The inaugural EcoGen 2010 conference, hosted by EcoGeneration magazine, features an impressive array of speakers presenting on a host of clean energy technologies from wind, solar, bioenergy, geothermal, hydro, tidal to natural gas, co and tri-generation, and, energy efficiency.

EcoGen 2010 speakers will share ideas about expanding the clean energy industry, as well as shed light on national and international clean energy policy and clean energy investment.

The program includes keynote addresses from Peter Rae AO, Senior Vice President of the World Wind Energy Association, Senator Penny Wong, Federal Minister for Climate Change, Energy Efficiency and Water and Senator Christine Milne, Greens Deputy Leader.

EcoGen 2010 also features an exhibition showcasing the latest in clean energy solutions; the inaugral Clean Energy Industry Awards recognising excellence and innovation; welcome cocktails; a Gala dinner; and several panel sessions during which participants have the unique opportunity to pose questions to clean energy experts via the EcoGen 2010 Question Bank. Panellists include Michael Ottaviano, CEO of Cargenie Wave Energy; Susan Jeanes, CEO of Australian Geothermal Energy Association; and Mark Twiddle, CEO of the Australian Solar Institute.

There will be a number of stalls and demonstrations including:

• Tours of Nalawala, the local Indigenous Flora Park and short guided bike tours of the local area
  
• An Australian native wildlife show
  
• No dig gardening, worm farming and natural cleaning demonstrations
  
• Native plant giveaway
  
• Free rides on mini steam trains and
  
• You can go in the draw to win a weekend away at an award winning eco retreat, a recycled bike or even a subscription to ReNew or Sanctuary Magazine.
  
  If you would like more information on this event please call Fairfield City Council 9725 0222 and ask to speak to the Environmental Sustainability Team or email environment@fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au
  

With Maurice Beinat from ecoMaster

Want to keep your home comfortable and cut your heating and cooling bill in half? Draught proofing and insulation is the answer. This workshop will help you identify and reduce draughts and establish a balance between draught and ventilation. Discover where draughts can occur; doors, windows, fans, vents, gaps and cracks, chimneys, penetrations and 1001 other places you probably haven’t even thought of.

$35/$25 CERES Member/Concession

At the next Sydney Central ATA meeting  David McDonald, Managing Director KUTh Energy Limited, will present “How Does Geothermal Work?”

• What is the difference between conventional and engineered geothermal systems


• Where does this technology have a role in our future

KUTh Energy is an ASX listed geothermal explorer targeting Enhanced Geothermal Systems in Australia and Conventional Geothermal Systems in the Pacific Region.

Members and guests welcome and no RSVP is necessary, any queries to mary@all-energy.com.au

The Green Living Fair will showcase ways of living sustainably – on the land, in your home and with our food.
Explore the sustainable living options that are available locally, while enjoying great food and entertainment. This free community event will host over 20 exhibitors, including Landcare, local organic producers, alternative building methods, green energies, an information booth and free children’s activities. Information sessions will be held throughout the day, demonstrating what you can do in your own home to make a difference. See also sustainability through the eyes of the community at the “Green Living Art Exhibition”. The Fair will be held at Valhalla Wines, Wahgunyah - a straw-bale built winery using green power, worm-composting toilets and recycled waste water.

The international design event for the Asia Pacific region, Unlimited is a unique program of workshops, talks, and events led by world-renowned design thinkers — responding to the biggest challenges and opportunities of our time.

Following the unprecedented success of our recent Smart Grids Forum, we are proud to announce our 3rd Annual Smart Meters and AMI Conference.

With more pressure than ever on energy retailers and distributors to reduce carbon emissions and increase network reliability, the implementation of AMI will provide a platform for the energy industry to move forward. Smart meters have the ability to improve asset management and system control through the use of real-time asset and load data, enhance capacity and reliability and empower consumers in their own homes. They are the future of energy infrastructure in Australia.