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		<title>Congratulations to Alan, Chris and Mike &#8211; ATA&#8217;s three new life members</title>
		<link>http://www.ata.org.au/news/congratulations-to-alan-chris-and-mike-atas-three-new-life-members/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 02:21:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>alfski</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In 2010 the Alternative Technology Association celebrates 30 years of providing advice and inspiration for sustainable living around the home.
As part of the celebrations ATA has recognised three members who were given life memberships for their contribution to the organisation.
Alan Strickland
Alan has been instrumental in the growth of the ATA branch in South Australia. A [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sydney Central: September 2010 Meeting</title>
		<link>http://www.ata.org.au/branch-news/sydney-central-branch-news/sydney-central-september-2010-meeting/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ata.org.au/branch-news/sydney-central-branch-news/sydney-central-september-2010-meeting/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:43:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>petert</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Sydney Central]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[At the next Sydney Central ATA meeting  David McDonald, Managing Director KUTh Energy Limited, will present &#8220;How Does Geothermal Work?&#8221;

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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>POSITION VACANT: ATA International Projects Manager</title>
		<link>http://www.ata.org.au/news/position-vacant-ata-international-projects-manager/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ata.org.au/news/position-vacant-ata-international-projects-manager/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2010 02:17:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>alfski</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[News]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The ATA is currently seeking a Project Manager to deliver a range of renewable energy projects. This is a great opportunity for someone wanting to mix their organisational prowess, love of development and a clean, green future.  
The  successful applicant will be working on a range of projects including:

 Timor-Leste Solar Power Training [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sustainable House Day &#8211; Sunday 12 September</title>
		<link>http://www.ata.org.au/news/sustainable-house-day-sunday-12-september/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ata.org.au/news/sustainable-house-day-sunday-12-september/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2010 01:05:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>alfski</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Featured]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[News]]></category>

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<h3>Sustainable House Day - Sunday 12 September</h3>
<b>Visit green homes and be inspired!</b>

ATA is a proud supporter of <a href="http://www.sustainablehouseday.com/">Sustainable House Day</a> and will be coordinating houses across Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane and Sydney.

<a href="http://www.sustainablehouseday.com/">www.sustainablehouseday.com</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Adelaide &#8211; 14th Sept &#8211; All about LED lighting</title>
		<link>http://www.ata.org.au/branch-news/adelaide-sept-meeting-leds-watt-works-watts-available/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ata.org.au/branch-news/adelaide-sept-meeting-leds-watt-works-watts-available/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Aug 2010 07:58:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>stevej</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Adelaide]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Branch News]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[LED&#8217;s for home lighting
Come and hear all about LED&#8217;s -
Watt Works &#8211; Watt Doesn&#8217;t -
How many Watts do they draw -  Watt&#8217;s their light output like
Yes the spelling of WATT is intentional  
We have an industry expert coming along to talk about their products and how they can meet your needs, the do&#8217;s and don&#8217;ts, and all [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Help ATA&#8217;s research into energy supply options for rural households</title>
		<link>http://www.ata.org.au/news/help-atas-research-into-energy-supply-options-for-rural-households/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ata.org.au/news/help-atas-research-into-energy-supply-options-for-rural-households/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Aug 2010 06:11:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>alfski</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Featured]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[News]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.ata.org.au/wp-content/uploads/rap_solar.jpg" align="left" border=1 hspace=10/>
<h3>Help ATA's research into energy supply options for rural households</h3>
If you live in a rural or regional town, or an out of town rural area, and have a normal electricity supply of 240 volts, you can help the ATA conduct research comparing the expected costs of a stand alone power system (that is, owning your own power supply), to the costs of being connected to the distribution network.]]></description>
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		<title>USEFUL LINKS</title>
		<link>http://www.ata.org.au/branch-news/melbourne-ev/useful-links/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ata.org.au/branch-news/melbourne-ev/useful-links/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Aug 2010 06:57:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>michaelj</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Melbourne EV]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[adr]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[epa]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[links]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[useful links]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[vicroads]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[This is not a page to duplicate links that can be found elsewhere, however there is some information that EV enthusiasts in Victoria will always need.  These are:
The Federal government have Australian Design Rules (ADR&#8217;s) which can be found here and here
The main Vicroads document can be found here
Vehicle Standards Bulletin 14 National Code of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Brisbane Branch meeting: Alan Pears powerpoint presenstation, 30th birthday cake and sustainable items auction</title>
		<link>http://www.ata.org.au/branch-news/brisbane-branch-meeting-alan-pears-powerpoint-presenstation-30th-birthday-cake-and-sustainable-items-auction/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ata.org.au/branch-news/brisbane-branch-meeting-alan-pears-powerpoint-presenstation-30th-birthday-cake-and-sustainable-items-auction/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Aug 2010 00:27:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>alfski</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Branch News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Brisbane]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[When: Thursday 26 August
Time: 7:15pm for a 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 

Energy and Buildings, the &#8220;Low-Hanging Fruit&#8221; in Responding to the Climate Emergency
Recently branch member Phil Alford ran a two-week Advanced Climate Course [...]]]></description>
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		<title>ATA Perth meeting: Electric Vehicles: Retrofitting homes in Perth</title>
		<link>http://www.ata.org.au/branch-news/ata-perth-meeting-electric-vehicles-retrofitting-homes-in-perth/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ata.org.au/branch-news/ata-perth-meeting-electric-vehicles-retrofitting-homes-in-perth/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Aug 2010 03:43:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>alfski</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Branch News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Perth]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[When: Wednesday August 18
Time: 6pm
Where: Central TAFE East Perth Campus , 140 Royal St, East Perth, Lecture theatre (B202) first floor.
If you are catching the train &#8211; hop off at Claisebrook train station, at the top of the ramp turn left, go down the stairs and follow path (next to City Farm). TAFE is slightly [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Melbourne Branch monthly meeting August 18th 2010</title>
		<link>http://www.ata.org.au/branch-news/melbourne-branch-news/melbourne-branch-monthly-meeting-august-18th-2010/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ata.org.au/branch-news/melbourne-branch-news/melbourne-branch-monthly-meeting-august-18th-2010/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2010 10:23:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>michaelj</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Melbourne]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[AGEG Australian Geothermal Energy Group]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Alternative heating]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Clint Kennedy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Direct Energy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Direct GeoExchange]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Donald Payne]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[EarthLinked]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ground-source heat pumps]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hunt Heating]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hydronic heating]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Justin McFarlane]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Laurie Phillips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nick Callewaert]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Peter Wonfor]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Simon Wilson]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Melbourne Branch monthly meeting August 18th 2010
This meeting was held at 5:45pm on Wednesday August 18th at the offices of URS, level 6 no 1 Southbank boulevard, Southbank (Click here for a map)
The topic:
Alternative Heating
meeting description
Conveners: Simon Wilson and Peter Wonfor
Many home heating systems use gas-fired forced hot air, and while relatively simple to install [...]]]></description>
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