The Renewable Energy Fair
Saturday 30 May 2009, Bellingen Showground
Times 9am - 4pm. Entry by donation.
Contact: Elizabeth McCabe, Coordinator 0408 936 774, emccabe.emc2@hotmail.co.uk
Exhibitions
- Solar, Wind, Hydro Power
- Energy efficiency in the home and business
- ‘Moving with the times’ - transport alternatives (fully electric cars to hybrid vehicles, electric bikes and scooters)
- Sustainable gardening
Guest Speakers
- Peter Pudney fom Adelaide telling us about the development and future of Electric Cars in Australia.
- Anne-Maree Dowd, CSIRO Social Scientist talks about the new Energymark initiative, which uses a ‘kitchen table’ approach to starting public dialogue about energy alternatives - with amazing results.
- David Howard, the Green Loans Project Manager for ABSA will fill you in on the details of the federal governments Green Loans Scheme.
- Government rebates explained
- Many more local experts giving presentations on building design, energy assessment, retrofitting, insulation etc.
Special Events
- Join the Mayor’s bicycle convoy at 9am outside the council chambe for the 600m ride to the showground. From 8:30am we are offering a free, minor repair service for bikes.
- ABC local radio broadcasting from the fair using on-site solar power.
- Book a free Sustainability Audit for your home with a qualified energy assessor under the Government’s Green Loans Scheme
- Community Sculpture - get creative and help build a ‘revolutionary sun and wind driven giant mobile.
- Schools showcase highlighting sustainable programs being driven by local schools, and the Bellingen Youth Experience demonstrating some quirky products and applications using renewable energy in the kids tent.
- Running in conjuction with the Growers market and offering a great day of family fun and education
- Live music with local band FABRIC from 2:30pm till close at 4pm.
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