Archive for June, 2009

POSITION VACANT: ATA Solar Training Project Officer

Monday, June 15th, 2009

The Alternative Technology Association (ATA) is currently seeking a project officer to assist in the delivery of the Solar Power Training in Timor Leste training project. The officer will work with the ATA and other stakeholders to develop a government and industry recognised Timor Leste (TL) competency based course in solar power. The ATA is [...]

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Brisbane branch meeting: Thursday 25 June

Monday, June 15th, 2009

When: Thursday 25 June
Time: 7:15pm for 7:30pm start
Where: Albion Peace Centre, 102 MacDonald Rd, Albion (underneath Albion Overpass, near Blackmore St; UBD 140 Ref. C14)
Cost: $3, to help cover venue hire costs
RSVP required: Email Hap Happy at haphappy1@hotmail.com
A smart wheel for electric vehicles
Presenter: Joel Grant, Director, Smart Wheel Technology
The single greatest breakthrough in electric vehicle [...]

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Perth: Australian Electric Vehicles association (AEVA) June meeting

Saturday, June 13th, 2009

Saturday 20th June: Australian Electric Vehicles association (AEVA) monthly meeting.

Lunchtime BBQ instead of a formal meeting – 11:30am at University of Western Australia, the grass area near Electrical, Electronics, Computer Engineering building.

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Perth: Branch meeting – Wed 17th June 2009

Saturday, June 13th, 2009

When: Wednesday 17th June 2009
Time: 6pm
Where: Earthwise, 315 Bagot Rd, Subiaco (just next to the Subiaco Primary School)
LED Lamps
Andrew O’Driscoll from Brightgreen, a local company, will talk about the LED lamps they sell. There will be a detailed discussion on the relative merits of all forms of lighting as well. For more information on Brightgreen [...]

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Cairns newsletter for June

Tuesday, June 9th, 2009

Greetings one and all,
Another month gone, my how the time does fly. To celebrate World Environment Day, the ATA was invited to set up a display at a BE GREEN DAY function put on by QANTAS ( Cairns) for all their local staff. It was a great initiative and all who attended had a great [...]

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Come to where the RAIN IS!

Tuesday, June 9th, 2009

Studio Apartment in Earthsong Eco-Neighbourhood, Auckland. Beautifully finished with rammed earth walls, macracarpa timber finishings and a mezzanine loft bedroom. Further information: http://earthsongapartment.wordpress.com.

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Eco-Spiritual Residential Workshops

Tuesday, June 9th, 2009

Gudhara Holistic Sanctuary: Mudbrick and Cob Construction (26-27 September); Spiritual Design Process (14-15 November); Embrace of the Earth (Toltec Burial date TBC).
Ph. (02) 4884 4467/0403 203 963
www.gudhara.org.au

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GWarehouse

Tuesday, June 9th, 2009

Direct importers of a wide range of quality LED lights, LED Tubes, Downlights, Bulbs, Panels, Sensor, SPots, Floodlights & Streetlights are available at G warehouse for residential, office, commercial, warehouse and supermarket applications. www.gwarehouse.com.au
Ph. (02) 6581 2411

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Perth: Meeting notes – 20th May 2009

Saturday, June 6th, 2009

Travis Hargreaves discussed Solar PV systems. Topics covered included: Feed in Tariff (FIT); REC’s; Power price rises; System Payback; Panel technologies and Orientation

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Adelaide: Next branch meeting Tuesday 9th June

Friday, June 5th, 2009

When: Tuesday 9th June
Time: 7.30 – Please note the new time
Where: Enfield Community Centre, 540 Regency Road, Enfield. Note the changed venue
Entry fee: Gold coin donation to assist with hall hire.

Read the minutes from the May meeting here and the agenda for the June meeting here.

A flyer listing the ATA SA Branch forthcoming meetings is [...]

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