Hunter Renewables for Businesses: Collaboration within the Hunter
The purpose of this 3 part webinar series is to provide background information on renewable energy and circular solutions to small and medium sized businesses in the Hunter, as well as to showcase practical tools for these businesses to adopt and implement renewable energy, circular economy solutions and carbon footprint reduction strategies.
Webinar Series: Hunter Renewables for Businesses - Master Class
The opportunities around renewable energy for businesses in the Hunter region have never been greater than today. Coupled with the current global shift towards emission reductions and circular economy thinking, now is the time to empower Hunter Businesses to be part of this shift so they can get ready and succeed in their markets and protect their long-term stability.
The purpose of this webinar series is to provide background information on renewable energy and circular solutions to small and medium sized businesses in the Hunter, as well as to showcase practical tools for these businesses to adopt and implement renewable energy, circular economy solutions and carbon footprint reduction strategies.
Webinar 2 (Wednesday 1pm to 2pm 16/02/2022) - Collaboration within the Hunter
● Local supply chain in the Hunter - service and technology providers
● Collaboration for large national grants/projects Local Australian policy – incentives and penalties
● Electricity sharing / Virtual Power Plants
Speakers & Case Studies:
Paul Vazey - Ampcontrol (Strategic Development Manager Energy Transition);
Andrew Mears - switchDiN (CEO & Founder)
Format: Zoom Webinar
Presentation : 15-20min background info from experts; 15-20min case studies; 15-20min Q&A and networking
Fees: Charge of $99 + GST; $50 + GST for members of the following partner organisations - HunterNet, AI Group, Business Hunter
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Webinar 1 (Wednesday 1pm to 2pm 09/02/2022) - Current Opportunities in Renewable Energy for Hunter Businesses
● On-site solar and battery storage solutions
● Identifying energy efficiency opportunities
● Production / demand management to reduce costs and emissions
Speakers & Case Studies:
Andy Leadbeatter - Reclaim Solar Energy (Managing Director);
Greg Searles - J&S Engineering (General Manager)
Webinar 3 (Wednesday 1pm to 2pm 23/02/2022) - Big picture & taking actions
● NSW Net Zero initiative
● Green electricity supply off-site (via power purchase agreements with local renewable energy projects)
● Drafting your renewable energy strategy
Speakers & Case Studies:
Jonathan Wood - Department of Planning & Environment (Senior Project Officer);
Yannick Zapf - YZ Consulting (Director)
