Applications Open for Greener Government School Building Program

The Andrews Labor Government has announced the Greener Government School Buildings program to install solar panels systems at Victorian Government schools.

Sustainability is important to our environmentally conscious community. This program will help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and upgrade school facilities to become more energy efficient.

Solar panels are strategic investments that pay for themselves within a few years. This program removes the upfront costs of installing a system that can discourage a school from pursuing this option.

By October 2020, the solar panels installed in schools as part of the pilot will have generated more than 1,300 megawatts of electricvity, reduced greenhouse gases y more than 1600 tonnes and saved schools more than $30, 000 on electricity bills.

Schools can apply for a solar panel system at www.schoolbuildings.vic.gov.au. Applications will close on 7 August.

Quotes attributable to Minister for Education James Merlino

“Not only will the environment benefit from this system – installing solar panel systems will help reduce power bills for our schools”

Quotes attributable to Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change Lily D’Ambrosio

‘This program is another practical way we are helping reduce emissions and do our bit for the environment’

Quotes attributable to the Member for Eltham, Vicki Ward MP

“I encourage the government schools in our area to take advantage of this fantastic opportunity to reduce costs and reduce emissions.”