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New Sanctuary magazine website

ATA is pleased to announce the launch of the Sanctuary website – www.sanctuarymagazine.org.au

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Wind power for urban areas: ATA launches new research

The Victorian Urban Wind Resource Assessment undertaken by Alternative Technology Association for Sustainability Victoria looks at typical wind regimes at 10 sites within 25 kilometres of Melbourne’s CBD.

Click here to download the report or listen to the audio files of the launch.

Renters Guide to Sustainability

Even renters can make changes to their home to make it more comfortable, save money and reduce their environmental impact.

The free Renters Guide to Sustainable Living, published by the Alternative Technology Association, shows how it’s done.

Latest News

Victorian solar feed-in tariff improved, but still low power
Victorian feed-in tariff legislation passed through parliament
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ATA Submission to Inquiry into the Approvals Process for Renewable Energy Projects in Victoria
Order of Australia for Alan Pears

Branch News

Sydney Central: July 2009 Meeting
Melbourne Branch meeting July 15th
Brisbane branch meeting: Thursday 25 June
Perth: Australian Electric Vehicles association (AEVA) June meeting
Perth: Branch meeting - Wed 17th June 2009

Latest Forum Topics

NSW Feed-In Tariff Set @ 60c kWh Net: Not Good Enuff!!!
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Media Releases

Victorian solar feed-in tariff improved, but still low power
New desalination plant for WA will come at a high price
Families will take 20 years to pay off solar systems under NSW feed-in tariff
Family First pinches the pennies from household solar power
New CPRS a dirty deal for households

Upcoming Events

Real food without fossils - a sustainable food production workshop for everyone!
Distributed Energy Forum: The Lowest Cost Electricity Strategy?
The Real Value of Solar
Fruit Tree Pruning and Selection Workshop
Fundraiser movie night for East Timor - Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince

ReNew Magazine

ReNew(able) energy at home photo competition
Ten steps to a warm tenant
Too good to throw out
A new view on sustainable homes
Bringing sunlight inside

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