Four different groups have been given funding to increase their use of solar energy in Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board’s most recent Capital Grant allocations.
Anamata, the resource recovery centre (also known as the “tip shop”) on the island, is one of the recipients. Anamata was established to support the community to reuse, recycle and minimise waste to landfill.
The board granted Anamata $50,000 towards a solar power system.
“Having solar energy for Anamata will enable us to run facilities with a smaller carbon footprint,” says Joanne O’Reilly, Director of Anamata.
“It will help improve facilities and equipment to better divert waste, to offer community upcycling and repair workshops, and a charging hub for electric vehicles, further…
Clean energy on Aotea gets a $130,000 boost
