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Colac upgrades to cut bill costs

Exciting progress has been made on a major energy upgrade in Colac, with renewable electricity now being produced at the Colac Water Reclamation Plant.

Stage two of the Colac Renewable Organics Network (RON) was completed late last year, which saw an increased capacity of the plant’s energy system.

Barwon Water managing director Shaun Cumming said the upgrades will result in more affordable energy for all residents.

“This allows us to produce more renewable electricity, and to transfer hot water to a key industry partner via an innovative pipeline,” he said.

Electricity production is expected to reach 5.5 gigawatt hours of renewable energy per year, which is equivalent to the needs of 1100 households.

This will fully power the Colac Water Reclamation Plant, helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the site by 4200 tonnes per year.

It will also produce and transfer hot water to the Australian Lamb Company, which will significantly reduce ALC’s reliance on natural gas for heating water.

Barwon Water is also working with Australian Lamb Company and Bulla Dairy Foods to take their organic trade waste and convert it into renewable electricity.

“This major project will significantly cut the high energy cost of treating sewage and wastewater, helping to keep Barwon Water customers’ bills affordable and curb greenhouse gas emissions,” Cumming added.

Further upgrades to the Colac Water Reclamation Plant are progressing and are expected to be completed in mid-2025.

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