Willoughby residents are slashing thousands of dollars off their annual power bills thanks to a Council scheme helping residents to access solar panels.
Over the last 14 months, Willoughby residents have installed 69 rooftop systems using the Council’s Solar Power Bulk Buy program.
One of these residents is Naremburn local Leo Panaych, who is on track to save $5,000 per year on his power bills.
Mr Panaych said there were a number of reasons to embrace solar energy.
“Firstly, there is the financial benefit and lower power bills. Secondly, there is a positive environmental impact due to lower carbon-based energy utilisation,” he said.
“Importantly it will help reduce your power bills, especially in the current environment where prices are going up. In the future, once the installation is paid off, you will see even greater savings.
“In the long-term it will certainly help us with our goal of moving to net zero emissions.”
Under the program, Council has partnered with a reputable solar power supplier to provide residents with renewable energy at a preferential price.
Willoughby Mayor Tanya Taylor said that, during the financial year 2021-22, the percentage of Willoughby’s homes with rooftop solar rose from 16.9% to 17.9%.
“This is a great outcome, which means we now have a higher solar take-up rate than several other northern Sydney councils,” Mayor Taylor said.
“We know the Willoughby community is highly supportive of Council’s sustainability programs which deliver a healthy, low carbon future, and therefore we expect more residents to jump on the cheap and clean solar power express.”
Council’s Solar Bulk Buy program is one of a suite of measures to help our community reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% before 2028 and achieve net zero emissions by 2040 or sooner.
Willoughby residents seeking to reduce energy expenses are encouraged to read the following information on the Council’s website:
- Power saving tips: https://www.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/Environment/Sustainable-Living/Save-energy-in-your-home
- Buying solar panels and batteries:
- Bulk solar buy opportunity:
Caption: Naremburn resident Leo Panaych is saving money from lower power bills as one of 69 customers who has taken advantage of Willoughby City Council’s Solar Power Bulk Buy program.
