Big advances towards sustainable power generation by several communities in NSW will be announced as part of the New Energy Forum in Tamworth on July 9.
Funding for development of seven community-owned solar farms at sites stretching from the North Coast to the Riverina will be announced by NSW State Member for Tamworth, Kevin Anderson, along with funding for a third phase of work in the New England Wind project.
Outgoing member for New England, Tony Windsor, an advocate for renewable energy who visited some of the world’s most advanced renewable power installations in 2011, will be addressing the forum.
Come along to the launch to find out more and get involved.
Britten Room, Tamworth Community Centre
Darling Street, Tamworth
Tuesday 9 July 2013, 11am-12:30pm then lunch
The launch will be followed by a short forum about new energy options for the New England. A light lunch will be provided.
Farming the Sun is launching a new initiative to create Australia’s first community owned solar farms. This innovative model brings environmental and financial benefits to medium-large local electricity users, local investors and the wider community.
New England Wind is announcing its third phase of work towards creating a community-owned wind farm in the New England Tablelands. This will include a Wind Farm Tour to Canberra in November, several community education initiatives and site negotiations with landholders.
The NSW Office of Environment and Heritage has provided $35,000 funding to establish five community-owned solar farms and $50,000 funding for the third phase of work on New England Wind.
The Earth Welfare Foundation has provided seed funding to develop the Farming the Sun | Community Solar Farms initiative.
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