GREEN VOUCHERS FOR SCHOOLS PROGRAMMES – $50,000 TO HELP INSTLAL RAINWATER TANKS AND HOT WATER SYSTE
The Member for Berowra, Philip Ruddock MP, today welcomed the Australian Government’s $336 million Green Vouchers for Schools programme.
Under the new programme, part of the Australian Government’s commitment to climate change action, funding of up to $50,000 is available to every school in Australia to help install rainwater tanks and solar hot water systems.
“Green Vouchers for Schools will help improve water and energy efficiency at schools across the country,” Mr Ruddock said.
“This programme encourages awareness about energy and water consumption throughout the whole school community. By actively engaging students and their families, schools within my electorate can save water and reduce our greenhouse gas emissions,” Philip Ruddock said.
“Schools may choose whether to dedicate their funding to rainwater tanks, solar hot water system or both, depending on their individual needs.
“I encourage schools to carefully consider how they can make the most of this important Australian Government initiative by achieving the greatest water savings and reductions in greenhouse gas emissions possible.”
Further information about Green Vouchers for Schools is available from www.environment.gov.au/greenvouchers or by phoning 1800 020 625. Schools can register their interest in redeeming their Green Voucher through the website.