Want to learn more about saving on energy bills, making your own power and protecting our climate?

Join our panel of experts to learn about the huge leaps in energy efficiency and renewables technology, and find out more about the policy landscape and directions for Stonnington as Australia moves away from coal. Find out more about the rapidly improving business case, and ways that the community could save from day one.

With the recent temperature spike and bleaching of the Reef, climate has become a front line election issue. Come and listen to your candidates explain how they will advance a clean energy transition, increase community resilience and sustainability and create programs to help you lower your energy bills.

Program

The night is hosted by John Cutler, Victorian President of NECA, who will introduce the speakers and moderate the panel discussion.

The program includes:

• Quick Wins - reduce your energy bills and your environmental footprint - Tim Forcey, Energy Advisor, University of Melbourne Energy Institute

• The compelling financial case and environmental benefits of renewable energy - Ian Johnson: Manager, EcoSmart Electricians

• Local government low income solar program - Scott McKendry - Eastern Alliance for Greenhouse Action

• Renewable Energy: the big picture, policy landscapes and future directions - Paul Murfitt, CEO, Moreland Energy Foundation

Sustainability and Climate Forum

Now is your chance to find out how your candidates vision the future of energy in Higgins. What are their policy directions and plans to support energy efficiency and renewables development? How will they support resilience, and foster community support energy productivity and a wider uptake of clean energy?

The floor is yours!

With clean energy community support levels heading over 80% there has never been a better time to add solar to your home or business, and move down the path to energy independence.

Expert Panel:

Moderator: John Cutler, National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA)

John is President of NECA Victoria, a position he has held for 3 years. He is considered an expert in the provision of energy efficiency, renewable energy, battery storage, and solar hotwater, and in local government though serving as a councillor.

Tim Forcey, Energy Advisor to Melbourne University’s Energy Institute regularly speaks on energy efficiency and renewable energy, and his articles are published in the Conversation, ATA’s RenNew Magazine, and Renew Economy and Climate Spectator.

Ian Johnstone, Manager, EcoSmart Electricians, NECA, is an expert on training, energy efficiency, residential, commercial and industrial solar installations, industry standards and compliance.

Scott McKenry, Regional Coordinator for the 7 council initiative Eastern Alliance for Greenhouse Action (EAGA), which implements local and state government initiatives for renewables transition, emissions reduction and climate change adaptation.

Paul Murfitt, CEO Moreland Energy Foundation (MEFL). As well as consulting widely to local, state and federal government, authorities and business, MEFL works in research and community engagement on sustainable energy, energy efficiency and urban development, including the Cityof Moreland’s stand out Zero Carbon Evolution city wide emissions reduction program.