7/6/21 – Advances in LED lighting for residential lighting design
Peter Watson from Casa Monde Lighting Specialists in Sandy Bay, who will speak about Advances in LED lighting for residential lighting design. This will include the latest technology, but Peter will also talk about the problems with downlights and insulation, the colour spectrum and LEDs and other issues around lighting: casamonde.com.au
Read more18/5/21: Waste, and other valuable resources
When products and materials reach their end of use, or end of life, many are considered waste – however they are actually a resource with a value in the circular economy.
Read more17/5/21: Electric vehicles and energy networks
Greg McGarvie is a founder and Managing Director of ACE Electric Vehicles established 4 years ago in Maryborough, Queensland. He'll explain the company's origins, its product range of cargo van, pickup and hatch and future directions.
Read more11/5/21: Renewable Energy for Small Business
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.
Read more10/5/21: Food Waste to Energy with Sydney Water and City of Sydney
Sydney Water and City of Sydney Council have innovative trials to re-purpose our food waste resource into energy and fertiliser.
Read more05/5/21: Supporting the sustainable development of local construction supply chains and economies
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.
Read moreDelivering 100% solar and battery residential developments
Economic Development Queensland (EDQ) is rethinking how energy is planned in new residential developments across Queensland.
Read moreEV Me Now! Update on electric vehicles and bulk buys with the Australian Electric Vehicle Association (AEVA) and The Good Car Company.
Clive Attwater from AEVA will update us on electric vehicles and discuss what to consider when looking for an EV that is fit for purpose and good for the planet.
Read moreThe Castel Project: Micro-dwellings for young people at risk of homelessness
Richard Burnham from the UTas School of Architecture will introduce the Castle Project, a prefab kit form tiny house that is designed to allow young people independent space in the family backyard to avoid family discord and potential homelessness.
Read moreField 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 more8 Star Homes – How to design a home that achieves a high NatHERS rating
Graham Hunt, director of Delisle Hunt Wood Architects and experienced NatHERS assessor will discuss the strategies you can apply to make sure your new home achieves a high NatHERS rating.
Read moreResilient Electricity Grids
Dr Bryn Williams, Future Energy Strategy Manager of SA Power Networks will describe their blueprint for transforming the network and services to meet future needs.
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