Save Water Save Energy Expo, 19-21 October, Melbourne

Friday 19 - Sunday 21 October, 10am to 7pm
Melbourne Exhibition Centre
Adults $15, Student/Concession $13, children under 14 free
NOTE: Online tickets are only $10.00 (until 5pm Thursday 18 October)!

This expo focuses on ways to save water and energy and reduce the impact of climate change. A “one stop shop” for environmental solutions for homes, schools and business. Practical free seminars on topics ranging from low-energy lighting solutions to installing solar hot water systems and water tanks will run continuously over the three days. The ABC’s popular Carbon Cops will also be on hand show how to give homes and lifestyles an energy makeover and ways to reduce carbon emissions and energy bills by 24% in 24 hours. With close to 100 exhibitors the Expo showcases products and services which save water, save energy, reduce waste, improve recycling and provide cleaner energy for use in the home or business. Visitors will be able to save money by comparing and buying hundreds of amazing products to cut water and energy use and bills. The best eco technologies on the market will be demonstrated and experts available to answer questions.

In partnership with Sustainability Victoria.

More info and online tickets at Expo homepage

[Alternative Technology Association blog]

The Viability of Domestic Wind Turbines for Urban Melbourne - ATA Report Launch

The Alternative Technology Association will launch a report prepared for Sustainability Victoria into the Viability of Domestic Wind Turbines for Urban Melbourne.

When: Thursday 13th September, 2007
Time: 6:15pm for a 6:30pm start
Where: Saint Michael’s Building, next to 120 Collins St. Disabled access. (click here for a map)
Costs: $10 for ATA members (ATA couples $15). Non-members welcome $15.
Refreshments provided
RSVP essential as seats are limited. Contact Wendy Clarke on ph:(03) 9631 5407 or email: wendy@ata.org.au

This report investigates the feasibility of small-scale, grid-connected wind turbines for urban Melbourne, outlines the findings of the research and highlights the issues which may face the emerging market.

Speakers include:

• Geoff Mabbett, CEO of Sustainability Victoria will launch the report
• Alicia Webb, a wind engineer, is the author of the report. She will overview the report, looking at the different types of micro turbines, what is available in Australia as well as the considerations around installing micro turbines in residential Melbourne.
• Dominique La Fontaine, CEO of the Australian Wind Energy Association (Auswind) is one of Australia’s leading wind energy authorities, well renowned for her advocacy of wind energy, aiming to mainstream the use of wind energy worldwide. She will look at the potential of wind energy, innovation in the Australian wind industry and current incentives (VRET, emissions trading, NRET, MRET).

See also entry on Small Barrel Wind Turbine for residential rooftop use