Bathurst E1000 - Roadtest and Roundtable

Emerging technology such as battery storage and electric vehicles have the potential to transform regional Australia. How can local governments get ahead in the race to the future?

The Cities Power Partnership is excited to be hosting an Australian-first roundtable and electric vehicle road-test at the iconic Mt Panorama racetrack in Bathurst for Cities Power Partnership regional and rural councils in the Murray Darling Basin. Attendees will have the chance to test-drive an electric car on the famous track, followed by a roundtable and networking event hosted by EV and renewable energy experts.

This is your chance to hear from some of Australia's leading experts on the opportunities for your council around batteries and EVs, and from other regional Cities Power Partners about some of the innovative projects they have underway.

AGENDA

10:15am Press conferennce and photo call at Mt Panorama racetrack - Mayors will have an opportunity to roadtest electric vehicles and tour a local solar array

12:00pm Light lunch/networking

12:30pm Welcome from Mayor Graeme Hanger. Closed door roundtable commences

12.35pm State of Australia's energy system and future projections

Greg Bourne, Climate Councillor

12:50pm Transition to Zero Emissions Vehicles Action Plan 2018-2021

Shane Rattenbury, ACT Climate Change and Environment Minister

1:05pm Battery Storage and EVs in rural and regional Australia

Annika Dean, Senior Researcher, The Climate Council

1:20pm Project Showcase: Bathurst energy initiatives / potential of EVs for Bathurst tourism

Councillor Graeme Hanger, Mayor of Bathurst Regional Council

1.35pm Electric vehicle charging infrastructure and local government

Bernhard Conoplia, NRMA Program Director Electric Vehicle Charging Network

1:50pm Tea break

2:00pm Discussion groups to discuss ideas and share collaboration.

2:45pm Report back and Roundtable close