ATA has a very practical approach to achieving change. It takes the feedback it receives from people active in renewable energy, sustainable building and water conservation, and works to overcome the barriers that prevent or slow down the uptake of sustainable technologies. Some barriers require a change in government policy, others different methods of implementation and some require ongoing education and training to make an impact.

ATA Advocacy:

ATA advocates in both the government and industry arena for ease of access and continual improvement of sustainable technologies and practices, as well as the production and promotion of information and products needed to change the way we live.

• Actions for Water Use Efficiency in Victoria
• Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme
• Renewable Energy Target (RET)
• Feed-in tariff campaign
• Click here to view the latest submissions to government.

ATA Projects:

The ATA also conducts research projects with partners from the government, industry or community sectors. The projects road test new and evolving technologies and practices to see how they perform in ‘real life’ and to ensure they provide the best environmental outcome.

• Soap and shampoo report
• The Viability of Domestic Wind Turbines for Urban Melbourne
• ATA Greywater Trial
• The Solar Experience – PV System Owners Survey
• Impediments to Grid Connection of Solar Photovoltaics- the consumer experience
• Community-Based Water and Energy Initiatives in Regional and Rural Victoria
• Heat Pumps & Environmental Performance