Magnetic Island is undergoing a sustainable energy transformation that will change the way we think about and use electricity – now and into the future.
Through the Magnetic Island Solar Suburb initiative, Ergon Energy will help show residents, businesses and property owners how solar power, smart meters, energy efficiency and new electricity pricing options can meet energy needs while minimising harm to our environment.
As part of the initiative, Ergon Energy will:
- conduct free energy assessments of Magnetic Island homes and businesses;
- install about 500 Ergon Energy solar PV systems;
- install about 1700 smart meters;
- offer participants free ‘ecoMeter’ in-house displays, which work with smart meters to show electricity consumption at a glance;
- offer a range of advice and other measures to save electricity;
- conduct research on electricity usage to develop future sustainable energy use models; and
- redevelop the former Horseshoe Bay Sport and Recreation Club into the Smart Lifestyle Centre – a centre for community education and engagement.