On Thursday 24th June, the Australian Parliament passed significant changes to the Renewable Energy Target (RET) legislation, many of which are extremely positive for Alternative Technology Assoctiation (ATA) members and households who want to invest in small scale generation and energy efficiency technologies.
ATA members may recall that in August 2009, the Federal Government secured one [...]

Designed for a sustainable future – open house day and forum in Castlemaine

Learn about sustainable house design by visiting ReNew magazine’s favourite Castlemaine homes. After visiting the open houses attend a Q&A session in Castlemaine with a panel of sustainability experts.

For more information and to register for the event go to www.renew.org.au

Friday June 25, 2010
The Alternative Technology Association (ATA), Australia’s leading household sustainability organisation, today voiced its strong approval of the passing of the Renewable Energy Target (RET) amendments by the Australian Parliament.
ATA’s Chief Executive Officer, Ian Porter, noted that the amendments would make household investment in renewable energy more attractive.
“The establishment of the Small-scale [...]

This meeting was held at 5:45pm on Wednesday July 21 st at the offices of URS, level 6 no 1 Southbank boulevard, Southbank (Click here for a map)
The topic:
Sustainable Building
Sustainable House Features
Convener: Tim Hamer
Design Features in 6 Star Energy Rating Houses
Speaker: Tim Hamer (ATA Melbourne Branch) discussed the approach of VicUrban (an arm of State [...]

The Transition movement is alive and well and is a globally spreading movement with it’s roots in Permaculture –  local groups – responding creatively and having fun to rebuild our resilience as a community.
Transition Adelaide West is alive and well and are looking for ATA members living in their area to network with them as [...]

b>When: Thursday 24 June
Time: 7.15pm for 7.30pm start
Where: Albion Peace Centre, 102 MacDonald Rd, Albion (underneath Albion Overpass; UBD 140 Ref. D14)
Cost: $3, to help cover venue hire costs
Cuba’s Energy Revolution
Based on a recent visit, Trevor Berrill will cover Cuba’s “Energy Revolution” and why it is of interest to us in developed countries. [...]

This meeting will be held at 7:00pm on Wednesday 23rd June in room EN615 at Swinburne University, Hawthorn campus (for a map of Swinburne see www.swinburne.edu.au/campuses/hawthorn/maps)
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The Topic will be – The Engineering Requirements of a Conversion
Convenor: Michael Jacombs
Guest Speaker: Sanjay Bidhe of Autoteam Consultants [...]

ATA’s member network has always provided wonderful hospitality and support to people doing remarkable things, most recently when Louis Palmer was travelling around the country in his Solar Taxi.
John Knox, an ATA member and part-time staff member, has decided that he needs to be more active in the fight against climate change to give his [...]

Make a tax-deductible donation to support the ATA in making a sustainable future

In 2010, the ATA is celebrating 30 years of helping Australians make the switch to sustainable living. Without our supporters, none of this would be possible.

The next 12 months is a pivotal time in the promotion of sustainable solutions in Australia. Support the ATA in making a sustainable future for us all.

When: Tuesday 8th June
Time: 7.30pm sharp
Where: Enfield Community Centre, 540 Regency Road, Enfield.
Entry fee: ATA members – gold coin donation. Non-members $5.

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

Program for the evening
Karen Palmer will talk about her family’s sustainable home, which she designed and built, that is [...]