Paid for solar power

Today I got my first payment totalling $88from Energy Australia since the solar panels went on my roof last year.

I expect they'll be paying me every quarter from now on.

I'd like to give credit to the Peninsula Environment Group.

One of their volunteers, Mark Mann, organised a bulk option to install solar panels and many Peninsula households took up the opportunity.

PEG has given me access to other resources and information.

They hold regular film sessions about topical issues like Peak Oil and food miles.

The film this month showed how communities all over the world are making the transition from heavy dependence on fossil fuel towards more resilient practices.

PEG's food network has been another great benefit giving me easy access to local, fresh, organic produce at wholesale prices.

I can also obtain a bulk order of dry goods each quarter, again at wholesale prices.

Network members do all the organising to make this happen.

I've been encouraged to grow food too, and am sprouting lentils, beans and seeds on my kitchen bench.

And I enjoyed the PEG picnic last Sunday, the chance to catch up with friends and share ideas.

Email, 21 Apr 2010 Shirley Hotchkiss, Umina