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SUMMARY:Closing the Loop: Recycling Solar in the New England
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free community event to learn about what happens to renewable energy infrastructure at the end of its useful life. \nHear from expert speakers: \n\nGuado Lado\, Manager Regional Waste\, Armidale Regional Council\nDr Kas Gregory\, Lecturer in Computational\, Physical & Theoretical Chemistry\, UNE\nDr Megan Kessler\, Policy & Research Director\, RE-Alliance\nDarren Johannesen\, Executive General Manager – Sustainability\, Smart Energy Council\n\nRegister at Humanitix
URL:https://slarmidale.org/event/closing-the-loop-recycling-solar-in-the-new-england
LOCATION:NOVA\, 122 Faulkner Street\, Armidale\, NSW\, 2350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Renewable Energy,Solar and Batteries,Talk,Waste
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SUMMARY:Renewable Energy Battery Storage for the Home
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday 10 July 2025Time: 5:15 pm to 7:00 pm (refreshments from 5:00 pm)Location: NOVA\, 122 Faulkner St\, ArmidaleRegister for in-person or online attendance: Register here \nThis free community event in Armidale comes just days after the launch of the federal government’s $2.3 billion Cheaper Home Batteries Program\, which will provide around 30 percent upfront discounts on battery installations for eligible households and businesses. The session will help locals unpack what battery storage means for homes\, electric vehicles\, and the wider community. \nWhether you are a renter\, homeowner\, installer\, or simply curious about the future of energy\, this event will offer clear and practical insights. It will cover the benefits and challenges of battery storage and explain how systems like Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) and Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) work. You will also hear how storage links with community-scale projects and electricity networks. \nExpert speakers include: \n\n\nGeoff Bragg (Smart Energy Council): How home batteries work and what the new federal incentive means \n\n\nBridie Schmidt (NRMA): How EVs can store and supply energy with technologies like V2G\, V2H and V2L \n\n\nSally Hunter (Geni.Energy): How communities can co-own and benefit from energy storage \n\n\nAlistair Fletcher (Essential Energy): How batteries integrate with the broader grid\, including pole-top and neighbourhood-scale options \n\n\n\n“This event is all about empowering locals to take control of their energy future\,” said Trevor Brown\, Convenor of Electrify Armidale. “We want to make it easier for people to understand their storage options\, reduce bills\, and participate in the energy transition.” \n\n\n“Battery storage is often described as the missing piece in the clean energy puzzle\,” added Heidi McElnea\, Regional Partnerships Coordinator at Community Power Agency. “But it can be complex. This event brings together leading experts to explain how national policy connects to local opportunities.” \n\nThis event is part of a broader program of practical\, hands-on learning across the New England region. Covering solar\, electrification\, energy upgrades\, electric vehicles\, and large-scale renewables\, the series connects communities with expert advice\, financial incentives\, and trusted local suppliers. \nSupported by:This event is made possible through funding from the Paul Ramsay Foundation via the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal’s Community Led Climate Solutions grant program.
URL:https://slarmidale.org/event/renewable-energy-battery-storage-for-the-home
LOCATION:NOVA\, 122 Faulkner Street\, Armidale\, NSW\, 2350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Electrification,Renewable Energy,Solar and Batteries
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SUMMARY:Electrify Armidale: Home Energy Upgrades for Comfort and Every Budget
DESCRIPTION:Sustainable Living Armidale (SLA)\, Electrify Armidale\, and partners are excited to be bringing a new program to Armidale this year\, the Armidale Community-Driven Shift to Renewable Energy and Sustainability. Thanks to the Future for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR) and with funding through their Community-Led Climate Solutions\, we’ve secured a grant to enable us to run a series of events designed to make energy efficiency and electrification easy and accessible\, and to help local communities make the most out of the renewable energy generation that is coming to the region. Working alongside our partners UNE SRI and Community Power Agency this initiative is spearheaded by Electrify Armidale for a Renewable Energy Future. \n\n\n\nThroughout the year\, a series of FREE public events will offer hands-on learning experiences empowering residents and businesses to cut energy costs\, improve home efficiency\, and actively engage in the clean energy transition. Covering everything from home energy upgrades and electric vehicles to battery storage and large-scale renewable projects\, the program will connect the community with expert advice\, financial incentives\, and trusted suppliers. \n\n\n\nThe first launching event\, Electrify Armidale Community Program: Home Energy Upgrades for Comfort and Every Budget\, will be held on March 27th from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at the UNE SRI.  We would like to extend a warm invitation to your members and the Armidale and regional community to attend. This event is for anyone – be they renters\, homeowners\, energy professionals\, business leaders or community advocates. All you need is an interest in reducing energy bills\, exploring energy efficiency and improving comfort and engagement for all. \n\n\n\nExpert speakers include: \n\n\n\n\nCalum Harvey-Scholes – Rewiring Australia and Electrify 2515 pilot program\n\n\n\nJaime Comber – Energy Upgrades for Australian Homes\, UTS\n\n\n\nPiroska Bisits-Bullen – ZapCat\, Electrify Everything\n\n\n\nMatt Peterson – Automised Energy\, Regain Control of Your Power Bills\n\n\n\nMahalath Halperin –  Eco architect and environmental assessor
URL:https://slarmidale.org/event/home-energy-upgrades-for-comfort-and-every-budget
LOCATION:NOVA\, 122 Faulkner Street\, Armidale\, NSW\, 2350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Electrification,Renewable Energy,Solar and Batteries
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