Posts Tagged ‘energy efficiency’
Ken Guthrie, Sustainable Cities Round Table – The Energy to Change, 20 May 2009
Posted in SCRT Videos, Sustainable Cities Round Tables by Virginia on June 10th, 2009
Ken Guthrie represents an initiative by Sustainability Victoria in developing a concept called Smart Energy Zones. A Smart Energy Zone aims to promote energy generation closer to where it is consumed, enabling individuals and local communities to take ownership of and manage their own energy supply. Using a combination of localised supply and demand energy solutions, communities can dramatically and cost-effectively reduce their greenhouse intensity.
Marie Andrews, Sustainable Cities Round Table – The Energy to Change, 20 May 2009
Posted in SCRT Videos, Sustainable Cities Round Tables by Virginia on June 10th, 2009
Marie Andrews represents Kildonan Uniting Care whose aim is to empower people to improve their lives, through the provision of effective community services and addressing issues of social and economic hardship. One of their projects is to advise to households to manage their energy demands to reach both social and environmental goals.
Michael Ambrose, Sustainable Cities Round Table – The Energy to Change, 20 May 2009
Posted in SCRT Videos, Sustainable Cities Round Tables by Virginia on June 9th, 2009
Michael Ambrose, from CSIRO, presents the Zero Emissions Home Project, where they aim to envision and build houses with zero net emissions of green house gases. The project is a collaboration between Sustainability Victoria, Henley Properties Group, and Delfin Land Lease.
Brad Shone, Sustainable Cities Round Table, The Energy to Change, Wednesday 20th May 2009
Posted in SCRT Videos, Sustainable Cities Round Tables by Virginia on June 9th, 2009
Brad Shone is from the Moreland Energy Foundation, who are committed in encouraging community action on greenhouse gas emissions. They work with the Moreland community in Melbourne to help people in all walks of life to make informed energy smart lifestyle choices. Some of the programs they are involved in are: solar bulk buying programs and providing workshops to educate the community on the effects of climate change and empowering people with the knowledge to make a difference.
Introduction to the Sustainable Cities Round Table – The Energy to Change, 20 May 2009
Posted in Sustainable Cities Round Tables by Virginia on June 9th, 2009
The Sustainable Cities Round Table – The Energy to Change was held recently on Wednesday, 20 May 2009. This Round Table considered energy – such as renewable energy types, their distribution and systems alternatives, how to mitigate energy losses, implement greater uptake of more sustainable options and ultimately conserve the energy within ourselves to make sure that these changes take place!
Guest speakers included:
Brad Shone, Manager – Energy Strategy, Moreland Energy Foundation Ltd.
Ralph Horne, Director, Centre for Design, RMIT University
Faye Adams, ESD Planner, Manningham City Council
Michael Ambrose, Greg Foliente and Phillip Paevere, CSIRO Sustainable Ecosystems Melbourne
Tim Forcey, President, Bayside Climate Change Action Group
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Request for Letters on the Issue of Housing Regulations
Posted in Events by Virginia on June 8th, 2009
A straight forward way to drive the creation of green jobs, and in particular new jobs in manufacturing in Victoria, is to make sure our houses are built to a higher energy standard.
At present, new houses built in Victoria – more than 35,000 a year – must meet a 5 star energy requirement. In addition to achieving this rating for the building itself, 5 Star also requires either a water tank that must supply water to toilets, or a solar hot water system. This system was implemented in 2004. Given that the average energy efficiency rating of houses in Victoria was only 2.2 stars before the new system was introduced, this was a great step forward by the state government.
Take part in national consumption survey
Posted in Research by Virginia on May 13th, 2009
Take part in a national online survey to inform innovative research into household consumption and lifestyles in Australia. CSIRO’s Household Consumption project is conducting research into household consumption, time use and lifestyles with the aim of developing a lifestyle typology based on the consumption and time use behaviour of Australian households. Their research hypothesis is that different household types and their way of consuming and living will result in distinguishable resource use and emission intensities. The project outcomes should enable the identification of pathways for consumption to promote a low carbon economy.
Launch of the Clean Energy Revolution with Nobel Laureate Prof Peter Doherty
Posted in Events by Virginia on May 12th, 2009
Join Ben McNeil leading climate scientist and economist for the launch of his book The Clean Energy Revolution in Melbourne this Thursday with Nobel Laureate, Prof Peter Doherty. The book is an Australian roadmap for cleantech and business sustainability with very little mention of climate science!
When: Thursday 14th May, 2009, 6.30pm-7pm
Where: Sputnik Agency, Level 1, 116-122 Chapel Street, Windsor
Numbers are limited so please RSVP to thecleanrevolution @gmail.com.
A national energy efficiency program to assist low-income households
Posted in Research by Devin Maeztri on October 20th, 2008
This abstract was recently listed on Australian Policy Online. To see the original document visit A national energy efficiency program to assist low-income households.
A national energy efficiency program to assist low-income households
KPMG, Brotherhood of St Laurence and Ecos Corporation
Posted: 25-09-2008
This report recommends the federal government implements a national energy efficiency program for 3.5 million low-income households over the next seven years. Although the government has committed to CPI indexation and cash assistance, cash assistant alone does not represent the best long-term solution for low-income households and government.
The program would involve a home visit that would determine the most appropriate package of energy efficiency measures for each household. Each household would receive energy efficiency improvements up to the value of $2,000 (including the cost of the visit). The energy efficiency improvements may include, compact fluorescent light bulb (CFL) light bulbs, efficient shower roses, weather proofing, curtains, ceiling insulation and efficient refrigerators. Some households with special circumstances that need energy efficient water heating or air-conditioning may receive a grant of up to $6,000.
This report finds that the costs of energy will rise substantially even without the introduction of the CPRS. An improvement in energy efficiency provides an opportunity for an effective demand side response by households that can shield households from the impact of rising energy costs through a reduction of energy consumption.
To read the full document visit A national energy efficiency program to assist low-income households – download full document
Bruce Rowse from CarbonetiX at the Sustainable Cities Round Table
Posted in SCRT Videos, Sustainable Cities Round Tables by Ferne Edwards on September 2nd, 2008
Bruce Rowse, director of CarbonetiX, was one of the recent speakers at the Sustainable Cities Round Table on Sustainable Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Offering many different skills, CarbonetiX’s key expertise is in energy efficiency and energy conservation. To learn more about their work visit http://www.carbonetix.com.au/. The title of Bruce’s presentation which you can see below is “How to halve Fluorescent Light Greenhouse Pollution NOW“.