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Sustainable Living Webinar Series 2026

Gippsland residents are invited to take part in the Sustainable Living Series 2026, a free year‑long program of online webinars designed to help households cut energy costs, improve comfort, and reduce their environmental impact. Presented by independent experts from non‑profit organisation Renew, the series covers practical topics including solar, home batteries, electric vehicles, energy efficiency, sustainable design and renter‑friendly upgrades.

The first two sessions ‘Introduction to Solar’ and ‘Home Battery Storage’ have already taken place with attendees gathering at the Bairnsdale Library to enjoy the webinar together, share ideas, and ask questions over a cuppa as part of the Libraries After Dark program.

Participants can continue to attend online or join upcoming sessions at the Bairnsdale Library.

All sessions run 7.00 PM – 8.30 PM and include Q&A with technical experts, on the following Thursday evenings:

All‑Electric Homes – 26 March
Electric Vehicles – 16 April
Winter Comfort at Home – 18 June
Winter Comfort for Renters – 9 July
Finding a Sustainable Team – 30 July
Designing for Resilience – 13 August
Sustainable Building Materials – 27 August
Water and Greening – 10 September
Summer Comfort at Home – 12 November
Summer Comfort for Renters – 26 November

East Gippsland Shire Council, alongside Bass Coast Shire Council, Wellington Shire Council, Latrobe City Council, and South Gippsland Shire Council, has partnered with Renew to provide free access to independent, expert advice to help create more efficient, comfortable and sustainable homes across the region. The webinars will all be recorded and can be watched back.

To book and view the full program, visit: https://thecap.com.au/sustainable-living-series