Illawarra Branch

The Illawarra branch started operation in October 2016 with a small meeting of local Renew members. Since then we have run a number of successful activities and participated in the UOW Global Climate Change Week activities.

You can download our Zero Emissions submission to Wollongong City Council based on our meeting here.
We have also produced a revised version incorporating details of Power Purchase Agreements. You can read the revised version (April 2020) here.

Explore the novel proposal to build a local PV-Community-Scale-Battery here. Some members of the Renew Illawarra Branch are leading this project.

The Illawarra Branch generally meets at UOW Innovation Campus (Squires Way, North Wollongong) – ITAMS Building.

We meet on the unceded lands of the Dharawal, Wadi Wadi, and Yuin people.

We organise a number of activities during the year and assist with Sustainable House Day.

Co-Convenors – Carrie Wilkinson, Zak Nicholson
Secretary – Tom Hunt
Treasurer – David Arnold
Committee Members – Greg Knight, Neville Lockhart

Illawarra Branch Events

Illawarra Branch Event

21/11/21 – Permaculture Field Day

21 Nov 2021

Visit April Sampson Kelly and Paul Kelly on their permaculture property that has been under continuous development for more than 30 years.

Illawarra Branch Event

18/11/21 – Climate Change – Can Regenerating Soils and Landscapes Save the Day?

18 Nov 2021

Soils for Life is a not-for-profit charity dedicated to supporting Australian farmers and rural communities in regenerating soils and landscapes to build natural and social capital and transform food systems. Learn more at this webinar.

Illawarra Branch Event

05/5/21: Supporting the sustainable development of local construction supply chains and economies

5 May 2021

Come and hear Dr Tillmann Böhme (MBA) speak on the sustainable development of local construction. Tim is a creative, collaborative and innovative start-up entrepreneur, senior lecturer, and an expert supply chain analyst based at the University of Wollongong.

Illawarra Branch Event

11/5/21: Renewable Energy for Small Business

11 May 2021

Many small businesses operate mainly in daylight hours and have considerable roof space. This situation is conducive to substantial reductions in power bills and a short payback period for solar panel purchase.