It was fantastic to see Yack’s community energy story showcased by SBS News this week. Interviewing TRY’s current and past presidents in the two-part podcast series, along with a few other familiar local Yack voices, it highlighted the secret ingredient behind Yack’s energy transition.
SBS News
“The ‘secret sauce” behind the tiny town that’s cracked Australia’s energy problem”SBS News In Depth podcast
Part 1 – Adapt or Perish: How this small town turned a threat into their greatest assetPart 2 – Adapt or Perish: Why renewables could be a gold rush for regional Australia
TRY has seen how many local residents are already experiencing the benefits of electrification with lower bills, more comfortable homes and even blackout protection.
Our survey of local residents earlier this year revealed that the top thing locals ask for is simple—help understanding costs, paybacks and rebates in plain English. That’s exactly the gap we’re aiming to fill in this part of our clean energy journey.
We know there is still a lot more work to be done, so we’re continuing to improve our efforts to support local homes & businesses to take the next step on their own electrification journey.
There is local help available, and it’s free. Reach out any time.
“On average in Yack, people reduce their power bill by 62 per cent when they add a reasonable sized solar system.” –– Matt Charles-Jones
