Scotch College Sustainability Fair

Saturday, 26th March, 2011, 3.30pm - 7.30pm

Scotch College Chapel Lawn

76 Shenton Road, Swanbourne

 

The SEN stand will be on display.

 

 

Strategic Energy Initiative 2031 Community Consultation Workshop

Facilitated by the Office of Energy

SEN Special Event
Monday 4th April, 2011
5:30pm for a 6pm start
Lotteries House: 2 Delhi St, West Perth
Free event, refreshments provided

The State Government's Strategic Energy Initiative, Energy2031, is working with industry and the community to develop a plan to meet WA’s energy needs over the next 20 years.

The Minister for Energy, Hon Peter Collier MLC, has released the Energy2031 Directions Paper.

The Office of Energy is seeking feedback from members of the public via written submission (energy2031@energy.wa.gov.au) and public workshops.

Sustainable Energy Now is pleased to host one of these workshops, which will be facilitated by the Office of Energy. Please come along to discuss the Directions Paper and provide your feedback.

Please Note: Attendees are expected to read the Paper before the workshop to facilitate meaningful discussion. It is available for download at www.energy.wa.gov.au/energy2031

PLAN WA - 100% Renewable Energy

Perth Launch of Zero Carbon Australia
Stationary Energy Plan

Beyond Zero Emissions

Monday 14th March, 2011
5:45pm for a 6pm start

Perth Town Hall
Corner Barrack St and Hay St, Perth

Free entry

Please RSVP at http://zcaperthlaunch.eventbrite.com

This highly influential, ambitious proposal has been endorsed by the International Energy Agency as well as economists and scientists from around Australia, it has also drawn the praise from politicians as diverse as Queensland Premier Anna Bligh, Liberal Party Minister Malcolm Turnbull, Greens Senators Scott Ludlam and Christine Milne, and former NSW premier Bob Carr.

The Plan demonstrates that solar and wind can supply Australia's energy needs within 10 years. It has been designed by a broad coalition of engineers, academics, and industry experts and is fully costed using proven, existing, renewable technologies. This forum will discuss what steps need to be taken now to make it a reality.

Broadcaster Verity James will MC the evening

Speakers/Panellists:

Sen Scott Ludlam Greens Senator for WA

Hon. Philip Gardiner MLC Member for the Agricultural Region, representing the WA National Party

Hon. Alannah McTiernan Former WA Planning and Infrastructure Minister

Mr Matthew Wright Executive Director, Beyond Zero Emissions and Young Environmentalist of the Year

Mr Steve Gates Chair, Sustainable Energy Now

Prof Paul Hardisty Global Director of EcoNomics™ and Sustainability, WorleyParsons

Please RSVP at http://zcaperthlaunch.eventbrite.com

Download plan from: zerocarbonplan.org

A research collaboration between University of Melbourne Energy Institute (www.energy.unimelb.edu.au) and Beyond Zero Emissions (beyondzeroemissions.org)

The event is supported by Sustainable Energy Now

 

SEN Christmas Social

Friday, 10th December from 6:30pm

43 Below Bar and Restaurant

43 Barrack Street (basement level) Perth CBD

No RSVP required

 

To round off a busy and productive year, the SEN Committee would like to invite members, partners and friends to join us for an evening of conversation and frivolity.

Drinks, appetisers and meals available for purchase at the bar. SEN will provide a few platters, so be early! See 43below.com.au for menus and further details.

Festival of the Lakes

Saturday, 9th October, 2010, 10am - 4pm

North and Bibra Lakes

Progress Drive, Bibra Lake
AND
Cockburn Wetlands Education Centre,
184 Hope Road, Bibra Lake

 

The SEN stand will be on display.

 

The Future of Renewable Energy in Australia

Steve Gates, Chair
Tim Barling, Secretary
Angus King, Vice-Chair

SEN social event with short presentation
Wednesday, 27 October, 2010 at 6pm
43 Below Bar, 43 Barrack St, Perth (basement level)

As part of Conservation Week 2010, the Sustainable Energy Now committee have arranged a social evening this Wednesday with a short talk jointly presented by our Chair Steve Gates, Secretary Tim Barling and Vice-Chair Angus King and plenty of opportunity for discussion and networking.

The presentation, entitled 'The Future of Renewable Energy in Australia', will comprise of a short introduction to SEN, a discussion of renewable energy resources and technologies and a demonstration of our computer simulation, used to develop scenarios for WA’s future energy supply. Western Australia has abundant renewable energy resources including solar, wind, wave, geothermal and biomass. Many technologies to harness these resources already exist or are in development. Come along and share your passion for a sustainable energy future in WA.

For those of you new to SEN, this is an opportunity to hear our key messages and engage with fellow SEN members. Others may wish to come along to renew your enthusiasm, continue conversations or get involved in some of our projects.

Please note: Food and drink is available from the bar/restaurant at 43 Below for purchase. You can find the menu on the 43 Below website.

 

2010 Hulbert St Sustainaibility Fiesta

Sep 18-19, 2010, 10am - 4pm
Hulbert St, South Fremantle

The SEN stand will be on display.

Click here for more info.

 

 

 

 

 

The Future of Renewable Energies in Australia

Tim Barling
Secretary
Sustainable Energy Now

Monday, 13 September, 2010
5:45pm for a 6pm start
Edith Cowan University, South West Campus, Bunbury, room 6.102

This presentation outlines why we need to change rapidly to renewable energy sources and some ideas on how to do this. Renewable energy in the form of geothermal, sun, waves and wind are very abundant and many of the technologies that we need to harness them are already here or in development.

What we need now are the political will and understanding, and sources of finance. There will be some discussion of climate change issues.

The information presented in this talk is readily available and easy to access and understand.

Profile: Tim Barling is Secretary of Sustainable Energy Now - a volunteer group of scientists, engineers, computer specialists, economists, designers, doctors, academics, politicians, retirees, students and others who are passionate about the renewable energy potential of WA and are studying how to harness it.

Tim has a broad range of experience ranging from research at Kew Botanical Gardens to work as an animal carer on farms and in veterinary clinics. Always interested in his surrounds, he has also worked as a ranger and been a member of a number of steering committees. Tim has previously undertaken studies relating to the marine environment and sustainability and is currently studying Biomedical Science.

 

Nuclear Future: Q&A session

Tuesday, August 10, 2010 at 1:00pm - Law Lecture Theatre, UWA

Held jointly by the UWA Politics Club and the UWA Environment Collective

SEN will be participating on the panel, representing renewable energy.

 

Pathways to Working with Developing Communities

Saturday, August 7, 2010 - Engineers Australia, Murray St, West Perth

Hosted by Engineers Without Borders

The SEN stand will be on display.

 

Great Southern Great Science

July 9, 2010 - Albany Town Hall

Organised by WA Chief Scientist Prof Lyn Beazley and the UWA Centre of Excellence in Natural Resource Management

Paul Wilkes, our Vice Chair will be presenting.