Smart Energy Zones

Creating clean energy communities

Across Victoria, seven creative and innovative energy projects are helping communities to reduce their environmental impact and save on energy costs.

The Smart Energy Zones (SEZ) projects demonstrate a dynamic shift when it comes to managing energy supply and demand.

One of the key components of SEZ is the focus on community engagement. Residents of each SEZ have a good understanding of the energy technologies that power their community. They are also encouraged and supported to reduce their day-to-day energy usage.

Additionally, rather than relying solely on power from the grid, energy is produced by local cleaner technologies, such as cogeneration and solar. This energy is shared, which means greater energy efficiency and reduced costs that flow back to the community.

The SEZ program is one of SV's Precincts Team's key programs.

SEZmations - see how the SEZ projects really work

Take a look at the new SEZmations and see how each of the SEZ projects works. These animated diagrams show the energy flows in each project, various sustainable energy technologies and community interaction. 

The business cases for each of these projects are available via the links below (note, to view attachments email susan.lindsay@sustainability.vic.gov.au)

More smart energy projects

Different cities and towns, both locally and around the world have found smart ways to reduce their environmental footprint. They have all found different solutions to their unique situations, such as using renewable energy technologies and sustainable urban design. Take a look at links below to find out more.