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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:20211103T080000
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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:20211103T193000
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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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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/
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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:20211124T193000
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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/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lighter Footprints":MAILTO:lighterfootprints@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211125T110000
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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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