There are cheaper and more sustainable alternatives to costly network upgrades proposed by the Bushfire Royal Commission (BRC), says the Alternative Technology Association (ATA).
The replacement of some remote powerlines with Stand Alone Power Supplies (SAPS), powered by renewable energy, as an alternative to more expensive aerial bundled cables (ABCs) and underground (UG) cables, could save [...]

Monday, July 26
The Alternative Technology Association (ATA) applauded the Victorian Government’s release of  its Climate Change White Paper today.
“This White Paper sets a new climate change policy and action benchmark for Governments in this country,” said the ATA’s Chief Executive Officer Ian Porter.
“The combination of a broad coverage of all emitting sectors, the [...]

Wednesday July 21, 2010

The Alternative Technology Association (ATA) today strongly welcomed the Victorian Government’s announcement of a feed-in-tariff for large-scale solar power installations and the state’s new target of generating 5 per cent of its electricity from large solar by 2020. The Government’s announcement is likely to see the contribution of renewable energy in Victoria [...]

Thursday July 15, 2010

The Alternative Technology Association (ATA), today welcomed the Victorian Government’s announcement of a doubling of the Victorian Energy Efficiency Target (VEET), also known as the Energy Saver Incentive, and the opening of the scheme to small and medium sized businesses.

“This is an important expansion of a successful program,” ATA’s Chief Executive [...]

Monday July 12, 2010
The Alternative Technology Association (ATA), Australia’s largest not-for-profit organisation promoting sustainable technology and practice, today welcomed the reported move by the Victorian Government to replace one quarter of Victoria’s most carbon intensive power station by 2014.
“This is an important step, and a first for the Victorian Government”, ATA’s Chief Executive Officer Ian [...]

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 [...]

The Victorian Government’s, Jobs for the Future Economy action plan is a positive, proactive step forward by the Brumby Government for a sustainable future, says Australia’s leading household sustainability organisation, the Alternative Technology Association (ATA).
Ian Porter, ATA CEO, welcomed the plan. “We need to prepare all aspects of our economy for a sustainable future, [...]

Wednesday, April 28 2010

Now that it has put on hold its Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS), the Government should rethink its scrapping of the Home Insulation Program, says Australia’s leading household sustainability organisation, the Alternative Technology Association (ATA).

The ATA believes insulation is a crucial part of delivering on Australia’s energy efficiency potential and needs [...]

Tuesday April 20, 2010

Australia has been acclaimed at the forefront of environmental design after the announcement of two awards from leading global sustainability website Treehugger.com

Sanctuary, a quarterly magazine which profiles Australia’s leading environmental homes, won Best Shelter Magazine in Treehugger’s Best of Green 2010 awards.

Andrew Maynard was named Best Young Architect for his innovative and [...]

Tuesday 18 March 2010
By focusing on the easing of water restrictions in Melbourne, the Victorian Government is sending the wrong message to Victorian households and risking our water future, says Australia’s leading sustainable living organisation, the Alternative Technology Association (ATA).
“Victoria is not out of the woods as far as water security, with river systems in [...]