Our stories and events – Yarra Energy Foundation

Our stories and events

Do batteries reduce greenhouse gas emissions?

Flinders

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New report shows what operating a community battery was really like in FY23-24

Our news

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Wired for Tomorrow: A new vision of an all-electric precinct

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Neighbourhood Battery Training – February 2025

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Learning from Victoria’s leading energy backup systems

Our news

Smiling Couple in 60s - Driveway of House with Solar Panels. Generative Ai.

YEF & Hume launch new home energy upgrades program

Our events

A man wearing glasses, a maroon turtleneck, and a dark green cardigan is speaking on camera. Next to him, a slide titled "Overview" is displayed, outlining four sessions: Why neighbourhood batteries? - Context, rationale, limitations, and alternatives. Operating a BESS: - Components, use cases, and operating models. Project implementation: - Network connection, site selection, communications, and stakeholder engagement. Project development: - Feasibility assessment, project cost centres, and project activities. A potted plant is visible in the background, and the overall setting is professional and informative.

Neighbourhood battery training moves online

A group of people are gathered outdoors around a neighbourhood battery with mural art, which includes images of a bird, flowers, and a person riding a bicycle. One person is speaking to the group while others listen attentively. Trees and residential buildings are visible in the background.

Neighbourhood Battery Training – August 2024

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Interesting insights from our recent community battery survey