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.

Alternative uses for hydrogen in industry

Knowledgeable speakers provided insights into the opportunities for alternative uses of hydrogen in Australian industry.

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Renew members are encouraged to share this event with anybody they think would be interested in attending.

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:
Convenor Chris Moss

Committee Members: Robin Gardiner, Howard Elston, Lara Rafferty, Herbert Wildes.

Melbourne Branch Events and News

Melbourne Branch Event

Alternative uses for hydrogen in Industry

10 Oct 2024

This online information session is open to anyone interested in the latest news about using hydrogen as an energy source. Our speakers will provide insights into the opportunities for alternative uses of hydrogen in Australian industry.

Melbourne Branch Event

Installing Solar Panels on Apartment Buildings

21 Aug 2024

The information session is open to anyone interested in the process of installing solar panels on an apartment building. The process includes apartment owner discussions, Owners Corporation meetings, applying for a Solar Victoria grant, selecting an installer and choosing a method for sharing solar power between the residents.

Melbourne Branch Event

Electric Vehicle Charging Explained

21 Mar 2024

Installing car charging at home is simple in theory, but harder to do properly without a fully informed electrician and customer. Come along to this event to find out what are the options for EV charging that don’t cost the earth to install, but still meet both your needs and those of your power connection.

Melbourne Branch Event

Revolutionising home energy with heat pumps: Paving the path to a renewable future

9 Nov 2023

Join the Melbourne Branch to hear from Matthew Wright as he delves into the transformative potential of heat pumps, a ground-breaking technology which is revolutionising how we heat our homes and how we generate domestic hot water

Melbourne Branch Event

From Gas to induction cooktop – why, how and does it affect your cooking?

7 Sep 2023

Consider the pros and cons of replacing a methane gas cooktop with an induction cooktop as part of a plan to 'get off gas'. With many questions to be answered, there will be a panel of speakers to provide expert guidance.

Melbourne Branch Event

03/11/21- Time to add Batteries?

3 Nov 2021

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.

Melbourne Branch Event

16/6/21 – What’s new with Electric Vehicles?

16 Jun 2021

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.

Melbourne Branch Event

Field trip to Wonthaggi and Cape Paterson

20 Mar 2021

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.

Melbourne Branch Event

Field trip to Nerrena near Leongatha

20 Feb 2021

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.

Melbourne Branch Event

Future of the Energy Market

8 Dec 2020

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.

Melbourne Branch Event

The Solar Switch Off (and Melbourne Branch AGM)

18 Nov 2020

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.