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Solar lighting project recognised in Premier’s Community Volunteering Achievement Awards

The Alternative Technology Association (ATA) is the recipient of a 2009 Premier’s Community Volunteering Achievement Finalist Award for bringing planet-friendly solar lighting to East Timor’s poorest.

Over the past 6 years, ATA volunteers have installed over 350 small-scale solar power systems in homes, health clinics and community centres.

Built for the Bush: Green Architecture of Rural Australia

ReNew magazine is proud to be a supporter of Built for the Bush exhibition that celebrates traditional rural building customs and shows how they have inspired contemporary sustainable housing.

Settler practices of earth, timber and iron construction, water conservation and passive solar controls are now lauded for their energy efficiency.

Photograph the future: ATA’s sustainable living photo gallery

Show how you are taking action for a sustainable future and add your photo to the ATA Real People Living Sustainable Lives photo gallery.

Hundreds of ATA’s members have already contibuted photos to the gallery. There are photos of people on roofs with solar systems, in energy-efficient houses and demonstrating new approaches to water conservation.

Save money with sustainability rebates

Want to save money when installing a water tank or a solar hot water system. The federal and state governments offer a range of rebates if you buy a water or energy saving product.

Go to the rebates page and click on your state to see what rebates are available to you.

 

Latest News

  • Coalition climate policy undermines large-scale renewable energy projects
  • Coalition climate policy not a serious response to climate challenge
  • Solar lighting project recognised in Premier’s Community Volunteering Achievement Awards
  • Voluntary action now critical for Australia’s climate response
  • $23M for communities to reduce greenhouse emissions a welcome move

Branch News

  • Adelaide – Energy Seminar 18th Feb
  • Adelaide Branch Meeting 9th Feb 2010
  • Brisbane branch ecohouse tour and BBQ
  • Melbourne Branch monthly meeting March 17th 2010
  • Melbourne Branch monthly meeting Feb 17 2010

Latest Forum Topics

  • Green Loan - Booking
  • Mandatory assessments across Australia for all houses sold & rented
  • Electric Water Heaters To Be Phased Out
  • Apricus noisy tank and temp variation
  • Is the green loans program going to run out?

Media Releases

  • Coalition climate policy undermines large-scale renewable energy projects
  • Coalition climate policy not a serious response to climate challenge
  • Solar lighting project recognised in Premier’s Community Volunteering Achievement Awards
  • Voluntary action now critical for Australia’s climate response
  • $23M for communities to reduce greenhouse emissions a welcome move

Upcoming Events

    • Electric Boats – A Green Alternative on the Water
    • Sustainable Home Renovation or Rejuvenation
    • Wonthaggi Eco Moonlight Cinema
    • The Transition Decade - The Power of Collaboration for a Safe Climate Future
    • The Centre for Sustainability Leadership Fellowship Program

ReNew Magazine

  • The search for the best DIY electric bicycle
  • ReNew’s sustainable gifts
  • Cool earth tube homes
  • A plan for a green future
  • Staying green with greywater – how do plants react?
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