Webinar series warms up with solar power and battery know-how

Published: 06 Jun 2025 9:23am

Council’s Sustainable Living Expert Webinar Series continued successfully on Thursday 5 June, with a session providing advice on ‘All-Electric Homes’.

It follows the previous instalment called ‘An Introduction to Solar and Adding Home Battery Storage’, held 21 May.

Both events drew positive interest from Wagga Wagga residents eager to learn new ways to reduce energy bills, reduce emissions and improve sustainability in homes.

Presented with Renew, a not-for-profit expert in sustainable living, the free webinar series has covered energy-saving topics like switching from gas to all-electric, the benefits of solar, and how solar batteries can help optimise power use.

Experts shared practical advice with attendees on a variety of topics, including choosing the right systems for their homes, navigating installation, and accessing government rebates, with plenty of time for questions. Discussions covered everything from upfront considerations to long-term savings and cutting energy-related emissions.

Council’s Net Zero Emissions Project Officer Hemendra Chaudhary said these webinars built on the success of the ‘Winter Comfort’ webinar, held on 6 May, and were effective in continuing to empower residents with knowledge to make smart, easy and sustainable changes at home.

“Whether new to solar, thinking about upgrading with battery storage, or considering making the switch from gas, the webinars have been a great opportunity for residents to learn new information and ask questions about renewable energy, in a way that hopefully encourages their confidence to take the next step,” Mr Chaudhary said.

The series is set to wrap up its run with ‘Electric Vehicles’ on 21 June.

As with prior sessions, ‘Electric Vehicles’ has been designed to equip the community with expert advice and practical tips for reducing bills and lowering emissions – this time from a transport perspective.

For those unable to attend, Mr Chaudhary confirmed that all webinar content will eventually be made available for anyone wishing to catch up on demand.

“We look forward to having the information provided throughout this webinar series, collated and published online, so no-one has to miss out on accessing these valuable resources.” Mr Chaudhary said.

For more information or to register for the upcoming and final webinar, visit Wagga Wagga City Council - Sustainable Living Expert Webinar Series