Events
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Strathewen & St Andrews Sustainable Rebuilding Project's workshop on Alternative Energy: wind & micro-hydro power
23 May 2012 7:30pm - 9:30pmSt Andrews Hall (Kangaroo Ground-Kinglake Rd, opposite the Pub)
‘Strathewen & St Andrews Sustainable Rebuilding Project’ invites you to attend workshop number 5 in their series of workshops for 2012, designed to assist owner builders & renovators to make their homes as energy efficient as possible
Workshop number 5 focuses on Alternative Energy: wind & micro-hydro power. Presenters include Craig Memery from the Alternative Technology Association The following topics will be covered:
• What should you consider before choosing an alternative energy system for your home?
• What are the essential requirements for your property to be suitable for wind power?
• What are the pros and cons of wind / micro-hydro power?
• What are the costs, maintenance issues and longevity of each type of system?
• Are there rebates or incentives available?
The workshop is free, with finger food provided. The workshop will be practical in focus with information sheets provided.
RSVP is essential: Contact Lucinda - Lucinda@goinggreensolutions.com.au / 0434 546 881 / 9718 0126
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Sustainable Environmental Practise-Reduce Energy Usage
29 May 2012 7:00pm - 9:00pmVISY Park, Royal Parade, Parkville Vic.
Third in the series of free talks for all the community on a variety of issues relating to how we all can change our life styles to reduce our global footprint.
Reduce Your Energy Usage
Emily Kempson studied Sustainability, works as a solar consultant at the Enviroshop in Northcote, and practises what she preachers, with a low energy bill that would be the envy of many. As well as learning about how your can reduce you energy use and the solar possibilities, this is a chance to have explained what all the flashing lights on your smart meter mean, and the figures on your energy bills. Bring along your most recent energy bills. There will be a prize for whoever has the lowest bill!
There will be the chance to ask questions and light refreshments will be served. Register your interest at enquiries@princeshill.org.au -
2012 QLD Premier's ClimateSmart Sustainability Awards
8 Jun 2012 7:00pm - 10:00pmBrisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Calling ‘sustainability leaders’ for the 2012 Premiers ClimateSmart Sustainability Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2012 Premiers ClimateSmart Sustainability Awards that recognises Queensland’s ‘green’ leaders who show environmental leadership in business, industry, schools and our communities.
Entries close 16 March 2012 so nominate your Queensland-based project or initiative now at www.derm.qld.gov.au/premiersawards
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Sustainable Environmental Practise-Sustainable Renovations
12 Jun 2012 7:00pm - 9:00pmVISY Park, Royal Parade, Parkville Vic.
Fourth in the series of free talks for all the community on a variety of issues relating to how we all can change our life styles to reduce our global footprint.
Sustainable Renovations
Peter Dann is a local whose house is an example of what can be done with careful and resourceful planning, to reduce your global footprint. He and some other local residents will speak about their experiences in planning, completing and living in a sustainable renovation.
There will be the chance to ask questions and light refreshments will be served. Register your interest at enquiries@princeshill.org.au
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Strathewen & St Andrews Sustainable Rebuilding Project's workshop on Bushfires
13 Jun 2012 7:30pm - 9:30pmSt Andrews Hall (Kangaroo Ground-Kinglake Rd, opposite the Pub)
‘Strathewen & St Andrews Sustainable Rebuilding Project’ invites you to attend workshop number 6 in their series of workshops for 2012, designed to assist owner builders & renovators
to make their homes as energy efficient as possible
The focus of this workshop is Retrofitting your home & landscape to be better protected from bushfires. Presenters include Robyn Adams, Fire Ecologist and consultant with the CFA
and Chris O’Kane, Artezen Construction (Builder)
The following topics will be covered:
•How does fire travel and behave?
• What are the common ‘weak points’ for your home or garden/landscape surrounds?
• How can you retro-fit your home to be better protected from bushfires?
• How can you design and manage your surrounding landscape to be better protected from
bushfires?
The workshop is free, with finger food provided.
RSVP is essential: Contact Lucinda - Lucinda@goinggreensolutions.com.au / 0434 546 881 / 9718 0126 -
DesignBuild Expo
27 Jun 2012 10:00am - 29 Jun 2012 5:00pmMelbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, Southbank
The new-look DesignBUILD features Australia’s largest and most comprehensive showcase of domestic and international building products, services and technologies in an interactive environment, complemented by educational seminars.
The centre piece of the exhibition is the Green Building Zone, this area showcases those technologies that represent the future in sustainable design. From solar panels and insulation to the latest water saving devices and urban landscaping techniques. -
Strathewen & St Andrews Sustainable Rebuilding Project's workshop on Energy Efficiency in your home & Solar Hot Water
18 Jul 2012 7:30pm - 9:30pmStrathewen community centre, (Cnr Strathewen & Bowden Spur Rd)
‘Strathewen & St Andrews Sustainable Rebuilding Project’ invites you to attend workshop number 7 in their series of workshops for 2012, designed to assist owner builders & renovators
to make their homes as energy efficient as possible
Workshop Number 7 is an interactive workshop that focuses on Energy Efficiency in your home & Solar Hot Water. Presenters include John Knox from the Alternative Technology Association (ATA) and www.ridethetalk.com.au. The following topics will be covered:
• In what ways do we commonly use the most energy and resources in our homes?
• What are the top 5 low cost, most effective ways of reducing our resource usage?
• What technologies are available to retrofit our homes to reduce our resource usage?
• What are the options available for solar hot water and what are the pro’s and con’s?
• What rebates and incentives are available?
The workshop is free, with finger food provided. The workshop will be practical in focus with information sheets provided.
RSVP is essential: Contact Lucinda - Lucinda@goinggreensolutions.com.au / 0434 546 881 / 9718 0126
