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Connecting with our community

We collaborate with our community on partnerships, projects and our Impact Fund and love welcoming people to our energy park with tours, events and artist residencies.

Co-operative Impact

 

Our co-operative creates environmental, economic and social benefits for members, neighbours and community.

From 2011-2024 there was $326,916 co-operative contribution towards 97 community benefit-sharing projects & $6,187,459 in community value – a leverage point of almost 19 to 1!

Read about our cooperative impact from 2011- 2024 here.

Connect with us

Energy Park Tours

While currently on hold due to the pandemic, you can book tours at Hepburn Energy during warmer months of the year.

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Schools Excursions

We are launching school excursions that engages students in sustainable technology, ethics and climate change with options for in-school, online and Energy Park based learning.

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Artists residence

We’ve been grateful to host some incredible artists. If you are an established or emerging artist with a project you’d like to complete at the Energy Park please let us know.

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Hepburn Impact Fund

The Impact Fund’s core purpose is to build a more sustainable and just future in the Hepburn Shire, fostering climate resilience while helping us reach zero-net emissions by 2030.

How does the fund work?

  • The annual funding pool is $30,000
  • A partnership approach is adopted
  • Our staff co-design proposals with a proponent
  • Projects must respond to the aims described in the Impact Fund Guidelines

Read the Impact Fund Guidelines for more information

Electrification

Community Electrification Program

Hepburn Energy and BREAZE Inc have announced they are partnering up again to support communities across the Grampians Central West region to switch to cheaper electric appliances. Learn more about the program here.

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Hepburn Z-NET

We’re proud partners of the Hepburn Z-NET collaboration, which offers a range of programs to help community members get on track to zero-net emissions. Have a look at the Hepburn Z-NET website for how your home, school, workplace or farm can get involved.

 

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