A community at work
March 25th, 2009 — community organising, energy saving
Here in the Waterworks valley we have a community dedicated to sustainable living.
Having dealt with a range of practical issues, such as energy audits of housing, solar hot water, community gardens and so forth, it has become evident that we could do useful work to understand on barriers that prevent people from reducing their footprint (responding to climate change).
To do this we are applying for a Climate Connect grant through the state climate change office. (Approved in April 2009)
March 1st, 2009 — energy saving, events
Good news. If you liked the Jan Gehl lecture you will like this one too!
Internationally acclaimed expert on sustainable cities, Peter Newman, will be giving a free public lecture and launching his new book, ‘Resilient Cities: Responding to Peak Oil and Climate Change’.
Australia’s leading voice on sustainable transport, Peter is best known for his work in reinvigorating Perth’s public transport system. He invented the term ‘automobile dependence’ and for 30 years has been warning about the need to prepare for peak oil. Peter’s other book, ‘Sustainability and Cities: Overcoming Automobile Dependence’, was launched in the White House in 1999.
5.15 – 6.45 pm
Thursday 19th March
Dechaineaux Theatre, School of Visual Arts,
Hunter Street
November 18th, 2008 — energy saving, solar
Another Waterworks household has decided to install solar photovolatic system (guess who?).
Meanwhile, we all need to press for better feed-in tariffs (how much you get paid for surplus power), so that more people are attracted to go solar. And we have an opportunity to do just that.
The Tasmanian Government has issued a discussion paper (click HERE to download) on a proposal for a national feed-in tariff . This Monday (24th) is deadline for your feedback.
Meanwhile, the federal senate has just released its report (click HERE to download), generally favouring a unified national approach.
So please do take up the opportunity to have your say.
October 10th, 2008 — energy saving, events, food + gardens, landcare + faunacare, solar, transport, water resources
Come to the Sustainable Home Expo…. it’s on 1st week-end of November.
Green technologies, ideas, contacts, interesting talks… or just a place to catch up with friends.
September 30th, 2008 — community organising, energy saving, food + gardens, solar, water resources
If we had the energy and commitment we could really do something in this valley. Click HERE and HERE to see information about the Green Precincts program.
The sort of plan that could be funded by this $500,000 program could entail complete solarisation of all the street households, a construction of a demonstration home / education centre for sustainable living and much more.
So… what do you think?
August 11th, 2008 — about this website, energy saving, landcare + faunacare
Look to the right of this home page, scroll down, and you will see a list of websites that are of particular interest to our community members.
Latest additions are:
1. What native plants to grow in this area
2. A great resource for improving your home's energy efficiency
Appreciate hearing of any other good sites that people would like to see.
Chris-195
August 11th, 2008 — energy saving
Had a ring around places and compared square meter prices. All places said basically they need exact numbers in order to tell us about bulk discount. But all were willing to give some kind of discount and / or free delivery.
What does everybody think?
In order to get final figuers on discounts I will need final numbers. So please read the information below and let me know what type of insulation you need and how much and maybe how soon. Please differentiate wall and ceiling insulation and specify the R rating you want.
Any questions?? Just give me a call 6223 3332 or click HERE to email.
cheers Dorka – 101
July 11th, 2008 — energy saving
The Home Energy Audit workshop we conducted in June was well received. We decided to investigate a bulk purchase of insulation blanket – the best thing most homes can do is improve the thickness of insulation in their ceilings.
So…. here is some info about Insulation blanket from ringing around various suppliers.
June 16th, 2008 — energy saving, events
Here is an opportunity to learn how to simply modify your home to make it more sustainable.
Home energy auditor Arthur Master will go through the basics. This is a free workshop, but limited to 35 people, so please add your name in ‘comments’ box below or send email to: wwvalley@dodo.com.au
7pm
Tuesday evening, 24th June
At Trish and Stu’s
131 Waterworks Rd
June 10th, 2008 — energy saving
Here is some Government funded green goodness:
Click HERE, type in your details and you’ll get 2 free Energy Saving Light Globes sent to you.
Only one set per household, it’s an Australia-wide initiative, so spread the word!