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 ===== OC Projects =====
 ==== Solar ====
-In late 2025 a 20+kW shared solar power system was installed on the common roof, and the power generated is equally shared between all 10 units – this should see a reduction in electricity bills for residents of  between $500-800 per unit, per year.
+An 18.5kW shared solar power system has been installed on the common roof, and the power generated is equally shared between all 10 units – this should see a reduction in electricity bills for residents of  between $500-800 per unit, per year.
 ==== Battery ====
-To maximise the amount of solar-generated electricity staying “onsite”, a 25kWh battery was installed alongside the solar power system – this allows over-generation during the day to be stored for use at night, or by common property usage.
+To maximise the amount of solar-generated electricity staying “onsite”, a 24kWh battery was installed alongside the solar power system – this allows over-generation during the day to be stored for use at night, or by common property usage.
 ==== Lighting Upgrades ====
 As of late 2025, all fluorescent light fixtures on Common Property have been converted to LED motion-sensor lights.
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 Heat pumps utilise the same technology as reverse cycle air conditioners, and are significantly more energy efficient than gas hot water heaters.
 ==== Carbon Footprint ====
-These measures are expected to reduce the shared carbon footprint of the residents of the block by xx tonnes per year.
+These measures are expected to reduce the shared carbon footprint of the residents of the block by at least 25 tonnes per year.
 ===== Individual Measures =====
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 Reduce, where possible, the material put into the red bins. Larger non-perishable items should be kept for the fortnightly household waste collection on Monday mornings.
-For bulky items, such as working electronics, furniture, clothes, shoes, etc., consider donating these items to charities.
+For bulky items, such as working electronics, furniture, clothes, shoes, etc., consider donating these items to charities (see links on [[waste|Waste and Recycling]] page).
-Consider utilising online services such as Freecycle, Trash Nothing, or Facebook Marketplace, to offer of items to those who might be able to use them.
+Consider utilising online services such as [[https://www.freecycle.org/|Freecycle]], [[https://trashnothing.com/|Trash Nothing]], or [[https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/|Facebook Marketplace]] to offer items to those who might be able to use them.
 **Note:** E-waste cannot be disposed of via collections by North Sydney Council.
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 Reduce your use of single-use soft plastics by using cloth reusable shopping bags.
-Decline offdered paper and plastic bags whenever possible.
+Decline offered paper and plastic bags whenever possible.
 Reduce paperwork wherever possible – most organisations can now supply electronic versions of their correspondence/bills via download or e-mail.