Feb 26, 2025 - Community Inspired, Self Powered Paradise?!?
In this week`s episode Robert went to visit Narara Eco Village at the edge of Strickland State Forest, New South Wales. The village is home to 138 adults and children and is attempting to create a truly sustainable and resilient community through a high degree of self-sufficiency in areas like energy, food, and water. The aim is for homes to be built with a significantly reduced impact on the environment when compared to the “average” house currently built in NSW. Join Robert as he speaks to Jon Ellis, Head of NEV Power which operates the village`s microgrid and community battery. 00:00 - Introduction 01:22 - Duracell competition advert 01:40 - Narara Eco Village history 02:09 - Community sustainability goals 03:00 - Power useage 04:00 - Battery & Solar 04:50 - Electricity production 05:55 - Bills and costing 06:00 - Energy star rating 06:40 - Construction of the houses 07:20 - Community EVs 09:10 - How to become part of the village 10:00 - Challenges 10:30 - Water systems 12:15 - Open days 13:11 - Summary
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