TAKING BEN TO THE WORLD

The Ballarat Energy Network (BEN) is set to showcase its vision for a local renewable energy city at the Smart Cities World Congress in Barcelona on November 6. This marks the first time an Australian city will present a renewable energy project on this global stage. CEO Michael Poulton highlighted that the BEN can meet over 85% of the Ballarat West Employment Zone’s electricity needs with locally sourced renewable energy. Supported by AusNet, BEN aims to create a decentralized energy network that reduces emissions, lowers costs, and empowers the community with sustainable energy solutions.