slb talk SeptemberThis month's free Sustainability Workshop - every 3rd Wednesday of the month:

Workshop Date: Wednesday 18th September Time: 12.30pm to 1.30pm
Venue: Eastwood Leisure Complex, 20 Eastwood St, Ballarat Central

This free talk in association with Sustainable House Day focuses on three different alternative house systems: Strawbale, Mudbrick / Rammed Earth and PassivHaus. Architect, Richard Teed, will compare and contrast these styles in relation to their thermal efficiency, livability, upfront cost, and ongoing issues of maintenance and scalability.

Live streamed on Facebook

Read more: SLB - Alternative Building Systems

Sustainability Workshops - Wed 18th Decemberslb december
Time: 12.30pm to 1.30pm  
Venue: Eastwood Leisure Complex, 20 Eastwood St, Ballarat Central

Come and celebrate a year of Smart Living in Ballarat with a free screening of two short films: 'Life With Less Waste' and 'Degrowth in the Suburbs' by Happen Films. Following the films, there will be an introduction to BREAZE Inc's activities and an opportunity to discuss and reflect on sustainable lifestyles in Ballarat.

Book a ticket

Live streamed on Facebook

Read more: Celebrating A Year of Smart Living

Permaculture TalkThis month's free Sustainability Workshop - every 3rd Wednesday of the month:

You've heard the buzz about this thing called Permaculture, but never really found the time or had the opportunity to have it explained? Then this jam packed free, one hour lunchtime workshop is for you (also live screened to facebook).

Workshop Date: Wednesday 17th April Time: 12.30pm to 1.30pm
Venue: Eastwood Leisure Complex, 20 Eastwood St, Ballarat Central

Read more: What is Permaculture? Sustainability Workshop

This month's free Sustainability Workshop - every 3rd Wednesday of the month:Electric Cars SLB May 2019 Poster FB1

Workshop Date: Wednesday 15th May Time: 12.30pm to 1.30pm
Venue: Eastwood Leisure Complex, 20 Eastwood St, Ballarat Central

 

'Electric Cars in Ballarat' is an introduction to electric car use in Ballarat over the next 5 years. Presented by electric car owner and enthusiast, Jason Panosh, this free 1hr talk & discussion is aimed at people who may consider buying an electric car and want to know the issues involved.

Read more: SLB Electric Cars in Ballarat

Solar Rebate June 2019 Poster FB

Download Rene's presentation from here:  pdfSLC solar rebates.pdf358.67 KB05/07/2019, 06:38

State government scheme managed by Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) Registry - rebates for solar, wind, hydro to manage emissions reductions to 2030 - information at https://www.esc.vic.gov.au/victorian-energyupgrades/activities-offered-under-veu-program

This Workshop was held on Wednesday 19th June Time: 12.30pm to 1.30pm
Venue: Eastwood Leisure Complex, 20 Eastwood St, Ballarat Central

Read more: Solar Rebate : How it Works

Bioenergy 2018 06 20Bioenergy, Australia's largest, most cost-effective and versatile renewable.

Looking at the renewable energy strategies in countries like Denmark, Germany, Sweden and Spain, and the scope to adopt similar approaches for Australia (and locally)

Presentation by Andrew Lang.

Smart Living Ballarat in association with BREAZE Inc. is providing this free one-hour sustainability-themed workshop. The workshops are presented every 3rd Wednesday of the month at Ballarat Library.

Everyone is welcome to attend and no booking is required. However, you can book online at https://smartlivingballarat.eventbrite.com.au

More about Bioenergy from Landline - http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-02-18/waste-not-want-not:-the-bio-digester-turning-farm/9459758

Andrew Lang is a farmer and farm forester in the Western District of Victoria, Australia, managing about 130 hectares of multipurpose farm sawlog woodlots.

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