Vic Park Conversations is a series of discussion opportunities to explore how our community can get together to invest in common assets that will make us more resilient in the future.

The inaugural conversation is a panel around community-owned renewable energy projects.

Come and hear about the current state of the grid in WA, explore challenges and opportunities in the transition to renewables and how communities can actively help shape the future of energy in our state.

Presenters:

Jemma Green – co-founder & chairperson Power Ledger, a technology company that uses blockchain to enable clean low cost and resilient electricity markets

Emilia Lawonski – community energy researcher and consultant, member of Fremantle Community Wind Farm

Ben Bristow – head of Grid Transformation at Western Power

James Giblin – New Energy manager at Synergy

Joni Sercombe – service designer, social impact and strategy specialist, Vic Park resident exploring community investment concepts for the Vic Park area

Vic Park Conversations is a partnership between the Vic Park Community Centre and the Vic Park Collective.

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