18 January 2008

Solar Shop Australia & Habitat for Humanity Unite

Habitat for Humanityʹs South Australian affiliate has joined forces with Solar Shop Australia to make housing even more affordable for their partner families. Thanks to the installation of a complete home solar system by Solar Shop Australia, not only will Habitat for Humanity homes be better for the environment, they will also be of benefit to Habitat for Humanityʹs partner families and their purse‐strings with the elimination of their electricity bills.

Solar Shop Australia, an Adelaide based organisation, will support HFHA by supplying a complete solar system to HFHA homes being built in South Australia in 2008. This green initiative will provide most of the power needs for the home and help the four families who will become HFHA homeowners in South Australia this year, save money on their power bills and make their home ownership even more affordable.

Speaking about the benefits of this partnership to HFHA and its homeowner families, Scott Langford, Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity Australia, said: ʺWe are thrilled to have the support of Solar Shop Australia. Habitat for Humanity is committed to offering safe and affordable housing to its partner families but itʹs great to now offer housing that is also environmentally friendly and will reduce the cost of power for low‐income families.ʺAdrian Ferraretto, Director, Solar Shop Australia, said: ʺSolar Shop Australia has been a long standing member of the community and is excited to be able to contribute in such a direct way to make housing even more affordable to these families.ʺ

Above: Adrian Ferraretto (L) hands over the partnership agreement to Scott Langford (R)

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