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copyright: West Australian Newspapers Contents Saving Learning 12. 6: Powerdown around the home 26: Sustainability studies and offi ce 28: Electric vehicles and Western 7: Josh Byrne gives Living Smart Australia the green thumbs up 30: Young professional profi le: 8: Can mining be sustainable? Jessica Holmes, City of 9: Galaxy light years ahead 32: WA team wins national model 8. 10: Smart Energy: 2020 and 2031 solar challenge 12: State sporting facility benchmark for future facilities Creating 13: Kicking a goal for green 34: Decarbonising cities and 14: Thousands keeping cool with regions free electricity from the sun 16. 35: Turning landfi ll waste into 15: Eco-makeover to demonstrate renewable energy best practice 36: Geothermal cities 38: Desalination and water 15. Generating technology 16: Rottnest: showcasing 39: Curtin professor believes sustainability biomass is the way forward 18: Renewable energy powering the Pilbara Connecting 20: Wind the way to a cleaner 40: What is the ‘smart grid’? future 41: Support for solar in the 21: Swift system backing up Mid-West 25. renewables 42: “It’s home calling – your car is 22: Low emissions funding for innovative projects ready.” 23: Health properties of algae 44: 1Million Women making a developed difference 26. 24: Solar helps city reduce its 45: Improving energy effi ciency in carbon footprint indigenous communities 25: New invention receiving 32. overseas interest SEA information 46: SEA: the peak industry body SEA 47: Energising South East Asia Street Address: 48 Lake Street, Northbridge Conference and Exhibition 6000 48: SEA committee Postal Address: GPO Box 2409, Perth Western Australia 6000 49: SEA staff 35.Phone: +61 8 9228 1292 38. 50: Platinum members Published by: Fax: +61 8 9228 0597 51: Corporate members www.seaaus.com.au Editor: 53: Members directory Louise Allan Contact: Writers: This paper was manufactured using fully sustainable re-growth forestry methods. Louise Allan, Kassie Gadeke Ray Wills – [email protected] Design: Sustainable Energy Association of Australia (SEA) is the peak industry body for all enterprises supporting substantive action on sustainable energy in WA. Lisa Murray – [email protected] Daniel Tann Advertising (SEA): SEA members are the business part of the solution to climate change. At a critical time for Cate Murray – [email protected] Lisa Murray 9228 1292 individuals, governments, businesses and the community to develop workable solutions to Loren Anderson – [email protected] reduce emissions and adapt to global warming, you can join the chamber of businesses, Advertising (The West Australian): organisations and individuals advocating sustainable energy solutions. Neil Prentice – [email protected] Elizabeth Poustie 9482 3254 For more information or to become a member call SEA on 9228 1292 or visit Agnus - [email protected] Publication Date: February 23, 2011 www.seaaus.com.au. copyright: West Australian Newspapers 4.Welcome letters energisingwa | SUSTAINABLE ENERGY FOR THIS CENTURY

The Western Australian Government and -How best to meet growing demand for secure and -Committing more than $20 million to support the Sustainable Energy Association of reliable energy. innovative projects including a 5 MW demonstration wave power station, a geothermal demonstration Australia share a common interest in -How to make energy as cost effective as possible. project and an algal based biofuels project. securing our state’s energy future. -How best to ensure the adoption of clean energy -Supporting a Geothermal Centre of Excellence to sources into the energy mix. Access to reliable, competitively priced energy supplies promote exploration and development of geothermal is vital to economic growth and improvements in living I appreciate the strong contribution SEA and its resources. standards across this vast state. members have already made to this initiative and -Providing a $6.5 million expansion of the Solar welcome your continued participation. A strongly growing energy market and new Schools program and $6 million to continue the solar technologies are supporting increased investment in The State Government is also contributing to meeting water heater subsidy scheme. renewable energy generation, as well as expansion of the national target of 20 per cent renewable energy The government recently launched a “Switch the traditional sources. by 2020 and has made major investments in the Future” campaign to encourage better, more effi cient development of renewable energy resources, including: Through the effi cient use of Western Australia’s wide energy use. range of energy resources, we can achieve our own -Investing $23 million for a residential net feed in tariff. economic and social goals for electricity provision to Our shared goals for a more diverse, effi cient and metropolitan and regional communities, and, as an -Launching the 206 megawatt (MW) Collgar wind cleaner energy create enormous potential and I look energy exporter, contribute to global development. farm near Merredin and funding an expansion of the forward to working with the sustainable energy sector Grasmere at Albany. in meeting our state’s future energy needs. The State Government’s Strategic Energy Initiative: Energy 2031, sets out to address critical questions in -$20 million towards a 10 MW solar photovoltaic Colin Barnett MLA the development of the state’s energy sector over the energy project in the state‘s Mid-West and two solar Premier next 20 years, including: powered stations at Marble Bar and Nullagine. Western Australia

I am pleased to welcome all readers to those of us who live and work in the city to learn how to Perth in March 2011. Climate change is a global issue the third edition of the Sustainable Energy maximise the effi ciencies afforded to us in our buildings. and thus we need to keep building and strengthening those international networks to accelerate action and Association’s Energising WA magazine. Locally the City of Perth has been supporting building make a permanent life style change. energy effi ciency through the CitySwitch Green Offi ce Perth is an international energy city and is afforded so program since 2008, which now has 28 signatories and The City of Perth will continue to seek opportunities to many opportunities for being a leader and seen as being covers 184,000 square metres of offi ce space in the grow and facilitate many more initiatives and networks in at the cutting edge of technology and research for many City. Educating our residents, daily workers and citizens the future to support our sustainable energy sector. sources of energy. at large to live a more sustainable life is imperative. We I encourage you to read this publication and put Building the sustainable energy sector is an essential part can all get by with less energy consumption if we think into action as much as you can and make a lifetime of the big picture. Western Australia, while blessed with hard and work at reducing our needs. commitment to sustainability. Whether you are an an incredible amount of natural resources, is also leading At an international level, as part of its participation in the individual, representing business, together we can create in the development of many renewable technologies. World Energy Cities Partnership, the City of Perth is a a sustainable future for Western Australia and indeed the Incorporating sustainable energy into the design of our signatory to the Calgary Climate Accord to demonstrate world. City is an imperative. Almost every year now we fi nd our desire to address climate change and share valuable Lisa M Scaffi di at the peak of summer, Perth seems to ‘run out’ of information and ideas across the world. Generally we look at best practice and ‘compare notes’ globally with a The Right Hon the Lord Mayor electricity. We need to address this issue by increasing work smarter not harder approach. The City of Perth the effi ciency of our new and existing buildings and Western Australia urban form, retrofi tting appropriate localised renewable The City is also pleased to be a gold sponsor of SEA’s energy technologies. Of particular importance is for fi rst Energising South East Asia conference to be held in

“This third edition of Energising WA provides more information on sustainable energy, more examples of how we can do it and showcases many Western Australian champions in sustainable energy across our communities and businesses helping us get there.”

Professor Ray Wills Chief Executive Offi cer Sustainable Energy Association of Australia

copyright: West Australian Newspapers 2010 saw a signifi cant change for the are looking to have a better impact for our members on acknowledge our three platinum members, Hyundai, Association with members voting at our the national lobbying activities we already undertake. Jackson McDonald Lawyers and UNLTD Energy. Annual General Meeting on October 15, SEA members also have continued in maintaining Any membership organisation is only as strong as its 2010 to unanimously approve a range of diversity on the Board, electing a strongly members and their contribution and I thank all SEA representative group of board members from a very members for contributing to the growth and vibrancy of constitutional amendments. diverse association membership. their industry body. Among the amendments were a change to the Membership support is critical for any industry body. If you are interested in the sustainability of your Committee of Management which now becomes a SEA has support from enterprises doing business Board of Management and the formal recognition of in many different sectors, from architecture to business and of Australia’s economy and you want to a Chief Executive Offi cer position in the constitution, accommodation, from fi shing to fi nance, from hot water help act on the challenge of climate change, I invite you a position that takes on roles and duties inclusive of to human resources, from landfi ll gas to law and from to join SEA. infrastructure to intellectual property, to name a few those formerly assigned to the Secretary and Treasurer. Bob Blakiston examples. It was also agreed the name of the association be Chairman With the strength of support from a broad range of Sustainable Energy Association of Australia changed to the “Sustainable Energy Association of enterprises and in particular due to the signifi cant base Australia Incorporated”. In doing so, SEA will still of SEA’s sponsoring members in the corporate category be a Western Australian based body that abides by providing strong fi nancial support, the association its incorporation in this state. The name change is continues to grow capability and impact as a potent important in the sense that as an advocacy group, we advocacy organisation. I would particularly like to

The Sustainable Energy Association of Renewable energy generation, combined with measures Investments in energy effi ciency and renewable Australia (SEA) is working to see our for better energy effi ciency, means future proofi ng our energy will deliver projects returning real profi ts in real economy and producing a sustainable economy with operations with real jobs that deliver real, emissions-free nation embrace sustainable energy fewer infl ationary pressures for the nation. energy and help build a more effi cient, more sustainable solutions across all sectors of the economy. Australia’s renewable energy sources are vastly greater economy, in all regions of Australia. than our fossil fuel resources, renewable energy is Climate change is real, the impacts are already proving Australians broadly want to see action on global generally more labour intensive and by the nature of the dire and will only get worse, humans are causing it and source, more broadly distributed across regions. we need to stop. We can stop if we use sustainable warming. Even if a minority of people are not concerned energy – and use it sustainably. about issues of climate change, many still are. We need action, to tap the energy source that will be dominant in the 21st century – renewable energy that This third edition of Energising WA provides more Government must also show leadership – measures will deliver on both energy security and on reducing our information on sustainable energy, more examples being encouraged for business and the community must greenhouse gas emissions. of how we can do it and showcases many Western be rolled out and demonstrated as a greater priority Australian champions in sustainable energy across our We must fundamentally change the way we think about across all portfolios in government operations. communities and businesses helping us get there. energy and how we do business. Professor Ray Wills Responding to climate change through the deployment A new inconvenient truth is economic reform based on Chief Executive Offi cer of sustainable energy solutions will create new business, sustainable energy is achievable – this is not a claim it Sustainable Energy Association of Australia new employment opportunities and a more sustainable will be easy, or the same as it has always been, but nor economy in both urban and regional Australia. does it mean reform will break the economy.

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• On very hot days, close all windows, curtains and blinds early in the Power down morning to keep the cool air in the home and open windows to let in the sea breeze after 6pm. • When using your air conditioner on hot days, ensure it is set at 24 around the home degrees celcius. Every degree lower expends 10 per cent more energy The energy landscape in Western Australia is facing and increases your power bill. unprecedented change. The state has experienced • Use your appliances during low peak periods – wait until after 9pm to some of the fastest growth in the nation with its switch on the dishwasher or the washing machine. population increasing by 51,500 over the past 12 • Fill your kettle with cold water and only with the amount you need. months to 2.29 million. • Use your clothesline in fi ne weather instead of your clothes dryer. This, together with rising fuel costs and climate change challenges, means everyone is challenged to do their bit in being more energy effi cient as the • Change light globes to high effi ciency compact fl uorescent light globes. cost of energy increases. • Switch off appliances including TVs, DVDs, laptops and computers at Synergy suggests a number of ways you can save on energy and reduce the power point. your power bills this summer. • When purchasing electrical appliances, always consider the energy Around the home: effi ciency rating – the higher the number of stars, the more energy effi cient. While an appliance with more stars may cost more initially, it • Spring clean your air conditioner. Dust and dirt can greatly affect the effi ciency of the unit so check your product manual for cleaning will conserve more energy and be much cheaper to run. instructions or, if the unit is roof mounted, hire an air conditioning • Create a cool garden environment – plant deciduous vines that can specialist to service the unit. grow up walls, pergolas or lattice to give extra shade and plant trees or • Make sure your fi replaces are sealed off at the chimney base (not the shrubs in the open sun areas to create more shade. top). This will ensure the cool air inside your home does not escape. Swimming pools: • Turn off your solar hot water system booster. During the summer months there is more than enough sunlight to provide regular hot water. • The fi lter needs to run longer in summer, so install a timer and consider connecting to Synergy’s SmartPower to take advantage of off-peak • Turn down the thermostat on your hot water system, as you don’t need rates by running the pump at night. the water as hot over summer. Turn off your hot water system when you go on holidays. • Invest in a pool blanket. This not only makes the pool warmer, it keeps • Install ceiling insulation to bring down the cost of your cooling and out dirt and leaves and reduces the evaporation of precious water. heating. • Service your refrigerator – it works harder in hot weather, so defrost any icy build-up in the freezer, clean along the door seals and replace seals if damaged. Easy ways to save 60 • Consider installing ceiling fans – these are cheap to buy and easy to The Water Corporation’s Target60 campaign encourages install and are highly effective in circulating air and cooling your skin. each person to save 60 litres a day – 10 per cent of their daily water use. Consider these changes: Put on a pool cover. This will save 55 L of water every day. Reduce your shower time. A shorter shower can save up to 12 L a minute. Only put the washing machine on when you have a full load. If you reduce your washing by one load per week, you will save up to 120 L of water per load. Check your home is leak-free. Fixing leaks can save up to 30 L a day. Fix a leaking toilet. It is the most common leak and can waste 25 L a day. Only use your dishwasher when it’s full. Install a water effi cient showerhead (WELS rated three star or above). It can save you 3 L of water a minute. Install fl ow regulators on taps. These could save up to 50 per cent of the water you use. Replace your standard single fl ush toilet with a dual fl ush system. It could save 90 L a day. Know your rostered watering day/s and stick to the rules. Only water once on your rostered watering day. Up to 10 cm of a good waterwise mulch can reduce evaporation loss by as much as 70 per cent.

copyright: West Australian Newspapers savings of around 50 litres of water, two kilowatt hours Josh Byrne gives of energy and three kilometres of car travel per day per Living Smart the household. “This result is fantastic, most importantly the community green thumbs up collectively reduced their annual household greenhouse gas emissions by a massive nine million kilograms of Celebrity gardener and sustainability carbon dioxide which is the equivalent to planting 70,000 advocate Josh Byrne is a model trees a year.” ambassador for the Department of Transport’s Living Smart Household Living Smart is currently being offered to 10,000 program. households in Perth’s eastern region as part of the Australian Government’s Perth Solar City program. As well as being a waterwise gardener, Josh is reducing his water and energy use habits and Residents in the local authorities of Bayswater, retrofi tting his rental home to be more eco-effi cient. Kalamunda, Mundaring, Bassendean, Swan and Belmont still have time to register for the last free He is also a strong supporter of initiatives that Living Smart Community Course in the City of reduce greenhouse gas emissions by minimising Bayswater, commencing March 17. The seven household energy, water, waste and car use including week course offers a hands-on and interactive the successful and popular Living Smart Household introduction to a more sustainable lifestyle. To program. book your place call Grady on 9216 8741. “I am passionate about conserving nature and our To access information about the Living Smart environment and believe reducing greenhouse gas Household program and for advice on how to emissions is something we can all strive to do to ease assess and reduce your home’s carbon footprint, the impact of climate change on our community,” Josh visit www.transport.wa.gov.au/livingsmart. said. It uses an eco-coaching approach where information “Quite simply, Living Smart works and the best thing is The Living Smart Household approach has been “Living Smart Household is an innovative way to and motivation are offered to encourage people to it can be personally tailored to suit the specifi c needs of modelled on the award winning Department of educate and encourage people to change their reduce energy, water, waste and car use. Participants any household in a given area,” Josh said. Transport TravelSmart program to reduce car use. behaviour through the use of information, incentives, The Living Smart brand has been developed can request localised information relevant to their “It helps people to make that shift from using the car to motivation and feedback.” by the Southern Metropolitan Regional Council, needs and community. using the bike or walking for local trips, or to make the the City of Fremantle and Murdoch University to The award winning Living Smart Household program change to switch off their stand-by power. is a behaviour change initiative working directly with The Department of Transport successfully implemented support a suite of programs developing capacity in Western Australians to reduce their household bills and Living Smart Household with 15,000 households in the “Households participating in the Joondalup and community sustainability. be part of the solution to climate change. cities of Joondalup and Mandurah in 2008. Mandurah program had great success each reporting

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copyright: West Australian Newspapers 8.Saving energisingwa | SUSTAINABLE ENERGY FOR THIS CENTURY There are many energy Can mining be sustainable? saving opportunities available to create a more sustainable mining operation and as time goes on the pressure for all organisations to address energy and climate change issues will grow.

Can mining be sustainable?

Mining is an increasingly global If mining companies have to sit and wait for further potential benefi ts to reduce energy costs and Minimising haul distances can also reduce other business and is vital to Australia’s policy signals from the Federal Government, it could greenhouse gas emissions resulting in improved profi ts, environmental impacts, such as reduced tyre use which erode public perception with regard to energy intensive reduced carbon costs in a future regulatory landscape can have a signifi cant impact on the bottom line as the economy. industry. But this legislative delay also presents or, in this period of increasing energy prices, protecting cost of replacing tyres is a substantial cost for mining For the Australian mining industry to remain competitive the mining industry with a short-term reprieve existing margins. operations. and the opportunity to change the adverse public and continue to be a dominant player internationally, The energy consumption profi le of mining companies Crushing and concentration of ore misconception by taking proactive leadership in climate Australian companies must look to effi ciencies and be differs depending on the type of mining and the extent at the forefront of sustainable mining practices and change mitigations by implementing sustainable mining and nature of the processing. Crushing and grinding of ore are very energy intensive technology. practices. activities. Some mines are operating with older less Below is a pragmatic outline of how mining operations effi cient equipment, however retrofi tting existing Some of the key elements of sustainable mining According to Golder Associates, Australian mining can make reductions to key energy intensive aspects of facilities with new more effi cient equipment is very practices include: companies are challenged to move beyond regulatory their business. capital intensive and unlikely to be pursued at existing compliance to help achieve national energy effi ciency • Energy footprint reduction Underground mining mines. However, other energy saving opportunities do and greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction targets exist, including optimising circulating loads in mills, use • Waste reduction and also meet community and stakeholder expectation. Typically the energy intensive activities in underground of energy effi cient technology, use of variable speed • Ecosystem risk assessment mining include mechanical ventilation, hoisting, drilling, drives for process pumping and heat recovery. Companies are now faced with an expectation they will truck movement and conveying, crushing and grinding take appropriate account of energy use and implement • Mine closure and rehabilitation. of ore and support infrastructure. Renewable energy measures to minimise GHG emissions as well as Historically, energy has been relatively cheap and the Many mine sites have potential to introduce renewable protect the environment. “Best practice” is expected to Improved design in mechanical ventilation by proper mining industry has not seen energy management as energy sources into the mix. Some mine sites have become the norm and the “social license” to operate is selection and location of fan and controls can result in key to their core business and has not always given dabbled in this area to test the technical viability of becoming increasingly important across the sector. signifi cant decreases in energy consumption. priority to reducing the associated environmental different options for generating heat and/or electricity or In some underground mines, improved blasting will There are many energy saving opportunities available impact of their energy sources. driving transportation. However, most of these options result in a more consistent ore size that will improve to create a more sustainable mining operation and are still considered uneconomic on a large scale. With only recent legislative impetus and the changing processing and hoisting costs by increasing the density as time goes on the pressure for all organisations to political landscape the level of action and commitment of each load and maximise throughput. Some of the options considered by mining companies address energy and climate change issues will grow. to energy management varies considerably within the include solar thermal, solar , wind industry. Some companies are being proactive in this In addition, improved mine design by reducing haulage turbines, low temperature geothermal systems, bio- However the postponement of the Carbon Pollution distances or replacing with conveyor systems can area and moving beyond regulatory directives, but there fuels and electric vehicles. Reduction Scheme by the Federal Government to 2013 signifi cantly reduce energy use. is not a consistent approach across the majority of the has left energy intensive businesses, including the At present there has been limited uptake of renewable sector at this time. Open pit mining mining industry, in a period of uncertainty, with little energy for mine sites, with the majority of renewable or no government policy and direction. As a result, the A proactive approach will allow organisations to For open pit operations, truck movement is typically the energy projects focusing on the provision of energy to mining sector faces an uncertain period on the level of consider energy use and how to change or challenge single largest activity in the mine. Reducing haulage the accommodation camp. Careful consideration needs carbon cost that should be factored into their business current decision and management structures or distances is the most effective approach to decreasing to be given to the available natural resources, mine life planning. activities to refl ect energy effi ciency. It also offers fuel consumption. and what to do with the equipment at closure. copyright: West Australian Newspapers Galaxy light years ahead

Lithium concentrate miner Galaxy The panels and turbine system were designed by This system also promotes savings in carbon dioxide Galaxy is planning a further value-adding move – Resources Ltd is one of the mining Australian renewable energy suppliers Swan Energy emissions to the tune of 200 tonnes per year. a lithium ion battery manufacturing plant in China, Pty Ltd. The dual solar tracking feature means the solar industry champions of green energy, In addition to the solar power station, Swan Energy has targeting the country’s growing demand for E-bikes. panels are able to follow the sun in all directions to installed a standalone UPS ‘Sunny Back-up System’ from its mine site, down to the maximise the power generated. This provides 25 per “Currently China produces over 30 million E-Bikes at Mt Cattlin, providing power to the administration environmentally friendly electric vehicle cent more power than a single axis, which faces due per annum, most of those are powered by lithium-ion building in case of an outage or blackout. sectors it will directly contribute to. north and tracks only east and west. batteries,” Iggy said. The $80 million Mt Cattlin mine currently processes ore Galaxy is using state-of-the-art solar tracking This particular dual tracking system remains the most Electric vehicles (EVs) are an increasing focus for car at a rate of one million tonnes per annum, producing technology at its fl agship Mt Cattlin mine and plant in advanced solar technology on the market to date. manufacturers, with many planning hybrid/electric 137,000 tonnes per annum of lithium oxide concentrate. Ravensthorpe, near Western Australia’s south coast. models to match government policy. China’s draft “Installation of this solar technology provides Galaxy Galaxy will ship its fi rst load of concentrate to China late policy for developing environmentally friendly vehicles On site, Galaxy now has 15 giant solar panels and two with an attractive payback, with the tracking feature in the fi rst quarter of 2011. The company is also due wind turbines in operation at its Mt Cattlin lithium mine improving photovoltaic conversion effi ciency by more stipulates it wants to be the world’s largest market for to commission a wholly-owned battery grade lithium and processing plant, which together generate 226 than 40 per cent over conventional fi xed solar panels,” new energy vehicles by 2020. carbonate plant in China in the second quarter. The megawatt hours per year of renewable energy. Galaxy Managing Director Iggy Tan said. Jiangsu Lithium Carbonate Plant is under construction “The only reason this is happening is the development ASX-listed Galaxy is the fi rst mine site in Australia to The wind and solar hybrid system supplements power and will have a capacity of 17,000 tonnes per annum of technology associated with lithium batteries and have installed real-time solar tracking technology and from Galaxy’s 5 MW diesel generator, accounting for, of lithium carbonate production suitable for use in this very much supports Galaxy’s vision to become a boasts the fi rst dual tracking solar power station in WA. on average, about a sixth of the mine site’s daily power. manufacturing battery cathode materials. vertically integrated lithium company,” Iggy said.

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Smart Energy: 2020 and 2031

You see your light switch on, you see your kettle boil and you hear your stereo blast your favourite music Hon. Peter Collier – but the energy powering those Minister for Energy systems is invisible. Western Australian The State Government has put a new campaign in place to show the people how energy usage and consumption affects the community, how people can improve their behaviour and of course, reduce their electricity bills. With electricity consumption at a high, the State Government has outlined ‘Switch the Future’ aimed at changing the way Western Australians think about and use energy. The campaign will run parallel to the Strategic Energy Initiative: Energy 2031, a practical plan to meet the state’s energy needs for the next 20 years and addressing key areas of security and reliability, energy supply and demand, regional and remote energy and delivering a cleaner energy future. Both intend to create change to help meet Western Australia’s share of the national target of 20 per cent renewable energy by 2020, while also working towards ensuring a secure energy sector for the state. Switch the Future will demonstrate what a signifi cant role the community can play, increasing understanding of the impact of peak demand on the system. deliver an energy sector that was more secure and Organised by the Offi ce of Energy, the sessions involved Energy Minister Peter Collier said Switch the Future community members, energy sector stakeholders, would be WA’s fl agship campaign over the next decade, reliable, while also moving towards a cleaner energy businesses, local government and State Government replicating the success of the Waterwise program. future. agencies. “In WA we experience spikes in energy use occurring “Now the government is turning its focus to energy “The forums provided a valuable opportunity to hear for only a few days a year but they cost the state, and effi ciency and the signifi cant role the public can play, what people think in relation to our energy use over therefore electricity users, tens of millions of dollars to while helping them to increase their understanding of the next 20 years,” Minister Collier said. fund,” Minister Collier said. the impact of peak demand on the system,” he said. “There was robust disc ussion about issues “Energy effi ciency is a vital component in the range of Western Power Managing Director Doug Aberle said as varied as energy affordability, the role of approaches that must be considered when developing while energy use in general was increasing, it was renewable energy, investment in energy a more sustainable energy sector. rising particularly at peak times. infrastructure and the role of technology in “It was a major theme that arose throughout the “Network expenditure to meet peak demand is providing household energy savings. consultation period for the Strategic Energy Initiative: estimated at $60 million per annum,” Doug said. “Ensuring adequate energy supply to meet Energy 2031 and is a key factor in delivering on the predicted industry and population growth government’s strategic goals for energy in Western “Simple adjustments to the way in which we use was also a common theme emerging from Australia.” appliances – such as setting air conditioners to 24 degrees and running pool pumps after 9pm – can have stakeholder discussions. The Minister said the strategy was a culmination of a big impact on the peak.” “This contribution is exactly what is needed work with the electricity corporations and the Offi ce to assist government in developing an energy of Energy. The campaign will be coordinated by the As part of the development of the Strategic Energy initiative that can address the challenges Future Energy Alliance, a partnership between Synergy Initiative: Energy 2031, the Minister welcomed the state will face.” and Western Power, with the fi rst of the television community feedback from a series of state-wide advertising started last month. consultation forums, held to offer Western Australians The Minister said all contributions from the consultation process It will provide practical measures Western Australians the opportunity to help shape their state’s energy would be reviewed and can adopt to take greater charge of their energy future. prioritised for consideration by use and make positive long-term changes in their Attending a number of the forums, the Minister said the government in a directions consumption. they were a key part of developing the Strategic Energy paper to be released soon. 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State sporting facility benchmark for future facilities

The award winning WA Basketball warm, stale air through high-level openings. The Centre, opened just over a year ago, has automated Building Management System controls roof been shooting goals when it comes to vents to minimise energy consumed through active heating and cooling. energy effi ciency. A heat reclamation system connects to mechanical As well as a striking exterior design, the new complex ventilation for the show court to regain energy from features a number of environmentally friendly aspects. discharged air, reducing energy consumption by 40 per Lighting cent compared to traditional systems. Window shading Passive lighting design reduces the need for energy- reduces summer heart gain and special glass reduces consuming electric lighting; the orientation of the ultraviolet transmission and glare. building promotes natural day lighting from the north Electricity and south. Additional light supplied by skylights meets Air conditioning is sub-metered to monitor and manage daytime lighting standards for 85 per cent of the year. energy consumption. Mechanical services are zoned Ceiling-level diffusers control glare. and combined with motion sensors to switch off air The Department of Treasury and Finance won the 2010 Low-energy, long-life fl uorescent T5 light fi ttings conditioning in unoccupied rooms. External lighting is minimise electricity consumption and daylight sensors controlled through photocells and time clocks to turn off Sustainable Energy Industry Excellence and Innovation Project ensure electric lighting is turned on only when needed. during daylight hours. Award. This is awarded to an organisation for an outstanding Dimmer switches enable a range of lighting levels for Offi cially opened on January 24, 2010, Western single project completed in the 2009 calendar year, that embodies different purposes. Australia’s new basketball centre is a state-of-the-art the principles of sustainable energy, effi ciency and/or greenhouse Water sports centre, which also caters for volleyball, netball gas abatement/mitigation. Tap fl ow controllers and timers achieve fi ve-star water and badminton. performance for basins and sinks and three-star water- It was project managed by the Department of Treasury Projects in this category are judged on their innovation and saving showerheads are used in the athletes’ changing and Finance’s Building Management and Works leadership by example for the sustainable energy industry. facilities. Waterless urinals further increase water business for the Department of Sport and Recreation savings and two 200,000 litre underground rainwater and constructed by Perkins Builders and BGC The judges’ comment: “Treasury and Finance (Building storage tanks supply water for non-potable use in the Construction through a joint venture, from its inception Management and Works) was chosen for the wide range of basketball complex and the adjacent state athletics in 2006 to completion in December 2009. The centre stadium. Surrounding garden landscaping has been features full accessibility for patrons with disabilities sustainable technologies and design features which have designed for low water usage. and wheelchair athletes. been incorporated into the WA Basketball Centre building. Ventilation Building Management and Works intends to monitor the This project has created an excellent public showcase for Passive ventilation on the training courts draws fresh building’s energy consumption and maintenance costs sustainable development.” air through adjustable low-level vents and discharges for consideration in the design of future facilities. copyright: West Australian Newspapers This vision for a greener future has also been embraced by the AFL. We’re working to achieve clean energy solutions

Kicking a goal for green

In a fi rst for stadiums Australia- Greensense, which provides consulting and wide, the West Australian Football technology services to improve sustainability, Commission (WAFC) has recently manages this unique project. Greensense has installed a real-time energy undertaken similar projects for such clients as Curtin University and City of Stirling. monitoring solution, Greensense

View, to measure and reduce the “At the moment the project is still in the exploratory Code 00126G CRICOS Provider ground’s energy consumption. stages and we are looking forward to working with the WAFC and Patersons Stadium to continue to As venue manager, the WAFC implemented this monitor and reduce their energy consumption,” system to identify ways of increasing energy

Greensense Director Derek Gerrard said. BC+Y UNWG570 effi ciency, reducing environmental impacts and saving costs. The operational savings gained from “It is a great initiative by management to better more responsibly managing WA’s premier sporting understand their energy use patterns. We have no facility can then be reinvested into new initiatives doubt the information produced will allow them to and programs. use their resources more effi ciently, reduce their This vision for a greener future has also been annual running costs and most importantly limit embraced by the AFL with the recently completed their impact on the environment.” AFL Finals Green Series, devoted to heightening WAFC Director of Facilities and Planning Geoff environmental awareness across the league. Glass is encouraged by the project and the The fi rst step in making this change began early opportunities it presents. last year with WA based business Greensense “The Greensense project at Patersons Stadium has undertaking a sustainability audit of the Round allowed us as venue manager to better understand 4 AFL game between West Coast Eagles and Essendon, which was hosted at (then) Subiaco our energy usage and will provide staff with real At The University of Western Australia we’re committed to researching sustainable Oval back in April. The in-depth study measured time feedback on energy consumption,” he said. energy solutions to produce clean energy. the impact of hosting an AFL game at the stadium “It will also stimulate ideas and ways for all venue The UWA Energy and Minerals Institute recognises that diversifying energy and took into account the travel of both teams, occupiers to explore further savings in energy sources is the key to a sustainable future and increasing our options in this area lighting and energy consumption, water usage and usage and greenhouse emissions.” is high on the University’s research agenda. waste generated. Our internationally renowned scientists are leading the way in using new The ongoing project will go a long way toward Since the audit, the stadium’s day-to-day use approaches to find solutions for our energy and minerals-hungry world. Patersons Stadium achieving maximum returns has been monitored through the implementation If you’re passionate about tackling energy challenges to create life-changing of Greensense View – a system designed for both economically and environmentally, by fi rst benefits for the global community, join us to achieve international excellence. large-scale commercial facilities, multi residential building an informed and effective management. www.emi.uwa.edu.au properties, retail chains and shopping centres. At a time of change for the stadium, these greener Greensense View monitors energy and water use, changes are not only ground-breaking for the displaying the results in real-time in an easy to state’s home of football, but will inspire and read way that encourages effi ciency and staff show the way for other AFL and sporting venues interaction leading to behavioural change. Australia-wide. copyright: West Australian Newspapers 14.Saving energisingwa | SUSTAINABLE ENERGY FOR THIS CENTURY

Photo courtesy of NearMap. Thousands keeping their cool with free electricity from the sun More than 30,000 households across “We ran these sessions because we believe solar PV is “With the State Government’s premium feed-in tariff years, with progressively decreasing levels of fi nancial Western Australia have installed solar not only one of the best choices a household can make a 1.5 kW system can generate savings of about $700 support, starting with a $1000 fall in July this year, per year, so if you are paying just $2500 for your there was no guarantee the scheme would continue for panel systems on their roofs to generate to become more sustainable, it is also a great fi nancial decision.” system, you will be paying that initial cost off in about this long. electricity from the sun. three and a half years,” Gary said. A 1.5 kilowatt solar PV system generates enough “We saw the previous $8000 rebate that formed the Despite this, Eco-Kinetics WA General Manager Gary electricity each year in Perth to supply about 30 per However, he sounded a word of warning to people who basis of the Solar Homes and Communities Program were thinking about installing solar panels, but had yet abolished literally overnight when the government Warden said he was surprised the number was not cent of the needs of the average household. higher. made the decision. realised how popular the scheme had become and how Through fi nancial support provided by the federal much it was costing,” he said. “While the State Government has guaranteed it will Gary, who was previously Executive Director for the not- and state governments, solar panels are now more pay the premium feed-in tariff for 10 years for existing for-profi t sustainability program Days of Change, said affordable than ever and the savings generated quickly customers, there is no guarantee the tariff will be the reasons for installing solar panels were compelling. pay for the upfront costs. provided for new customers for that long.” “As part of the Days of Change program, we ran more The Federal Government’s Solar Credits scheme means Gary said while the current Solar than 20 free solar PV information sessions across Perth householders can pay as little as 25 per cent of the Credits scheme was scheduled and regional WA during 2010,” Gary said. cost of a system. to continue for another four

“Solar PV is not only one of the best choices a household can make to become more sustainable, it is also a great fi nancial decision.”

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Eco-makeover to demonstrate best practice

Perth will soon have fi ve major solar Western Australia’s fi rst creative industries centre – the One fortunate Eastern suburbs Once the house has been made over, it will be used as energy installations at iconic locations Midland Atelier – is again producing its own power, homeowner will receive a $50,000 home a display model to demonstrate best practice in energy 100 years after the historic workshops generated their effi ciency and sustainable living. as part of the Perth Solar City program own electricity. This important State Heritage site offers eco-makeover as part of a new Perth to showcase the economic and an exciting juxtaposition of old industry and renewable Solar City project – Eco House. People will have an opportunity to visit the house and it environmental benefi ts of wiser energy solar technology. will serve as a public showcase for sustainable living. Perth Solar City’s Project Manager Andrew Blaver said choices. “With approximately 20 per cent of Australia’s The Atelier’s 60 kW solar power system features over the winner’s home would be fi tted out with a range greenhouse gas emissions generated from the Two of the fi ve installations are already producing 200 panels and will power artisans working within the of large and small scale items all designed to reduce Atelier. These SunPower panels are recognised as one residential sector, Perth Solar City’s Eco House will be power while planned systems at the Perth Zoo (269 energy and water consumption. kilowatts), (111 kW) and an education of the world’s most effi cient panels and this system an important demonstration of best practice in low centre at Kings Park are yet to be constructed. will save up to 94 tonnes of carbon dioxide from being “Included in the eco-makeover will be a premium energy housing – providing benefi ts to the customer, released into the atmosphere each year by traditional SunPower 2.38 kilowatt solar PV system, a Solahart hot environment and network,” Andrew said. Over 100 kW of has been installed by generation sources. water system, a fully installed smart meter and in-home SunPower at the Central Institute of Technology and Eligible households fi ll in a short application form to Perth Solar City Program Manager Andrew Blaver said display from Western Power and Synergy, a home eco- the Midland Atelier (pictured above) on behalf of Perth enter the competition. The forms are available from the program was delighted to welcome such a unique consultation courtesy of Mojarra, a tailored coaching Solar City. your local library or council or can be downloaded at project to Midland. service courtesy of the EMRC and Living Smart and a perthsolarcity.com.au/ecohouse. Perth Solar City is part of the Australian Government’s lighting and water effi ciency retrofi t,” Andrew said. “The Midland Foundry Workshops are part of our Perth Solar City’s Eco House project is open to all $94 million Solar Cities program and is managed collective history having utilised steam, coal, oil and “Depending on the measures already installed on residents within Perth’s Eastern region including locally by Western Power. now sunlight to not only power our imagination but also the home, the eco-makeover may also include sun households within the Town of Bassendean, City of Central Institute of Technology is the major training our local industry,” Mr Blaver said. protection upgrades, energy and water effi cient Bayswater, City of Belmont, Shire of Kalamunda, Shire provider in Perth for technicians installing PV panels. “These projects fulfi ll all of Perth Solar City’s objectives: appliances, a rain water tank and a native or vegetable of Mundaring and City of Swan. The panels are connected to the electricity grid and to create projects which engage the community; save garden. provide hands-on experience for students studying in power; test solar power systems’ interaction with the The Eco House competition closes on March 11, 2011 this fi eld. electricity network and educate the public. “On top of the $50,000 eco-makeover, the 2.38 with the fi rst home open scheduled for September 2011. The institute’s 49 kW system is made up of 162 “The fi ve iconic installations, along with a series of kW solar PV system will generate energy for the SunPower panels that will produce 73,000 units of initiatives in Perth’s Eastern region involving 106,000 householder to use. This energy will save the winning Perth Solar City is part of the Australian Government’s electricity annually (73 MWh). Any excess power homes, will help to highlight the importance of household $20,000 over the life of the system,” $94 million Solar Cities program and is managed produced will be fed back in to WA’s electricity grid. renewables as a viable energy source.” Andrew said. locally by Western Power. Solar collective “What impact will increasing household Western Power Managing Director Doug Aberle Western Power paid $2500 towards an already the consumer. Solar PV systems can complicate this solar generation have on the electricity said the trial – Solar Collective – provided a unique discounted, fully installed solar PV system from power fl ow by pushing electricity back into the network. opportunity for Western Power. SunPower. network?” With 2000 applications “This reverse electricity fl ow can lead to complications “With the rising number of solar PV connections Participants will own the system and be eligible to like voltage fl uctuations and power quality issues on to connect new residential solar PV occurring in WA, Western Power is keen to record receive 47 cents for each unit of excess power they the network. systems being received each month, detailed data on the impact of numerous systems being produce through the solar system via WA’s feed-in connected to a single power line. tariff. “Utilities all over the world, including Western Power, that’s the question Western Power is are preparing to integrate and manage increasing local investigating. “Western Power will use the information gathered from “Western Power will remotely collect electrical data for generation from solar PV systems. the trial and apply it across the wider network to ensure 12 months from our assets and monitor the collective As part of the Perth Solar City program, Western Power stability,” Doug said. impact of the solar PV systems on the network,” Mr “This trial will allow Western Power to ‘stress test’ its Aberle said. assets and ensure future power quality across the is undertaking a technical trial to understand the impact A neighbourhood in Forrestfi eld was selected as the network.” of large numbers of solar PV systems on the electricity ideal location to host the trial, based on strict technical “Traditionally in a power system, power fl ows in a one distribution network. criteria and its connection to a single power line. way direction from the major source of generation to copyright: West Australian Newspapers 16.generating energisingwa | SUSTAINABLE ENERGY FOR THIS CENTURY

As the island celebrates 100 years of tourism, the focus is on establishing a sound foundation for the next hundred years – taking into account the critical need for energy effi ciencies and minimising visitor impact, within a context of climate change.

Rottnest: showcasing sustainability

Sustainability, the capacity to endure, arguably the fi rst time in the history of the island is Laurie said. "A practical application of this is the Water on the island is produced by the desalination is the basis upon which control of achievable. bringing on line of a sustainable holiday unit that will plant which receives salt water from bores located in provide an ongoing example of energy use. Through Longreach Bay. While the desalination plant is partly RIA Board Chair Laurie O'Meara said RIA’s record Rottnest Island has been vested in the powered by the island’s wind turbine, producing water of environment and heritage protection included an comparison with other units it will provide the way Rottnest Island Authority (RIA). on Rottnest is expensive compared to the mainland. In impressive woodland restoration program and curtailed forward to achieve effi ciencies and introduce new addition to visitor and staff education to reduce usage, The RIA is charged with providing recreational vehicle use. This would continue to contribute to technologies to be considered for roll out across the all new buildings, major alternations and additions must diminishing the carbon footprint of over half a million island. At the same time, education of staff and visitors experiences to the public of Western Australia and other demonstrate an approach to water conservation. people who visit the island each year. is a priority. visitors; now and into the future. A water management plan is required detailing "As the island celebrates 100 years of tourism, the Early attempts at self suffi ciency through farming and The commissioning of a wind turbine in 2004; saving sources, use management and disposal including focus is on establishing a sound foundation for the next reliance on non-sustainable support, such as barged some 1100 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions each during construction phase. Approvals include year has lowered the cost of desalination, which was hundred years – taking into account the critical need consideration of rainwater harvesting, grey water reuse water supplies were abandoned. But over the past 200 introduced as a necessity when it was clear reliance on for energy effi ciencies and minimising visitor impact, and water effi ciency. years, this has evolved into an understanding of the aquifer supplies would negatively impact on the fauna within a context of climate change." The recent renewal of the lease for the management fragile nature of the ecology of the island and the need of the Island, including the island’s iconic species, the A signifi cant focus for the RIA is on demand of the General Stores in the Settlement and at Geordie for sustainable power, water, and waste management. quokka. A largely “catch-up” approach has been replaced by management. Development and design criteria for Bay was based upon a commitment to sustainability planned and proactive management. Ongoing initiatives include working towards certifi cation all new buildings and alterations stipulate the need including energy effi cient lighting, new and more by EarthCheck, an internationally recognised science- for Green Star ratings and renewable sources whilst effi cient refrigeration, low emission delivery vehicles, To the extent it is commercially achievable, the policy based approach, designed to assist the travel and requiring the use of energy saving devices such as potential solar initiatives and the replacement of of the RIA is to work together with its partners towards tourism industry increase effi ciencies, maximise visitor insulation, building orientation, passive solar design, supermarket style plastic bags with fully degradable basing all operations on sustainability principles, experience and minimise environmental footprint. shading and eaves; ventilation utilising stack and cross paper bags. Benchmarking begins in 2011, which is the island’s practices and technologies. The Rottnest Island ventilation techniques to take advantage of prevailing Laurie said the largest development on the island for 100th year as an offi cial tourism destination. Management Plan 2009-2014 vision of becoming breezes. Water heating is restricted to solar or gas the foreseeable future was the proposed new hotel at an ethical tourism destination based on fi nancial, "This approach will formalise measurement to improve energy devices and all appliances are required to be Longreach Bay. Selection of a proposed developer was environmental and social sustainability is one that for understanding and target areas for improvement," energy effi cient. infl uenced by a strong commitment to sustainability copyright: West Australian Newspapers We’re changing today for including architecture that takes advantage of the minimising energy usage. An extensive grey-water climatic conditions on the island, providing harmony treatment plant will harness grey waste-water for with the ecology and sensitivity to the environmental recycling and treatment for use in landscape irrigation conditions. Minimising energy, water and waste is and toilet fl ushing. Energy saving plumbing ware and tomorrow. seen as crucial – utilising passive heating, latest energy saving devices within all the guest rooms aim cooling and lighting technology. to create a zero carbon environment where guests "Large overhangs and solar caps on the northern and staff alike can experience their involvement in elevation are intended to minimise heat gain in making a difference. summer, whilst the use of louvers and overhead fans And we "The Rottnest Island Authority, has long been proactive will minimise need for air conditioning by providing in waste management effi ciencies and was the fi rst natural ventilation and air movement," he said. public authority to introduce recycling in 1996," Laurie "Refl ected light contributing to daylight harvesting will said. "In 2004, the island switched from collection reduce the need for artifi cial lighting." and shipping of recycled materials to removal of all want you Proposed solar hot water systems feed into a looped waste from the Island for processing at purpose-built supply and are to be located on the roofs to provide mainland premises." hot water to the guest rooms, with a localised plant for each cluster of rooms to minimise heating loss, There is still much to do to progress sustainability provide continuous hot water supply and reduce in all areas – particularly in energy supplies on water wastage and energy consumption. In the winter Rottnest Island. The island’s high profi le as a to be months the use of thermal mass of the building fabric holiday destination and its remote location provide as a heat sink will heat up in the winter sun and an ideal opportunity to showcase new sustainability release heat into the spaces in the evening, further technologies. part of it.

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A raft of innovative programs designed The project included the installation of 2250 solar • Demand side management program – managing and delivers high performing solar power systems to reduce greenhouse gas emissions panels, with a total of 500 kilowatt solar panels demand for electricity at peak times by engaging worldwide. and each operate in conjunction with diesel power large customers to reduce their use at peak and help customers reduce their energy Completed in May last year the ground mounted stations. times and introducing new technology to shed SunPower T20 Tracker system comprises 2250 SPR use, including the world-fi rst high load. penetration solar photovoltaic and “The new power stations set a new standard in 225-I Modules (panels), which have superior low diesel power stations, are bolstering regional and remote supply of electricity by the • Two new highly effi cient gas turbines at the light and, most importantly for this project, great high innovative combination of diesel generation with new Karratha Power Station, which will provide temperature performance. SunPower’s ultra-thin renewable energy production in regional state of the art renewable options,” Islanded Systems extra capacity on the North-West Interconnected design also reduces silicon use and hence Western Australia. Development General Manager Mike Laughton- System. the overall embodied energy of the panel. Smith said. has built two new power stations in • Network connection to Coral Bay, Esperance and SunPower’s patented single-axis trackers, such as the remote towns of Marble Bar and Nullagine in The project, implemented by the State’s Offi ce of Hopetoun wind farms and Kununurra’s hydro the SunPower T20 Tracker, are the industry’s most Western Australia’s East Pilbara region. The solar- Energy in Western Australia, was supported by the power station. advanced solar collectors. They’re engineered to diesel power stations built in the communities of Australian Government through the Renewable follow the sun throughout the day, which means they • Betterways Education campaign – helping Kalumburu and Yungngora are part of the Aboriginal Remote Power Generation Program. offer an increased capacity factor of 30 per cent and Remote Communities Power Supply Project regional customers to reduce their use. Other Horizon’s Power programs include: compared with fi xed-tilt systems. (phase 2). Tracking from SunPower • Renewable Energy Buyback Scheme – enabling SunPower trackers have a high ground coverage residential customers to generate electricity How do you address the issues of rising diesel ratio (GCR) so less land is used, contributing to for their own homes from renewable energy fuel costs, global warming and sustainable energy decreased capital costs and less impact on the sources. objectives in some of the most remote power environment. The single axis design also means few networks in the world? motors are required which dramatically reduces maintenance requirements. For Horizon Power’s Marble Bar and Nullagine projects the answer was to supplement existing Energy production equals 1155 megawatts hours diesel micro grids with a solar photovoltaic per year, with energy cost savings of 405,000 litres tracking array from SunPower of diesel fuel and 1093 tonnes of greenhouse gas Australia, which designs, emissions per year. Up to 65 per cent of daytime manufactures peak load power is generated. Sun Power and its T20 Single Axis Tracker project won the 2010 Sustainable Energy Industry Excellence and Innovation Product and Technology Award. This award was presented for an innovative new renewable energy product introduced on to the market since the start of 2009. The companies in this category are the innovation engines through which energy effi ciency, renewable energy and Horizon Power won the 2010 Sustainable Energy Industry Award greenhouse gases abatement for Excellence and Innovation. can be achieved. This award was presented to the applicant to be seen by the The judges’ comments: judges as the best in embodying and supporting the philosophy “SunPower submitted an and principles for which SEA was founded and under which it excellent nomination that operates. clearly demonstrated the suitability of its technology for The winner of this award demonstrated an outstanding use in remote locations and performance in its innovation and commitment to excellence in how its novel backtracking sustainable energy principles. technology addresses some Horizon Power was acknowledged for its commitment in of the technical challenges of looking for all opportunities to deliver sustainable solutions to its traditional tracking systems.” customers. copyright: West Australian Newspapers IMPORTANT! Your Window Of Opportunity Is Now...

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Wind the way to a cleaner future

By early 2012 the , Albany moves closer to renewable currently under construction in the energy export goal Wheatbelt, will be generating enough ’s $40 million Grasmere Wind Farm electricity to power more than 100,000 project in Albany will be producing clean, sustainable Western Australian homes. energy by early 2012. Offi cially launched in August last year, Collgar Wind The six-turbine Grasmere Wind Farm will be installed at Farm is a $750 million renewable energy project the western end of the highly successful Albany Wind consisting of 111 wind turbines with a generation Farm. Though they have different names, the wind capacity of 206 megawatts. It is located approximately farms will merge. 25 kilometres south east of Merredin. Once completed, it will be the largest wind farm in WA “Albany Wind Farm was our fi rst big wind farm and it and the largest single stage wind farm (and renewable is exciting to return to add to this successful renewable energy) development in the southern hemisphere to energy site,” Verve Energy Managing Director Shirley date. In’t Veld said. Commercial scale Buoyant Actuator (BA) unveiled in Henderson in October 2010. Collgar Wind Farm Chief Executive Offi cer Alistair Craib “Wind energy has a key role in producing clean energy said the project would bring immediate and Albany has enthusiastically embraced wind energy. Carnegie Wave Energy Limited and its Perth Wave Energy Project and signifi cant economic benefi ts to the region and the Verve Energy is pleased to add to the wind energy won the 2010 Sustainable Energy Industry Excellence and Innovation local community. produced at the city to assist Albany to move closer to its goal of being a net exporter of renewable energy. Developer Award. “During the construction phase Collgar is expected to employ up to 150 people over the two-year “Grasmere Wind Farm will play a role in delivering more This award is for innovative development plans for a new renewable construction period as well as ongoing roles during of Western Australia’s electricity needs from renewable energy project, process or plant which is well advanced through the the 25 year operational period, which will have a large sources.” spin-off for local services,” he said. design and construction process, but not yet in operation. The wind turbines will be similar in size to those On completion of construction (currently forecast installed at the Albany Wind Farm but at 2.3 MW, each The award focuses on innovation and leadership by example in as April 2012), Collgar Wind Farm will on will generate 30 per cent more power. The 14 MW average generate and deliver 792,000 MWh of renewable energy and project sustainability addressing economic, Grasmere Wind Farm will produce around 44 gigawatt clean, renewable electricity into the South West environmental and social factors. hours of electricity each year and, together with Albany Interconnected System (SWIS) power grid each year, producing enough electricity to power approximately Wind Farm, will produce 104 GWh to meet 80 per cent Judges comments: “Carnegie’s nomination stood out as it clearly 125,000 WA homes. of Albany’s electricity needs with clean inexhaustible demonstrated the project is truly innovative and sustainable. Wave renewable energy. Alistair said the project would take the penetration of technology is attractive as it creates a reliable and predictable power Grasmere will reduce the amount of greenhouse gas renewables in the SWIS from fi ve per cent to nine per source which operates without water consumption and the use of the cent. emissions by 43,500 tonnes per year from electricity production, equivalent to taking 10,000 cars off the novel fully submersible technology means the project has little visual “This is a signifi cant energy project for the state and it road. will provide a sustainable fl ow of clean energy for future impact. Of particular note is the potential second application of this generations of Western Australians,” he said. technology to provide desalinated freshwater.” copyright: West Australian Newspapers Do you hate your Swift system backing up renewables Electricity Bill? 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Geothermal projects will diversify, grow WA’s energy sources and be part of a renewable energy mix.

Green Rock Green Rock Energy is a leading proponent of geothermal energy in Western Australia. The company, in conjunction with The University of Western Australia, is preparing for the development of Australia’s fi rst commercial geothermal powered heating and air conditioning unit at one of three commercial buildings in the Perth metropolitan area. The geothermal energy will be the direct heat source, which will replace conventional air conditioners and their associated large scale electrical and natural gas consumption. Low emissions Green Rock Energy is working towards the commissioning of the commercial unit in 2011, making this the fi rst funding for commercial geothermal energy project operating in Australia outside the current innovative projects small power plant at Innamincka. Managing Director Richard Beresford said the LEED contribution was a signifi cant step towards funding the A substantial injection of government The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder has been granted Carnegie Wave Energy Limited has under construction proposed project at UWA. funding will give several companies a $559,000 for a project to install ground source heat near Garden Island. platform to explore the benefi ts of algal pumps, paired with solar photovoltaic panels, to provide “We plan to drill two wells and test the Environment Minister Donna Faragher said the projects system water fl ow to prove commercial biofuel production, geothermal power renewable energy for pool heating at the Kalgoorlie- Boulder Oasis Recreation Centre. would help commercialise promising new technologies quantities of geothermal energy can be and hybrid energy systems in Western for the energy sector that would result in the state delivered from depths of about 3000 Australia. The in-principle funding is subject to these companies becoming a world leader in sustainable low emission metres,” Richard said. matching every $1 of State Government funds with at The State Government will invest almost $8 million solutions. least $3 from elsewhere. This will lead to a direct total “We expect temperatures from these in three new low-emissions energy projects in Perth, investment of $38 million in low-emissions technology “The LEED Fund is an important part of the State depths to be suffi cient to drive an Kalgoorlie-Boulder and Karratha as part of its Low Government’s commitment to address climate change absorption chiller which would supply Emissions Energy Development (LEED) Fund. in Western Australia. in WA,” Minister Faragher said. a signifi cant part of the campus’ chilled Energy Minister Peter Collier said if the projects led to Aurora Biofuels Pty Ltd will receive $2 million towards a water requirements, with substantial commercial scale developments, they would potentially “Our economy must move to emissions free energy project to source carbon dioxide from a major industrial reductions in electricity demand.” plant in the Karratha region for use as feedstock save millions of tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent solutions if we are to create a 21st century economy in for algal production, with subsequent production emissions. a decarbonised world and this funding will encourage Green Rock Energy holds 16 geothermal of biodiesel and other algal products. (See story on exploration permits (GEPs) throughout “The projects would help cut our greenhouse gas further innovative investment in energy in WA,” SEA opposite page). WA. There is geothermal potential in emissions and contribute to the national target of 20 Chief Executive Professor Ray Will said. these areas for electricity production Green Rock Energy Ltd will receive $5.4 million per cent renewable energy by 2020,” Minister Collier “Geothermal projects will diversify and grow WA’s and direct use of the geothermal towards its project for the commercial demonstration said. of direct use of geothermal energy in hot sedimentary sources of energy and be part of a renewable energy energy, including air conditioning and aquifers beneath the Perth metropolitan area to replace This latest investment follows last year’s announcement mix that will increase WA’s industry base and create desalination of water, which displace electricity for building air conditioning at The University of $12.5 million in State Government funding support a more robust environment for business and a more electricity as their energy source. of Western Australia’s Crawley campus. for the demonstration of a wave energy facility, which sustainable economy for the state.” copyright: West Australian Newspapers Health properties of algae developed

Aurora Algae, a producer of high- with the outstanding support of the Australian performance, premium algae-based government at all levels, makes Perth a perfect products, is establishing it’s fi rst launching point for commercialising our technology.” commercial-scale facility in the state’s With algae widely recognised as the most productive northwest and expanding operations source of biomass, Aurora Algae has optimised with the opening of a new regional salt-water algae strains that thrive in open ponds, utilising seawater rather than fresh water to conserve headquarters in Perth. resources. The new offi ce, to be led by Aurora Algae Co-Founder Aurora Algae has also pioneered a unique, energy- and Australian Managing Director Matthew Caspari, effi cient method for harvesting, using technology will oversee the construction and operation of new commonly used in the waste-water treatment industry commercial facility. rather than using a traditional centrifuge approach. The opening of the Perth offi ce and ramp-up These process improvements over traditional algae of commercial operations in Australia closely production, harvesting and extraction methods, follows Aurora Algae’s launch of the industry’s combined with the company’s ability to take excess fi rst photosynthetic platform for the production of carbon dioxide from third-party industrial plants, will “For the past four years we have focused Initial applications of Aurora Algae’s platform sustainable, premium products in the pharmaceutical, result in premium, low-cost and carbon-neutral to on developing high-performance, include: nutritional supplement, aquaculture and fuels markets. carbon-negative products. versatile strains of algae in preparation • Pharmaceuticals – Produce high-concentration Last year, the company announced an expansion of Aurora Algae is a producer of high-performance, for full-scale commercialisation and to be Omega-3 fatty acids in commercial quantities for its product portfolio to include renewable fuels, high premium algae-based products for the pharmaceutical, able to say we have reached the end of use in pharmaceutical and health supplement concentration Omega-3 fatty acids, high-density nutrition, aquaculture and fuels markets. The company that development process is exciting,” products. proteins and fi sh feed. has developed the industry’s fi rst commercial-scale Aurora Algae CEO Greg Bafalis said. • Health foods and beverages – Rich protein extracts “As we searched for the ideal location of our fi rst photosynthetic platform for sustainable, algae-based commercial production facility, we identifi ed a number product development. “What we’ve created over that time is a photosynthetic will be added to health shakes, protein bars and other food and beverage products. of key factors that were critical to delivering maximum Aurora Algae’s proprietary algae strains and production algae-based platform for growth – growth in terms value from our high-tech farming process,” Matthew process uses arid land, seawater and captured carbon of the number of high-value, low-cost products we • Fish meal – High-quality and low-cost fi sh meal will said. pollution from industrial emitters resulting in more will provide our customers; growth in the number of provide a natural feed source for aquaculture. “The combination of a perfect climate and the right capitally effi cient and more environmentally sustainable addressable markets for our company; and growth blend of resources including abundant seawater, algae farming. Aurora Algae enables its customers and in the impact we will have on some of the world’s • Renewable energy/fuels – High-performance industrial carbon dioxide and skilled labour, made north partners to improve the diversity and sustainability of most pressing challenges including carbon emission biodiesel can be produced in low-cost commercial Western Australia an ideal location for our initial, high- their product portfolios, while addressing consumer reduction, fresh water conservation and global demand quantities to address a variety of energy yield commercial facility. These elements combined demand for natural products. for protein and sustainable Omega-3 production.” applications, including transportation.

Harnessing nature’s power to better our community At the City of Swan, we’re committed to supporting the Australian Government’s Perth Solar City program in our community. Some of the initiatives we’ve implemented so far include green power street lighting in our suburbs and solar power systems at our Midland and Ellenbrook libraries and Altone Park Leisure Centre. For more information about what the City is doing in your community visit www.swan.wa.gov.au, or go to www.perthsolarcity.com.au to fi nd out about how you can make your home more energy effi cient. copyright: West Australian Newspapers 24.generating energisingwa | SUSTAINABLE ENERGY FOR THIS CENTURY Solar helps city reduce its carbon footprint

The City of Swan is reducing its carbon footprint and cutting running costs by embracing green technology through its participation in the Australian Government’s $94 million Solar Cities program. City of Swan Mayor Charlie Zannino is pleased with the City’s involvement in this program, which has already seen the installation of solar power systems at two of its libraries and a large leisure centre. “Leisure centres are traditionally one of the largest power consumers for a local government, but at Altone Park Leisure Centre power demand is being supplemented by a 10 kilowatt solar photovoltaic (PV) system,” Charlie said. “This has generated 5.5 megawatts since installation in June 2010 and, coupled with other initiatives, has helped make the complex become more sustainable.” The City has spent $20,000 on LED lights for the complex, reducing energy usage by 11,420 watts, offering considerable power and cost savings. The installations at the City’s libraries have not only helped reduce the City’s carbon footprint, but are also Mayor Charlie Zannino said benefi cial as an educational tool by demonstrating renewable energy to residents and visitors. City of Swan staff were also A 1 kW solar PV system has been installed at Midland focused on sustainability, Public Library and a 1.5 kW solar PV system is in place at Ellenbrook Community Library. embracing the solar power Solar installations are proposed for other libraries and initiative and sourcing centres in the future. The Ellenbrook library is a shared facility with the other green alternatives for school and has signifi cant educational benefi ts to the community through the high numbers of young offi ce refurbishments and members. installations. Information about how much power is being generated, how much carbon dioxide has been saved and the equivalent kilometres that could be travelled in a car is continually displayed on a monitor in each library and the leisure centre. The installations are designed to help power each site but also to demonstrate the benefi ts of solar installations to homes and commercial premises. Councillor Zannino said City of Swan staff were also focused on sustainability, embracing the solar power initiative and sourcing other green alternatives for offi ce refurbishments and installations. “All carpet tiles installed in the past four years are manufactured by Greenstar accredited companies, low VOC paints and adhesives have been used, all offi ce partitions are fully recyclable and motion sensors have been installed in some areas,” he said. copyright: West Australian Newspapers New invention receiving overseas interest Just the fi fth electrician in Western used as a replacement for diesel powered fl ood lighting Australia to be accredited in renewables trailers. back in 1999, Outback Energy Supply In 2005 Jim received an Australian Award of Excellence Director Jim Thompson has gone on by the National Electrical and Communications and MBA, for a project incorporating wind and solar on the to win a People’s Choice award on Western Australian and South Australian borders. the ABC’s New Inventors 2010 for his “Our business Outback Energy Supply focuses on Outback Power Pack (OPP). renewable energy and energy effi ciency solutions,” Jim The OPP is a containerised solar and wind power said. “My home, constructed in 1993, is steadily being system for use in standalone and or grid support refi tted into an energy effi cient and as close to carbon applications. “It requires no excavations, concrete or neutral dwelling as possible. heavy lifting equipment to install – current capability is “We have assisted hundreds of clients to reduce or over six kilowatts of solar power and 1.55 kW of wind even completely replace their reliance on fossil fuels input,” Jim said. over the past 12 years of business. “A minimum of on-site time is required, resulting in greatly reduced installation costs compared with “The production process began in traditional solar power systems.” 2005 when we fi rst containerised The idea came from Jim’s desire to ensure strict a standalone power plant. We quality control during the manufacture of the system, which complies with all Australian Standards relating subsequently designed solar to renewable power generation and construction framing and wind turbine bases to techniques. suit the integration of these items." “The production process began in 2005 when we fi rst containerised a standalone power plant,” Jim said. “We “With my work within the Climate Project I have subsequently designed solar framing and wind turbine helped to spread to the Australian public the science bases to suit the integration of these items. foundations and threats of global climate change.” “We are continually developing and refi ning the Jim believed the biggest environmental issue WA would systems – on the drawing boards now is the solution to face would be the steadily drying climate. shipping the OPP via sea freight to capture the strong “We must actively join the fi ght against climate change overseas interest we are experiencing.” by accelerating the take-up of our abundant sun, wind, The next phase of the invention is the overseas model wave and geothermal resources to export truly clean and a Solight, a solar powered fl oodlighting trailer to be carbon free energy sources worldwide,” he said.

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“Western Australians must learn to live in a very delicate environment and teaching and research should provide new opportunities to manage the greatest economic and social challenges of our time in ways that are not damaging to our environment and that we must value more fully intellectual and creative drives.”

Sustainability studies

No matter which institution Murdoch University Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) and community factors and the knowledge and you consider attending, there Professor Bev Thiele said. equip students with experience skills to be part of to turn research based thinking the solution to the is a range of courses with Murdoch’s undergraduate and postgraduate courses into practical realities. This degree global challenges sustainability at the forefront. in the area of sustainability cover many broad areas in covers climate change, resource faced by humankind. the arts, business and science. Sustainability courses Each has its own strength, with variation in courses and depletion, economics, politics, at Murdoch are available as bachelors and masters According to Curtin resources available. technological change, environmental degrees and for postgraduate certifi cates and diplomas. University, graduates are Studying the impact on the social, physical and protection and poverty alleviation. able to work in all sectors of cultural environment characterises a large portion of Murdoch’s Bachelor of Business Sustainability course is Murdoch University School of Engineering and government in private consultancies, the teaching and research carried out by Murdoch an example of a new course on offer that allows those Energy Dean Professor Parisa Bahri said her development agencies, for mining companies and large University. passionate about sustainability to apply their learnings school’s sustainability courses included the organisations in positions such as natural resource to the business world. Murdoch University has a long history of teaching area of sustainable energy, including renewable management offi cer, sustainability consultant, regional and research in sustainability as the fi rst university in “Progressive employers understand social responsibility energy, and energy and environment. The school also development offi cer and environmental onsultant, Australia to establish a degree program in the fi eld of is becoming a cornerstone for business and are on the offers a short course on Advanced Energy Policy: extending options to planning or teaching. Environmental Science. lookout for skilled and passionate people to take the Electricity Market Reform. Also offering Sustainability Studies (Graduate lead in sustainability,” Dean of Murdoch’s School of “Western Australians must learn to live in a very Now offering a three-year Bachelor of Arts (Sustainable Certifi cate, Graduate Diploma, Masters) and a Master Business Professor Malcolm Tull said. delicate environment and teaching and research should Development), Curtin University believes sustainable of Engineering Science (Renewable Energy Electrical provide new opportunities to manage the greatest As concern grows about climate change and impact development to be a growing area of employment Power Systems) just to mention a few, Curtin has economic and social challenges of our time in ways on the world’s ecosystems, Murdoch’s Business in the government and non-government sector. a range of options and electives to choose from to that are not damaging to our environment and that we Sustainability degree will teach solutions Curtin promises the degree will give students an engage and educate the next generation. must value more fully intellectual and creative drives,” that integrate economic, environmental understanding of the global environmental stresses and

copyright: West Australian Newspapers The University of Western Australia offers courses in • Terrestrial Ecosystems Research Initiative Conservation Biology, Environmental Science and Natural An understanding of terrestrial ecosystems provides Resource Management and has multiple research a framework in which to evaluate production and centres all offering postgraduate research opportunities. environmental issues that affect societies both locally • Centre for Petroleum Geoscience and CO2 and globally. Sequestration For those headed for TAFE, Central Institute of Technology The UWA Centre for Petroleum Geoscience is (CIT) is the state’s leading renewable energy trainer, bringing together dedicated researchers, educators delivering courses ranging from a Certifi cate ll level to an and industry partners to better explore and develop Advanced Diploma, articulating to university degrees in Australia’s hydrocarbon energy resources and to this fi eld. sequester greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide in an environmentally responsible manner. For example, according to CIT, Certifi cate IV in Renewable Energy will provide a graduate with the practical skills • Centre for Environmental Economics and Policy and knowledge to install, diagnose faults and repair Addressing complex, multi-faceted environmental renewable energy equipment and systems. problems through quality research for policy makers and Students are taught in a practical way about program investors. The research integrates information photovoltaics and other renewable generators, and perspectives from different disciplines, including associated electronics and computers. Students are physical sciences, biology and social sciences within an trained using the latest equipment to develop workshop economic framework. skills, system installation skills and to learn about safety • The Centre for Evolutionary Biology in the workplace, electrical theory and how to use and CIT’s new Green Skills Training The Centre will be equipped to provide: • Centre of Excellence in Natural Resource test equipment. Management Centre • The technical training needed to equip The course includes units that are required for green tradespeople and technicians. Undertaking targeted, cost-effective and innovative accreditation with the Clean Energy Council to install Commencing this year, Central Institute research that makes a signifi cant and recognised photovoltaic systems. These units are also offered as a of Technology’s new Green Skills Training • Specialised training for green jobs such contribution to addressing Australia’s natural resource highly popular Solar Grid Connect Course. Centre will be constructed with energy as renewable energy and environmental management problems. effi ciency principles and will use renewable auditing. Careers Australia also has centres purpose built for energy technologies. • Centre for Land Rehabilitation automotive, electrical and renewable energy training. • Training for enterprises to develop According to Engineering, Technology sustainable workplaces, skills and Applies expertise from a range of disciplines including The centres promote, deliver and support excellence and innovation in vocational training for the energy sector. and Business Executive Director Jamie products required for the transition to a soil science, geomechanics, hydrology, geochemistry, Mackaway, the centre will operate foremost low-carbon economy. soil biology, plant nutrition, plant physiology, restoration According to Careers Australia, the centres bring new as a fully functioning training centre, • General education designed for schools ecology and resource economics to the management of perspectives to the energy sector through student- while on a secondary level will serve as a and the broader community to implement disturbed lands. industry interaction, which will enable for greater demonstration centre for renewable energy sustainable practices and behaviour at awareness of and planning for future industry challenges. technologies and sustainable building • Geothermal Centre of Excellence home. design. Developing multidisciplinary research to exploit and use Options offered are the Diploma of Renewable Energy, The Green Skills Training Centre will cater low geothermal energy as an emission-free source of providing participants with the knowledge and skills to “The building will consist of fi ve workshops, for 2000 students undertaking training in power for modern cities. From kilometres below the become designers, advisors and installers of renewable four laboratories and fi ve lecture theatres/ green skills. earth, hot fl uids are rising towards the surface and energy technologies; the Certifi cate III in Refrigeration classrooms (totalling 1330 square metres), bringing with it the promise of another form of renewable and Air Conditioning (52 weeks) and the Diploma of an exhibition space and a partly covered energy. Renewable Energy Engineering. compound.”

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Electric vehicles Swan spreads wings and and Western Australia embraces EV The City of Swan will soon take possession of its electric vehicle, with the charging Left to right: Wei Fisher, Luke O’Donoghue and John Fischer from the Department of Transport, Louise Avon-Smith from Western Power, former Minister for Transport station anticipated not long after. City of and Disability Simon O’Brien MLC, Brendon Stocks from RAC, Rob Mason from EV Works and RAC Group CEO Terry Agnew. Swan Mayor, Charlie Zannino was pleased to see the vehicle become a part of the WA electric vehicle trial “The information gained through this trial will be in Japan. There are about 100 in Australia already and City’s fl eet on Monday February 14 and is particularly useful in helping identify and address safety, higher demand for the vehicles than can be supplied. a proud supporter of the initiative. In an attempt to position Western policy, planning, regulatory and other issues associated “It’s happening now,” Terry said. “I’m of the view it's Australia at the forefront for a rapid with the introduction and operation of electric vehicles “The acquisition of the electric vehicle just three to four years before everyone decides to take is another opportunity to showcase the in Western Australia and indeed the rest of the nation.” uptake of electric vehicles (EVs), Perth’s an electric car or not. A good portion will, given the cost initiatives we have put in place as we fi rst electric car fast charging station Minister O’Brien said most major international advantages, environment issues and price. strive to reduce the fuel consumption of was opened at RAC headquarters in manufacturers were planning to bring electric cars to our vehicle fl eet,” Charlie said. “I believe the majority of cars purchased within the next the market over the next few years and the trial would West Perth in late November. fi ve years will be electric in certain segments – city The electric vehicle will be used as part position WA for a rapid uptake of electric vehicles once At that time, the Department of Transport took delivery users and small cars.” of the City’s fl eet of pool cars, travelling they became commercially available. around to a variety of destinations within of the fi rst of 11 Ford Focus sedans specially converted “I don’t think people realise it is more convenient not to Trial Manager and CO2 Smart Chief Executive Offi cer the City of Swan, as well as to other areas by Perth company EV Works to run solely on electricity go to a service station.” as part of the WA electric vehicle trial, the fi rst major Terry Mader initiated the trial, which he said took about like Wanneroo and Joondalup. trial in Australia involving charging stations. a year and a half to get everyone necessary on board. Terry believes the biggest challenge in the acceptance The varying terrain across the diverse of EVs is ‘range anxiety’ where drivers are scared of “The trial has a couple of different purposes,” Terry City of Swan region will provide valuable Minister for Transport Simon O’Brien said at the running out of power and being stranded mid-trip. opening of the station the trial cars would operate in said. “But it is mainly to prepare WA for the coming insight into electric vehicle suitability “People like to have the feeling they can put their foot corporate fl eets, meaning safety was a paramount wave of EVs; where you recharge the vehicles, how on semi-rural roads as well as inner down and go to Darwin if necessary,” he said. “But concern. He said the fast charging station trial would fl eet operators and the industry itself handles electrical city areas, which will test the vehicles most people drive less than 100km a day... help State Government regulators and policy makers vehicles and having the drivers ready. We need to capability, with data gathered by the City’s fully understand and appreciate the issues and develop educate people; electric vehicles can deliver on the “We’re ahead of the other states. I presented this trial Fleet Management System alongside the appropriate solutions. promise and they’re not something to be afraid of.” two years ago to the Department of Transport. Then the vehicle’s on board diagnostics system. debate was the fuel cells versus electric – now every “I understand the trial has already identifi ed a number While it may seem like a concept for the future, the The charging station will also provide major manufacturer is saying EVs are the future. There of issues, such as the need for an Australian standard emergence of electric vehicles has already begun, with important information to assist with long are changing attitudes in relation to electric cars.” for vehicle and recharging station connectors and the fi rst mass market electric models rolling out around term planning for future outer City centres. plugs,” Minister O’Brien said. the world. Mitsubishi has the fi rst, the i-MiEV, produced copyright: West Australian Newspapers Sustainable Electric Transport Cooperative Research Centre SEA is facilitating the establishment of a Cooperative Research Centre on electrifi ed transport infrastructure. The Cooperative Research Centres are an initiative of the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research designed to link product researchers with end-users. The Sustainable Electric Transport Cooperative Research Centre (SET CRC) will focus on establishing the energy networks and distribution required to support public and private electrifi ed transport, as well as that for commercial, industrial and mining applications. A fi nal submission is due in August and all those interested should contact Neil Prentice at SEA.

New-look electric vehicle may be the The contrasting pair of an attractive sports car, the Lotus REV allows fi nal and postgraduate students at UWA to get the government plans as well. There may be emission way of the future and small commuter Getz demonstrates the possibilities of involved in actually building electric cars and thinking about restrictions in the city, which European cities have now. electric cars. the future of the automotive industry. “(Electric vehicles) can’t go the distance now but there There are some preconceptions about are defi nitely a number of applications, such as a second Director of UWA’s Centre for Intelligent Information “It has been closely monitored in the university what the future in transport will look environment, but we want to see how it will cope in the family car for city commuting, that make a lot of sense and Processing Systems Professor Thomas Braunl said at the real environment,” Thomas said. “We’re monitoring it, will grow in the future.” like – and The University of Western Lotus launch although electric cars had been around for seeing when it’s driven, when it’s recharged and collecting So much is being considered with the monitoring of Australia has shown it can easily look more than a century, recent advances in motor, battery other vital information. the current cars, looking at factors that infl uence power like a high-performance sports car. and controller technology made them a viable alternative consumption – how far they can be driven before a “We’re planning the electrifi cation of the future, the to petrol cars. recharge, the difference between different drivers, the As part of UWA’s Renewable Energy Vehicle Project (REV), infrastructure that is going to be needed and the impact a team of engineering students converted a 2002 Lotus effect of driving in traffi c and how much difference it “Emission-free power generation for charging the this will all have. makes to have the heater, air conditioner, headlights and Elise S2. It joins UWA’s battery-electric converted REV Eco, vehicle is an important part of the REV strategy, as power stereo running. based on a Hyundai Getz – and the Lotus has a maximum “It is going to happen – there are indications pretty much generated by burning fossil fuels would only shift the every car in the country, by 2013, will have an electric car speed of around 200 km/hour and a range of 110 km. Heavily involved in vehicle development with UWA pollution problem elsewhere,” Thomas said. “This is why model. From there we will see what the consumer market motorsport, Thomas said for 2011 the team was aiming Since 2008, the REV Eco has completed almost 10,000 REV generates its own clean power using grid-connected looks likes, how people are adopting and adapting to the to build a new one-seat electric race car for competition in km without any major problems. solar panels.” technology, if there’s small or large market share and what the SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) formula.

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Jessica Holmes City of Perth Sustainable City Development Environment Offi cer

“I have always enjoyed science and have always been intrigued by the Young professional profi le: incredible complexity and interconnectedness of Jessica Holmes, City of Perth nature.”

Having always felt a connection to “I work on environment projects for the City of Perth, General Meeting in Perth on District (Distributed) “These issues all need two things – leadership nature, City of Perth Sustainable City mainly in the area of climate change management. Energy. (government and non-government) to lead the I am primarily offi ce-based, working on plans, transition towards sustainability; and following on from Development Environment Offi cer “I enjoy most aspects of my job, particularly the fact I strategies, doing research and providing input and that, prioritising serious investment in sustainability- Jessica Holmes saw a shift into her advice into a variety of other projects. I have been in the am progressing issues I think are very important and based projects, program and technologies.” position as a natural progression after I am working for a community, for Perth and for the position for over seven years. Jessica hoped she was already making a difference in studying Marine and Environment future.” “I have worked on so many difference projects, but her career choice and over time she could contribute Science at Murdoch University. none I can categorically call my own. Jessica said Western Australia – along with the rest of something of value to the debate on how important Growing up in the suburbs, Jessica has fond memories the world – faced a huge task in addressing climate respect and care for the environment is – which she “But some examples include writing content for the couldn’t believe was still raging. of holidaying at Rottnest Island, saying the time she change through reducing emissions and preparing for city’s Environment Plan and Strategic Plan, writing the spent there strongly infl uenced her tertiary studies. the unfortunately now inevitable changes in climate. city’s Staff Green Transport Plan; coordinating the city’s “I also hope how I live my own life can make a difference by being conscious of and reducing my “I have always enjoyed science and have always support of Earth Hour and more recently coordinating “I think this is undoubtedly our number one issue as personal footprint,” she said. been intrigued by the incredible complexity and a workshop with international attendees who were the impacts also relate to other top issues of water interconnectedness of nature,” Jessica said. attending the World Energy Cities Partnership Annual availability and biodiversity loss,” she said. copyright: West Australian Newspapers HowHo do you stay in tune with the growinggro sustainability industry? YouYou grow with it.

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Management • Master of Science in Renewable Energy CRICOS Provider Code 00125 J copyright: West Australian Newspapers 32.learning energisingwa | SUSTAINABLE ENERGY FOR THIS CENTURY 2011 competition dates Model Challenge, October 20 and 21, 2011 Model Solar Boat Challenge, October 21, 2011 Winners will automatically go into the International Solar Boat and Car Challenge in Tasmania.

WA team wins national model solar challenge

Students from Aquinas College took “It is a really fun and positive experience for the programs in the curriculum which focus on these taking tertiary bound subjects to those with more out the 2010 National Model Solar Car children to be involved in and many of the teachers topics. hands-on skills. commented they were pleased with the way the kids The Solar Model Car competition allows students to “Traditionally year 12s have not been involved because title making it the fi rst time a Western had grown in confi dence and shown initiative. Australian team has won since 2004. explore how solar energy works and how it benefi ts of their commitment with exams, but these boys (who “By introducing young people to this kind of challenge the environment. Through this learning, they can won the challenge) were a particularly motivated The sun was out in force and so were the competitors they are encouraging the development of science begin to understand the impact of their daily energy group and were self-suffi cient, having done all the as teams from across the country descended on the and engineering skills and maybe a future career in consumption and consider ways to reduce it. construction themselves, the wiring which had to be Esplanade Reserve, Fremantle in November last year to sustainable energy.” visible to the judges and time trialling at school – they compete for the national title. designed it from the ground up with raw materials, The competition has been running since 1991 with Aquinas College carbon fi bre and solar cells. Western Power’s Sustainability Manager Louise Avon- secondary school students across the state working The group of boys that won the 2010 Solar Car Smith said it was a jam-packed weekend of racing in teams to design and build their solar model cars. Challenge for Aquinas College has more or less been “In year nine and 10 it was completed with a teacher’s with both the car and boat competition being held The cars are built to specifi cations provided by the competing in and growing with the competition since guidance, but by year 12 they were self-suffi cient.” Australian International Solar Challenge committee. simultaneously. year nine, when Head of Learning for Science Wesley One of Wesley’s key goals in his role of Head of Goodlet started in his role. “It was great to see all states come together and take Participation in this challenge provides students with Learning for Science is to integrate more sustainable an exciting and hands on educational experience more practices into Aquinas’s school system and into part in this exciting and innovative competition,” Louise Now graduated, the boys have all entered into The valuable than simply winning or losing a contest. classrooms. What’s great about said. University of Western Australia’s Engineering course, is the practical application of advanced ideas in a Many of the schools that are regular participants have ready to pursue bigger sustainability projects. Gooseberry Hill Primary School followed up its win in sustainable design. built the program into their annual science curriculum. the WA Model Solar Boat Challenge by winning the While this is the only project specifi c to sustainability at It’s proven to be a powerful activity, providing students “This project puts theory into practice every day,” National Junior Boat competition and Belmore Boys with practical applications for many of their ideas and Aquinas College, it is an area Wesley is investigating, he said. “It’s the application of ideas regarding the High School from New South Wales took out fi rst prize concepts. hoping to get solar panels in the school and working generation of an electric current by solar cells and in the Advanced Boat competition. theories into middle school science curriculum. understanding the effi ciency of design. It’s a power Secondary school science teachers provide tremendous versus weight ration, which is also relevant to petrol Aquinas College’s winning model car Mike Couanis was support for this community project as it is linked to the “We run the Solar Car Challenge as an off-stream, driven cars – the boys all understand how the skills named in memoriam of a much-loved science teacher science curriculum. voluntary club,” Wesley said. who was passionate about the solar challenge. learnt can be transferred to everyday life.” Sustainability, climate change, energy solutions and “The boys spend time every morning in the science Three of the top 10 Aquinas students for 2010 were “It was great to see two of the three awards go to WA the impact of organisations on the community are technicians workshop and it is open to all years – last involved in the challenge. teams, but all participating schools should be very the subject of increasing debate. In recognition of year included year seven for the fi rst time. So there is proud of their efforts,” Louise said. the importance of these issues, schools are including a good mix of students of all year groups, from those copyright: West Australian Newspapers Come and see the winning models of the 2010 international challenge at the Energising SEA Conference at the Perth Convention Exhibition Centre from March 23 to 26, 2011.

Gooseberry Hill Primary School “Our school competition was bigger than the national principles to keep weight down and look at material Promoting primary science and an approach toward competition with so many competitors. Out of the 54 used,” Patrick said. “They start off with polystyrene and alternative energy, Gooseberry Hill Primary School will Gooseberry Hill Primary School annually holds the Solar students, we identify one team as an outright winner. then move on to bolsar wood. also employ a program with Western Power’s graduate Boat Challenge on school grounds and has encouraged That team and a second team were invited by Western engineers allocated to the school to help students build the students to participate since 2006. Power to participate in the national competition.” “There are various stages we’d expect students to be their boats. at, in terms of their understanding of photovoltaics. We Wanting to tie the curriculum with a focus on Patrick said he suspected the keen students would would like them to have a reasonable knowledge of “It’s all good fun – the kids are getting something out of have already started research over the school holidays; this as far as values of trying to promote sustainability, sustainable practices, Principal Patrick Bourke has how PVs operate when they leave school… We work participants were always aiming to improve on their the fun aspect of education and junior physics. grown the number of participants from nine in the on a step-by-step approach over 40 weeks. personal best time and would fi nd faster motors and beginning to 54 last year. “The boat that won completed the 10 metre course in faster photovoltaic panels to power their crafts within “It’s not just building and wiring – the students test under fi ve seconds.” “At the beginning of spring we have a school the regulations. Many start in year four and compete their boats to see if the propeller, motor and PV all work competition,” Patrick said. “We expect each student through to year seven; the school runs two hourly after in unison to give the craft the optimum push through While they complete the boats individually, students has had 20 weeks at school to build a boat and would school sessions a week to advise the students. the water. You can’t test that the night before. Those are allowed a partner to collect the boat from the end of the race. have completed a poster outlining how they had built “Everyone has a personal best and wants to shave who are most competitive fi nish their boat early and the boat. their time with different characteristics and scientifi c then research further.”

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Curtin University Sustainability Policy • The GHG used in the construction process and how Curtin University Sustainability (CUSP) Institute is undergoing the this varies with different approaches. Policy Institute Professor ‘Decarbonising Cities and Regions’ • The electrical power and natural gas used in the research project, aiming to clarify what buildings including the differences with different “carbon neutral”, “low carbon” and building types and their variations when provided from centralised or distributed sources. “carbon free” can mean for the built environment. • The transport fuels used in the construction and the ongoing use of the area by residents including This project aims to demonstrate how this can be the variations with different urban and remote area facilitated in the policy process and what accreditation designs. schemes can be used to encourage developers to have a greater focus on being green. • The GHG produced in the full water cycle (pumping water in and out) including GHG linked to gardens, “So many urban developments want to show they public landscaping and different forms of water represent the long-term future with a responsible infrastructure (centralised or distributed) approach to reducing carbon,” leader of the project Professor Peter Newman said. • The GHG associated with the solid waste generated by the community and its variations when there is The project is part of a recently awarded ARC Industry more re-use and recycling. Linkage Grant, jointly undertaken with Murdoch University’s Environmental Technology Centre (ETC), together with several key industry partners. “So many urban Several real world examples of developments attempting to decarbonise will be examined as case developments want to studies for this project, provided by industry partners Parsons Brinckerhoff, Cedar Woods, North Port Quay show they represent the and Horizon Power. “We want to provide the most comprehensive carbon long-term future with a analysis to support carbon neutral claims,” Peter said. responsible approach to The Western Australian case studies demonstrating low carbon and carbon neutral land development will include the following areas with a PhD student working reducing carbon.” on each one: Peter said by quantifying and analysing these • Carbon Neutral and Low Carbon Urban characteristics, a benchmark would be set for how a Subdivision and Redevelopment: carbon neutral urban or regional land development Adapting present methods of development from could be designed and built. projects such as those by Cedar Woods. From there, a fi fth PhD student will be working on Carbon Free New Urban Development: • developing a carbon neutral accreditation scheme for New concept projects such as in Stirling City land development, investigating how a scheme could Centre, North Port Quay and the Cockburn Coast. be compatible with, or be integrated into, national and • Carbon Neutral Indigenous Settlement: international policy, regulations and governance and Projects developed in partnership with Horizon possible incentives that could be offered. Power and Parsons Brinckerhoff. “We want to examine how good low carbon urban • Carbon Neutral Mining Camp: developments can be adequately compensated through Case studies still being developed. carbon trading for doing the right thing,” Peter said. For each case study area the following characteristics The project will enable Australia to compete in the will be examined in order to determine the overall global innovation stakes on decarbonising development, carbon content of a development: which is rapidly becoming a defi ning point for post- industrial, post-carbon economies. • The greenhouse gas (GHG) used in the materials of the buildings and the infrastructure including the variations when regional and recycled materials are used. copyright: West Australian Newspapers Turning landfi ll waste into renewable energy

Landfi ll Gas and Power has taken the gas emissions from six landfi lls located nearby to these extraction and application of landfi ll stations, generating in total approximately 75 gigawatt gas as a safe, clean and reliable energy hours (75,000,000 kWh) per annum. source from concept to reality in Graeme said the company derived income primarily Western Australia. from the sale of electricity to private industry consumers and from Renewable Energy Certifi cates, With a growing list of successful projects and created by the generation of electricity from renewable recognition for its work both in Australia and overseas, energy sources. Landfi ll Gas and Power Pty domestic and commercial LGP is a market leader in the development of landfi ll gas-to-energy technologies. “The electricity produced is sold to private customers, Ltd won the 2010 Sustainable customers. specifi cally local governments and small to medium Energy Industry Excellence and The judges’ comments: “The LGP is a boutique provider of renewable energy, enterprises who consume more than 160,000 kWh per Innovation Energy Generation having pioneered the introduction of landfi ll gas power annum and transported to customers through Western judging panel felt Landfi ll generation in the state. Power’s network in the state’s electricity grid, otherwise and Distribution Award. Gas and Power was a known as the South West Interconnected System,” “Our intention is to grow our business globally by It is awarded to an organisation worthy winner of this award Graeme said. providing reliable, cost-effective, easy-to-use and that during the 2009 calendar as its nomination clearly innovative renewable energy solutions to meet the Each power station is assigned a designated operator challenge of climate change mitigation,” Landfi ll Gas who is responsible for the weekday running of the year is best seen to embody demonstrated its excellent track and Power Chief Executive Offi cer Graeme Alford said. station. Each operator is required to conduct daily, the principles of sustainable record in the fi eld of extraction weekly and routine tasks in order to ensure the health “LGP’s installed renewable energy generating capacity energy, energy effi ciency and/ and application of landfi ll gas of the engines, electrics and associated equipment is over 10 megawatts.” or greenhouse gas abatement/ to create a safe, clean energy is not compromised. In addition, the operators are LGP currently operates three landfi ll gas-to-energy required to regularly monitor all wells on the landfi ll gas mitigation in the generation of source." power stations in metropolitan Perth located at Red fi eld and make any appropriate adjustments in order to energy for Western Australia Hill, Canning Vale and Tamala Park and manages the maximise quality of supply.

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131 791 | enterpriseconnect.gov.au 20110108-WA copyright: West Australian Newspapers 36.creating energisingwa | SUSTAINABLE ENERGY FOR THIS CENTURY Geothermal cities Developing new methods to explore for “This is the opportunity we want to tackle for at least $25 million in air conditioners and still In the last year the Geothermal Centre of and utilise low-grade heat, The University this particular project – Perth is very well suited need the power to run them – the energy we Excellence has made good ground analysing with a very thick sequence of sedimentary of Western Australia’s (UWA) Geothermal need is right there. hot water and what can be done with it. Klaus rocks going down in excess of 10 kilometres. said thermally driven seawater desalination “We have data from the Cockburn One well Centre of Excellence run by Professor Klaus If you extrapolate a surface gradient of 30 plants (distilling seawater through evaporation) Regenauer-Lieb, focuses on geological degrees per kilometre, that would be on the on Woodman point, which goes down three kilometres into the ground and reaches around had been used for 40 to 50 years in the Middle settings where exploitable heat is available order of 170 degrees at a fi ve kilometre depth. East, with the waste heat from power stations The gradient may vary with depth, but the 90 degrees. If we use that $25 million to close to where it can be used. replace the individual chillers by a central plant producing fresh water. The technology has long simple extrapolation shows there is plenty of since improved. Klaus said geothermal solutions were well hot water for generating electricity.” hooked up to a geothermal well doublet we can suited to the Perth climate – though, like supply both hot water for distributed heating “Geothermal heat provides for most basic Klaus’s motivation for his particular studies is and cooling as necessary. The running cost for requirements of a city infrastructure,” Klaus most alternative energy solutions, WA would to deal with a challenge specifi c to Australia the chillers will be drastically reduced because said. need a change in infrastructure. He believes – the remoteness of energy heat and water Australia could be a template for the world, they are driven by hot water from the ground infrastructure. “Our infrastructure is very and not an electrical pump.” “It can be used to produce electricity at 170 demonstrating how to build new, zero emission vulnerable,” Klaus said. “It doesn’t make sense degrees, turned into district heating and cooling geothermal cities. to copy Europe because we have so much Klaus felt geothermal energy had been systems at 80 degrees, generate fresh water at distance here – a decentralised solution is overlooked as an option, having said Australia “Of any of the places for geothermal energy to 65 degrees and supply low grade heat for fi sh much better. has “thrown away” a considerable amount be deployed, Perth has one distinct advantage farming, agriculture, swimming pools and fun of valuable energy, not to mention millions of – permeability in sedimentary sections is “Europe is now also pushing for a decentralised parks. dollars. relatively high,” Klaus said. “There are sites to solution for power generation with smart grids; “The Cockburn coast fi nancial example shows get hot water out of the ground without major but we also need to do the same for the water Overseas, geothermal energy has been if a model can be devised where fi nancing from intervention. infrastructure. There is an enormous cost in used for a number of recreational and the individual home owners can be coerced transmission lines and pipelines – pumping aquaculture projects, including a fi shing park into a central investment scheme, the air “People may have heard of problems where energy for water. in New Zealand and controlled temperature conditioning solution is commercially viable geothermal energy extraction has caused minor environments for agriculture. earthquakes and tremors – that would not “We need a local solution and geothermal will right now. offer that.” be the case in these basins. The main reason “We need 28 degrees for tomatoes, for “Geothermal cities would go one step being the basins provide natural hot water Klaus said the capital required for investment example – each product has an optimum further. The same geothermal water can be fl ows in permeable sediments and there is was not prohibitive. temperature so we can use that rather applied in a heat cascade at lower and lower than evaporating heat and using it for low generally no need to artifi cially crack the rocks “Consider, for example, the proposed Cockburn temperatures, where the reject water from to create permeability for access to hot water. grade produce,” Klaus said. “In Perth we’re the higher temperature application can be Coast development stretching between South already using this in a way, if you think about used as feed water for the lower temperature “There are sites in Australia where water Beach and the Port Coogee marina,” he said. swimming pool heaters; but going up there are implementation. is coming out of groundwater wells at 100 “The development comprises around 5000 endless possibilities. Our future city could have degrees. In many cases these are artesian homes. Each home needs electrically driven fun parks that are heated, better food products “This concept turns a waste product into a wells, meaning pumping is not required – the air conditioners which will cost around $5000 and produce enough megawatts to heat valuable commodity with multiple benefi ts for water is just fl owing out to the surface. each, which implies we are currently investing numerous swimming pools.” an environmentally sustainable future.”

Overseas, geothermal energy has been used for a number of recreational and aquaculture projects, including a fi shing park in New Zealand and controlled temperature environments for agriculture.

copyright: West Australian Newspapers Western Australian Geothermal Centre of Excellence Director Professor Klaus Regenauer-Lieb won the 2010 Sustainable Energy Industry Excellence and Innovation Ambassador Award. This award is presented to an outstanding individual who has, through philosophy, attitude, behaviour and action, shown commitment and leadership in the areas of sustainable energy, energy effi ciency or greenhouse gas abatement/mitigation. Klaus’ commitment to these principles is demonstrated clearly over his career. The judges’ comment: “This category was hotly contested with a number of very high quality nominations. The judges chose Professor Klaus Regenauer-Lieb to recognise his signifi cant contribution to the industry and in particular, for his ambassadorial services by uniting academia, industry and government to ensure sustainable energy solutions for Western Australia. The culmination of which was the set-up of WAGCOE.”

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Desalination and water technology The National Centre of Excellence in The NCED has 13 partner organisations across Desalination (NCED), hosted at Murdoch Australia including the four public universities in Western Australia. University, is committed to improving the energy effi ciency of desalination “The Centre has a fi ve year program of research and reducing the technology’s carbon and currently there are 23 projects already funded,” Neil said. footprint. The NCED’s other projects include membrane Murdoch University Deputy Vice Chancellor research, remote area solutions, public perception, (Research and Development) Professor David distillation and the impact on the marine Doepel said there was a perception desalination environment of concentrate return from seawater was energy guzzling. desalination plants. “In fact, to produce your household water from a The NCED is also developing a community seawater desalination plant, it would use about the education program. “There needs to be more same amount of energy as your refrigerator and awareness in the community of water sources and very much less than your hot water service,” David water technology,” Neil said. said. “Many people think of desalination as a temporary “It’s incredibly clever and effi cient and has taken solution – but with climate change and population great strides in the last 20 years – but that growth, desalination is just one of a number of doesn’t mean we can’t do better. This involves water supply options communities need to ensure a combination of using less energy, or using clean, safe water is always available. The big renewable energy so there is a lower carbon advantage is desalination is not climate dependent footprint.” – it is always available.” Through the NCED’s research, desalination will, NCED Chief Executive Offi cer Neil Palmei said “Our research is focused over time, use less energy. “Technology leaps the aim of the centre’s research was harnessing in the last 10 years have delivered dramatic thermal or kinetic energy: the heat from the sun, on improving the effi ciency improvements to reverse osmosis desalination, the geothermal energy from hot rocks below the most widely used of all desalination technologies,” earth’s surface or wave power to directly power of novel distillation and Neil said. “At the NCED, we intend to be at the desalination technologies. forefront of innovative desalination technology.” membrane technologies for “Our research is focused on improving the David said the NCED was also developing a world reverse osmosis.” effi ciency of novel distillation and membrane class research facility at Murdoch University’s technologies for reverse osmosis,” Neil said. Rockingham campus, with funding from the state “We are also developing robust desalination and federal governments. solutions for remote communities. In one of our “Many of the projects will progress from laboratory projects in remote WA, the focus will be on solar scale to pilot plant demonstration and the centre energy, particularly as a heat source, to drive a new has set up a very strong focus on commercialising process using a combination of membranes and new Australian ideas and technology,” David distillation.” explained. copyright: West Australian Newspapers Chun-Zhu Li Distinguished Professor Curtin Centre for Advanced Energy Curtin professor believes Science and Engineering biomass is the way forward Director

John Curtin Distinguished Professor and generation liquid biofuels and biochar from non-food salinity – threatening the long-term sustainability of our Li said. “If mallee planting is widely practised in the Director of Curtin Centre for Advanced biomasses. Our work on coal and natural gas aims to agriculture.” whole country, the amount of biomass available can convert them into clean liquid fuels or gases for power satisfy up to 70 per cent of our liquid fuel requirement. Energy Science and Engineering Chun- More than 15 years of research in WA has found generation with reduced emissions. Zhu Li is interested in developing two planting mallee can effectively control the spread of “There is a bright future for a mallee-based industry if technologies – biomass to electricity “Developing new technology is my personal interest.” dryland salinity – and about 15,000 hectares of mallee we can develop novel technologies for mallee biomass has been planted in WA. However, there is still a lack utilisation.” and biomass to liquid biofuels, which Studies are also being undertaken in relation to coal of technologies for the clean and effi cient use of the The fi rst generation biofuels sparked a fuel versus food would replace petroleum. combustion and a new major program on fuel cells – mallee biomass. “If we can’t convert the mallee to another new area of technology. debate, but mallee is not a food source. Li said the centre was making good progress to money, farmers will not want to continue planting it and While Li believes awareness of the importance of develop and commercialise both technologies – last Having previously worked at Monash University in our salinity problem will not be solved,” Li explained. renewable energy has grown, both in governments and year Li’s gasifi cation project won the 2010 Curtin Melbourne, Li began at Curtin in January 2009. With “We are coming to a desperate stage where we need a in the general community, he does not feel bioenergy is Commercial Innovation Award and was one of four an initial background in coal, his research gradually new technology to use the mallee.” fi nalists (start-up) for the 2010 WA Innovator of the getting the attention it deserves. expanded into different areas of energy science and This is where the possibility for renewable energy Year award. engineering as it became clearer renewables would becomes part of the equation. In WA alone, about 10 “There is a lot of attention given to solar, wind and “Our research covers both fossil fuels, including coal become increasingly important in the future energy million dry tons of mallee biomass can potentially be geothermal energy now but biomass is the only renewable from which you can make liquid fuel and natural gas and, most importantly, renewable supply mix. produced per year – which Li estimated as more than directly,” he said. “There is a bit of competing (between energies,” Li said. required to meet the current electricity demands of “We’ve most recently had focus on renewables, the various energy sources) – the future is best regional areas. “In terms of renewables, we are working on two main particularly mallee biomass in Western Australia,” Li described as an ‘energy supply mix’. Biomass will play aspects; the gasifi cation of biomass for distributed said. “The dry land salinity is a big problem in Australia, “Mallee planting would be effective in WA, South a critical role in meeting our liquid fuel demand in this power generation; and the production of second particularly in WA, which is turning fertile soil into Australia and in parts of Victoria and New South Wales,” energy supply mix.”

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Mark De Laeter Western Power General Manager of Networks

Generation from renewable energy at customers’ homes and businesses from PV systems and micro- wind turbines is growing at a phenomenal pace. What is the ‘smart grid’?

Managing one of the world’s largest remote monitoring and control. This requires Recognising this challenge, Western Power Western Power’s smart grid program isolated interconnected grids, Western more sophisticated devices, communications has become the fi rst, and only, Western encompasses all four aspects of the new Power is implementing a smart grid and network management systems. Western Australian corporation to have added the world of energy – smarter traditional Mitsubishi electric vehicle, or i-MiEV, to its strategy in WA’s major electricity Power is well ahead of most utilities in infrastructure, smarter home energy use, fl eet. distributed generation and the enabling network. Australia in this aspect of Smart Grid development. Incorporating these vehicles into the fl eet technologies such as smart meters. Western Power understands the importance presented an exciting opportunity to gain a “The fl ag ship of our program is the Perth of renewable energy sources and is exploring “Generation from renewable energy at greater understanding of electric vehicles. Solar City project that was initiated by options to shape the future of energy delivery customers’ homes and businesses from the Federal Government,” Mark said. “We using smart technology. “Western Power needs to be ready to pursue photovoltaic (PV) systems and micro-wind took over leadership of the project at the turbines is with us now and growing at a these emerging opportunities and we see this Put simply, the smart grid is a network that as the perfect time to include them as part of government’s request about a year ago.” phenomenal pace. It changes the whole allows two-way fl ow of information and our fl eet,” Mark said. electricity and meets the power quality and paradigm from big central power stations to And where does your excess energy go? The reliability demands of the 21st century. But distributed small, localised power stations. Mark said to make the network more smart meters track the fl ow from the grid into according to Western Power General Manager effi cient, to integrate renewable energy the home and from your home to the grid. of Networks Mark de Laeter, there are a Electric vehicles represent another emerging sources and to support customers in making The electrons will go wherever electricity is whole lot of things that make a smarter grid. technology that will require a smarter grid to better energy choices, smart meters, smart required locally. ensure seamless and effi cient operation. appliances and smart tariffs were needed. “People shouldn’t have to worry about the “There’s the grid itself – the traditional poles The recently introduced feed-in tariff is one and wires and cables – we’re aiming to make “Electric vehicles have the potential to smart grid per se,” Mark said. “It’s just there aspect of that – it provides a strong incentive to enable choices. We do not want to force those operate more effi ciently and more dramatically affect the way we use energy,” for people to invest in solar energy. In reliably,” Mark said. energy conservation or renewable energy Mark said. “There is a great deal to learn and combination with smart energy management on people – we see our job as providing an understand about how these technologies will in the home, people can make money from “To lower our operating costs and improve electricity network that can support choices.” performance, we’re automating a lot of the affect our power use and how we can help the net amount of electricity they sell into the components in the network, allowing for fast, customers use electric vehicles effectively.” grid.

copyright: West Australian Newspapers Support for solar in the Mid-West Western Australia’s Mid-West region 3000 homes. It will reduce greenhouse gas emissions wind farms in WA and that’s our main source; this will “This project will produce energy will soon become home to the biggest by 25,000 tonnes per year, the equivalent of taking help introduce solar as a main energy source. 5000 cars off the road. It will essentially use the same “The project site is directly adjacent to the high voltage during the day when it is needed solar photovoltaic (PV) project in the technology as households with paneling on their roofs. nation, a 10 megawatt solar farm network so the project will connect via an underground Construction is expected to begin shortly and the project most in WA and will reduce our located approximately 50 km from cable and then go into the grid. Verve Energy is currently is expected to be completed by the end of 2011. negotiating a large customer to buy energy and expects Geraldton and 30 km east of the small to announce that in the next few months.” high reliance on wind energy as township Walkaway. Verve Greenough River Solar Farm Energy Project Manager Mark Rayner said the project was an initiative Mark said there was a benefi t for the Mid-West also in a renewable source. There are The project will be managed by Verve Energy, but is by Verve in conjunction with the Offi ce of Energy and the realm of employment with the solar farm creating strongly supported by the State Government, which had been 12 months in the making. jobs and strengthening the sustainable brand of the lots of wind farms in WA and region. recently granted $20 million funding, including $10 “Solar – photovoltaic technology – is the fastest growing million from the Royalties for Regions fund. renewable energy technology in the world,” Mark said. “Verve Energy sees this as the fi rst of many potential that’s our main source; this will solar farm projects provided the cost continues to fall,” It will be the fi rst utility-scale solar farm in Australia “This project will produce energy during the day when it he said. help introduce solar as a main and will generate approximately 28 gigawatt hours of is needed most in WA and will reduce our high reliance electricity per annum, equivalent to powering about on wind energy as a renewable source. There are lots of energy source.”

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copyright: West Australian Newspapers 42.connecting energisingwa | SUSTAINABLE ENERGY FOR THIS CENTURY “It’s home calling – your car is ready.” It may seem straight from a movie “Range is about 130 km and it takes eight hours to scene, but home automation systems change at a 15 amp powerpoint – but there are fast are available in Western Australia. charge facilities beginning to emerge in Australia to give The system integrates electrical devices back 50 per cent of battery capacity in 30 minutes. in a house to help manage day-to-day Soon you can hopefully go in to the shopping centre, pick up your bread and milk while pulling in for a quick running. charge and then off you go. Home automation may include centralised control of lighting, heating, ventilation and air conditioning, “The i-MiEVs are all going to government, fl eet or appliances and other systems, to provide improved business operators and we hope to get a steady supply convenience, comfort, energy effi ciency and security. next year to offer the general public... Soon, as Australians begin to embrace electric vehicles “I think it’s going to be popular with early adapters, (EVs), those will be integrated into the home automation there’s always the people who want to be involved with systems. new technologies in the initial stages. According to Sustainable Energy Association of Australia (SEA) Chief Executive Professor Ray Wills, with the “There’s a lot of talk about infrastructure support, but coming revolution in EVs, a home automation system it doesn’t really need much infrastructure as a large will soon include your car. percentage of people have garages – you just need a plug in your garage. “Our LifeDrive architecture is helping us to open a new chapter in automotive “Electric vehicles will provide an energy storage source lightweight design. Indeed, this concept allows us to practically offset the extra 250 to help power homes and reduce electricity and fuel “There’s no point doing it unless you’re running on to 350 kilograms of weight typically found in electrically powered vehicles.” consumption – and bills,” Ray said. green electricity. But while that initially may be a little “Smart meter connections will assist in charging cars, more expensive you can do a full charge for about $4 Klaus Draeger but from time to time allow electricity to fl ow from cars for a 130 km range.” to the electricity grid and provide ‘vehicle to grid’ back -Mitsubishi Head of Corporate Communications up power (V2G).” Lenore Fletcher V2G technologies will talk across the internet, giving “Hyundai Motor Company (has developed) Blue occupants access to the performance data of their Drive™ technology, an umbrella term for specialised, vehicle/s and communicate remotely how much range eco-friendly vehicles which focus on carbon dioxide the car has. emissions and low fuel consumption. The electricity network can tell the vehicle to connect “In September 2010, Hyundai unveiled the company’s to the grid so power can be drawn back from the car if demand suddenly outstrips generation capacity. – and Korea’s – fi rst Full Speed Electric Vehicle (FSEV) named BlueOn, opening a new era in eco-friendly The consumer will have the option of selling the surplus technology. energy stored in the car battery depending on the time of day. “Hyundai is planning to provide 30 BlueOn test fl eet vehicles to a number of Korean government “Electric vehicles will provide organisations over the next few months. Hyundai plans to expand its manufacturing capabilities for BlueOn this an energy storage source year, carrying out test production and manufacturing to help power homes and approximately 2500 units by the end of 2012. “Based on Hyundai’s small i10 hatchback, which is reduce electricity and fuel sold across Europe and other markets, BlueOn was consumption – and bills.” developed over a one-year period, with an investment of approximately 40 billion Won, or AUD$37.2 million. The vehicles will be used to develop and test charging Ray Wills infrastructure over a two-year period in Korea. The name BlueOn derives from Hyundai’s Blue Drive strategy, Manufacturers are saying EVs are which encompasses the company’s eco-friendly the future products and technologies. “The EV industry everywhere is in its infancy. There are “Hyundai has chosen to use LiPoly (Lithium-ion Polymer) different sorts out there, but ours is the only volume- batteries over traditional nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) produced car from a manufacturer; the others are all versions, as LiPoly delivers the same power with 30 aftermarket, where we have an original manufacturer per cent less weight and 40 per cent less volume. Not warranty for the i-MiEV. only does this increase vehicle effi ciency, it provides “There are only 5000, which have been made in the increased useable interior cabin space for passengers.” past couple of months… -Hyundai Marketing Director Oliver Mann copyright: West Australian Newspapers “In November, Toyota debuted a Toyota RAV4 Electric “A large part of the team’s focus on the customer Vehicle at the Los Angeles Auto Show. experience targeted driveability. In this case, the end “A total of 35 vehicles will be built for a demonstration goal is a vehicle with driveability characteristics as close and evaluation program through 2011, aiming at market to the conventional RAV4 as possible. arrival of a fully-engineered vehicle in 2012. “Toyota has announced coinciding with the arrival of the “The fully-engineered vehicle will have a target range of RAV4 EV in 2012 it will launch, in key global markets, 160 km in actual road driving patterns, in a wide range the Prius PHV (plug-in hybrid) and a small EV commuter of climates and conditions. vehicle. In 2015 or sooner, it will also launch, in key global markets, its fi rst commercialised hydrogen fuel “When we decided to work together on the RAV4 cell vehicle. Finally, by the end of 2012, Toyota will add EV, President Akio Toyoda wanted to adopt a new seven all new hybrid models to its portfolio.” development model that incorporated Tesla’s streamlined, quick-action approach. -Toyota Motor Sales US President Jim Lentz “The result was a hybrid – a new decision and approval “The (BMW Group) Megacity Vehicle (due to come on process and a development style our engineers refer to to the market in 2013) is a revolutionary automobile. It as ‘fast and fl exible’… will be the world’s fi rst volume-produced vehicle with a “Specifi cally, midway through a generation, the team passenger cell made from carbon. began with a fully engineered current-generation RAV4, to which a major powertrain option was added, along “Our LifeDrive architecture is helping us to open a new with minor feature and cosmetic changes. chapter in automotive lightweight design. Indeed, this concept allows us to practically offset the extra 250 to “Tesla was responsible for building and supplying the 350 kilograms of weight typically found in electrically battery, as well as other related parts, that met specifi c powered vehicles… Toyota engineering specifi cations in performance, quality and durability. “Powertrains also remain a core area of expertise of Bayerische Motoren Werke. Electromobility and the “Toyota was responsible for development and manufacturing leadership and the seamless integration hallmark BMW driving pleasure make an excellent of the powertrain. match, if you go about things the right way. For this reason we are developing the powertrain for the “From the beginning, the customer experience has Megacity Vehicle in-house – that includes the electric been the focus. In other words, how do we deliver an motor, the power electronics and the battery system.” unconventional product to mainstream customers that is compelling and affordable and offers an acceptable level -BMW Group Member of the Board of of daily convenience? Management for Development Klaus Draeger

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1 Million Women is a revolutionary Simply reducing the amount of red meat in the diet and national campaign established to increasing fresh fruit and vegetables each week saves empower and inspire women across approximately 195 kg of CO2 a year and 10,000 litres of water. Australia to commit to protecting the climate and the future. 1 Million With up to 30 per cent of all food purchased being Women is leading a positive change wasted (food date expiry, over-catering and not keeping leftovers) – at an estimated national cost of $5 billion in households, communities and a year – cutting down on excess food wastage is not workplaces. only benefi cial to the environment, saving up to Climate change is real and is transforming the 200 kg of CO2, but also makes fi nancial sense. way people live and the way society functions. Meet some of 1 Million Women’s Based on scientifi c evidence, society is on a ambassadors: course for a climate disaster and there is a great urgency to take action now. “Since becoming a mother I have thought more and more about wanting to help With women making over 70 per cent create a beautiful safe world for my of consumer purchasing decisions precious children. The only way to do affecting the household carbon this is to make a change in your own footprint, 1 Million Women will have a world. Switch to solar. Install rainwater real and signifi cant impact through the tanks. Say no to plastic bags. Walk changes made by Australian women, more. Use public transport more. which will infl uence women globally. Recycle and reuse. Take a mug to your The founding goal of 1 Million Women café. Car pool. Switch your car to gas/ is to encourage one million women electric. Plant trees. Plant vegies. Eat of Australia to take action on climate less meat. Carbon offset your travel. change by collectively cutting one Switch to green energy." -Entertainer Katie Noonan million tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2), the main greenhouse pollutant. Social "All Australians need to do their fair researchers consistently fi nd women are share if we are to combat climate change. more likely than men to support strong I welcome this campaign as it encourages action to meet our world’s big environmental Australian women to start reducing their challenges carbon footprint. It will inspire women to factor Already over 37,000 women have pledged to save climate change into their everyday decisions." energy, reduce carbon usage and make a difference -Minister for Finance and Deregulation Penny Wong by each cutting one tonne of CO2 from their daily lives within a year of joining the campaign since 1 Million "When graduating from primary school, my then 12 Women started in June 2009. year old son’s ambition was to 'make the world a better The driving force of 1 Million Women is its Founder place and have fun along the way'. I reckon that’s and CEO Natalie Isaacs, a mother of four and former enough reason to dive in and see what we can do to skincare industry entrepreneur. leave the planet in good shape – and rather than seeing the journey in a negative light – what one gives up – it's ‘We’re harnessing the unique power of women to actually incredibly positive. In a food sense we need to organise and network for the good of society and just be much more aware of what we eat, where it comes getting on with practical action on climate change,” from and how to look after our resources." Natalie said. -Author and Television Presenter Maeve O’Meara “There is something so incredibly powerful about women joining forces to fi ght causes in society. We have "There is nothing more important than preventing been doing it forever.” climate catastrophe and I am excited and uplifted by the thought of a million women coming together to Getting involved is easy – log on and join the 1 Million work towards that end. We can rebuild Australia to be a Women website www.1millionwomen.com.au where carbon neutral powerhouse that will make us happier, achievable, measurable and simple household, food, healthier and safer and this campaign can drive that transport, shopping and renewable energy CO2 reducing transformation." activities and tips can be found. -Deputy Leader Australian Green Senator Each participant can choose activities that suit them, Christine Milne create a personal profi le and track their progress "We can change the way the world works with our against their goal of cutting a tonne of pollution. everyday decisions – what we buy/drive/eat/do for fun. Some examples of 1 Million Women’s activities: Giving 1 million women the facts on how these actions affect the planet helps us make choices that will slow Just by saying no to plastic bags and bottles, over- climate change and send a big “clean up your act” to packaged products and non-recyclable packaging our leaders." women have the potential to save 150 kilograms each -The New Inventors’ Bernie Hobbs of CO2 a year. copyright: West Australian Newspapers Improving energy effi ciency in indigenous communities

In the Goldfi elds, Mid-West and West insulation, supplying low fl ow water devices, install Kimberley regions of Western Australia, shade cloth constructions to homes to reduce work is underway to improve the energy summer heat and reinstallation of poorly installed air effi ciency of housing in Aboriginal conditioning units. communities. Horizon Power EEP Project Manager Lisa Taylor said work was already well underway in the communities The Energy Effi ciency Program (EEP) being of Nambi Rd, Ninga Mia, Wongatha and Bondini in the implemented by Horizon Power and funded by the Mid-West/Goldfi elds region and Yungngora in the West State’s Offi ce of Energy (OoE) will also create local Kimberley will commence in early March. employment opportunities in fi ve town-based Aboriginal communities in remote Western Australia. “Energy effi ciency solutions such as roof insulation, solar hot systems and shading, as well as education The Horizon Power energy effi cient project took out Sustainable In 2009-10, Horizon Power assessed 440 houses in Energy Industry Excellence and Innovation Community and Aboriginal communities to fi nd out how power was on energy effi ciency and how to maintain systems being used and how it could help residents become and appliances is being offered to residents of these Regional Initiatives Award for 2010. more energy effi cient and reduce their power bills. communities under the program,” Lisa said. This award is presented to a community or government enterprise After getting the results of energy use from each home, “Besides helping residents save money on power, or an organisation that through projects, policy, initiatives or other Horizon Power staff sat down with the residents to work one of the most exciting benefi ts of this project is the action, has advanced the cause of sustainability and renewable out ways they could save money by changing the way provision of local employment through our partnership energy use within its stakeholder group. they use power, including changes to appliances. with AWC Carey.” Through the sustainable nature of projects at a grass roots level, it One of the key fi ndings of the assessments was AWC Carey is a training and employment provider for has provided a greater awareness and support within communities structural changes to housing combined with education Aboriginal people and will provide trainees to put up could improve energy effi ciency by up to 20 per cent. shade cloth constructions and also to correct poorly for the uptake of renewable energy. The Offi ce of Energy agreed to fund Horizon Power installed air-conditioners. The skills trainees will gain The judges’ comments: "The quality of applicant in this category to go back to fi ve of the original 16 communities to through EEP will contribute to a Certifi cate III in Civil was extremely high making the judges’ task quite diffi cult. The make structural changes to housing and carry out Construction which they are currently working towards. winner is Horizon Power for its “grass roots’ energy effi ciency further education which is owned by the Department The Department of Housing (DoH) is carrying out other project which has been implemented throughout 14 aboriginal of Housing. construction work required under the EEP program communities. The community engagement and clearly Structural changes include upgrading hot water DoH also partnered with Horizon Power in the original demonstrated results suggest this is a model, which could be systems, installing or replacing damaged roof assessment program funded by OoE. adapted and rolled-out to the wider community."

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SEA: the peak industry body

Sustainable Energy Association of As a business chamber, membership is open to all • Offset any carbon emissions where non-renewable To address this, SEA has begun to form reference Australia (SEA) is a peak industry enterprises wanting to support action on climate source of energy is used. groups on particular issues and technologies. Solar and change through the deployment of sustainable energy body formed to provide support and SEA's core role is in making sure government policy wind were the obvious sectors to pioneer this method solutions either as suppliers or as customers. With is supportive of business involvement in renewable of consensus development. advocacy for organisations involved in almost 400 members, SEA has grown to be one of energy. It's about advocacy and as such, the fl ow of and committed to the introduction of Australia's largest energy chambers. The solar group has about 16 consistent members information within the sector is also important. SEA more effi cient and sustainable energy and is a strong contributor to SEA policy development. The key to sustainability in energy is following the aims to provide a vital conduit between businesses Other sectors are developing these peak reference use practices in domestic and industrial energy equivalent of the waste industry: reduce, reuse, involved in sustainable energy and all levels of groups in order to provide input into SEA’s advocacy recycle mantra. The sustainable energy equivalent is government. circumstances. and educational functions. avoid, minimise, renew and offset which translates to: Consensus on major issues is reached through Formed in 2002 as the Western Australian Sustainable In addition, the partnership with Clean Energy Energy Association Inc., members unanimously voted to • Avoid unnecessary energy use. interaction with members; informally through consultation; and more formally using seminars and Innovation Centre of the Federal Government's rename at the AGM of October 15, 2010. • Minimise use of greenhouse gas emitting fuels workshops. The growth of the membership base has Enterprise Connect program has created new and promote energy effi ciency across product and As a member-based organisation, SEA is determined to meant more infl uence and, of course, more resources opportunities for SEA to interact with current and project life cycles. represent member interests in support, education and to get things done. But growth also creates challenges potential members, to seek membership input on advocacy of sustainable energy use across all sectors • Renewable sources of energy production are used to create opportunities for consultation with each and matters of knowledge consolidation and informed policy of Australia’s economy, in all regions of Australia. where possible. every member. development.

copyright: West Australian Newspapers Energising South East Asia Conference and Exhibition March 23 to 26, 2011 Perth Convention Exhibition Centre, Western Australia For more info: www.energisingsea.com.au

Perth is the only energy city in the Attracting over 700 conference delegates and Who should attend? businesses where you can develop national and over 2000 trade show visitors, including senior international connections. South West Hemisphere. This makes the • Energising South East Asia will bring together representatives from Australia and overseas markets, Energising South East Asia Conference the leading stakeholders in the Asian Pacifi c, Key reasons to attend with a diverse and sophisticated conference program, governments, think tanks, manufacturers, retail and Exhibition a unique setting for clean this event will start the year with a new positive and suppliers and investors looking for new project • Learn from, network with and cross examine energy, sustainability professionals and prosperous network. development. The 2011 event will provide experts and industry leaders. There are exciting social networking opportunities. renewables. If you have an interest or want to become more your company with an effective marketing and networking platform within the renewable energy involved in renewable energy, have a new technology or • Meet the potential investors from public funds, This important event will consider how the community industry. products and services that will further develop industry utilities and private equities. should do business in the 21st century and outline expansion, you should be exhibiting at this event. The • A diverse and strategic conference program a new era of prosperity in an economy based on • Identify the challenges and opportunities in exhibition is a major feature within this conference and featuring national and internationally recognised geothermal, solar, wind, tidal and bio energy. sustainable energy outcomes for Australasia. This will be the largest display of clean technology in the industry speakers, together with an extensive platform will generate new introductions and business state. With 2011 being a progressive year in renewable exhibition and exciting social program, will ensure • Come together with leading experts and industry players to help shape the future of the industry on a development opportunities for the implementation of energy, the exhibition and conference will provide a Energising SEA presents as Australia's premier local and international scale. new small and large scale projects, energy effi ciency major platform to promote your organisation to a large event in the clean technologies sector. reduction opportunities and new trade and investment network of existing stakeholders and a number of • Your company will benefi t from exposure to • Hear about and view cutting edge technologies in for Australian and South East Asian businesses. potential local and international clientele. valuable, relevant and interested individuals and the region.

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Chair: Bob Blakiston Verve Energy’s participation in the wholesale electricity Kelli holds a Bachelor of Science and in Chemical Alannah MacTiernan SunPower Corporation Australia, Managing Director Market and the establishment of trading activities. He Engineering and has a young family of two. Alannah MacTiernan was WA’s Minister for Planning has more than a decade of experience in the electricity Bob is Managing Director for SunPower Corporation and Infrastructure from 2001 to 2008. During that and gas industries in a variety of consulting, trading Australia Pty Ltd, the Australian operation of the Nasdaq Glen Head time she drove many projects designed to reduce WA's and strategy roles, both here and in North America. listed company SunPower Corporation (SPWRA), a HAC Consulting, Director carbon footprint and promote new energy technologies. manufacturer of high effi ciency solar cells, solar panels Highlights include being responsible for implementing Perth’s rail network was doubled in size. Transport and solar systems. SunPower acquisition of Solar the break-up of Western Power, a short stint at Glen is a Director of HAC Consulting, a boutique and land-use planning was integrated to foster more Sales Pty Ltd on July 23, 2008, followed a three-year Enron and being involved in the privatisation of South fi rm providing advice, project management and development within the existing urban boundary relationship with Solar Sales as Australasian distributor Australia’s power industry. technology to government and corporate clients around and more intense development around public of SunPower solar panels. Australia. He has a Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Greg’s fi rst career was as a fi nancial planner in New Development and more than 20 years of hands-on transport corridors. Alannah promoted energy higher Prior to the acquisition, Bob was General Manager Zealand. He has been the Vice Chair of the Sustainable industry experience. performance standards in Perth’s new homes. and then inaugural Chief Executive Solar Sales, a Energy Association since 2008. Greg has an MBA Alannah’s other initiatives included the: introduction of post created by the Solar Sales Board to restructure, and degrees in economics, politics and fi nance. He Previously, Glen has held positions in the Western Perth’s fl eet of hybrid taxis, the introduction of hybrid refi nance and implement corporate governance for an is a graduate member of the Australian Institute of Australian Government (Senior Ministerial Advisor; vehicles into the government fl eet, prohibiting planning impending IPO fl oat. In 2007, Bob was a member of Company Directors. Director of Perth Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus Trial and by-laws that constrained the siting of solar collectors in the Photovoltaic (PV) Working Group commissioned Transport Sustainability) and sits on numerous residential developments, providing planning approval by then Minister for Energy in response to requests by committees including the WA Chamber of Commerce for the Esperance wind farm, overseeing Australia’s WA SEA; the PV Working Group, under the auspices of Harry Porrins and Industry (CCI WA) Climate Change Committee. He fi rst trial of hydrogen fuel cell technology buses and the Sustainable Energy Development Offi ce, examined regularly addresses industry groups and peak bodies Harry has practical experience in working in commissioning WA’s fi rst fi ve star rated commercial barriers to the uptake of these grid connected PV on emissions trading, greenhouse gas abatement and building at 140 William Street. systems. associations. He assisted in setting up the Skylight energy effi ciency. Industry Association Inc (SIAI) and was its founding Alannah was the Shadow Minister for Climate Change Between 1997 and 2005, Bob was Post Data General Chairman. The SIAI is a national association and he from October 2008 to February 2010, when she Manager WA, a direct mail marketing, bulk mailing remained as Chairman for a period of four years. Sean Webb announced her resignation from State Parliament. production facility, processing electronic transactions Though no longer working in the skylight industry The University of WA, Geothermal Centre of Excellence, Alannah is a very public advocate for a price on carbon. and paper based essential mail. Previous positions he remains an associate member and still assists in Business Manager were posts in the beverage distribution business with technical matters when requested. Prior to entering Parliament, Alannah was a partner in Johnson Harper, a division of Swan Brewery (a Lion Sean is the Business Manager and a Board member the commercial division of a Perth law fi rm. Nathan company) including seven years as General of the Western Australian Geothermal Centre of Manager. Bob’s early career included 15 years in credit Kelli Friar Excellence. The centre was established in early management, in which time he served as both as Peter Ferguson Horizon Power, Manager of Strategy Implementation 2008 (launched in 2009) by the State Department of State and National President of the Australian Institute Ernst & Young and Integration Commerce to lead world-class research and foster of Credit Management Australia and he remains a life geothermal initiatives in Western Australia. The centre Partner BTAR&D member (awarded 1996) of that association. Kelli is Manager of Strategy Implementation and is a collaboration between The University of Western Peter is the Ernst & Young Oceania Sustainability Tax Integration at Horizon Power, a Western Australian Australia, CSIRO and Curtin University. and Incentives leader and a lead Partner in Ernst & Government trading entity delivering power solutions Young’s National Research and Development (R&D) Vice Chair: Greg Denton Before moving to Australia Sean worked in both to regional WA. Kelli has been working with the taxation practice. WorleyParsons, Regional Director of Infrastructure and executive team at Horizon in the development and the fi nance and the aircraft leasing and operations Environment implementation of corporate strategies and new industries where he gained 15 years experience, His background includes over 10 years as an adviser including working directly for the founder of largest to a broad range of companies in Western Australia. Greg is the Regional Director of Infrastructure business opportunities. Kelli is also Chair of Horizon’s commercial aircraft leasing company in the world (Dr He has assisted a number of biotechnology companies and Environment for WorleyParsons’ business in Corporate Environmental Management Committee Tony Ryan and GPA). to structure, fi nance and commercialise their R&D Australia and New Zealand. He is responsible for the responsible for setting environmental policies, strategic programs. development of the capability platform and future direction, developing responses to compliance Besides his commercial experience, he holds a growth strategies for WorleyParsons’ consulting, obligations and developing environmental awareness Bachelor of Business Studies (Honours) degree, is Peter has had a long-term involvement with AusBiotech engineering and project delivery capability in these programs and sustainable practices for the employees a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company in Western Australia. He is a current Committee sectors. He has previously held other leadership through to the customer. Directors, holds a Fellowship from the Financial member in addition to being an active member and Services Institute of Australia and is a prize winning contributor to the industry for over seven years. positions in the power and infrastructure sectors of Prior to this Kelli has worked for BP Australia spanning WorleyParsons. MBA graduate from UWA. a number of roles including process engineering, Peter has a Bachelor of Applied Science, Masters Prior to this Greg was Verve Energy, Trading and operations, procurement, business development, Sean’s previous board experience includes positions on of Business Administration and is an Affi liate of the Sustainable Energy General Manager, overseeing change management, compliance and leadership roles. a number of not-for-profi t organisations. Institute of Chartered Accountants. copyright: West Australian Newspapers SEA staff profi les

Left to right: Professor Ray Wills, Agnes Karundeng, Cate Murray, Neil Prentice, Michael Woodhams, Lisa Murray, Loren Anderson

Chief Executive Offi cer: Professor Ray Wills the International Society for the Study of Mediterranean Doonan Air Conditioning and earlier as an Administration Prior to this, Michael was a staffer to former Court Professor Ray Wills has had a wide-ranging career Ecosystems (ISOMED) as a Board Member, a post held Assistant with Monitored Alarms. Government Minister, Hon. Kevin Prince with having been a researcher, planner, adviser, manager until June 2004. responsibility for media and constituent issues in the Advisory Services Manager: Neil Prentice and academic. Ray has substantial expertise in ecology, Minister’s electorate. Accounts Offi cer: Agnes Karundeng Neil has broad experience in commercial environments sustainability, climate change science and the effects of His role at SEA is to manage the operational functions of Agnes is helping SEA manage its fi nances, ensuring the in research, production, consulting, sales and marketing expected future climates on Australia. Ray is recognised the association and provide support to the CEO. accuracy of its records focusing on accounts receivable in operational business environments. Work has included by business, government and community leaders in WA (data entry and using MYOB), customer queries, end of management and negotiation of commercial deals as an authoritative commentator on policy and functional Membership & Events Manager: Lisa Murray month statements, company credit card reconciliation involving intellectual property and technology transfer, responses to mitigate and adapt to global warming. Lisa has a Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing and bank reconciliations delivering client work to all sizes of organisations, from Management and a background of working for different As well as his role as chief executive, Ray is an Adjunct start-up to established multi-national organisations. not-for-profi t bodies in the hospitality industry with over Professor with the School of Earth and Environment at Agnes has a Master of Commerce, Macquarie University, Neil’s most recent previous role was as Project Manager nine years experience in both membership and events. The University of Western Australia and contributing to a Graduate Diploma in Accounting from Monash Commercialisation with The University of Western At SEA Lisa has been responsible for the growth of the the academic program and lecturing on the science, University and a Bachelor of Business, Trisakti University Australia. Other work has included senior roles with Energising WA magazine and Energising SEA Conference economics and politics of environmental change. (Jakarta). PricewaterhouseCoopers and KPMG. and Exhibition. Ray also is Principal of the consultancy Future Smart Administration Offi cer: Cate Murray Strategies – a SEA member business. Cate Murray is SEA's Special Projects Offi cer. Her Neil’s career started as Group Chemist for Klen Since starting with SEA in 2009, Lisa has been International Pty Ltd. responsible for running an array of SEA events as well as Ray is a member of a number of senior policy groups fi rst special projects are two new initiatives for SEA: bringing on new events of various scales including SEA’s including the Federal Government’s Department of Energising Kids and the Green Fleet Day. Cate is also Neil’s primary role with SEA is to meet SEA’s contractual Energising South East Asia conference – Australia’s Resources, Energy and Tourism Energy Effi ciency Skills a key contributor to the development of the Energising relationships with the national Enterprise Connect Clean premier conference on sustainable energy – and a range Committee, the Board of the Stirling Alliance and the SEA expo. Energy Innovation Centre (CEIC), delivering advisory of events promoting sustainable energy in business and Earth Science Western Australia. services to deliver hands-on assistance to small and Cate has a background in hospitality and tourism developing the Energising WA magazine. medium enterprises operating in the clean energy sector. He is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Energy and and has worked in diverse workplace and offi ce Events Offi cer: Loren Anderson member of the WA Branch Committee. environments. She has provided professional Business Manager: Michael Woodhams administrative support to businesses including to Michael holds a Bachelor of Business in Tourism Loren joins the SEA team as the Events Offi cer. Loren Previously he has had roles including Deputy Chair of directors and senior staff, undertaken bookkeeping, Management from Edith Cowan University that includes will be assisting in the development and delivery of the WA Land Information System’s (WALIS) Advisory records management and ensured the smooth operation strategic marketing, management, professional events including seminars, industry workshops and other Committee and was a member of the WA Government’s of the offi ces she has worked in. Cate will work to communication and minor units in French. He began networking activities for members. She will also support High Level Stakeholder Group on Greenhouse. Prof. support the operations of the SEA offi ce, improve contact his career in the tourism industry before moving into Lisa in the promotion of SEA to new members and in the Wills also made substantial contributions to the work of with members, maintain membership records and assist commercial media and then politics. preparation of SEA marketing. the Ecological Society of Australia (ESA), a professional, with networking events, seminars, industry workshops member based peak body for Australian ecologists. He Michael has worked for Premier Colin Barnett for several Currently studying a Bachelor of Business majoring and other activities for members. was a member of the ESA Council for 13 years, including years, fi rst as Executive Offi cer when Mr Barnett was in Marketing and Event Management at Edith Cowan a considerable period as a senior member of the ESA Over the past fi ve years Cate has been an offi ce Leader of the Opposition and then as Research Offi cer University, Loren has previous experience in executing Executive with his fi nal role as Vice President of the ESA manager, for two years with Surfi ng Western Australia in the Member’s electorate offi ce. His responsibilities marketing programs and managing events. Her work has for four years, retiring from this position and from the Inc., then for the last three years with town planning fi rm over this time involved offi ce and website management, included working as Marketing Coordinator with Price council at the end of 2003 – he remains a member of Planning Solutions (Aust) Pty Ltd. Cate’s earlier positions staffi ng, special research projects, preparing newsletters Sierakowski and Legal Secretary and Marketing Assistant the Society. In 2000, he was elected to a lead role in included work as Receptionist and Accounts for Ford and and meeting with constituents. with Mallesons Stephen Jaques (Perth). copyright: West Australian Newspapers 50.platinum memBers energisingwa | SUSTAINABLE ENERGY FOR THIS CENTURY

Hyundai Motor Company Australia Jackson McDonald Lawyers UNLTD Energy For almost 25 years, Hyundai has been a part of the Australian automotive Jackson McDonald is a full service commercial law fi rm based in Perth, UNLTD Energy Group is a wholly WA-owned, operated and ISO 9001/2008 landscape. Hyundai is the fi fth largest automotive group in the world, the Western Australia. The fi rm has over 200 people including 30 partners. quality endorsed company. UNLTD Solar is a division of UNLTD Energy fastest growing automotive brand in Australia and is widely acknowledged Jackson McDonald has a long history of providing legal services to that operates across the areas of solar power, wind power, technology, as a global leader in design, safety and quality. Hyundai prides itself on companies doing business in the resource rich state of Western Australia and sustainability consulting. Each member of the UNLTD Energy building cars which deliver affordable technology to all Australians. and has an excellent reputation for the calibre of its legal practitioners and senior management team carries an average of 20 years business the quality of service. The fi rm is particularly well known for its expertise in experience with background qualifi cations including Masters of Business Hyundai is looking to the future too. Hyundai’s global Blue Drive program construction, property, tax, insurance, intellectual property and commercial Administration, Masters of Science in Renewable Energy and Masters of includes hybrid technology, plug-in electric vehicles and fuel cell electric transactions. Jackson McDonald's client base varies from multi national E-Commerce. Over the past three years UNLTD Energy has evolved in the vehicles that emit only heat and water. Hyundai’s automotive manufacturing corporations to local corporations, universities and government agencies. fastest growing industry in the world, completing WA’s largest commercial process begins in Australia. The mining of resources including Australian What sets the fi rm apart from others is the attitude of partners and staff. installation at Murdoch University with 26 kilowatts in 2008, multiple iron ore and coking coal takes place in our own backyard. These raw Clients frequently comment on how accessible and easy to work with they council buildings, private schools and recently secured commitments materials are then exported directly to Hyundai Steel in South Korea for fi nd the partners and staff at Jackson McDonald. The quality of Jackson against the largest projects to date in WA for 110 kW and 700 kW in the processing into the steel used in Hyundai’s vehicle manufacturing. Of the McDonald service was recognised with the award of the inaugural Perth government and commercial sectors respectively. In March 2009, following total raw materials imported by Hyundai Steel, over 60 per cent is expected Law Firm of the Year in 2007, an honour bestowed on the fi rm again in a comprehensive industry review, Synergy chose UNLTD Solar as its to have come from Australia, making Australia Hyundai’s biggest single 2008 and 2009. Jackson McDonald is ideally placed to provide practical exclusive partner to promote, design and install solar energy systems to supplier of raw materials. The latest i-series products, such as the i20 and commercially focussed advice to companies, of any size, looking to do Synergy’s customers. UNLTD Energy has installed thousands of systems – compact hatch, the i30 small car and i45 sedan have been recognised by a business in Western Australia. the more solar powered systems installed in WA, the lower the impact on number of Australia’s motoring clubs, motoring publications and Standards A: Level 24, 140 St Georges Terrace, PERTH WA 6000 the environment and the lesser the dependence on fossil fuels. The goal Australia; winning awards for innovative design, best in class operating P: 08 9426 6888 is to proliferate affordable renewable energy and energy management costs and fuel effi ciency amongst other attributes. W: www.jacmac.com.au solutions to all Western Australians so renewable energy and sustainability A: North Ryde Businss Centre, NORTH RYDE NSW 1670 become mainstream rather than ‘alternative’. P: 02 8873 6322 A: 21 Darlot Road, LANDSDALE WA 6065 W: www.hyundai.com.au P: 1300 765 292 W: www.UnLtdEnergy.com.au copyright: West Australian Newspapers corporate memBers

BGC now encompasses three main areas of operation CETO technology through a fl exible combination of Build research and education. – manufacturing and supply of building products and Own Operate (BOO) projects, Joint Venture (JV) projects, A: Kent Street, BENTLEY WA 6102 construction materials, residential and commercial Technology Licensing Agreements and Operations and P: 08 9266 9266 construction, mining and civil construction contracting. Maintenance (O&M) contracts. Carnegie’s executive P: (Curtin University) 08 9266 9062 (ASDI) Alinta has a long history as a trusted and reliable A: 5th Floor, 22 Mount Street Perth, WA 6000 team and directors have considerable international W: www.curtin.edu.au or www.asdi.org.au energy retailer in WA. Positioned as a leading total P: 08 9261 1866 experience in technology commercialisation, renewable energy provider, Alinta supplies gas to over 590,000 W: www.bgc.com.au energy and offshore engineering, providing a strong residential customers and also supplies gas and platform for future growth. electricity to major commercial industrial loads and A: 16 Ord St, WEST PERTH WA 6005 Enhance Group smaller business customers. Alinta is committed P: 08 9486 4466 Enhance Group provides strategic government relations to sustainable energy solutions, retailing electricity BHP Billiton Iron Ore W: www.carnegiecorp.com.au advice and a full service market research service to produced by low emission gas-fuelled cogeneration BHP Billiton has a diverse range of products, customers many companies and organisations, across all industry and wind generation. and markets, outstanding management depth and an sectors Australia wide. A: Alinta Plaza, 12-14 The Esplanade, PERTH WA 6000 enviable portfolio of growth opportunities. BHP Billiton is A: Level 6, Gledden Building, 731-737 Hay Street, P: 13 13 58 a global leader in the resources industry. Formed from Collgar Wind Farm PERTH WA 6000 W: www.alinta.net.au a merger between BHP and Billiton, it brings together Collgar Wind Farm is a project consisting of 111 P: 08 9226 3318 wind turbines located approximately 25 kilometres an exceptional mix of quality, low-cost resource W: www.enhance.net.au assets, complemented by a strong management south east of Merredin in Western Australia. The team determined to operate assets in an effi cient aim of this project is to develop an environmentally manner. BHP Billiton has fi nancial strength through the and economically sound wind farm that will provide Austech Solar renewable energy to be used locally and exported to cashfl ow and balance sheet, a diversity of products and Fronius Australia Austech Solar is a specialised solar technology the national grid. This project will generate and deliver customers, as well as access to global capital markets Fronius Australia has established its Solar Electronics company providing a comprehensive range of products clean, renewable electricity into the national power and an enviable platform of growth opportunities. subsidiary supplying PV inverters from 1.5 to 60 and services. Austech Solar is Western Australia’s grid each year, thereby making a major contribution to A: 225 St Georges Terrace, PERTH WA 6000 kilowatt systems as well as a fully equipped repair premium provider and installer of Solar Power Systems. P: 08 6224 4444 Western Australia’s greenhouse gas reductions. service centre. Fronius has recently launched the Austech Solar places emphasis on the quality aspects W: www.bhpbilliton.com/bb/ourBusinesses/ironOre.jsp A: Level 1, 679 Murray Street, WEST PERTH WA 6005 of its technologies providing durability and performance P: 1800 668 386 IG Plus V series available in the following power for the long term with immediate investment returns for W: www.collgarwindfarm.com.au categories: 3.5 kW, 4 kW, 6.5 kW, 8 kW, their clients. Austech Solar is a key supplier of quality 10 kW and 12 kW. The Fronius IG TL 4.6 is a 4.6kW grid connected renewable solar power systems for both transformerless device with integrated system residential and commercial applications. Carnegie Wave Energy monitoring. All Fronius inverters are accredited in A: Unit 2, 6 Meares Way, CANNING VALE WA 6155 Carnegie’s strategy is to make money for its Curtin University of Technology Australia. A wide variety of applications, maximum yield P: 08 9256 3185 shareholders by commercialising its CETO Wave Curtin University offers a wide range of undergraduate dependability and the highest level of reliability make W: www.austechsolar.com.au Energy Technology. Carnegie is the global owner and postgraduate courses in business, humanities, these devices best in its class. Fronius Australia will and technology developer of the CETO Wave Energy health sciences, resources, engineering and related look to grow its team of authorised Fronius Service Technology intellectual property. Carnegie has a sciences. Curtin also hosts the Australian Sustainable Partners with the regular Fronius PV Seminars. These Joint Venture License Agreement with EDF Energies Development Institute (ASDI), ASDI’s key focus is seminars will also suit solar sales professionals, BGC Nouvelles to jointly develop, own and operate CETO sustainable development in relation to energy, water planners and system installers. BGC is a Western Australian headquartered company Wave Power Projects in the Northern Hemisphere and and interactions with people and communities and is A: 90-92 Lambeck Drive, TULLAMARINE VIC 3043 listed as one of the 10 largest privately owned Reunion Island. Due to its 100 per cent ownership of the an exciting initiative that positions Curtin University of P: 03 8340 2900 companies in Australia. Founded over 40 years ago, CETO technology, Carnegie is able to commercialise the Technology as a leader in sustainable development W: www.fronius.com.au

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the confi dence and trust of customers all over the of high quality gas, electric, or solar fuelled water world. Mitsubishi Motors Australia takes great pride heaters and has a well deserved reputation for the from knowing over 11 million people around the world most extensive and professional after sales network. SunPower Corporation Australia Pty Ltd Gull Group of Companies have chosen to drive its vehicles. It’s what inspires With over half a century of experience in design, Founded in 1985, SunPower Corp designs, From a single service station in Perth in 1976 Gull the company to go the extra mile and develop new manufacture and marketing of solar water heating manufactures and delivers the planet’s most powerful has grown to become the largest independent fuel technology and ground-breaking safety systems that systems, Solahart has the knowledge and technical solar technology broadly available today. Residential, company in Western Australia. With an industry- challenge convention. edge over other manufacturers and brands. This has business, government and utility customers rely on the leading fuel terminal at Kwinana and over 80 Gull A: 1284 South Road, CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042 secured its position as the world leader in solar water company’s experience and proven results to maximise branded service stations in Western Australia, Gull is P: 08 8275 7648 heaters,represented in over 80 countries. a signifi cant fuel wholesaler and retailer, offering WA return on investment. With headquarters in San Jose, W: www.mitsubishi-motors.com.au A: 1 Alan Street, RYDALMERE NSW 2116 California, SunPower has offi ces in North America, motorists and businesses a local fuel supply alternative P: 02 9684 9281 to the multinational fuel companies. Gull WA is the Europe, Australia and Asia. W: www.rheem.com.au leading wholesale and retail supplier of biofuels in WA. A: 16 Belgravia Street, BELMONT WA 6014 Gull Bio-D, a blend of up to 20 per cent biodiesel and P: 08 9477 5888 petroleum diesel, was launched in 2006 and remains W: www.sunpowercorp.com.au the only branded biofuel available in Western Australia. Pacifi c Hydro Pty Ltd Rio Tinto Iron Ore A: 2/10 Ord St, WEST PERTH WA 6005 Pacifi c Hydro is one of the world’s leading independent Rio Tinto is a leading global supplier of iron ore, iron P: 08 9366 4700 clean energy companies. It is committed to delivering ore pellets, iron ore concentrates as well as producer W: www.gull.biz renewable energy projects that provide positive social, of high quality pig iron. Rio Tinto is involved in sourcing, Swan Energy Pty Ltd economic and environmental outcomes to businesses mining and processing iron ore to supply products to Swan Energy is one of the leading providers of large and communities. Pacifi c Hydro has 3500 megawatt global steel market. The business has large, long-life, scale, commercial solar and wind power stations of hydro and wind energy projects at varying stages low-cost operations that deliver high quality products, for the Australian market. Its customers are proud Horizon Power of development, construction and operation primarily with the health and safety of employees being the to acknowledge they have the most effi cient and Horizon Power is the pre-eminent supplier of energy in Australia, Chile and Brazil. Its vision, capability and company’s priority. Iron ore is one of the most useful environmentally friendly energy systems in Australia. solutions to regional and remote Western Australia. Its commitment combines to bring clean energy projects metals in the world. In the form of steel, iron is used 20 Swan Energy uses only the highest grade equipment service area is vast, approximately 2.3 million square and premium carbon abatement products and services from world leading corporate partners. By using top of kilometres. Horizon Power services the biggest area to its customers across these different political, socio- times more than other metals put together. From ships to bridges, railways, skyscrapers, trucks and cars to the line equipment it guarantees a long life renewable with the least amount of customers in the world – for economic and geographic landscapes. Its operating energy system with minimal maintenance costs. Swan every 575 square kilometres of terrain, it has one projects have already saved the atmosphere from over pots, pans and paperclips – iron is the mainstay of the fast developing modern world. Energy is a total service provider, from concept to customer. Horizon’s customers range from people eight million tonnes of greenhouse gas pollution and fi nance, installation, operating and maintenance. living in remote, isolated communities with less than its innovative clean energy projects not only benefi t A: 152-158 St Georges Terrace, PERTH WA 6000 P: 08 9327 2000 A: 179a Star St, CARLISLE WA 6101 100 people, to residents and small businesses in busy the environment and communities but also deliver P: 1300 927 926 regional towns, to major mining companies in the W: www.riotintoironore.com signifi cant value to partners and shareholders. W: www.swanenergy.com.au resource-rich Pilbara region. A: Level 11, 474 Flinders Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 A: PO Box 1066, BENTLEY DC WA 6983 P: 03 8621 6000 P: 08 6310 1000 W: www.pacifi chydro.com.au W: www.horizonpower.com.au Synergy SMA Australia Synergy is Western Australia’s largest energy retailer SMA Solar Technology AG is the world’s largest with approximately 980,000 industrial, commercial manufacturer of photovoltaic inverters with a 30-year Perth Energy and residential customers connected to the South history in systems technology. The German designed Perth Energy is an energy supplier in Western Australia West Interconnected System (SWIS) covering the area and manufactured product range provides a one- with a reputation for innovation and customer service. from Kalbarri in the north down to Albany in the south stop-shop for photovoltaic solutions, matching inverter Landfi ll Gas & Power It has been at the forefront of industry reform to bring and east to Kalgoorlie. Synergy is an energy expert. types with any installation size, module type or power Landfi ll Gas and Power Pty Ltd (LGP) has established competition, choice and value to energy users. As Its expertise ensures energy generators and network itself as a market leader in the development and class. Consistently producing high quality, reliable and an energy retailer, Perth Energy ensures customers’ suppliers understand the needs of Western Australia’s management of effi cient landfi ll gas-to-energy effi cient inverters, the product range includes grid-tied supply requirements are met at the best possible price, homes and businesses and strive to deliver a technologies. This Western Australian company and central inverters and well as backup and off-grid with least disruption and in the most environmentally consistent, quality energy supply. As an energy retailer, generates savings for its clients – and the environment systems. This is also complimented by communication friendly and effi cient manner. In August 2010, Perth it’s continuously searching for its own innovations to – as it extracts landfi ll gas and converts it into a safe, devices for wireless monitoring of yield and CO2 savings. Energy commissioned its own dual fuel, fast response deliver better energy services and value to customers. clean and reliable renewable energy source, also A: Suite 106/30-40 Harcourt Parade, ROSEBERRY, generation plant at Kwinana to support intermittent A: 228 Adelaide Tce, PERTH WA 6000 referred to as environmentally friendly electricity. LGP is NSW 2018 renewable energy projects and enhance system Residential Enquiries: 13 13 53 a retailer of electricity in the WA Market. P: 1800 SMA AUS or 02 9669 2889 reliability. Perth Energy’s detailed knowledge of the Business Enquiries: 13 13 54 A: PO Box 861, CLOVERDALE WA 6985 W: www.SMA-Australia.com.au WA market and hands-on experience in the energy W: synergy.net.au P: 08 9475 0144 supply industry has enabled it to provide a high quality W: www.landfi llgas.com.au customer management service, assisting customers at the strategic and operational levels. A: Level 4, 165 Adelaide Terrace, East Perth, WA 6004 The University of Western Australia P: 08 9420 0300 Sungrid Since 1911 The University of Western Australia has W: www.perthenergy.com.au Sungrid is an Australian solar energy company with one shaped the careers of more than 100,000 graduates Mitsubishi Motors Australia Ltd simple goal, to make solar energy more affordable for and it continues to attract WA’s brightest and best Mitsubishi Motors Australia is part of the everyone. Sungrid supplies high quality solar panels to students. UWA aims to be recognised internationally for global Mitsubishi Motors organisation and is fully installation companies across Australia, New Zealand its teaching and research excellence and as a leading owned by Mitsubishi, one of the world’s largest and Europe. Sungrid panels are backed by industry intellectual and creative resource to the communities it companies. Its history dates back to 1870, when leading warranties on quality, power and performance serves. Sustainability and discovering alternative energy Japanese founder, Yataro Iwasaki, started a shipping Rheem to create affordable electricity for thousands of sources to power the future are some challenging company with three steamships. The company grew Rheem is the name trusted by the experts to provide residential and business customers. issues on UWA’s research and teaching agenda. from strength to strength and in 1914 registered the reliable, effi cient water heating in every domestic and A: PO Box 321, FREMANTLE WA 6959 A: 35 Stirling Hwy, Crawley WA 6009 Mitsubishi three-diamond trademark. This symbol commercial application. Trust based on over 60 years P: 08 9433 9400 P: 08 6488 6000 embodies over 130 years of tradition and has earned of experience and expertise. Rheem offers a big range W: www.sungridsolar.com W: www.uwa.edu.au copyright: West Australian Newspapers memBers directory

A: 12 Mere View Way, Subiaco, 6008 0 – 9 P: 08 9381 9971 Western Power 361 Degrees Stakeholder Management Services Alinta (SEA Corporate Member) A: PO Box 672, INGLEWOOD WA 6932 Toyota WA Western Power connects people with energy. It WA energy retailer. P: 08 9467 3689 Toyota WA Distributor has been established for over 45 operates the electricity network in the south west A: Alinta Plaza, 12-14 The Esplanade, PERTH WA 6000 W: www.361degrees.com.au years. Toyota WA holds franchise agreements with 35 of WA, delivering power to more than 1.5 million P: 13 13 58 Toyota Dealer Sites in the State of Western Australia, people every day. It does this by working closely with W: www.alinta.net.au those being 15 in the metropolitan area and 20 in the electricity generators to ensure a variety of traditional a All Solus Pty Ltd rural area. Toyota is WA’s favourite motor vehicle brand and renewable energy sources can be connected to its Abrutat, Raoul Wireless monitoring solutions for solar, water and with nearly one in every fi ve vehicles sold being a network. Western Power provides information to energy A: PO Box 570, COTTESLOE WA 6911 environmental. Toyota. As well as the locally built Camry, Hybrid Camry retailers, who bill customers for electricity use. Its P: 9477 6603 A: 141-143 Lake Street, NORTHBRIDGE WA 6003 and Aurion, Toyota imports a wide range of passenger, commitment is to connect customers with the energy ACMV Design Consultants P: 08 9284 4356 4WD and commercial vehicles including Kluger, Yaris, they need at home and in the workplace – meeting Mechanical services design consultants in the W: www.allsolus.com.au Corolla, Tarago, RAV4, LandCruiser, Prado, HiLux, HiAce their requirements today and securing a safe, reliable commercial building sector. Alliance Recruitment and the revolutionary hybrid-model Prius. and sustainable energy supply for the future. A: Suite 16, 10 Reid Promenade, JOONDALUP WA 6027 Temporary and permanent recruitment for corporate A: Level 2, 63 Adelaide Terrace, EAST PERTH WA 6004 A: 363 Wellington Street, PERTH WA 6000 P: 08 9301 2444 services, fi nancial services and engineering. P: 08 9268 8844 P: 13 10 87 W: www.acmvdesigngroup.com.au A: Suite 4, 1 Scarborough Beach Road, NORTH PERTH W: www.toyota.com.au W: www.westernpower.com.au ADH Golf and Utility Vehicles WA 6006 Motorised vehicle sales and repairs. P: 08 9201 7777 A: Unit 1/42 Achievement Way, WANGARA WA 6065 W: www.alliancerecruitment.com.au P: 08 9302 2203 Allied Heat Transfer WorleyParsons W: www.motorisedgolfcars.com.au Design and manufacture of industrial cooling and heat Wesfarmers WorleyParsons is a leading professional service Alberfi eld transfer systems. Wesfarmers Limited is one of Australia’s largest public provider to the energy, resource, and complex Scientifi c and technical consultants. A: 19 Tacoma Circuit, CANNING VALE WA 6155 companies with operations in the retail, resources, process industries. Its experience covers all fi ve A: Suite 29b 26-36 South Terrace, FREMANTLE WA P: 08 9455 5933 insurance, energy, industrial and safety and chemicals phases of the asset lifecycle. In each one of these 6160 W: www.alliedheattransfer.com.au and fertilisers fi elds. The company has signifi cant phases WorleyParsons understands the critical issues P: 08 9433 6733 Art Environmental Solutions businesses in Australia and New Zealand and is both and tailors our services to deliver customer needs. W: www.alberfi eld.net A: Unit 2, 110 Inspiration Drive, WANGARA WA 6065 a large user and producer of energy with signifi cant WorleyParsons is organised into four customer sector Alchimie P: 1300 443 828 energy effi ciency programs in place. Since opening groups: infrastructure and environment; power; Australasian facilitation and coaching company. our LNG production plant, distribution network and hydrocarbons and minerals and metals. Each group A: Level 4, Council House 27-29 St Geoges Tce, PERTH ARUP power stations in 2008, Wesfarmers has expanded uses its extensive expertise and to deliver small WA 6000 Scientifi c and technical consultants. LNG availability in Western Australia as an alternative studies through to mega-projects. WorleyParsons is P: 08 9323 7739 A: 11 Harvest Terrace WEST PERTH WA 6005 fuel for the heavy-duty vehicle, industrial gas and the fi rst in its peer group to fully embed and integrate W: www.alchimie.com.au P: 08 9322 1400 remote power generation markets. More information sustainability into its core business and project Alco Battery Sales W: www.arup.com.au is contained in the 2010 Annual and Sustainability management processes through its EcoNomics™ Quality batteries for all renewable energy applications. ATCO Energy Australia Pty Ltd reports. initiative. A: 14 Belgravia Street, BELMONT WA 6104 Power generation, electricity transmission and gas A: 11th Floor, Wesfarmers House, 40 The Esplanade, A: Level 7, QV1 Building 250 St Georges Terrace, Perth P: 08 9477 2800 pipelines. PERTH WA 6000 WA 6000 W: www.alcobatt.com.au A: Level 1, 99 Royal St, EAST PERTH WA 6004 P: 08 9327 4211 P: 08 9278 8111 AlgaeTech Pty Ltd P: 08 9320 0200 W: www.wesfarmers.com.au W: www.worleyparsons.com High yield Algae production. W: www..com

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Atrico Bisset, John P: 08 9330 0492 P: 03 9837 1000 Corporate advisory for technology commercialisation. Renewable energy consultant. W: www.carys.com.au W: www.clearsolar.com.au A: Level 3, 89 St Georges Tce, PERTH WA 6000 A: 16 Brigantine Drive, JINDALEE WA 6036 Central Institute of Technology Climate Change Response Pty Ltd P: 08 9226 4390 P: 08 9562 5592 Western Australia’s fi rst post-secondary education Climate change response, energy and greenhouse W: www.atrico.com.au BLC - Energy Solutions institution. management consultants, training and capacity Aurora Algae Pty Ltd Renewable energy and energy management A: Locked Bag 6, NORTHBRIDGE WA 6865 building. Development of high-tech farming. consultants. P: 1300 300 822 A: Suite 7, Howard Street, FREMANTLE WA 6160 A: Level 3, 679 Murray Street, WEST PERTH WA 6005 A: PO Box 221, NEDLANDS WA 6909 W: www.central.wa.edu.au P: 08 6467 7144 P: 08 9322 5583 P: 0400 134 894 The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of W: www.ClimateChangeResponse.com.au W: www.aurorainc.com W: www.bles.com.au Western Australia Climate Changers Now Aussie Solar Pty Ltd Bontempo Investment Group The peak resources sector representative body in WA. Climate change consultants. Solar PV providers. A: PO Box 7813, CLOISTERS SQUARE WA 6850 A: Level 7, 12 St Georges Terrace, PERTH WA 6000 A: PO Box 1630 FREMANTLE WA 6150 A: Unit 2, 89 Pavers Circle, MALAGA WA 6090 P: 08 9226 0852 P: 08 9325 2955 P: 08 9335 4001 P: 08 9248 8781 Bouverie Wind and Solar W: www.cmewa.com CO2 Smart W: www.asres.com.au Leading the way for small scale generation. Chapple, Hon Robin (MLC) (Greens WA) Integrated electrical vehicle fl eet management. Austech Solar (SEA Corporate Member) A: 518 Harvey Road, Denbarker, MOUNT BARKER WA Member for mining and pastoral region. A: 6 Mews Road, FREMANTLE WA 6160 Provider and installer of solar power systems. 6324 A: 41 Havelock St, WEST PERTH WA 6005 P: 08 9430 5223 W: www.co2smart.com.au A: Unit 2, 6 Meares Way, CANNING VALE WA 6155 P: 08 9857 6021 P: 08 9486 8255 P: 08 9256 3185 BP Solar W: www.robinchapple.org.au Coffey Environments Specialist ground engineering company. W: www.austechsolar.com.au Solar PV manufacturing and distribution. Chromagen Pty Ltd Suite 2, 53 Burswood Road BURSWOOD WA 6100 Austral Fisheries A: 71 Epping Road, NORTH RYDE NSW 2113 Solar hot water and PV providers. P: 08 9355 7100 Commercial fi shing. P: 02 8762 5777 A: 108 Radium St, WELSHPOOL WA 6106 W: www.coffey.com A: 14 Neil St, OSBORNE PARK WA 6017 W: www.bpsolar.com.au P: 1300 367 565 Colexon P: 08 9202 2444 Bright Generation W: www.chromagen.com.au Design and installation of turnkey solar power plants W: www.australfi sheries.com.au Research, development and manufacturing of solar City of Fremantle globally. Specialising in the realisation of return Australian Electric Vehicle Association Inc. energy management systems, including SolarCombi Local Government authority for Fremantle. A non-profi t organisation for electric vehicles. (www.solarcombi.com.au) and . optimised large scale PV projects. A: 8 William Street, FREMANTLE WA 6160 A: 181 Bay Street, BRIGHTON VIC 3186 A: PO Box 5285, CLAYTON VIC 3168 P: 08 6311 2836 P: 08 9432 9999 P: 03 9595 3863 P: 0428 914 624 W: www.brightgeneration.com.au W: www.fremantle.wa.gov.au W: www.colexon.com.au W: www.aeva.asn.au Burswood Entertainment Complex City of Geraldton-Greenough Collgar Wind Farm (SEA Corporate Member) Auto Classic BMW Accommodation, conferences and entertainment. Local authority for Geraldton-Greenough. 111 wind turbines at Merredin in Western Australia. BMW Effecient Dynamics. A: PO Box 500, VICTORIA PARK WA 6979 A: PO Box 101 GERALDTON WA 6531 A: Level 1, 679 Murray Street, WEST PERTH WA 6005 A: 48 Burswood Road, VICTORIA PARK WA 6100 P: 08 9362 7777 P: 08 9956 6600 P: 1800 668 386 P: 08 9311 7533 W: www.burswood.com.au W: www.cgg.wa.gov.au W: www.collgarwindfarm.com.au W: www.autoclassic.com.au BW Solar City of Gosnells Cooper Communications Avant Solar Solar PV provider. Local authority for Gosnells. Supply of turnkey solar power systems and Designers and suppliers of grid connected solar A: PO Box 59, FORRESTFIELD WA 6058 A: 2120 Albany Highway, GOSNELLS WA 6110 communications for smart grid. systems. P: 08 9359 4048 P: 08 9391 3222 A: 21 Heatherlea Parkway, LEEMING WA 6149 A: 5/320 Great Eastern Hwy, ASCOT WA 6104 W: www.bwsolar.com.au W: www.gosnells.wa.gov.au P: 0434 955 090 P: 1300 99 1800 City of Melville Craft Holdings Pty Ltd W: www.avantsolar.com.au C Local authority for Melville. PO Box 951, MANJIMUP WA 6258 Carbon Diversity A: 10 Almondbury Road, BOORAGOON WA 6154 P: 08 9773 1404 B Carbon management and energy alternatives. P: 1300 635 845 Curtin University of Technology Better Place Australia Pty Ltd A: 164 Augustus Street, GERALDTON WA 6530 W: www.melvillecity.wa.gov.au (SEA Corporate Member) Leading electric vehicle services provider. P: 0427 611 424 City of Perth Curtin University of Technology is a leader in A: 114 Balmain Street, RICHMOND VIC 3121 W: www.carbondiversity.com.au Local government authority for the capital of Western sustainable development research and education P: 03 8679 0800 Careers Australia Group Australia. offering a range of undergraduate and postgraduate W: www.australia.betterplace.com National provider of vocational education and training A: 27 St Georges Tce, PERTH WA 6000 studies. A: Kent Street, BENTLEY WA 6102 BGC (SEA Corporate Member) in automotive, construction, engineering, mining, health P: 08 9461 3333 P: 08 9266 9266 (Curtin University) 08 9266 9062 Manufacturing and supply of building products and and hospitality. W: www.cityofperth.wa.gov.au (ASDI) construction materials. A: PO Box 138, NORTHBRIDGE WA 6865 City of South Perth W: www.curtin.edu.au or www.asdi.org.au A: 5th Floor, 22 Mount Street Perth, WA 6000 P: 1300 887 696 Local goverment authority for South Perth. P: 9261 1866 W: www.careersaustralia.edu.au A: Sandgate Street, SOUTH PERTH WA 6151 W: www.bgc.com.au Carles, Adele (MLA) (Independent) P: 08 9474 0777 D BHP Billiton Iron Ore (SEA Corporate Member) Member for Fremantle. W: www.southperth.wa.gov.au David Lesslie Consulting Global leader in the resources industry. A: Shop 1, Queensgate Centre William St, FREMANTLE City of Subiaco Energy consultant. A: 225 St Georges Terrace, PERTH WA 6000 WA 6160 Local government authority for Subiaco. 11 Sadlier Street, SUBIACO WA 6008 P: 08 6224 4444 P: 9336 7000 A: 241 Rokeby Rd, SUBIACO WA 6008 P: 0419 917 354 W: www.bhpbilliton.com/bb/ourBusinesses/ironOre.jsp W: http://adelecarles.wordpress.com P: 08 9237 9222 W: www.davidlesslie.com Biolectric Carnegie Wave Energy (SEA Corporate Member) W: www.subiaco.wa.gov.au David Utting Communications Bio products. Carnegie is focused on developing and commercialising City of Swan Investor, government and media relations specialising A: Unit 8, 5 Hydro Rise, BIBRA LAKE WA 6163 clean technologies, including CETO wave technology. Local government authority for Swan. in new energy and resources. P: 08 9418 1814 A: 16 Ord St, WEST PERTH WA 6005 A: 2 Midland Square, MIDLAND WA 6056 A: PO Box 3047 Broadway Post Offi ce, CRAWLEY WA W: www.biolectric.com.au P: 08 9486 4466 P: 08 9267 9000 6009 BioTek Fuels W: www.carnegiecorp.com.au W: www.swan.wa.gov.au/ P: 0416 187 462 Biofuels. Cary’s Electrical Services Clear Solar W: www.davidutting.com A: 33 Reynolds Road, FORRESTFIELD WA 6058 Electrical and fuel distribution. Solar PV provider. Davies, Hon Mia (MLC) (Nationals) P: 08 9359 4100 A: 2 Harvard Way, CANNING VALE WA 6155 A: 9/613 Whitehorse Rd, MITCHAM VIC 3132 Member for Agricultural Region. copyright: West Australian Newspapers memBers directory

A: 1st Floor, Sterling House, 8 Parliament Place, WEST P: 08 9367 6089 Duncan, Hon Wendy (MLC) (Nationals) P: 08 9240 4877 PERTH WA 6005 W: www.designforseasons.com.au Member for Agricultural Region. W: www.ecosmartelectricians.com.au P: 08 9324 3155 Distributed Energy A: Dulton Arcade, Andrew St, ESPERANCE WA 6450 EMC Solar Ltd P: 08 9071 1500 W: www.miadavies.com.au Renewable solutions for remote and regional areas. Photovoltaic (PV) solar power company. P: 1300 696 068 Department of Commerce A: Level 3, 47 Kishorn Rd, APPLECROSS WA 6153 Ensuring high standards of safety and protection for W: www.distributed-energy.com.au P: 08 6310 5000 workers and consumers. DMT Energy E Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council W: www.emcsolar.com.au A: 1 Adelaide Terrace, EAST PERTH WA 6004 Energy effi ciency consulting. Regional local government for Perth’s East. P: 1300 136 237 A: Level 2, 50 Subiaco Square Emotive Earth A: 226 Great Eastern Highway, BELMONT WA 6104 W: www.commerce.wa.gov.au P: 08 9380 3209 Photovoltaic solar power and LED lighting. P: 08 9424 2222 W: A: Department of State Development www.dmtenergy.com W: www.emrc.org.au PO Box 284, WEMBLEY WA 6913 Developing WA’s future. Doric Ecobrick (Advanced Concrete Technologies) P: 1300 774 267 A: 1 Adelaide Tce, EAST PERTH WA 6004 Construction and engineering. Autoclaved concrete bricks. W: www.emotiveearth.com.au P: 08 9222 0555 A: 420 Hay St, SUBIACO WA 6008 A: Cnr Cook and Bannister Roads, CANNING VALE WA Energetics W: www.dsd.wa.gov.au P: 08 9388 2655 6155 Climate change management consultancy. Department of Transport W: www.doricgroup.com.au P: 08 9334 4750 A: Level 4, 172 St Georges Tce, PERTH WA 6000 WA city, town and Infrastructure planning. Doust, Hon Kate (MLC) (Labor) W: www.ecobrick.com.au P: 08 9429 6400 A: 441 Murray Street PERTH WA 6000 Member for South Metropolitan Region. eco-Kinetics W: www.energetics.com.au P: 08 9216 8000 A: 399 Albany Highway, VICTORIA PARK WA 6100 Suppliers of solar energy systems and engineers in W: www.transport.wa.gov.au P: 08 9470 3511 sustainable energy. Energy Conservation Specialists Department of Treasury and Finance Down South Solar Power A: 2/51 Mordaunt Circuit, CANNING VALE WA 6155 Electrical and electronics engineering. (Building Management and Works) Design and installation of grid connect solar power P: 1300 885 689 A: 59 Collingwood St, OSBORNE PARK WA 6017 Delivering the state government’s non-residential systems. W: www.eco-kinetics.com P: 08 9204 7200 building program. A: 2 Kingia Close, BUREKUP WA 6227 Ecocentric Energy Systems W: www.seme.com.au A: 169 Hay Street, EAST PERTH WA 6004 P: 0419 044 429 Energy management and sustainable building Energy Saving Building Solutions P: 08 9440 2294 W: www.downsouthsolarpower.com.au practices. Energy savings for buildings. W: www.dtf.wa.gov.au DP Energy Australia Pty Ltd A: 2/4 Parkinson Lane, KARDINYA WA 6163 W: www.energysbs.com.au Design for Seasons Wind and solar energy projects. P: 08 6142 5400 Building design in passive solar and environmental A: 4 Marshall Road, LAKE BARRINE QLD 4884 W: www.ecocentricenergy.com.au Enginuity Consulting sustainability. P: 07 4095 2877 EcoSmart Electricians Corporate advisory, technology commercialisation and A: 43 Urch Road, ROLEYSTONE WA 6111 W: www.dpenergy.com A: Unit 18-20 Balcatta Road, BALCATTA WA 6021 management consulting. 7 LAND203 INTRODUCING RECYCLED WATER TO MERIDIAN PARK ESTATE WAS MORE THAN JUST A PIPE DREAM.

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A: 168 Mewett Rd, Quindalup WA 6281 6103 A: 39 Spencer Street, BUNBURY WA 6230 P: 0408 909 568 P: 08 9756 7447 P: 08 9475 8888 P: 08 9721 2826 W: www.greenelectrics.com.au Enhance Group (SEA Corporate Member) W: www.fpc.wa.gov.au W: www.geothermalwa.com.au GSI Solar Provides strategic government relations advice and a Fortescue Metals Group Ltd GHD Clean, green, renewable solar energy. full service market research service. Iron ore producer. International professional services company. A: 20/12 Cowcher Place, BELMONT WA 6104 A: Level 6, Gledden Building, 731-737 Hay Street, A: 2/87 Adelaide Tce, EAST PERTH WA 6004 A: GHD House, 239 Adelaide Terrace, PERTH WA 6004 P: 9367 5350 PERTH WA 6000 P: 08 6218 8888 P: 08 6222 8222 W: www.gsisolar.com.au P: 08 9226 3318 W: www.fmgl.com.au W: www.ghd.com.au Gull Group of Companies (SEA Corporate W: www.enhance.net.au Freehills Glide Strategic Member) Enigin Western Australia A leading law fi rm in renewable energy in Australia. Government and public relations consultants. Largest independent fuel company in Western Australia. Energy effi ciency services and solutions. A: QV.1 Building, 250 St Georges Tce, PERTH WA 6000 A: 5th Floor, 12 St Georges Terrace, PERTH WA 6000 A: 2/10 Ord St, WEST PERTH WA 6005 A: Suite 27-28 L1, Business Foundations Centre P: 08 9211 7777 P: 08 9218 8888 P: 08 9366 4700 Knutsford St, FREMANTLE WA 6160 W: www.freehills.com.au W: www.glidestrategic.com.au W: www.gull.biz P: 08 6420 2704 Fresh Moovers Golden Solar Pty Ltd W: www.enigin-wa.com Fresh fruit and milk delivered. Producer of thin fi lm solar modules. Environment House A: 3/27 Weatherburne Way, KARDINYA WA 6162 A: 12, 10-11 Millenium Court, SILVERWATER NSW H HAC Consulting Pty Ltd Ecoshop and sustainability services. Phone : 0407 999 881 2128 Energy, greenhouse, emission and sustainability A: 125 King William St, BAYSWATER WA 6053 Web : www.freshmoovers.com.au P: 02 8095 9033 services. W: www.environmenthouse.org.au Fremantle Ports W: www.goldensolar.com.au A: 48 Lake Street, NORTHBRIDGE WA 6003 Ernst and Young Management of the Port of Fremantle. Golder Associates P: 08 9328 9330 Global leader in assurance, tax, transation and advisory A: 1 Cliff Street, FREMANTLE WA 6160 Engineering, environment, energy, consulting and W: www.hacaustralia.com services. P: 08 9430 3555 specialist contracting. Hale School A: 11 Mounts Bay Road, PERTH WA 6000 W: www.fremantleports.com.au A: 1 Havelock Street, WEST PERTH WA 6005 Western Australia’s oldest independent boys’ school. P: 08 9429 2222 Fronius Australia (SEA Corporate Member) P: 08 9213 7600 A: Hale School, Hale Road, WEMBLEY DOWNS WA W: www.ey.com.au Supplier of PV Inverters to 60 kilowatts. W: www.golder.com 6019 E-Station Pty Ltd A: Solar Electronics Division 90-92 Lambeck Drive, Gravity Discovery Centre Charge point networks for electric vehicles. TULLAMARINE VIC 3043 P: 08 9347 9777 Non-profi t public and tourism centre. W: www.hale.wa.edu.au A: Unit 2, 146 Balcatta Road, BALCATTA WA 6021 P: 03 8340 2900 A: 1098 Military Rd, GINGIN WA 6503 Harvest Commercial Energy Solutions P: 08 9240 4869 W: www.fronius.com.au P: 08 9575 7577 Savings in air conditioning, lighting and general loads. W: www.e-station.com.au Future Smart Strategies W: www.gdc.asn.au A: Suite 2, 41a Kirwan Street, FLOREAT WA 6014 Electrical, Utilities and Public Administration Professional advice on sustainability and climate Great Southern Solar change. P: 08 6260 0998 Training Council Inc. Residential wind and solar power. W: www.futuresmart.com.au W: www.harvest.net.au Ecoshop and sustainability services. A: 4a Middleton Street, DENMARK WA 6333 Harvey, Liza (MLA) (Liberal) A: Suite 3, 207 Balcatta Road, BALCATTA WA 6021 P: 08 9848 1369 Member for Scarborough. P: 08 9240 2688 W: www.greatsouthernsolar.com.au W: www.eupa.com.au G A: 197 Scarborough Beach Road, DOUBLEVIEW WA Green Energy Trading EV Charge Pty Ltd Galbraith Engineering 6018 A: 9 Montreal Rd, WOODBRIDGE WA 6056 Renewable energy certifi cates. Charging electric vehicles. P: 08 9204 2777 P: 08 9274 2637 A: 2 Domville Avenue, HAWTHORN VIC 3122 A: 5/112 Furniss Road, LANDSDALE WA 6065 W: www.lizaharvey.com.au Gardiner, Hon Philip (MLC) (Nationals) P: 03 9805 0700 Haywood, Norm P: 1800 PLUG IN W: www.greenenergytrading.com.au W: www.evcharge.com.au Member for Agricultural Region. Consultant. A: Unit 2, 68 Padbury Street, MOORA WA 6510 Green Gateway Evoke Interior Design A: 1/76 York Street, TUART HILL WA 6060 P: 08 9651 1015 Powerful renewable energy systems. Commercial design group. P: 0418 942 201 Geckolighting A: 226 Naturaliste Terrace, DUNSBOROUGH WA 6281 HFM Asset Management A: Suite 16, 22 Railway Road, SUBIACO WA 6008 P: 08 9779 7779 P: Industrial and commercial LED lighting specialists. Consultancy company providing practical sustainability 08 9388 7222 W: www.green-gateway.com.au W: www.evokeinteriordesign.com.au A: PO Box 444, BELMONT WA 6984 solutions. P: 08 9371 2652 Green Rock Energy Limited Exibit A: 2/158 Main Street, OSBORNE PARK WA 6917 W: www.geckolighting.com.au Geothermal exploration and development in WA, South Exhibition and event management. P: 08 9201 0855 Australia and Hungary. A: 280 Newcastle Street, NORTHBRIDGE WA 6003 Geographical Association of WA W: www.hfmassets.com.au A: Unit 6/38 Colin Street, WEST PERTH WA 6005 P: 08 9476 9476 Serving the geography profession. Holt, Hon Colin (MLC) (Nationals) P: 08 9482 0482 W: www.exibit.info A: PO BOX 1252, SUBIACO WA 6904 Member for the South West. P: 08 9388 2656 W: www.greenrock.com.au A: Unit 12A, Link Shopping Centre, Aberdeen Street, W: www.gawa.asn.au Greenbank Environmental ALBANY WA 6330 F Geoexchange Technologies Pty Ltd (Geotec) Environmental trading. P: 08 98417144 Fern Cove Bed and Breakfast Ground source heat exchange design and construction. A: 5 Walkers Road, NUNAWADING VIC 3131 W: www.colinholt.com.au Accommodation. A: PO Box 609, COMO WA 6952 P: 03 9845 3000 Horizon Power (SEA Corporate Member) A: 12 Hyland Way, WILSON WA 6107 P: 0409 367 945 W: www.green-bank.com.au Innovative and sustainable energy solutions to remote P: 0407 135 412 or 08 9451 1374 Geothermal Heating and Cooling Australia Greener Electricity Management Company and regional WA. W: www.ferncove.com.au A: 5/129 Stirling Hwy, NORTH FREMANTLE WA 6159 A: PO Box 287, PARKWOOD WA 6147 A: PO Box 1066, BENTLEY DC WA 6983 P: 1300 735 949 P: 0422 727 935 P: 08 6310 1000 Solar PV manufacturer. W: www.geothermalaustralia.com.au W: www.somervilleecovillage.com.au/solar W: www.horizonpower.com.au A: 350 West Washington St, TEMPE, ARIZONA 85281 Geothermal Power Pty Ltd Greensense HUBER+SUHNER (Australia) Pty Ltd USA Emission free energy using heat from geothermal Climate change consultancy. Electrical and optical connectivity solutions. P: 602 414 9300 acquifers. A: PO Box 7862 Cloisters Square, PERTH WA 6850 A: PO Box 2480, WARWICK WA 6024 W: www.fi rstsolar.com A: 288 Stirling Street, PERTH WA 6000 P: 0403 068 271 P: 0418 385 201 Forest Products Commission P: 08 9227 3298 W: www.greensense.com.au W: www.hubersuhner.com Developing and marketing WA’s renewable timber W: www.gtpower.com.au Griffi th Green Electrics Hyundai Motor Company Australia resources. Geothermal WA Pty Ltd Solar PV installer. (SEA Platinum Member) A: Level 1, 117 Great Eastern Highway, RIVERVALE WA Geothermal heating and cooling. 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A: North Ryde Businss Centre, NORTH RYDE NSW Jade Projects Australia Pty Ltd P: 08 9273 7373 P: 08 9485 1121 1670 Energy assessments. W: www.landgate.wa.gov.au W: www.metropower.com.au P: 02 02 8873 6322 A: 6/178 Planet Street, CARLISLE WA 6101 Lavan Legal McGrath, John (MLA) (Liberal) W: www.hyundai.com.au P: 08 9470 6771 Law fi rm. Member for South Perth. W: www.jadeprojects.com.au A: The Quadrant, 1 William Street, PERTH WA 6000 A: 219 Canning Highway, SOUTH PERTH WA 6151 John Brennan and Associates P: 08 9288 6943 P: 08 9368 6270 I Consultants in biofuel crops: selection, cultivation, W: www.lavanlegal.com.au Microheat Technologies Ice and Oven Technologies Pty Ltd harvesting, processing. Lightsense Australia Rapid water heating technologies. Thermal energy storage. A: PO Box 1055, BALCATTA WA 6914 Energy effi cient lighting. A: Unit 43, 756 Burswood Highway, FERNTREE GULLY A: 11 Crompton Road, ROCKINGHAM WA 6168 P: 08 6540 4038 A: 1/197 Canning Hwy, SOUTH PERTH WA 6151 VIC 3156 P: 08 9528 7077 P: 1300 662 622 P: 03 9758 4434 W: www.iceandoventechnologies.com W: www.lightsense.com Mid West Development Commission Indigenous Business Australia K Authority for sustainable development of the Mid-West. Keenan, Michael (MP) (Liberal) Ludlam, Senator Scott (Australian Greens) Promotes economic independence for Aboriginal and A: 45 Cathedral Avenue, GERALDTON WA 6531 Federal Member for Stirling. A: 8 Cantonment Street, FREMANTLE WA 6160 Torres Strait Islander peoples. P: 08 9921 0702 A: 203 Wanneroo Rd, TUART HILL WA 6060 P: 08 9335 7477 A: 7/140 St Georges Terrace, PERTH WA 6000 W: www.mwdc.wa.gov.au P: 08 9440 3999 W: www.scottludlam.org.au P: 08 9229 1401 Midland Brick W: www.keenan.net.au Lycopodium Minerals Pty Ltd W: www.iba.gov.au Brick and paver manufacturer. Engineering and project management. Infi nite Home Energy A: 102 Gt Northern Hwy, MIDDLE SWAN WA 6056 A: Level 5, 1 Adelaide Terrace, EAST PERTH WA 6004 Residential and commercial solar provider. P: 13 15 40 L P: 08 6210 5222 A: 68 South Terrace, SOUTH PERTH WA 6151 W: www.midlandbrick.com.au Laing O’Rourke W: www.lycopodium.com.au P: 1300 074 669 International construction company. Minter Ellison W: www.infi niteenergy.com.au A: 43-47 Burswood Road, BURSWOOD WA 6100 Lawyers. Ingenero Pty Ltd P: 08 9362 7180 M A: Level 49 Central Park, 152 St Georges Tce, PERTH WA 6000 National solar provider: residential, commercial and W: www.laingorourke.com.au MacLaren, Hon Lynn (MLC) (Greens WA) P: 08 9429 7444 power station scale. LandCorp Member for South Metropolitan Region. W: www.minterellison.com A: Suite 6, 225 Hawken Drive, St LUCIA QLD 4067 WA Government’s land and property developer. A: 7/142 South Terrace, FREMANTLE WA 6160 Mitsubishi Motors Australia Ltd P: 1800 99 33 34 or 07 3721 8900 A: Level 3, Wesfarmers House, 40 The Esplanade, P: 08 9430 7233 (SEA Corporate Member) W: www.ingenero.com.au PERTH WA 6000 W: www.lynnmaclaren.org.au P: 08 9482 7499 Vehicle importer and distributor. MacTiernan, Hon Alannah W: www.landcorp.com.au A: 1284 South Road, CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042 J A: 104 Parry Street, EAST PERTH WA 6004 Landfi ll Gas and Power (SEA Corporate P: 1300 131 211 P: 08 9227 0645 J G Thomas Pty Ltd Member) W: www.mitsubishi-motors.com.au Marshall, Robert Operate in the electrical, plumbing and chemical fi elds. A market leader in the development and management Mizen Electrical and Communications A: 5 Durham Rd, BAYSWATER WA 6053 of effi cient waste – to-energy technologies. A: 314 Huntriss Road, WOODLANDS WA 6018 Electrical and solar PV installers. P: 08 9272 7122 A: PO Box 861, CLOVERDALE WA 6985 P: 0432 674 641 A: 64A Campion Ave Balcatta WA 6021 W: www.jgthomas.com.au P: 08 9475 0144 McAlpine Management Services P: 08 9344 6528 Jackson McDonald (SEA Platinum Member) W: www.landfi llgas.com.au A: 18 McKenzie Street, MUCHEA WA 6501 W: www.mizenelectrical.net Full service commercial law fi rm. Landgate P: 08 9571 4190 MJV Renewable Energy A: 140 St Georges Tce, PERTH WA 6000 WA’s offi cial register of land ownership and survey Metro Power Company A: 176 Clontarf Road, HAMILTON HILL WA 6165 P: 08 9426 6888 information. Real time energy effi ciency management. P: 08 9337 2809 W: www.jacmac.com.au A: 1 Midland Square, MIDLAND WA 6056 A: 11 Brodie Hall Drive, BENTLEY WA 6102

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Mobius Group Pty Ltd P: 08 9433 1244 A: Level 4, 165 Adelaide Terrace, EAST PERTH WA 6004 A: 13c Andrew Street, SCARBOROUGH WA 6019 W: www.oilmallee.org.au P: 08 9420 0300 R P: 0488 929 600 Ocean Power Technologies (Australasia) Pty Ltd W: www.perthenergy.com.au RAC (Royal Automobile Club (WA) Inc.) Mojarra Wave power company. Phase Change Products WA’s leading member organisation. Commercial and residential sustainability consulting. A: PO Box 7511 Cloisters Square PERTH WA 6850 Researches, develops and markets phase change A: 832 Wellington Street, West Perth WA 6005 A: Unit 9 / 4 Adelaide Tce, FREMANTLE WA 6160 P: 0416 187 462 materials. P: 13 17 03 P: 08 9336 3022 W: www.optaustralasia.com.au A: PO Box 1696, WEST PERTH WA 6872 W: www.rac.com.au W: www.mojarra.com.au One Earth Outlet P: 08 9324 8555 Rainey Electrical Services Pty Ltd Moltoni Energy Retailer for sustainable products. W: www.pcpaustralia.com.au A: 2/46 Sustainable Avenue, BIBRA LAKE WA 6164 Sustainability projects. A: Shop 7 / 39 Erindale Road, BALCATTA WA 6021 Plexal Group P: 08 9494 2444 A: 32 Ledger Road, BALCATTA WA 6021 P: 1300 327 841 Engineering services. Recom Engineering P: 08 6241 4100 W: www.oneearthoutlet.com.au A: Level 18, 140 St Georges Tce, PERTH WA 6000 Compressor remanufacturing. W: www.moltonienergy.com One Green Step P: 08 9426 5700 P: 08 9445 3544 Moonies Hill Energy Pty Ltd Sustainability consultants. W: www.plexalgroup.com W: www.recom-eng.com.au A: 2 Mengler Avenue, CLAREMONT WA 6010 Wind farm development. Powercorp Red Cat Marketing Services P: 0434 920 486 A: PO Box 108, KOJONUP WA 6395 Leader in the design and implementation of remote A: 5 Cedar Street, BAYSWATER WA 6053 W: www.onegreenstep.com.au P: 6278 1304 Motor Trade Association of WA (MTA WA) power solutions. Orbital Corporation Ltd Industry body for the motoring industry. A: Expord Drive, Darwin Business Park, BERRIMAH NT Red Earth Energy International developer of engine systems. A: 35 Great Eastern Hwy, RIVERVALE WA 6103 0828 Renewable energy developer. A: 4 Whipple Street, BALCATTA WA 6021 P: 08 9453 7900 P: 08 8947 0933 A: Suite 18/10 Johnston Street, PEPPERMINT GROVE P: 08 9441 2311 W: www.mtawa.com.au W: www.pcorp.com.au WA 6011 W: www.orbitalcorp.com.au P: 08 6260 0988 MPA Skills Group Training Pratt, Senator Louise (Labor) W: www.redearthenergy.com.au Industry training group. Outback Energy Supply Senator for Western Australia. RefGas (Australia) Pty Ltd A: 106 Caledonian Avenue MAYLANDS WA Solar, wind and diesel power systems (statewide). A: 81 Bennett Street, EAST PERTH WA 6004 A: 14 Close Way, WEST KALGOORLIE WA 6430 Biomass gasifi cation and waste to energy solutions. P: 08 9471 6600 P: 08 9225 4411 P: 08 9022 2000 P: 08 9756 8030 W: www.mpaskills.com.au W: www.louisepratt.com W: www.outbackenergy.com.au W: www.refgas-uk.com MRA Group Pty Ltd PricewaterhouseCoopers Regen Power Pty Ltd Project managers and engineers. Corporate consultants and advisors. Solar and wind power systems. A: 38/4 Ventnor Avenue, WEST PERTH WA 6005 A: Level 19-21, 250 St Georges Terrace, PERTH WA A: 4/90 Catalano Circuit, CANNING VALE WA 6155 P: 08 9467 2639 P 6000 P: 9456 3492 W: www.mragroup.com.au Pacifi c Energy Limited P: 08 9238 3000 W: www.regenpower.com.au Murdoch University Power generation and development company. W: www.pwc.com.au Renewablelogic Pty Ltd Education and research. A: Level 5, 150 St Georges Terrace, PERTH WA 6000 Prima Consulting P: 08 9214 7888 Supplier and installer of renewable energy systems. A: South Street, Murdoch, Western Australia 6150 Information management consultants. W: www.pacifi cenergy.com.au A: 16 Munt Street Street, BAYSWATER WA 6053 P: 08 9360 6000 A: 5/20 Collins Street, MELBOURNE VIC 3000 W: www.murdoch.edu.au Pacifi c Hydro Pty Ltd (SEA Corporate Member) P: 1300 39 10 77 P: 1300 722 294 W: www.renewablelogic.com.au One of the world’s leading independent clean energy W: www.prc.com.au companies. Renewable Energy International Pty Ltd Prodevelop Pty Ltd N A: Level 11, 474 Flinders Street, MELBOURNE VIC 3000 Supplier of solar energy systems. Property developers. Nationals WA (The) P: 03 8621 6000 A: 4/5 Karratha Street, WELSHPOOL WA 6106 Political party. W: www.pacifi chydro.com.au A: 14 Fermaner Street, KARRINYUP WA 6018 P: 08 9258 6656 P: 08 9242 7199 A: Level 1, 35 Havelock St, WEST PERTH WA 6005 Passive Energy Systems W: www.rei.net.au W: www.prodevelop.net.au P: 08 9481 7587 Design and installation of solar PV systems. Retravision WA Ltd W: www.nationalswa.com A: Lot 110 Little Hill Road, BEVERLEY WA 6303 Projectioneering Pty Ltd Electrical goods retailer. Newtact Technical Services P: 0429105867 or (08) 6467 7263 Project management, feasibility and sustainability A: 2 Gould Street, HERDSMAN WA 6017 Electrical engineering services. W: www.pvenergy.com.au consulting and agent for Vergnet wind turbines. P: 08 9202 3333 A: Po Box 563, MUNDARING WA 6073 PBC Solar Power A: 187 Leach Highway, MELVILLE WA 6156 W: www.retravision.com.au P: 08 9285 0388 Supplier and solar power installer. P: 0488 966 144 RF Industries Pty Ltd New World Energy Limited A: 33 Barbrook Way, WARNBRO WA 6169 W: www.projectioneering.com.au Distributer of solar modules. Geothermal energy exploration and development. P: 0403 596 981 Public Transport Authority of WA A: 4/45 Tomlinson Road, WELSHPOOL WA 6106 A: Level 3, 46 Ord Street, WEST PERTH WA 6009 W: www.pbcsolarpower.com.au Responsible for the rail, bus and ferry services. P: 08 9311 0600 P: 08 9486 8299 Peak Consultants A: West Parade, EAST PERTH WA 6004 W: www.rfi .com.au W: www.newworldenergy.com.au Renewable energy consultants. P: 08 9326 2000 Rheem (SEA Corporate Member) NRG Global Group Pty Ltd A: 12 Post Offi ce Lane, GERALDTON WA 6530 W: www.pta.wa.gov.au Solar hot water heating systems. Sustainability consultants. P: 08 9965 2922 A: 1 Alan Street, RYDALMERE NSW 2116 A: 11 Hermitage Street, EIGH MILE PLAINS QLD 4113 W: www.peakcpl.com.au P: 02 9684 9281 P: 02 8005 8101 Peel Development Commission Q W: www.rheem.com.au W: www.nrgglobalgroup.com Development Commision for Peel Region. Q-Cells Australia Pty Ltd Rio Tinto Iron Ore (SEA Corporate Member) Provider of complete photovoltaic solutions. Nu-lock A: 45 Manduarah Tce, MANDURAH WA 6210 Leading international mining group. A: Level 2, Suite 205, 56 Barry Street, NORTH SYDNEY Roofi ng and solar systems. P: 08 9535 0000 A: 152-158 St Georges Terrace, PERTH WA 6000 NSW 2060 P: 08 9285 0388 W: www.peel.wa.gov.au P: 08 9327 2000 W: www.nulok.com.au Perth Convention Bureau P: 1800 723 557 W: www.riotintoironore.com Meeting and convention services. W: www.q-cells.com.au Riverstone Constuction Co A: Level 1, 41 St Georges Tce, PERTH WA 6000 Quantum MC Home building company. O P: 08 9218 2900 Energy and sustainability management consultants. A: Suite 44 Cottesloe Central Shopping Centre Oil Mallee Association W: www.pcb.com.au A: Level 1, 18 Stirling Street, PERTH WA 6000 460 Stirling Hwy, Peppermint Grove WA 6911 Industry association for the Oil Mallee Industry. Perth Energy (SEA Corporate Member) P: 08 6162 9883 P: 08 9284 4866 A: PO Box 1050, FREMANTLE WA 6959 WA energy supplier. W: www.quantummc.com.au W: www.riverstoneco.com.au copyright: West Australian Newspapers memBers directory

Rockwater Pty Ltd Solar Dwellings Solco Ltd A: 16 Belgravia Street, BELMONT WA 6014 Hydrogeological and environmental consulting. Passive solar home design company. Sustainable water and power solutions. P: 08 9477 5888 A: 76 Jersey Street, JOLIMONT WA 6014 A: 23 Green Street, JOLIMONT WA 6016 A: 12 Brennan Way, Belmont, BELMONT WA 6104 W: www.sunpowercorp.com.au P: 08 9284 0222 P: 08 9444 4400 P: 1800 454 161 Australia W: www.rockwater.com.au W: www.solardwellings.com.au W: www.solco.com.au Solar energy solutions. Rubix3 Solar Engineering Services Solex Carnarvon Solar Farm A: 82-86 Bay Street BOTANY, NSW 2019 Training, recruitment and networking organisation. Renewable energy technologies. A: 43 Boon Street, CARNARVON WA 6701 P: (02) 9695 8180 A: PO Box 1089, Claremont WA 6910 P: 08 9332 5862 P: 08 9941 1726 W: www.suntech-power.com W: www.rubix3.com.au W: www.solarengineeringservices.com Solvation Sustainabode Rytech Australia Pty Ltd Solar Inception Grid connected solar power systems. Sustainable energy and water solutions. Renewable energy project and technology developer and Distributors of PV modules and accessories. P: 1800 644 461 A: 5/27 Tamara Drive COCKBURN CENTRAL, WA 6966 energy effi ciency consultant. A: 1/35 Robson Street, CLONTARF, QLD 4019 W: www.solvation.com.au P: 1800 504 033 A: 11 Arlington Avenue, SOUTH PERTH WA 6151 P: 07 3166 9598 SOS Enterprises W: www.sustainabode.com.au P: 0400 012 620 W: www.solarinception.com.au Sustainable outdoor solutions. Sutherland, Michael (MLA) (Liberal) Saltwater Solar Matrix Pty Ltd A: 4 Stack Street, FREMANTLE WA 6160 Member for Mount Lawley. WA Applicators for coolshield liquid paint insulation. Renewable energy company. P: 08 9433 1077 A: Suite 2, EDA House, 58 Walcott Street, MOUNT P: 0401 578 289 A: 4/90 Catalano Cct, CANNING VALE WA 6155 W: www.sos-services.com.au LAWLEY WA 6050 Scanalyse Pty Ltd P: 08 9455 1610 South West Development Commission P: 08 9473 0800 3D laser scanning for grinding mills. W: www.solarmatrix.com.au Facilitating economic and social development in the Swan Energy Pty Ltd (SEA Corporate Member) A: Suite 1 Enterprise Unit 5, 7A De Laeter Way, BENTLEY Solar My World South West Region. Focuses on delivering large scale solar and wind power TECH PARK WA 6102 Supplier and installer of solar power and solar hot water A: 9th Floor Bunbury Tower, 61 Victoria Street, BUNBURY stations to the Australian market. P: 08 9355 4422 systems. WA 6230 A: 179a Star St, CARLISLE WA 6101 W: www.scanalyse.com.au A: 2/ 46 Farrall Road, MIDVALE WA 6056 P: 08 9792 2000 P: 08 9470 5300 Scotch College P: 1300 011 910 W: www.swdc.wa.gov.au W: www.swanenergy.com.au A leading boys' school. W: www.solarmyworld.com.au Southern Metropolitan Regional Council Switched On Electrical and Solar A: 76 Shenton Rd, SWANBOURNE WA 6010 Solar Power Installations Statutory local government authority. Supplier and installer of solar panels. P: 08 9383 6800 A: 169 Santa Gurturudis Drive, LOWER CHITTERING WA A: 9 Aldous Place, BOORAGOON WA 6154 A: Henley Street, HENLEY BROOK WA 6055 W: www.scotch.wa.edu.au 6084 P: 08 9329 2700 P: 08 9296 1894 W: www.switchedonsolar.com Shire of Northam P: 08 9571 8143 W: www.smrc.com.au Local authority for Northam. Solar Shop Australia Pty Ltd Stiebel Eltron Synergy (SEA Corporate Member) A: 395 Fitzgerald Street, NORTHAM WA 6401 Provider of grid connect solar and remote area power Manufacturers of domestic and system technology. Western Australia’s largest energy retailer. P: 08 9622 6100 systems. A: Unit 4/109 Riverside Place, MORNINGSIDE QLD 4170 A: 228 Adelaide Tce, PERTH WA 6000 W: www.northam.wa.gov.au A: 4/146 Carrington Street, O’CONNOR WA 6163 P: 1800 153 351 Residential Enquiries: 13 13 53 Business Enquiries: 13 13 54 Simon Barclay Solar Energy P: 133 765 W: www.stiebel.com.au W: www.synergy.net.au Supplier of solar modules. W: www.solarshop.com.au Stuart McNaughton Construction A: 2/13 Trumper Drive, BUSSELTON WA Solar Solutions WA Pty Ltd Construction company. P: 08 9754 8920 and electrical system installations. A: PO Box 873, DUNSBOROUGH WA 6281 T P: 08 9755 1359 W: www.simonbarclaysolarenergy.com.au A: 7/6 Buckingham Drive, WANGARA WA 6065 Talbot, Hon Dr Sally (MLC) (Labor) W: www.stumc.com.au Slavin Architects P: 08 9409 4000 Member for South West Region. Building architects. W: www.solarsolutionswa.com.au Style Flooring Pty Ltd A: Shop 21, Meadow Springs Shopping Centre, A: 4, 197 High Street, FREMANTLE WA 6160 Solare Pty Ltd Distribution and laying of strand woven bamboo fl ooring. MANDURAH WA 6210 P: 08 9335 8570 Solar power and solar hot water installations. A: 81A Robinson Ave, BELMONT WA 6105 P: 08 9583 4000 P: 08 9277 4656 W: www.slavinarch.com.au A: 1/53 Belmont Avenue, BELMONT WA 6104 Tallentire, Chris (MLA) W: www.stylefl ooring.com.au SMA Technology Australia (SEA Corporate P: 08 9479 3111 Member for Gosnells. Member) W: www.solare.com.au Sun Brilliance Pty Ltd A: 1/314 Spencer Rd, THORNLIE WA 6108 German manufacturer and supplier of solar inverters for Solargain Solar power systems and solar hot water heaters. P: 08 9493 2223 A: both grid-connected and stand-alone solar installations, Solar energy and solar hot water systems. 14 Rodinga Close, ROSSMOYNE WA 6148 Terra Therm Pty Ltd P: and also communication devices for wireless monitoring A: Unit 3, 4-10 Farrall Rd, MIDVALE WA 6056 1300 965 199 Geothermal energy and drilling services. W: www.sunbrilliance.com.au of yield and CO2 savings. P: 1300 739 355 A: 5/51-57 Market Street, FREMANTLE WA 6160 A: Suite 106, 30-40 Harcourt Parade, ROSEBERY, NSW W: www.solargain.com.au Sun Connect P: 08 9433 1220 2018 Solaris Technology Pty Ltd Supply, design and installation of solar components. W: www.terratherm.com.au P: 1300 SMA AUS (762 287) or (02) 9669 2889 Solar distributor and installer. A: 1a/5 Hayden Court, Myaree, WA 6154 The Hodgson Group W: www.SMA-Australia.com.au A: U5, 42 Banksia Rd, WELSHPOOL WA 6106 P: 1800 307 317 Climate change consultants. Solahart Energy House P: 08 9358 4900 W: www.sunconnect.com.au A: 1/567 Hay St, DAGLISH WA 6108 Solar hot water systems. W: www.solaris.com.au Sun Wise Electrics P: 08 9386 6966 A: 2/291 Stock Road, O’CONNOR WA 6163 SolarWest Provider of solar panels and accessories. The Honda Shop P: 08 9314 1000 A: 1 Roberts Road, NANNUP WA 6275 A: 105 Spencer Street, BUNBURY WA 6230 Honda Megastore. W: www.energyhouse.com.au P: 08 9756 3076 P: 08 9791 1117 A: 106-108 Morrison Road, MIDLAND WA 6056 SolaKleen Smalls Solar SolarPV W: www.sunwiseelectrics.com.au P: 08 9274 3555 Supplier of solar hot water systems. Commercial and residential renewable energy company. Sungrid (SEA Corporate Member) W: www.hondashop.com.au A: 24 Bassendean Road, BAYSWATER WA 6053 A: Unit 2/58 Resource Way, MALAGA WA 6090 Innovative energy solutions. The University of Western Australia P: 08 9271 5725 P: 08 9209 2019 A: PO Box 321, FREMANTLE WA 6959 (SEA Corporate Member) W: www.sola-kleen.com.au W: www.solarpv.net.au P: 08 9337 5179 UWA has shaped the careers of more than 100,000 Solarfl o Solatube W: www.sungridcorp.com graduates and it continues to attract WA’s brightest and Solar PV provider. Solar lighting technologies. SunPower Corporation Australia Pty Ltd best students. A: 1/17 Effi ciency Way, BIBRA LAKE WA 6163 A: U21/1029 Manly Road, TINGALPA QLD 4173 (SEA Corporate Member) A: 35 Stirling Hwy, Crawley WA 6009 P: 08 9494 2450 P: 13 16 19 Designs, manufactures, and delivers the highest P: 08 6488 6000 W: www.solarfl o.com.au W: www.solatube.com.au effi ciency solar electric technology worldwide. W: www.uwa.edu.au copyright: West Australian Newspapers 60.memBers directory energisingwa | SUSTAINABLE ENERGY FOR THIS CENTURY The West Australian A: 21 Darlot Road, LANDSDALE WA 6065 P: 13 10 87 MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT Daily Western Australian newspaper. P: 1300 765 292 W: www.westernpower.com.au (STATE AND FEDERAL) A: 50 Hasler Road, OSBORNE PARK WA 6017 W: www.solarunlimited.com.au Westpac Adele Carles MLA (Independent) P: 08 9482 3111 Australia’s fi rst bank. W: www.thewest.com.au Member for Fremantle. A: 17/109 St Georges Terrace, PERTH WA 6000 A: Shop 1, Queensgate Centre William St, Fremantle WA Thor Technologies V P: 08 9426 2525 6160 Manufacturer of power protection and fi ltering products. Velrada Capital W: www.westpac.com.au P: 9336 7000 A: 1/3 Delawney Street, BALCATTA WA 6921 Consultants in information management, process Westralia Airports Corporation Hon Robin Chapple MLC (Greens WA) P: 1300 766 140 improvement, organisational change and business A: 2 Geirge Wiencke Drive, PERTH AIRPORT WA 6105 Member for Mining and Pastoral Region. W: www.thortechnologies.com.au transformation. A: Level 22, 140 St Georges Terrace, PERTH WA 6000 P: 08 9478 8808 A: 42 Havelock St, WEST PERTH WA 6005 Tidal Energy Australia Pty Ltd P: 08 6460 0290 W: www.perthairport.com.au P: 08 9486 8255 A: 7 Bayview Vista, BALLAJURA WA 6066 W: www.velrada.com Wilco Electrical Hon Mia Davies MLC (Nationals) P: 08 9249 2990 Veritask Electrical Contractors Electrical contractor specialising in solar installations. Member for Agricultural Region. Time4Change Pty Ltd A: 40 Colombia Parkway, PIARA WATERS WA 6112 A: 2/4 Parkinson Lane, KARDINYA WA 6162 A: 1st Floor, Sterling House, 8 Parliament Place, WEST Sustainable business solutions. P: 08 9397 0435 P: 08 6142 5404 PERTH WA 6005 A: 11 Albatross Pass, WILLETtON WA 6155 Verve Energy W: www.wilcoelectrical.com.au P: 08 9324 3155 P: 08 9354 5427 W: www.miadavies.com.au W: www.time4change.com.au WA’s leading energy producer. Wine Industry Association of WA A: 15-17 William Street, PERTH WA 6000 WA’s primary organisation for wine producers. Hon Kate Doust MLC (Labor) Tinley, Peter (MLA) (Labor) P: 08 9424 1888 A: PO Box 2091, CLAREMONT NORTH WA 6010 Member for South Metropolitan Region. Member for Willagee. W: www.verveenergy.com.au P: 9284 3355 A: 399 Albany Highway, VICTORIA PARK WA 6100 A: Shop 13, Simms Rd, HAMILTON HILL WA 6163 P: Visionmax International Group W: www.winewa.asn.au 08 9470 3511 P: 08 9331 8015 Hon Wendy Duncan MLC (Labor) A: 5 Profi t Pass, WANGARA WA 6065 Wise Earth Pty Ltd Tiwest Pty Ltd Member for Agricultural Region. P: 0404 985 887 A: 4/136 Railway St, SWANBOURNE WA 6010 Titanium minerals production and manufacturing. A: Dulton Arcade, Andrew St, ESPERANCE WA 6450 W: www.visionmaxintl.com P: 08 9286 3811 A: 1 Brodie Hall Dve, Technology Park, BENTLEY WA P: 08 90711500 6102 W: www.solar-e.com Hon Sue Ellery MLC (Labor) P: 08 9365 1333 WorleyParsons (SEA Corporate Member) Member for South Metropolitan Region. W: www.tiwest.com.au W A leading provider of professional services to the energy, WA Council of Social Services (WACOSS) A: Shop 20, Southlands Shopping Centre, resource and complex process industries. Tony McRae Consulting The peak body for community services in WA. WILLETTON WA 6155 A: Level 7, QV1 Building 250 St Georges Terrace, Perth Climate change, sustainable development and A: 2 Delhi Street, WEST PERTH WA 6005 P: 08 9312 1566 governance consultant. WA 6000 P: 08 9420 7222 Hon Philip Gardiner MLC (Nationals) P: 0419 834 329 P: 08 9278 8111 W: www.wacoss.org.au Member for Agricultural Region. W: www.worleyparsons.com Total Action WA Solar Supplies A: Unit 2, 68 Padbury Street, MOORA WA 6510 Environmental and effi cient domestic and commercial Renewable energy and clean products and services. Wren Oil P: 08 9651 1015 air conditioning. Oil recycling and waste management. A: Unit 5, 83 Hector Street, OSBORNE PARK WA 6017 Liza Harvey (MLA) (Liberal) A: PO Box 835 Balcatta WA 6914 P: 08 9244 2668 A: 157 Harris Road, PICTON WA 6229 Member for Scarborough. P: 08 9240 8490 W: www.wasolar.com.au P: 08 9725 4002 A: 197 Scarborough Beach Road, DOUBLEVIEW WA W: www.totalaction.com.au Water Corporation W: www.wrenoil.com.au 6018 Town of Cottesloe To provide sustainable water services. Wyldes Window Treatments P: 08 9204 2777 Local Authority for Town of Cottesloe. A: 629 Newcastle Street, LEEDERVILLE WA 6007 Commercial and residential factory direct to the public. W: www.lizaharvey.com.au A: 109 Broome Street, COTTESLOE WA 6011 P: 08 9420 2420 A: 19 Rudloc St, MORLEY WA 6062 Hon Colin Holt MLC (Nationals) P: 08 9285 5000 W: www.watercorporation.com.au P: 08 9276 9955 Member for the South West. W: www.cottesloe.wa.gov.au Watson, Hon Giz (MLC) (Greens WA) W: www.wyldes.com.au A: Unit 12A, Link Shopping Centre, Aberdeen Street, Toyota WA (SEA Corporate Member) Member for North Metropolitan Region. ALBANY WA 6330 WA distributor of Toyota vehicles. A: 339 Oxford Street, LEEDERVILLE WA 6007 P: 08 98417144 A: Level 2, 63 Adelaide Terrace, EAST PERTH WA 6004 P: 08 9201 0582 X W: www.colinholt.com.au P: 08 9268 8844 W: www.giz-watson.net Xamon, Hon Alison (MLC) (Greens WA) Michael Keenan MP (Liberal) W: www.toyota.com.au Federal Member for Stirling. Wellard Enterprises Member for East Metropolitan Region. A: 203 Wanneroo Rd, TUART HILL WA 6060 Travers, Hon Ken (MLC) (Labor) Agriculture, live export and mining services. A: PO Box 104, Maylands WA 6931 P: 08 9440 3999 Member for North Metropolitan Region. A: 9 Havelock Street, WEST PERTH WA 6005 P: 08 9272 1718 P: 08 9213 5755 2/129 Grand Boulevard, JOONDALUP WA 6027 W: www.alisonxamon.org.au Senator Scott Ludlam (Australian Greens) P: 08 9300 3422 W: www.wellard.com.au Senator for Western Australia. Treetops Enterprises Pty Ltd Wesfarmers (SEA Corporate Member) A: 8 Cantonment Street, FREMANTLE WA 6160 Geology consulting and small scale geothermal solutions. One of Australia’s largest public companies with P: 08 9335 7477 A: 6 Benwee Rd, FLOREAT WA 6014 operations in the retail, resources, insurance, energy, Y W: www.scottludlam.org.au P: 08 9387 3007 or 0415 461 563 industrial and safety and chemicals and fertilisers fi elds. Yanchep Beach Joint Venture Hon Lynn MacLaren MLC (Greens WA) Tromes Design A: 11th Floor, Wesfarmers House, 40 The Esplanade, A: Level 4, 225 St Georges Tce, PERTH WA 6000 Member for South Metropolitan Region. Small vertical axis wind turbine development. PERTH WA 6000 P: 08 9483 0600 A: 7/142 South Terrace, FREMANTLE WA 6160 A: 5 Nairn Rd, APPLECROSS WA 6153 P: 08 9327 4211 W: www.yanchepbeach.com.au P: 08 9430 7233 P: 0407 003 059 W: www.wesfarmers.com.au W: www.lynnmaclaren.org.au W: www.tromesdesign.com Western Australian Renewable Fuels John McGrath MLA (Liberal) Association Inc Z Member for South Perth. Enthusiast’s Association ZEN Home Energy Systems A: 219 Canning Highway, SOUTH PERTH WA 6151 U W: www.warfa.asn.au Solar home commercial energy systems. P: 08 9368 6270 UNLTD Energy (SEA Platinum Member) Western Power (SEA Corporate Member) A: Shop 11, 502 Hay Street, SUBIACO WA 6008 Senator Louise Pratt (Labor) Solar power, wind power, technology, and sustainability An energy solutions business for a sustainable future P: 1300 399 466 Senator for Western Australia. consulting. 363 Wellington Street, PERTH WA 6000 W: www.zenhomeenergy.com A: 81 Bennett Street, EAST PERTH WA 6004 copyright: West Australian Newspapers memBers directory P: 08 9225 4411 Laing O’Rourke HAC Consulting Pty Ltd ENGINEERING W: www.louisepratt.com Midland Brick Harvest Commercial Energy Solutions Australian Sustainable Energy Corporation Pty Ltd Riverstone Construction Co HFM Asset Management Michael Sutherland MLA (Liberal) Coffey Environments Slavin Architects Igenerate Member for Mount Lawley. Distributed Energy Solar Dwellings Ingenero A: Suite 2, EDA House, 58 Walcott Street, MOUNT Doric SOS Enteprises Jade Projects Australia LAWLEY WA 6050 eco-Kinetics Stuart McNaughton Justsave Energy Solutions P: 08 9473 0800 Elecmec Pty Ltd Yanchep Beach Joint Venture Metro Power Company Hon Dr Sally Talbot MLC (Liberal) Energy Conservation Specialists Moltoni Energy Member for South West Region. BIOFUELS Gailbraith Engineering Mojarra A: Shop 21, Meadow Springs Shopping Centre, Algae.Tech GHD NRG Global Group Pty Ltd MANDURAH WA 6210 Bioelectric Golder Associates One Green Step P: 08 9583 4000 BP Australia Land & Marine Technology Systems Quantum MC Chris Tallentire MLA (Labor) BioTek Fuels Lycopodium Minerals Pty Ltd Rockwater Pty Ltd Member for Gosnells. Gull Group of Companies MRA Group Pty Ltd Treetops Enterprises A: 1/314 Spencer Rd, THORNLIE WA 6108 John Brennan and Associates Plexal Group Tony McRae P: 08 9493 2223 Recom Engineering CONSULTANTS UNLTD Energy Peter Tinley MLA (Labor) Solar Engineering Services Advanced Consultancy Services Wise Earth Pty Ltd Member for Willagee. Alchimie WorleyParsons A: Shop 13, Simms Rd, HAMILTON HILL WA 6163 ARUP DEVELOPMENT COMMISSIONS FINANCIAL SERVICES P: 08 9331 8015 Mid West Development Commission Art Environmental Solutions Velrada Capital Peel Development Commission Hon Ken Travers MLC (Labor) Atrico Westpac Member for North Metropolitan Region. David Lesslie South West Development Commission A: 2/129 Grand Boulevard, JOONDALUP WA 6027 DMT Energy EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOOD AND BEVERAGE P: 08 9300 3422 Energestics Careers Group Australia Austral Fisheries Watson, Hon Giz (MLC) (Greens WA) Enguinuity Consulting Central Institute of Technology Fresh Moovers Ernst & Young Member for North Metropolitan Region. Curtin University of Technology Ice and Oven Technologies GHD A: 339 Oxford Street, LEEDERVILLE WA 6007 Electrical, Utilities & Public Administration Training GENERATORS Glide Strategic P: 08 9201 0582 Council Inc Glorfi ndel Advisory Services Atco Power Australia Pty Ltd W: www.giz-watson.net Fronius Australia Golder Associates Horizon Power Hon Alison Xamon MLC (Greens WA) Gravity Discovery Centre Green Gateway Landfi ll Gas & Power Member for East Metropolitan Region. Hale School Haywood, Norm Pacifi c Energy Limited A: PO Box 104, Maylands WA 6931 MPA Skills Group Training John Brennan and Associates Pacifi c Hydro P: 08 9275 7474 Murdoch University Leeuwin-Naturalists Perth Energy Pty Ltd W: www.alisonxamon.org.au RISE – Research Institute for Sustainable Energy Peak Consultants Solex Carnarvon Solar Rubix3 ACCOMMODATION/HOTELS Plexal Group Verve Energy Scotch College Burswood Entertainment Complex PriceWaterhouseCoopers Wesfarmers The University of Western Australia Ferncove Bed and Breakfast Prima Consulting GEOTHERMAL APPLIANCES Projectioneering Pty Ltd ELECTRICAL, COMMUNICATIONS Geoexchange Technologies Pty Ltd (Geotec) Quantum MC AND PLUMBING Geothermal Heating and Cooling Australia Heating, Ventilation and Cooling Robert Marshall Clear Solar Alco Battery Sales Geothermal Power Pty Ltd Rubix 3 Geothermal WA Pty Ltd Retravision WA Ltd Rytech Cary’s Electrical Services Green Rock Energy Limited Total Action The Hodgson Group Ecosmart Electricians New World Energy Solutions Pty Ltd Time4Change Pty Ltd Energy Conservation Specialists ASSOCIATIONS/NOT FOR PROFIT Terra Therm Pty Ltd Velrada Capital Harvest Commercial Energy Solutions ORGANISATIONS Treetops Enterprises Pty Ltd Wellard Enterprises HUBER + SUHNER (Australia) Pty Ltd Australian Electric Vehicle Association Inc Worley Parsons J G Thomas Pty Ltd GOVERNMENT Canning Coalition Inc Mizen Electrical and Communications Department of Commerce Carbon Neutral CLIMATE CHANGE/ Rainey Electrical Services Pty Ltd Department of Education and Training The Chamber of Minerals and Energy SolarWest SUSTAINABILITY Department of State Development EcoCarbon Abrutat, Raoul Sun Wise Electrics Department of Transport Geographical Association of WA All Solus Pty Ltd Thor Technologies Department of Treasury and Finance Master Plumbers and Gas Fitters Association (WA) Alberfi eld Pty Ltd Veritask Electrical Contractors Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council Motor Trade Association of WA ARUP Wilco Electrical Forest Products Commission Oil Mallee Association Bisset, John Indigenous Business Australia Western Australian Renewable Fuels Association BLC – Energy Solutions ENERGY AUDITS EcoSmart Landcorp WA Council for Social Services (WACOSS) Carbon Diversity Green Gateway Landgate Wine Industry Association of WA Climate Change Response HAC Consulting Public Transport Authority of WA BUILDING DESIGN/CONSTRUCTION Climate Changers Now Ecocentric Energy Systems Harvest Commercial Energy Solutions HOME PRODUCTS AND SERVICES ACMV Design Consultants Jade Projects Australia eco-Kinetics Doric BGC PBC Solar Power Design For Seasons Energetics Emotive Earth Solar Engineering Services Doric Enigin Western Australia Environment House SolarWest EcoBrick Future Smart Strategies Geckolighting Energy Saving Building Solutions GHD ENERGY TRADING Harvest Affordable Eco-living GHD Golder Associates Aussie Solar Justsave Energy Solutions Golder Associates Green Energy Trading Green Energy Trading Light Sense Australia Green Gateway Greensense Greenbank Environmental One Earth Outlet copyright: West Australian Newspapers 62.memBers directory energisingwa | SUSTAINABLE ENERGY FOR THIS CENTURY

Style Flooring Chris Tallentire MLA – Member for Gosnells Emotive Earth Solar Unlimited Total Action Peter Tinley MLA – Member for Willagee Green Gateway Solare Pty Ltd Wyldes Window Treatment Hon Ken Travers MLC – Member for North Metropolitan Griffi th Green Electrics Solargain Wesfarmers Region GSI Solar Rheem Wise Earth Hon Alison Xamon MLC – Member for East Infi nite Home Energy Solaris Technology Pty Ltd Metropolitan Region Ingenero Solco Ltd LEGAL SERVICES Mizen Electrical and Communications Stiebel Eltron Freehills MARKET RESEARCH/MEDIA/ Nulock Sun Brilliance Pty Ltd Jackson McDonald Lawyers COMMUNICATIONS Outback Energy Supply Sustainabode Lavan Legal 361 Degrees Stakeholder Management Services Passive Energy Systems Minter Ellison David Utting Communications PBC Solar Power TOURISM LIGHTING Dimension 7 Regen Power Pty Ltd Leeuwin-Naturalists Enhance Group Renewable Logic Emotive Earth TRANSPORT Exibit Exhibitions and Publishing Pty Ltd RF Industries Pty Ltd Geckolighting ADH Golf and Utility Vehicles Glide Strategic Simon Barclay Solar Energy Harvest Commercial Energy Solutions Auto Classic BMW Red Cat Marketing Solarfl o Light Sense Australia Better Place (Australia) Pty Ltd The West Australian Solar Direct Solatube Co2 Smart Visionmax International Group Solar Inception LOCAL GOVERNMENT Solar Matrix Pty Ltd Department of Transport MEETING/CONFERENCE/ Solar myWorld E-Station Pty Ltd City of Fremantle EV Charge City of Geraldton-Greenough EXHIBITION FACILITIES Solar Power Installations Solar PV Fremantle Ports City of Gosnells Burswood Entertainment Complex Gull Group of Companies City of Joondalup Exibit Exhibitions and Publications Pty Ltd Solaris Technology Pty Ltd Solar Shop Australia Pty Ltd Hyundai Motor Company Australia City of Melville Perth Convention Bureau Solar Solutions WA Pty Ltd Mitsubishi Motors Australia Ltd City of Perth Solare Pty Ltd Orbital Corporation Ltd City of South Perth MINING SolarWest RAC City of Subiaco BHP Billiton Iron Ore Solargain Public Transport Authority of WA City of Swan Fortescue Metals Group Ltd Solco Ltd Swan Energy Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council GHD Solvation The Honda Shop Shire of Northam Golder Associates Sun Brilliance Pty Ltd Toyota WA Town of Cottesloe Rio Tinto Sun Connect Southern Metropolitan Regional Council Scanalyse Pty Ltd UTILITY Sun Wise Electrics Tiwest Pty Ltd Alinta Sungrid MANUFACTURING Wesfarmers Synergy Suntech Power Australia Dr Glasses Verve Energy MOTOR VEHICLES Sustainabode Fronius Australia Western Power ADH Golf and Utility Vehicles Swan Energy Huber + Suhner (Australia) Water Corporation Midland Brick Better Place Australia Pty Ltd Switched On Electrical and Solar Phase Change Products EV Charge UNLTD Energy WAVE/TIDAL ENERGY/HYDRO Projectioneering Pty Ltd Swan Energy WA Alternate Energy Products Carnegie Corporation PowerCorp PROPERTY INVESTMENT/ Wilco Electrical Green Gateway SMA Technology Australia Zen Home Energy Systems Pacifi c Hydro Stiebel Eltron MANAGEMENT PowerCorp Sunpower Bontempo Investment Group INVERTERS Ocean Power Technologies (Australasia) Pty Ltd Fronius Australia Propdevelop Pty Ltd SolarWest SMA Solar Technology MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT Tidal Energy Australia Pty Ltd (STATE & FEDERAL) RECRUITMENT Alliance Recruitment SUPPLIERS/MANUFACTURERS WIND Adele Carles MLA – Member for Fremantle Austech Solar Aussie Solar Hon Robin Chapple MLC – Member for Mining & Aussie Solar RETAILER Bouverie Wind and Solar Pastoral Region Alinta BP Solar Australia Collgar Wind Farm Hon Mia Davies MLC – Member for Agricultural Region Horizon Power Cooper Communications DP Energy Australia Pty Ltd Hon Kate Doust MLC – Member for South Metropolitan Landfi ll Gas & Power First Solar Great Southern Solar Region Perth Energy Pty Ltd Golden Solar Green Gateway Hon Wendy Duncan MLC – Member for Agricultural PowerCorp Synergy Moonies Hill Energy Region Q-Cells Australia Pty Ltd Water Corporation Outback Energy Supply Hon Sue Ellery MLC – Member for South Metropolitan Renewable Energy International Projectioneering Pty Ltd Region RECYCLING Rheem SolarWest Hon Philip Gardiner MLC – Member for Agricultural Wren Oil Sunpower eco-Kinetics Region The Honda Shop Liza Harvey MLA – Member for Scarborough SOLAR GRID CONNECT SYSTEMS Regen Power Pty Ltd Hon Colin Holt MLC – Member for the South West Aussie Solar WATER/SPACE HEATING SolarWest Michael Keenan MP – Federal Member for Stirling Austech Solar Chromogen Pty Ltd Swan Energy Pty Ltd Senator Scott Ludlam – Senator for Western Australia Avant Solar Green Gateway Tromes Design Hon Lynn Maclaren – Member for South Metropolitan Bright Generation Ingenero UNLTD Energy Region BW Solar Microheat Technologies John McGrath MLA – Member for South Perth Chromogen Pty Ltd Mojarra Senator Louise Pratt – Senator for Western Australia Clear Solar My Solar Michael Sutherland MLA – Member for Mount Lawley Colexon SolaKleen Smalls Solar Hon Dr Sally Talbot MLC – Member for South West Down South Solar 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