When: Wednesday 12th March
Time: 5pm to 7pm
Where: Trades Hall Council Hall, First Floor, 54 Victoria St, Carlton (cnr Lygon St)

The Alternative Technology Association, Moreland Energy Foundation and Environment Victoria are holding an information session on feed-in tariffs (FiT). A FiT is a payback for every kilowatt-hour of electricity fed back into the grid from solar PV systems and is a proven way to encourage the rapid uptake of renewable energy generation. There are nearly forty countries around the world that have introduced such systems, with the German model being discussed most often. In February, South Australia legislated to introduce a FiT. The ACT has a model currently under consideration.The aim of the information session is to describe and analyse existing models including the German system, to look at the possible impact on Victoria’s electricity generation mix, to appraise economic opportunities for Victoria and to make some recommendations about a model most suitable for Victoria.The Victorian Premier has indicated that the Government is giving serious consideration to the introduction of a FiT in Victoria. This is in line with a commitment made by the ALP at the last State election.Join us to discuss the opportunity for Victoria and to consider the economic, social and environmental benefits of an effective FiT. The forum aims to provide the Premier and all Victorians with advice about FiT models that might best benefit Victoria.For more information contact Victoria McKenzie-McHarg at Environment Victoria on (03) 9341 8112RSVP to feedintariffs@ata.org.au

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