This meeting was held on Wednesday 18th June at the offices of URS, level 6 no1 Southbank boulevard, Southbank (Click here for a map)
The topic for the evening was
Electric Vehicles
Have you ever wondered:
What is an EV?
What is a hybrid?
What about fuel cells?
What batteries are there?
What is the difference between AC and DC motors?
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In a submission to the Wilkins Review, ATA argued that a range of additional policy measures and incentives are necessary to overcome the remaining financial, institutional, technical and regulatory barriers to the widespread adoption of renewable energy. While the introduction of an emissions trading scheme is an essential part of Australia’s response to the climate [...]
moreINSULATION
The topic of Insulation was covered by two presenters:
Bill Pemberton, of Scarab solutions, gave a comprehensive overview of the reasons for insulating and covered a range of insulation products.
Jason Bond, from The Environment Shop, brought along samples of the products and discussed their application and use.
Interesting aspects of the night were:
1. The negative comments on [...]
When: Tuesday, 20th May, 2008
Time: 6:15pm onwards for a 6:30pm start
Where: The Banking Chamber theatrette, Ground Floor, KPMG, 147 Collins St, Melbourne. Disabled access via 161 Collins St.
Refreshments: available after the presentation
Free event however RSVPs essential as seats are limited. Email Wendy Clarke on wendy@ata.org.au or ph:(03) 9631 5407
Former ReNew editor, Michael [...]
moreDespite being sold as ‘Increased funding for solar rebates in 2008-09’, the Rudd Government’s first budget has actually seen a winding back of the federal rebate for solar power. known as the Photovoltaic Rebate Program (PVRP) the rebate offers up to $8000 for the installation of solar electricity systems on their roofs, and has been [...]
moreWhen: Thursday 22nd May
Time: 7pm
Where: Albion Peace Centre, 102 McDonald Rd, Windsor
Cost: $3
RSVP required: James Harvey – jharvey@austethical.com.au
20 Tonnes of Solar Panels for fun and non-profit more
When: Tuesday 27 May, 2008
Time: 6 for 6.30, (finish at 8pm)
Where: Upstairs of the ATA office, Level 2/39 Little Collins Street, Melbourne
Refreshments: Tea, East Timorese coffee and light refreshments.
Free event
RSVPs essential Email Anton Vikstrom on anton@ata.org.au or ph:(03) 9631 5416.
Click here to download the flyer.
moreOn Monday May 5th, the Victorian Government announced that Victoria would join Queensland and South Australia in a feed-in tariff for solar power. The scheme will see homeowners paid 60c for each kilowatt-hour (kWh) of renewable electricity fed back into the grid from a grid-connected solar power system.
However, while leading international feed-in tariffs are paid on the entire generation, Victoria, like the other states, is offering to only pay homeowners for the excess electricity exported to the grid after what is consumed in the home. This raises some serious concerns around equity issues and the ability of these schemes to deliver the levels of renewable energy uptake desired.
moreWhere: Steps of Parliament House, top of Bourke St
When: 8.30am-9.30am, Thursday 8th May 2008
Who: Anyone who loves solar power or wants to see the Victorian government take real action on climate change
The Victorian Government has this week failed to deliver the goods on its long awaited solar feed-in tariff for Victoria. They have delivered a [...]
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