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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 three sessions ‘Introduction to Solar’, ‘Home Battery Storage’ and 'All Electric Homes' 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:
- 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
