ABOUT US
Canada Bay Zero Carbon Community (CBZCC) started in late 2021.
Our mission is to work with our local council to reduce our community emissions in the most effective ways possible. 42% of our emissions, local and global, are from homes and businesses.
We started with Go Solar in Canada Bay. Now we are adding Electrify Everything in Canada Bay.
Meetings are held every second Monday 6-7pm on Zoom.
"We acknowledge the Wangal people of the Eroa Nation who first lived on the land where we meet. We pay or respects to elders past, present and emerging."The pathway to
ZEROCARBON
by 2030.
Starts with PARTNERSHIPS
SOLAR
FREE INFO NIGHT:
IWCE offers free information sessions and advice to help households install and businesses who want to go solar but don't know where to go or who to trust.
To find out more, click here.
ELECTRIFY
EVERYTHING FREE WORKSHOP:
Electrify Everything in your home or business firstly means planning for the order in which you can make these changes: Installing solar, and battery, switching to energy efficient appliances as they need replacing, and buying an electric vehicle when possible.
Once this is done, energy costs for households and businesses will drop $3,000 to $5,000 per year forever.
To find out more, click here.
Federal Rebates
FIND OUT MORE AT OUR INFO NIGHTS:
There are already Federal and State financial incentives and rebates. We can expect more. The best rebates on offer are for the most efficient: solar and heat pump hot water.
Our first Information Night is on 5th March 2024 at Canadian Exiles Room at Concord Oval from 6.30- 8.00. Refreshments are provided. There will be experts to inform you and direct you to trusted assistance.
Our Inspiration
WHO IS SAUL GRIFFITHS?
Our inspiration comes from Saul Griffiths, the engineer/scientist whose vision convinced both the Biden and Albanese governments to legislate Rewiring America and Rewiring Australia policies.
He articulates this in his book, The Big Switch, the Quarterly Essay and in many videos and TED talks.
His own community in the North Wollongong suburb of Austinmer is leading the way with their Electrify 2515 project
Local councils
GET ON BOARD AUSTRALIA WIDE:
Zero Carbon Merri-bek have led the way in Victoria and councils Australia wide are following as they realise what can be achieved by bringing communities along.
We are fortunate that Canada Bay Council is one of them and you can get detailed information about the initiatives, policies and strategies on their website.
The best results come when councils and communities work in partnership CBZCC would welcome new active members.
Go to the Contact Us page to register or to find out more, click here.
Recent Events:
5th March 2024
Electrify Everything Information Session
Concord Oval
Presented by CBZCC in partnership with Canada Bay Council the Electrify Everything event was an initiative designed to share information around not only using solar to save money on power bills but also how to have a healthier home environment and work towards zero carbon emissions.
Over 30 residents were in attendance as well as several members of Climate Action Burwood Canada Bay (CABCB) to hear our speakers present on the concept of Electrify Everything.
For a summary of the event and additional resources please click here
6th & 7th March 2024
Smart Energy Trade Expo & Coalition for Community Energy Congress Talks Program
Darling Harbour Convention Centre
20th February 2024
IWCE Go Solar Information Night
Concord Oval
9th-11th February 2024
Everything Electric Australia
Sydney Showgrounds
CBZCC participated in a collective stall for local environmental groups organised by Climate Action Canada Bay. Interest in EV's was high but also in the progress on Electrifying your Home & Solar.
Thanks to Mavis Clements and Anne Gibbins for representing the CBZCC and sharing their knowledge to the visitors.
8th September 2023
Launch of the Community Battery
Kendall Park, Cabarita
5th September 2023
Solar Info Night (IWCE)
Five Dock Library
9th May 2023
Solar Info Night - Apartments (IWCE)
Rhodes Connection
10th June 2023
Drummoyne Fun Day
21st February 2023
Solar Info Night (IWCE)
Concord Library
Zero Carbon Community Group representatives attended a community meeting in Kendall Park, Cabarita recently, to discuss the proposed community battery with local MP Sally Sitou and Canada Bay councillor Charles Jago.
August 2022
Kate and Mavis at the CBZCC stall at Ferragosto in Five Dock
September 2022.
Solar information night
December 2022
Meeting with members of Canada Bay Council.