Why Attend the National Smart Grids Forum 2010?
With the Australian Federal Government's $100 million National Energy Efficiency Initiative: Smart Grid, Smart City, which will accelerate the transition to a low carbon economy by encouraging innovative smart grid technology, the Energy Industry is gearing up for its biggest transformation in over 100 years.

Two Strategic Days Including:

• Comprehensive coverage of regulatory frameworks
  
• In-depth coverage of strategies in transitioning to an intelligent network
  
• Focused technical presentations on technology, standards and interoperability considerations & challenges
  

International and Australian speakers include:

• Dr. Manuel Sanchez-Jimenez, Policy Officer, EUROPEAN COMMISSION DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR ENERGY (EU)
  
• George W. Arnold, National Coordinator for Smart Grid Interoperability, US DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (USA)
  
• Andres Carvallo, CIO, AUSTIN ENERGY (USA)
  
• Bob Gilligan, Vice President Transmission & Distribution, GE ENERGY (USA)
  
• José Manuel Alves Antunes, International Utility Competence Centre Director, LOGICA (PORTUGAL)
  

For more information visit www.smartgridsevent.com.au or call us on (02) 9229 1000 or email enquire@iqpc.com.au

Drawing on our expertise in solar energy, these one day seminars, led by Australia’s foremost solar experts, will give participants an informative ‘snapshot’ of solar energy in Australia, highlighting emerging trends and opportunities.

This event is perfect for anyone wanting to get a concise, credible, and informative insight into Solar Energy in Australia.

The topic for the next Sydney Central ATA meeting will be “Opportunities for mall Wind Systems in Australia” with a talk by Katie Ross, a certified small wind system site assessor who has personally managed the installation of over 500 kW of small wind energy systems.

Katie will seek to de-mystify the small wind industry and discuss the technology, what different types of systems are available, and how much energy small wind systems can produce. She will also discuss location considerations such as how to determine the best locations and what types of towers are available. And most importantly, Katie will cover zoning and what types of approvals are required.

Members and guests are most welcome, and there is no need to register for this meeting.

For more information: email mary@all-energy.com.au

The only event discussing energy pricing in Australia. Everything you need to know in one day with your choice of three convenient locations. Expertise from the key industry distributors, retailers and regulators.

The only event discussing energy pricing in Australia. Everything you need to know in one day with your choice of three convenient locations. Expertise from the key industry distributors, retailers and regulators.

Is your business, school, community or household a leader in sustainable practices and committed to reducing the impact of climate change in Queensland? Then these awards are for you!

The Department of Environment and Resource Management is seeking entries for the 2010 Premier’s ClimateSmart Sustainability Awards.

The 2010 Premiers ClimateSmart Sustainability Awards recognise Queensland’s ‘green’ leaders who show environmental leadership in businesses, industry, schools and our communities. Entries close on 26 March 2010 so nominate your Queensland-based project or initiative now.