Community Renewable Energy Programs

10:30am

Introduction and Welcome
Speaker: Wendy Campana, Executive Director, Local Government Association of SA

10:40am

Renewable Energy – state of the State and Nation
Speaker: Tim O’Loughlin, Commissioner, Renewable Energy SA

11:10am

The Economics of First Movers - Retrofitting Solar Panels
Speaker: Mr Dave Barry, Acting Director Development Services, Shire of Towong

11:40am

RECs – Who, What, When, Where
Speaker: Dr Tim Moore, Emissions Reduction Co

12:10pm

Wind and Solar Renewable Energy – Type, Costs, Efficiencies, Futures
Speakers: Professor Mike Young, Director Environment Institute and an expert panel from the Centre for Energy Technology.

12:40pm

Lunch Break

1:10pm

Renewable Energy solutions for Councils and Communities
Speaker: Richard Turner, Chief Executive Officer, ZEN Home Energy Systems

1:40pm

Council Case Studies
Speakers: Mr Roy Ramage, Economic Development Officer, City of Victor Harbour; Mr Ian Baldwin, Director of Environment and Development Services, Barossa Council; and Cr Eddie Hughes, City of Whyalla

2:40pm

Eastern Region Alliance – Business Case Analysis
Speaker: Mr Mark Goldstone, Chief Executive Officer,
City of Prospect

3:00pm

Panel Discussion
Speakers: All Presenters

3:30pm

Close
Speaker: Adam Gray, Senior Policy Officer, Local Government Association of SA