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Ban the Bulb Yarra Ranges is now complete with about 200 people turning up to celebrate the project's success at a barbeque held in late July. 

As a result of this project:

• Approx 48,000 bulbs installed in almost 3,000 homes;

• The project has raised approx $120,000 for the local Country Fire Authority brigades;

• On average, 16 bulbs were installed per home;

• Average household electricity bill savings will be over $1,500, with total community savings at $4.6m; and

• 200 Country Fire Authority volunteers were trained.

Cheques are handed over to the Country Fire Authorities at the celebration bbq

28 April 2008 - 'Switch onto bright idea' Maroondah Journal

“I think the globe exchange is wonderful. I’ve told all my neighbours about it!” Sue, Mt Evelyn Community Bank customer

18 April 2008

Bright sparks unite to 'Ban the Bulb' in the Yarra Valley

Energy-hungry light bulbs are feeling the heat, as the Yarra Valley's Generation Green Ban the Bulb campaign gains momentum. 

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“Everyone’s a winner….This is great isn’t it!” Maree, Mt Evelyn Community Bank customer

08 April 2008 - 'Change for the better' Upper Yarra Mail

07 April 2008 - 'Bright Ideas' Lilydale & Yarra Valley Leader

01 April 2008

Yarra Valley community offered free ‘green’ light bulbs

Yarra Valley Community Bank® Branches will offer local residents the chance to have free energy-efficient light bulbs installed in their home, also free of charge.

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01 April 2008 - Advertisement being used in the Yarra Ranges