EnviroShop Newstead

16/05/2026

A nice example of the difference a battery can make. Customer (in Castlemaine) had existing solar pv and was exporting lots of excess to the grid (blue) for little financial gain. SigEnergy 16kWh battery installed in March - now uses all their solar energy and requires almost nothing from the grid (green). May 2026 consumption is all EV charging overnight.

16/05/2026

Another opportunity to hear about all the latest EV developments with Neerav Bhatt from Electrifying Everything and our own Frank Forster.

Our next webinar - Electric Vehicles: models, charging and the regional experience is coming up...

Tuesday 2 June from 12pm - 12:45pm

We will be joined by Neerav Bhatt from Electrifying Everything

Neerav Bhatt is an award-winning journalist with over two decades of experience, who is dedicated to promoting electrification and sustainability. He practices what he preaches by driving an electric car and living in a fully electric, solar-powered, gas-free home.

Register for the webinar at hepburnenergy.coop/electrify

This project is supported by the Community Electrification Engagement Program. The Program is delivered by Sustainability Victoria on behalf of the Victorian Government.

05/05/2026

Thinking about an EV in 2026? Check out our post with some helpful tips to assist in your decision making.

Time for an Electric Vehicle? / Electric Vehicles / By EnviroShop Interest in electric vehicles is on the rise, however the decision of which EV is complex and will depend on the specific requirements of each owner. Common issues to take into account (aoart from price) are range, charging rates, ser...

02/05/2026

Another informative EV Insights session in the shop today, with the BYD Sealion 7 Premium model and owner Beatrice Varga. 10,000 kms of trouble free driving so far, mostly powered by excess solar at home.

13/04/2026

Excellent overview of our energy policies over the last three decades … and where we might be headed.

The conflict in the Middle East has led to a sharp rise in energy prices – and highlighted the issue of Australia’s energy security. Why haven’t we all transitioned to renewables? The story of Australia’s energy transition and why it’s had so many false starts and missteps.

29/03/2026

Sun is shining, crowds are out and battery and EV enquiries are through the roof at this year's Bendigo Sustainability Festival.

21/03/2026

We will again be participating in the Bendigo Sustainability Festival 2026!
Look out for us at the Garden for the Future, White Hills on Sunday 29 March (10am–4pm) for a fantastic day celebrating sustainability, community, and local innovation.
Along with our stall you will be able to enjoy live music, inspiring talks, kids activities, food trucks etc.
We look forward to seeing you there.

17/03/2026

A very attentive and slightly awe-struck crowd at our EV Insights session on Saturday featuring Steve's Tesla Model Y with Full Self Driving Mode (Supervised) which Steve was happy to showcase around the streets of Newstead. The world of autonomous driving is definitely one step closer.

21/02/2026

Considering battery storange in 2026? Here's some sage advice from Solar Quotes.

So you're spending $5000 on a battery. It's too cheap not to try, but can you afford another $25,000 to replace it if the lights go out?

07/02/2026

A full house for our EV Insights session this morning with Ruth Ford and her funky and functional VW ID Buzz van with camping fitout and many adventures already on the clock.

Next month we will feature the Tesla Model Y with Full Self Driving mode.

31/01/2026

EVs go mainstream around the world; talk to us if you are interested in being part of the rEVolution.

A wave of affordable Chinese-made EVs is accelerating the shift away from petrol cars, challenging long‑held assumptions about how transport decarbonisation unfolds