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SUMMARY:Nillumbik neighbourhood battery webinar - evening
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nWhat are neighbourhood batteries and why do we want them in Nillumbik?
URL:https://www.yef.org.au/event/nillumbik-neighbourhood-battery-webinar-evening/
CATEGORIES:Community Batteries
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SUMMARY:Nillumbik neighbourhood battery webinar - lunchtime
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nWhat are neighbourhood batteries and why do we want them in Nillumbik?
URL:https://www.yef.org.au/event/nillumbik-neighbourhood-battery-webinar-lunchtime/
CATEGORIES:Community Batteries
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SUMMARY:Yarra Community Battery Trial Drop-In Session #4
DESCRIPTION:Want to learn more about the Yarra Community Battery Trial\, but you missed out on the information sessions? Have questions that aren’t answered in the FAQs? Drop in for a friendly chat with the project team! No need to book in advance. \nChris Wallin\, the Community Battery Project Manager\, and Tim Shue\, the Communications and Marketing Manager will be available to chat about the Yarra Community Battery Trial. \nIf you’re unable to make this time\, please email tim.shue@yef.org.au to arrange a more suitable time. Otherwise we are happy to answer your questions over the phone or by email. We look forward to speaking with you. \nCLICK TO JOIN THE MEETING\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/89206441201\n\nMeeting ID: 892 0644 1201
URL:https://www.yef.org.au/event/yarra-community-battery-trial-drop-in-session-4/
CATEGORIES:Community Batteries
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211125T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211125T114500
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SUMMARY:Let's Electrify Melbourne
DESCRIPTION:Register here\nThe Metro Community Power Hub (MCPH) represents a powerful alliance of community climate groups\, councils and local neighbourhoods coming together for the first time to drive community-led renewable energy projects across Melbourne. \nThe MCPH is being funded by Sustainability Victoria on behalf of the Victorian Government through the Community Power Hubs program and is led by the not-for-profit Yarra Energy Foundation. \nAs Melbourne’s first Community Power Hub\, the MCPH’s mission is to accelerate our city towards a net zero future which benefits the whole community. \nJoin us on November 25 at 11am to hear how we’re going to do that. \nYou’ll also hear from the inspiring engineer\, inventor & electrification champion Saul Griffith about how Australia can lead the world in enjoying the environmental and economic rewards of residential electrification. \nLet’s electrify Melbourne together!
URL:https://www.yef.org.au/event/lets-electrify-melbourne/
CATEGORIES:Metropolitan Community Power Hub
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211124T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211124T210000
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SUMMARY:Climate Hopes and Reflections – An evening with your State MPs
DESCRIPTION:Register here\nWednesday\, November 24\, 2021 7:30pm – 9:00pm \n\nLocation: Online via Zoom & Facebook Live \n\nLet’s get to know our State MPs and hear their thoughts and reflections on the year that was. We are delighted that three of our local leaders will be joining discuss their hopes for climate action in 2022. This is our chance to ask our MPs questions. What can these leaders do to help our community make the transition to a clean energy future? \nLighter Footprints welcomes John Kennedy\, the Member for Hawthorn\, Paul Hamer\, the Member for Box Hill and Will Fowles\, the Member for Burwood. Did you know both Paul Hamer and Will Fowles sit on Parliament’s Environment and Planning committee or that Paul Hamer is particularly passionate about transport\, or that John Kennedy regularly attends our events? All three MPs care about climate. Let’s find out what they hope can be achieved in 2022. \nJoin us for this online meeting which will include an opportunity to engage with our MPs – democratic accountability in action.
URL:https://www.yef.org.au/event/climate-hopes-and-reflections-an-evening-with-your-state-mps/
LOCATION:Online webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lighter Footprints":MAILTO:lighterfootprints@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211122T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211122T200000
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SUMMARY:Protecting the Future of Play: Community Energy for Sporting Clubs
DESCRIPTION:Register here\nWhy attend? Sport can be a game changer. Sport is part of the fabric of regional communities and Gippsland sporting clubs are starting to feel the effects of climate change. An increasing number of sporting facilities are future proofing their sport and safeguarding the health and wellbeing of their members by turning to a variety of renewable energy options that save the club money and help reduce the volunteer burden which may help with volunteer retention and reducing volunteer burn out. \nAs leading organisations in their communities\, Gippsland sports clubs have the ability to educate their players\, volunteers\, officials and families about climate change and demonstrate positive community-led action to protect the values their communities care about. \nWhat will I learn? \n\nHear from speakers about how climate change impacts the places where we play sport and how we play sport and how being part of the renewable energy movement helps to protect those places and enhance our sporting experiences\, safeguarding our health and wellbeing.\n\n\nHear about Gippsland sporting clubs who have already undertaken renewable energy projects to get ideas about what’s possible\, seek advice and learn about the benefits they’ve experienced.\n\n\nDiscover key organisations\, contacts and funding sources available to help you deliver your own community energy plan or project.\n\nSpeakers \nJohn Clarke\, Research Team Leader\, Regional Projections CSIRO will discuss the climatic changes we can expect in Gippsland and how this will impact the sports community in coming years. \nSheila Nguyen\, CEO\, Sports Environment Alliance will highlight how the sports community can take a leadership role to protect the future of play and the health and wellbeing of communities. \nJohn Coulter\, Project Officer\, Gippsland Community Power Hub will explain what community renewable energy is and how the Hub supports communities to bring their ideas to reality\, including various sports club examples. \nAndy Thomas\, President of the Dalyston Football Netball Club will share why their club decided to install solar\, how they funded it\, barriers they overcame and the benefits they have experienced. \nBenita Russell\, Climate Change and Sustainability Advisor\, Bass Coast Shire Council will highlight opportunities for project funding in the Bass Coast region and direct community groups to key project information. \n  \nGippsland Community Power Hub is delivered by Sustainability Victoria on behalf of the Victorian Government.
URL:https://www.yef.org.au/event/protecting-the-future-of-play-community-energy-for-sporting-clubs/
LOCATION:Online webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211117T193000
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SUMMARY:Getting off Gas with Judith Lucy
DESCRIPTION:Register here\nPresented by the Glen Eira Climate Emergency Action Network (GECAN)\, this event will explore how you can save money and lower your emissions by swapping out gas appliances for electric ones.  \nFeaturing a talk by comedy legend and climate champion Judith Lucy\, and hosted by international performer and GECAN member Peter Vadiveloo\, hear how GECAN has partnered with the new Metro Community Power Hub (MCPH) to help you take the next steps towards an ‘all-electric home’.  \nLearn how the MCPH can connect you with free expert energy consults\, vetted suppliers and discounted rooftop solar PV systems. Peter Mercouriou (MCPH Manager\, Yarra Energy Foundation) will discuss what’s involved in getting off gas\, and the benefits of heat pump hot water systems\, induction cooktops and heating/cooling split systems over their gas equivalents.  \nGECAN is a roundtable partner of the newly-established Metro Community Power Hub.  \nYarra Energy Foundation has been awarded funding for the MCPH by Sustainability Victoria on behalf of the Victorian Government through the Community Power Hubs program. \nAfter registering you will receive an order confirmation via email which includes a Zoom link to the session.
URL:https://www.yef.org.au/event/getting-off-gas-with-judith-lucy/
LOCATION:Online webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211103T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211103T210000
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SUMMARY:Make Solar Easy
DESCRIPTION:Register here\nRooftop solar is so popular – slashing energy bill costs\, lowering your carbon footprint and paying for itself in around 3 to 6 years. However\, for many people\, the biggest barrier is access to the right information. The newly-established Metro Community Power Hub (MCPH) can offer independent advice from experienced practitioners\, connecting you with trusted suppliers and discounted solar. \nPeter Mercouriou\, MCPH Manager and experienced solar advisor\, will guide us through a discussion on the right kind of setup\, what sort of panels\, heritage factors\, whether a battery should be included\, and how the MCPH can help with choosing suppliers and installers. The program only works with carefully vetted installers and offers discounts of up to 20% off. Peter will also touch on the benefits of maximising your solar by moving towards an “all-electric home” by installing efficient electric appliances\, which can also be arranged through the MCPH. \nAs part of Lighter Footprints’ participation as a community partner in the MCPH\, we have arranged for Boroondara and surrounds to access the MCPH Solar Program for householders and businesses. Similar programs organised by Yarra Energy Foundation\, the MCPH lead organisation\, have had resounding success\, seeing the installation of over 18\,000 solar panels on the rooftops of homes and businesses across greater Melbourne. \nWhether you are just starting on your solar journey or at the final stages\, this presentation will help you sort through your options and offer you choice and independent advice.
URL:https://www.yef.org.au/event/make-solar-easy/
CATEGORIES:Metropolitan Community Power Hub
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lighter Footprints":MAILTO:lighterfootprints@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211103T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211103T170000
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SUMMARY:Going Solar without Rooftops and Heat Pump Bulk Buy Launch
DESCRIPTION:Register here\nThe Yarra Valley Community Power Hub and your local community energy group would like to invite you to join us for the launch of our first community offer of hot water heat pumps at our online event on 10th of November at 7:30pm. Chris Taylor\, the Managing Director of Reclaim Energy\, the heat pump supplier\, will provide a full run down on the system and the fantastic rebates available to significantly reduce the pricing. These innovative and top of the range heat pumps can save up to 80% of your hot water heating electricity consumption and up to 100% if you have solar panels installed. \nAt the same event we have\, in addition to the launch of the community heat pump offer\, two expert speakers presenting on “Going Solar without rooftops”\, with Jonathan Prendergast from our industry partner Komo energy\, with over 12 years experience in clean energy solutions\, as well as Rob Morris from IO Energy\, a South Australian company changing the way we use energy. They have some very innovative ideas on how to take advantage of the growing availability of renewable energy from the grid to reduce your carbon footprint and your household electricity bills whether or not you have solar panels on your roof! Those with solar panels and those without solar panels will be surprised to hear their creative solutions. \nThe presentation with leading experts\, Jonathan and Rob\, will focus on: \n\nAustralia has seen a huge boom in solar power\, both on rooftops and in solar farms which is changing the economics of solar\, and also the role that households play as the grid transforms.\nHow best to manage your energy demand and energy generation to reduce energy costs and emissions.\nStaying ahead of future gas shortages by taking advantage of community offers while also providing an understanding of how hot water heat pumps aid energy resilience in the face of climate change.\n\nPlease remember\, that if you can’t make it\, by registering\, we will send you the recording link. \nMore on our key speakers: \nJonathan Prendergast – Director of Komo Energy \nKomo Energy\, is an industry partner that has supported the Yarra Valley CP Hub in its Grant Application\, and in the development of campaigns and projects to date. Jonathan has a background in renewable energy projects at University of Technology Sydney\, Bendigo Bank and as Technical Director at Business Renewables Centre Australia\, with particular expertise in Energy Markets and Corporate Power Purchase Agreements. \nJonathan is also passionate about local and community action\, co-founding the Sunny Shire Community Energy Group in Sutherland Shire\, Sydney. His home is a testing lab of the latest technology\, having an all electric home with solar\, battery storage\, heat pumps and Tesla Model 3\, which is trading on the wholesale market via Amber Electric. \nRob Morris – CEO of IO Energy \nIO Energy is helping customers use more renewables\, by being smarter energy users\, in order to lower their energy bills. Thanks to wind and solar\, clean and cheap energy is now available in abundance. The problem is that this energy is available when it’s windy and sunny\, and energy at other times is dirty and expensive. \nRob’s company\, IO Energy\, an energy retailer in SA\, makes clean grid energy available to customers at the lowest cost\, and helps them change the way they use energy to maximise consumption at these times\, particularly the middle of the day. Rob holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical and Aerospace) from the University of Adelaide\, and a Master of Project Management from the University of New South Wales. He spent around 10 years as an officer in the Australian Army\, before founding IO Energy in 2019. \nChris Taylor – Managing Director of Reclaim Energy \nReclaim Energy is based in Byron Bay\, New South Wales and is a relatively new brand name in the Australian hot water heater industry. Reclaim Energy has over 14 years’ experience at the forefront of innovative\, environmentally friendly hot water systems. In 2005\, Chris Taylor started the company Apricus Australia\, which serves domestic\, commercial\, industrial hot water clients. \nIn 2016\, Apricus signed a Research & Development partnership agreement for CO2 heat pump development\, and Reclaim Energy was born. \nChris supports many community energy groups throughout Australia with his products and is keen to see community energy expand.
URL:https://www.yef.org.au/event/going-solar-without-rooftops-and-heat-pump-bulk-buy-launch/
LOCATION:Online webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211101T193000
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SUMMARY:Yarra Community Battery Trial Drop-In Session #3
DESCRIPTION:Want to learn more about the Yarra Community Battery Trial\, but you missed out on the information sessions? Have questions that aren’t answered in the FAQs? Drop in for a friendly chat with the project team! No need to book in advance. \nChris Wallin\, the Community Battery Project Manager\, and Tim Shue\, the Communications and Marketing Manager will be available to chat about the Yarra Community Battery Trial. \nIf you’re unable to make this time\, please email tim.shue@yef.org.au to arrange a more suitable time. Otherwise we are happy to answer your questions over the phone or by email. We look forward to speaking with you. \nCLICK TO JOIN THE MEETING\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/89206441201\n\nMeeting ID: 892 0644 1201
URL:https://www.yef.org.au/event/yarra-community-battery-trial-drop-in-session-3/
CATEGORIES:Community Batteries
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211028T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211028T193000
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SUMMARY:Building Clean Community Energy in Darebin
DESCRIPTION:Register here\nHosted by Darebin Climate Action Now (DCAN)\, this event will explore the huge potential for community clean energy projects to transform Darebin for a zero carbon future. \nHear how DCAN has partnered with the new Metropolitan Community Power Hub to help you take the next steps towards an ‘all-electric home’ and connect you with free expert energy consults\, vetted suppliers and discounted rooftop solar PV systems. \nThe Hub is a landmark initiative funded by Sustainability Victoria on behalf of the Victorian Government through the Community Power Hubs program. \nHear from guest speakers Tim Shue and Peter Mercouriou from the not-for-profit Yarra Energy Foundation (YEF)\, which is leading the Metro Community Power Hub and the ground-breaking Yarra Community Battery Trial. \nAfter registering you will receive an order confirmation via email which includes a Zoom link to the session. \n 
URL:https://www.yef.org.au/event/celebrating-darebins-partnership-with-the-metro-community-power-hub/
CATEGORIES:Metropolitan Community Power Hub
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211027T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211027T200000
DTSTAMP:20260518T040534
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SUMMARY:Fitzroy North Community Session #2\, Wednesday — Yarra Community Battery Initiative
DESCRIPTION:This event is specifically for local residents and businesses in Fitzroy North.\nTo attend\, RSVP with your name and address to tim.shue@yef.org.au by 25 October 2021.\nUpon RSVP you will receive a Zoom link and passcode by email. Have your say by completing a 10 minute survey \nEnabling more solar and expanding access to renewable electricity is needed to reduce our community emissions to zero\, because electricity is the largest share of Yarra’s total emissions (69%). But there are new challenges facing the grid if we want to reach a zero carbon future with homes and businesses powered by all-renewable energy. \nOne of the most exciting solutions to help reduce our community’s carbon footprint is a ‘community battery’\, which works like a giant power bank to provide safe\, reliable and a more sustainable solution for shared energy storage. \nThe Yarra Energy Foundation\, a local non-profit organisation core funded by the City of Yarra\, has won a $800\,000 grant from the Victorian Government through the Neighbourhood Battery Initiative\, delivered by the Department of Environment\, Land\, Water and Planning (DELWP). \nThe project is breaking new ground on neighbourhood-scale energy storage and aims to enable neighbourhoods to rapidly reduce carbon emissions from electricity\, and in a way that is both equitable and affordable for everyone – not only solar customers. \nTo make this initiative a success\, the project team is engaging with the local community in your neighbourhood to better understand local priorities to shape the next steps in the project. To attend\, please RSVP by 25th October 2021 to tim.shue@yef.org.au with your \n\nName\nEmail\nResidential address*\n\n*This session is specifically for those in the proposed site area of the battery in Fitzroy North. \n\n\nComplete a 10 minute survey prior to the session\nFAQs on community batteries\nMore about community batteries
URL:https://www.yef.org.au/event/fitzroy-north-community-session-2-wednesday-yarra-community-battery-initiative/
CATEGORIES:Community Batteries
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211026T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211026T200000
DTSTAMP:20260518T040534
CREATED:20210930T063639Z
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SUMMARY:Fitzroy North Community Session #1\, Tuesday — Yarra Community Battery Initiative
DESCRIPTION:This event is specifically for local residents and businesses in Fitzroy North.\nTo attend\, RSVP with your name and address to tim.shue@yef.org.au by 25 October 2021.\nUpon RSVP you will receive a Zoom link and passcode by email. Have your say by completing a 10 minute survey \nEnabling more solar and expanding access to renewable electricity is needed to reduce our community emissions to zero\, because electricity is the largest share of Yarra’s total emissions (69%). But there are new challenges facing the grid if we want to reach a zero carbon future with homes and businesses powered by all-renewable energy. \nOne of the most exciting solutions to help reduce our community’s carbon footprint is a ‘community battery’\, which works like a giant power bank to provide safe\, reliable and a more sustainable solution for shared energy storage. \nThe Yarra Energy Foundation\, a local non-profit organisation core funded by the City of Yarra\, has won a $800\,000 grant from the Victorian Government through the Neighbourhood Battery Initiative\, delivered by the Department of Environment\, Land\, Water and Planning (DELWP). \nThe project is breaking new ground on neighbourhood-scale energy storage and aims to enable neighbourhoods to rapidly reduce carbon emissions from electricity\, and in a way that is both equitable and affordable for everyone – not only solar customers. \nTo make this initiative a success\, the project team is engaging with the local community in your neighbourhood to better understand local priorities to shape the next steps in the project. To attend\, please RSVP by 25th October 2021 to tim.shue@yef.org.au with your \n\nName\nEmail\nResidential address*\n\n*This session is specifically for those in the proposed site area of the battery in Fitzroy North. \n\n\nComplete a 10 minute survey prior to the session\nFAQs on community batteries\nMore about community batteries
URL:https://www.yef.org.au/event/fitzroy-north-community-session-1-tuesday-yarra-community-battery-initiative/
CATEGORIES:Community Batteries
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211026T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211026T143000
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SUMMARY:All-Energy Australia Conference - Community Batteries Session
DESCRIPTION:Register here\n\nSESSION DESCRIPTION\nThree partner companies in community battery projects will discuss the challenges and solutions and what it takes to make a community battery a success. \nSESSION OUTLINE\n\n\n\nCommunity batteries are one of the fastest-growing areas in the energy industry\, with falling costs and maturing technology making the case for storage more attractive than ever. Three partner companies in community battery projects will discuss the challenges and solutions and what it takes to make a community battery a success. \nChair:  Keiran Price\, Senior Project Officer\, Department of Environment\, Land\, Water\, and Planning\n\nPanellists: \n\nChris Wallin\, Commercial Program Manager\, Yarra Energy\nGreg Hannan\, Head of Network Strategy and Non-Network Solutions\, Citipower\, Powercor\, and United Energy\nMarnie Shaw\, Senior Research Fellow\, Australian National University
URL:https://www.yef.org.au/event/all-energy-australia-conference-community-batteries-session/
CATEGORIES:Community Batteries
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211020T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211020T210000
DTSTAMP:20260518T040534
CREATED:20210923T035306Z
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SUMMARY:Going it alone! What states can do for climate action
DESCRIPTION:Register here\nIn a complex policy landscape\, what can states do to address the climate crisis? In this webinar\, the Victorian Minister for Energy\, Environment and Climate Change\, the Hon. Lily D’Ambrosio\, will outline Victoria’s progress towards climate targets and opportunities for further action. She will then be joined in conversation with Simon Holmes à Court\, Senior Advisor at the Energy Transition Hub\, University of Melbourne. The evening will be facilitated by Victoria McKenzie-McHarg\, Strategic Director\, Women’s Environmental Leadership Australia. The evening will include dedicated time for audience questions. \nThe webinar will be hosted by Lighter Footprints\, a community climate action group based in the City of Boroondara.
URL:https://www.yef.org.au/event/going-it-alone-what-states-can-do-for-climate-action/
CATEGORIES:External
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lighter Footprints":MAILTO:lighterfootprints@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211013T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211013T203000
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CREATED:20210921T063959Z
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SUMMARY:Mythbusting the All-Electric Home
DESCRIPTION:Register here\nAsk your questions about getting off gas and switching to an all-electric home powered by 100% renewable energy\, and learn practical tips for going all-electric at home. \nIn this webinar\, the energy experts at Renew will debunk common myths and misconceptions about getting off gas\, a fossil fuel. \nSwitching your home to all-electric heating\, hot water\, and cooking reduces your carbon emissions and can save you money on energy bills. \nYarra City Council is partnering with Renew to bring you this webinar event as part of Sustainable House Day 2021\, an event that provides access to Australia’s most unique and inspiring sustainable homes. #SHD2021
URL:https://www.yef.org.au/event/mythbusting-the-all-electric-home/
CATEGORIES:External
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211005T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211005T203000
DTSTAMP:20260518T040534
CREATED:20210913T231643Z
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SUMMARY:Yarra Community Battery Trial Drop-In Session #2
DESCRIPTION:Want to learn more about the Yarra Community Battery Trial\, but you missed out on the information sessions? Have questions that aren’t answered in the FAQs? Drop in for a friendly chat with the project team! No need to book in advance. \nChris Wallin\, the Community Battery Project Manager\, and Tim Shue\, the Communications and Marketing Manager will be available to chat about the Yarra Community Battery Trial. \nIf you’re unable to make this time\, please email tim.shue@yef.org.au to arrange a more suitable time. Otherwise we are happy to answer your questions over the phone or by email. We look forward to speaking with you. \nCLICK TO JOIN THE MEETING\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/89206441201\n\nMeeting ID: 892 0644 1201
URL:https://www.yef.org.au/event/yarra-community-battery-trial-drop-in-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Batteries
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ORGANIZER;CN="Yarra Energy Foundation":MAILTO:information@yef.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210922T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210922T193000
DTSTAMP:20260518T040534
CREATED:20210903T031620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210903T032829Z
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SUMMARY:Launching Port Phillip's partnership with the Metro Community Power Hub
DESCRIPTION:Register here\nHosted by the Port Phillip Emergency Climate Action Network (PECAN)\, this event will showcase the role of community batteries in transitioning the grid to one that supports a zero carbon future with guest speaker Chris Wallin\, the community battery project manager from the Yarra Energy Foundation. Hear how you can take actions towards an ‘all-electric home’ and how the newly established energy hub can assist you. \nThe event will be run in partnership with the newly established Metro Community Power Hub (MCPH)\, a one-stop hub helping more people access practical renewable energy solutions. \nThe MCPH is led by the Yarra Energy Foundation\, which has been awarded funding for a 12-month period by Sustainability Victoria on behalf of the Victorian Government. \nAfter registering you will receive an order confirmation via email which includes a Zoom link to the session. \nRead more about PECAN and the Metro Community Power Hub
URL:https://www.yef.org.au/event/launching-port-phillips-partnership-with-the-metro-community-power-hub/
CATEGORIES:Metropolitan Community Power Hub
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ORGANIZER;CN="Yarra Energy Foundation":MAILTO:information@yef.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210914T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210914T093000
DTSTAMP:20260518T040534
CREATED:20210902T043848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210902T044249Z
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SUMMARY:Yarra Community Battery Trial: Drop-In Session #1
DESCRIPTION:Want to learn more about the Yarra Community Battery Trial\, but you missed out on the information session? Have questions that aren’t answered in the FAQs? Drop in for a friendly chat with the project team! No need to book in advance. \nChris Wallin\, the Community Battery Project Manager\, and Tim Shue\, the Communications and Marketing Manager will be available to chat about the Yarra Community Battery Trial from 8-9:30am. \nIf you’re unable to make this time\, please email tim.shue@yef.org.au to arrange a more suitable time. Otherwise we are happy to answer your questions over the phone or by email. We look forward to speaking with you. \nCLICK TO JOIN THE MEETING\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/89880010394 \nMeeting ID: 898 8001 0394
URL:https://www.yef.org.au/event/yarra-community-battery-trial-drop-in-session-1/
CATEGORIES:Community Batteries
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ORGANIZER;CN="Yarra Energy Foundation":MAILTO:information@yef.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210911T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210911T151500
DTSTAMP:20260518T040534
CREATED:20210810T033446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211029T015156Z
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SUMMARY:Community battery trial in the City of Yarra – an introduction and Q&A (#2)
DESCRIPTION:Register for the event here\nAbout this event\n\n\nRight now\, there is a lot of excitement about “community batteries” and their role in the transition to net zero carbon. They can increase peoples’ access to renewable energy\, increase energy affordability\, and enable more people to install rooftop solar. Community batteries also tackle some of the networks’ most challenging problems like network ‘congestion’ and how to enable more solar exports to the grid. \nThis session will be facilitated in an ‘interview style’ and the audience will be encouraged to contribute their ideas and ask questions about community batteries. These conversations will inform the project team and shape the next steps of the Yarra community battery trial. Brief presentations to set the scene will be followed by a Q&A with the Yarra community battery trial team. \nFacilitator \n\nSamantha Green\, Climate Emergency Lead\, City of Yarra\n\n\nSpeakers \n\nTimothy Shue\, Communications & Marketing Manager\, Yarra Energy Foundation\nChris Wallin\, Project Manager\, Community Batteries\, Yarra Energy Foundation\nKeiran Price\, Senior Project Officer\, the Department of Environment\, Land\, Water and Planning – Energy Programs\n\nGuests \n\nGreg Hannan\, Head of Network Strategy & Non-Network Solutions\, CitiPower\nJennie Suann\, Stakeholder & Engagement Manager\, CitiPower\nJoanna Cooney\, Senior Communications & Engagement Consultant\, RPS – CitiPower\n\n\nThe webinar is hosted by the City of Yarra and the Yarra Energy Foundation. \nA zoom link and short pre-session survey will be emailed upon registration. \nFor more information about the community battery trial in the City of Yarra\, visit https://www.yef.org.au/community-batteries/ \nCan’t make this session? Don’t worry! The session will be recorded and made available after the event. \nOtherwise\, we are hosting another session on 1 September 2021.
URL:https://www.yef.org.au/event/community-battery-trial-in-the-city-of-yarra-an-introduction-and-qa-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Batteries
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ORGANIZER;CN="Yarra Energy Foundation":MAILTO:information@yef.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210901T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210901T201500
DTSTAMP:20260518T040534
CREATED:20210810T032728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210827T015431Z
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SUMMARY:Community battery trial in the City of Yarra – an introduction and Q&A (#1)
DESCRIPTION:Register for the event here\n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRight now\, there is a lot of excitement about “community batteries” and their role in the transition to net zero carbon. They can increase peoples’ access to renewable energy\, increase energy affordability\, and enable more people to install rooftop solar. Community batteries also tackle some of the networks’ most challenging problems like network ‘congestion’ and how to enable more solar exports to the grid. \nThis session will be facilitated in an ‘interview style’ and the audience will be encouraged to contribute their ideas and ask questions about community batteries. These conversations will inform the project team and shape the next steps of the Yarra community battery trial. Brief presentations to set the scene will be followed by a Q&A with the Yarra community battery trial team. \n\nFacilitator \n\nSamantha Green\, Climate Emergency Lead\, City of Yarra\n\n\nSpeakers \n\nTimothy Shue\, Communications & Marketing Manager\, Yarra Energy Foundation\nChris Wallin\, Project Manager\, Community Batteries\, Yarra Energy Foundation\nKeiran Price\, Senior Project Officer\, the Department of Environment\, Land\, Water and Planning – Energy Programs\n\nGuests \n\nGreg Hannan\, Head of Network Strategy & Non-Network Solutions\, CitiPower\nJennie Suann\, Stakeholder & Engagement Manager\, CitiPower\nJoanna Cooney\, Senior Communications & Engagement Consultant\, RPS – CitiPower\n\nThe webinar is hosted by the City of Yarra and the Yarra Energy Foundation. \nA zoom link and short pre-session survey will be emailed upon registration. \nFor more information about the community battery trial in the City of Yarra\, visit https://www.yef.org.au/community-batteries/ \n\nCan’t make this session? Don’t worry! The session will be recorded and made available after the event. \nOtherwise\, we are hosting another session on 11 September 2021.
URL:https://www.yef.org.au/event/community-battery-trial-in-the-city-of-yarra-an-introduction-and-qa/
CATEGORIES:Community Batteries
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ORGANIZER;CN="Yarra Energy Foundation":MAILTO:information@yef.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210831T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210831T150000
DTSTAMP:20260518T040534
CREATED:20210824T073118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210824T073146Z
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SUMMARY:Community batteries: the new kid on the block
DESCRIPTION:Attend here\nAustralia has won the top spot of solar PV systems per capita and is the envy of many other nations. With that accolade comes a problem of network congestion in the middle of the day and ensuing export curtailments and zero export connection approvals for residents and businesses. While home batteries are a way to mitigate that problem\, it is not available to everyone. Community batteries on the other hand offer an alternative solution that not only solves the problem but can also empower the community to become part of the solution. After an introduction of the Melbourne Solar Sponge project and YEF’s partnership with Citipower and BSGIP\, Chris will explain why shared energy storage is such a great idea and reveal the opportunities it unlocks. \nFormat: \n\n2.00 pm – Introduction by Andrew Fraser\, Battery Storage and Grid Integration Program\, Australian National University\n2.05 pm – Presentation by Chris Wallin\, Project Manager\, Yarra Energy Foundation\n2.40 pm – Audience Q&A\n3:00 pm – Close\n\nAbout the speaker \nChris Wallin is an experienced project manager in technical\, business and financial areas. As an electrical engineer\, he worked on large industrial installations from design to project handover. He also had a career in business management with Information Technology companies\, and regularly volunteers with community organisations to assist in identifying and qualifying renewable energy projects.
URL:https://www.yef.org.au/event/community-batteries-the-new-kid-on-the-block/
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