roof.

“They said you’ll never have to pay another power bill,” Mr Mason said.

Members also hope to sell back into the grid, and want to install solar hot water as well.

Ms Henderson said she was absolutely delighted to have worked with the shed members to help them secure the grant.

“I know it has been a mission for some time but it will make a huge difference to your power costs,” she said.

Ms Henderson announced that 14 Corangamite projects had so far received funding under Round 4 of the Morrison Government’s SCP.

Under the SCP, grants are available between $2,500 and $20,000 for a maximum of 20 projects in the Corangamite electorate.