How the small town of Yackandandah is leading Australia's community-powered energy transition
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Alexandra Koster, Sydney Lang
12d ago· 12 min readenNews
Summary
The small town of Yackandandah in Victoria, Australia, has become a model for community-driven renewable energy transition. With solar panels on most rooftops, electric vehicles, community-owned EV chargers funded by the town's own petrol station, and an electric bike for mail delivery, the town is actively building its own sustainable energy future rather than waiting for government or corporate action. The article highlights how grassroots community initiatives can effectively drive the energy transition.
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bskyHow the small town of Yackandandah is leading Australia's community-powered energy transitionsbs.com.auKey quotes
· 3 pulledDrive through Yackandandah on a clear day, and you'll notice the rooftops before anything else. House after house topped with solar panels.
For the residents of Yackandandah — or Yack, as most people call it — a future built on renewable energy isn't a distant dream. It's already here.
This town isn't waiting for the energy transition — it's powering it.
This town isn't waiting for the energy transition — it's powering it.
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