The Mangrove Mountain Hall is showing the region how it is done when it comes to energy efficiency.

After receiving a grant from the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Programme Round 7, the community hall was able to purchase and install a Tesla battery to store electricity generated by its rooftop solar panels.

Federal Member for Robertson, Dr Gordon Reid MP, says its outstanding to see community hall’s embracing renewable energy and battery technology.

“I applaud the Mangrove Mountain and Districts Group Inc for choosing to embrace renewable energy and battery technology. The decision to install solar panels and purchase a Tesla battery has meant that the hall is now energy efficient”, Dr Reid said.

“Since the installation of the Tesla battery in August 2022, $3000 has been saved in energy costs”, Dr Reid said.

“The money saved can now be redirected to other areas of the hall including on maintenance and other projects”, Dr Reid said.

Mangrove Mountain and Districts Group Inc. Vice President, Ryan Howard, says the Tesla battery has reduced energy costs altogether.

“The Tesla battery has wiped the hall’s energy costs completely and it has meant that the hall is energy self-sufficient”, Mr Howard said.

“The Tesla battery has a lifespan of up to 20 years and takes about four hours to charge. From one charge, the hall has electricity for basic appliances for up to a week”, Mr Howard said.

“The hall can now also better service the surrounding communities during natural disasters, by providing refuge and electricity when utilities have been lost”, Mr Howard said.

The Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Programme is an annual grant opportunity open to not-for-profit organisations to build infrastructure and acquire equipment.

For more information, contact Dr Reid’s office on (02) 4322 2400 or [email protected]

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