Melbourne Branch
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Melbourne Branch
The Renew Melbourne Branch provides a forum for people in the Melbourne region to share their interest in sustainability, including renewable energy, conserving energy, good building design and water conservation. These topics often have a practical slant and include members’ hands-on experience. Recent meetings have included subjects such as EV charging, hot water, heating heat pumps and induction cooking.
The format is usually a presentation by one or more guest speakers, with plenty of opportunities for questions and socialising after the presentation.
The Melbourne Branch Youtube channel can be found here.
We meet on the unceded Wurrundjeri Land of the Kulin nations.
Meetings are usually held bi-monthly on the third Wednesday of the month from February to November.
Meetings commence at 6.30pm, and are generally held at RMIT – Building 80, Swanston Street in the CBD. Please note venue location and time for each event may vary so look out for notices by email or newsletter.
Entry is free, and visitors are always welcome at our events but event registration is required. A gold coin donation is appreciated to help offset costs.
Renew memberships are available here.
Tax free donations to Renew are always encouraged.
Committee:
Co-Convenor & Secretary – Chris Moss
Co-Convenor & Treasurer – Peter Wonfor
C0-Convenors – Robin Gardner, Rick Molloy, Robin, Gardner, Michele Ryan
Melbourne Branch Events
![03/11/21- Time to add Batteries?](https://renew.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Enphase_battery_install_a-crop-816x468.jpg)
03/11/21- Time to add Batteries?
With a reduced Feed in Tariff and a generous Solar Battery Rebate, Storage Batteries are becoming more common. With many different systems on the market, it could be time to consider including batteries in an installation.
Read more![16/6/21 – What’s new with Electric Vehicles?](https://renew.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/WP_members_event_16_6-816x524.jpg)
16/6/21 – What’s new with Electric Vehicles?
In this webinar Bryce will provide a guide to the basic technologies, systems and charging options for EVs, then give an overview of the latest and soon to come long-weekend and tradie EV options along with a dig into the ins and outs of the recent Vic Government EV proposals.
Read more![Field trip to Wonthaggi and Cape Paterson](https://renew.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/WP_melb_march-20-816x524.jpg)
Field trip to Wonthaggi and Cape Paterson
Come and visit the State Coal Mine, Wonthaggi for an update on its 91kWh Solar PV array and 41 kWh Battery Storage System, an overview of mining-related items on show at the facility and a relaxed lunch at the café.
Read more![Field trip to Nerrena near Leongatha](https://renew.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/leongatha-hills_gip_r_supplied-dg-A2F9511_1150x863-816x524.jpg)
Field trip to Nerrena near Leongatha
Come and visit Tarrawatta, 920 Nerrena Road Nereena, where Herb Wildes, long time ATA/Renew member, has a beautiful property with a large bushland reserve, orchard with a variety of fruits, including some interesting and rare varieties not always grown in Australia, and an innovative watering system using two tanks and two pumps, all interconnected.
Read more![Future of the Energy Market](https://renew.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/WORDPRESS_8_dec_melb_event-816x524.jpg)
Future of the Energy Market
Dr. Kerry Schott will give a brief review of the Energy Security Board and what it has achieved and its role in the near future.
Read more![The Solar Switch Off (and Melbourne Branch AGM)](https://renew.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/WORDPRESS_nov_18_melb_branch_event-816x524.jpg)
The Solar Switch Off (and Melbourne Branch AGM)
In this presentation hosted by Renew's Melbourne Branch, Andrew will explain why this “solar switch-off” is needed, how it works and implications for consumers.
Read more![Fight for Planet A – Is Zero Carbon Living Economic?](https://renew.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/October22_Branch_Event_Humanatix-816x500.png)
Fight for Planet A – Is Zero Carbon Living Economic?
This month we have a panel discussion with Craig Reucassel, broadcaster of ‘Fight for Planet A’.
Read more![Heat Pumps Part 2 – Space Heating](https://renew.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/2020-June-Tim-Forcey-816x524.jpg)
Heat Pumps Part 2 – Space Heating
Feeling chilly this winter - get some hot tips
Read more![Transition Delayed – Andrew Reddaway](https://renew.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/2020_May_Andrew_Reddaway-816x524.jpg)
Transition Delayed – Andrew Reddaway
What's slowing down our transition to more renewable energy on the grid?
Read more![Victorian climate change action during and after COVID-19](https://renew.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/2020-April-Ellen-Sandell-816x524.jpg)
Victorian climate change action during and after COVID-19
Join us online for this important presentation on keeping action on climate change a key focus during this difficult time.
Read more![Victorian waste and recycling sector insights](https://renew.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/2020-March-Waste-and-Recycling-Lorna-Mathieson-816x524.jpg)
Victorian waste and recycling sector insights
Hear how our recycling system is being fixed
Read more![A Comprehensive Guide to Electric Vehicles on Sale in Australia](https://renew.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/2020-Jan-Electric-Cars-816x524.jpg)
A Comprehensive Guide to Electric Vehicles on Sale in Australia
Get all the ins and outs on EVs and what your options are.
Read more![Christmas Gathering](https://renew.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/merri_cafe-816x524.jpg)
Christmas Gathering
We're finishing up the year with an EcoHouse visit and lovely meal
Read more![Hot water heat pump considerations](https://renew.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/2019_Nov_Hot_Water_Tim_Forcey-816x524.jpg)
Hot water heat pump considerations
Get all the hot goss on heat pumps
Read more![Scenarios to unlock a brighter future: 200 percent renewable energy for Australia](https://renew.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/2019_Oct_Melbourne_Malte-1-816x524.jpg)
Scenarios to unlock a brighter future: 200 percent renewable energy for Australia
Australia could be a major (renewable) energy exporter!
Read more![“Storage Ready” – What does it Really Mean?](https://renew.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/2019_Sept_OffGridEnergy-816x524.jpg)
“Storage Ready” – What does it Really Mean?
Are you 'battery ready'?
Read more![The 10 Gigawatt Vision for NT](https://renew.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/2019_Aug_BZE_10GW_NT-816x524.jpg)
The 10 Gigawatt Vision for NT
NT could be a renewable energy powerhouse!
Read more![Sustainable Architecture](https://renew.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/2019_July_Sustainable_Architecture-816x524.jpg)
Sustainable Architecture
Two great speakers on sustainable design
Read more![Lessons from 500 Homes](https://renew.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/MELB_2019_May_500Homes-816x524.jpg)
Lessons from 500 Homes
What lessons can be learned from audits of 500 homes?
Read more![Don’t mention the emergency?](https://renew.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/MEB_2019_April_Emergency-816x524.jpg)
Don’t mention the emergency?
Climate. Emergency. Action.
Read more![The Future for Wind](https://renew.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/MEB_2019_March_AWA-816x524.jpg)
The Future for Wind
Come and hear about the current state of wind in Australia
Read more![Guaranteeing energy supply in a changing market](https://renew.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/MEB_SLF_ESB-816x524.jpg)
Guaranteeing energy supply in a changing market
Come and hear Kerry Schott, Chair of the Energy Security Board
Read more![Visit to State Coal Mine – Wonthaggi](https://renew.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/MEB_Coal_Mine_Visit-816x524.jpg)
Visit to State Coal Mine – Wonthaggi
Come and see a shift from 'old energy' to 'new energy'
Read more![Processing Organic Waste and Resource Recovery Technologies](https://renew.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/MEB_MWRRG-816x524.jpg)
Processing Organic Waste and Resource Recovery Technologies
Explore the interrelationships between recycling, energy recovery and disposal solutions.
Read more![Electrifying Industry with renewable energy](https://renew.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/MEB_Michael-Lord-816x524.jpg)
Electrifying Industry with renewable energy
Learn about replacing fossil fuels in industrial heat processes with renewable electricity.
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