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Sydney, New South Wales
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The Electrify2515 Community Pilot is empowering homes in the 2515 area to transition to efficient electric appliances. We’re working with @RewiringAus and @endeavourenergy, back by ARENA funding to help local households lower their bills and reduce emissions.
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🌟 Katherine McConnell and Josef Tadich for the Clean Energy Council Board 🌟
We are delighted to share the incredible support Katherine McConnell, Founder and CEO of Brighte, has received from key industry leaders for her nomination to the CEC board.
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🌟 @KMcConnell_au & Josef Tadich for the CEC Board! 🌟
Support leaders driving Australia’s energy transition with solar, batteries & electrification.
🗳️ Vote by 26 Nov
📩 Find the CEC email (11 Nov).
✔️ Log in & split your vote for Katherine & Josef.
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🌱 A vote for Brighte and @Tesla is the strongest choice for our industry’s future on @cleannrgcouncil board.
Split your vote between @KMcConnell_au and Josef Tadich, Regional Director at Tesla Energy- APAC, to accelerate renewable energy uptake.
Cogo's carbon management products enable individuals and businesses to measure, understand and reduce their impact on the climate. This partnership aims to deliver real savings on energy bills and reduce carbon emissions.
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Brighte retweeted
⚠ Spoiler alert: @AEMO_Energy's 2024 Integrated System Plan (ISP) shows smart renewables are still the cheapest, cleanest, and most reliable energy source.
View AEMO's report and insights here: aemo.com.au/-/media/files/ma…
"Australia's energy market operator has forecast nearly 80 per cent of homes will be powered by rooftop solar by 2050" - @AEMO_Energy 👏
abc.net.au/news/2024-06-26/r…
Last week we successfully closed a $195 million debt facility deal.
As @CapitalBrief says in their article, "The new funding means Brighte can expand its financing operations under its model of partnering with corporates, governments and tradespeople."
capitalbrief.com/article/sol…
☀️ Partnership news ☀️
@OVOEnergy customers in Australia can now make sustainable upgrades to their homes more easily with a new partnership between Brighte and OVO Energy.
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Our Founder and CEO, @KMcConnell_au, says, “Brighte is excited to support OVO Energy and their customers by making it even easier for them to get solar, batteries and EV-ready. Brighte has the largest national network of accredited equipment retailers and installers, and...
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we are excited to help them grow their businesses at the same time as we enable households to electrify. A win for all.”
You can learn more about the partnership here: brighte.com.au/media/press-r…
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Brighte's Nigel Freitas shared with @SmartEnergyCncl last week that 40% of people surveyed were unfamiliar with terms like electrification & decarbonisation 👉 We're going to need to move consumers from apathy to action, & make that process really simple.
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A recent Australian study by Essential Research found 57% of respondents believe the main benefits of the energy transition will be meaningful action on climate change, lower energy bills and new career opportunities. Via @canberratimes
canberratimes.com.au/story/8…
The @ETU_national noted in their submission to the Senate Inquiry into Residential Electrification, we need 32,000 more electricians by 2030 as well as 6,000 more air conditioning and refrigeration mechanics to meet our targets. Addressing this gap is crucial.
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Through our partnership with @Canberra_CIT (CIT), we proudly support apprenticeships, creating opportunities for women in this growing industry. The Brighte Pathways Scholarship, part of the ACT Sustainable Household Scheme, ensures training pathways for young women.
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Congratulations to the recipients Rachel Waterworth, Daisy Goodwin and Isobel White.
Read more about the scholarship here: brighte.com.au/media/press-r…
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