A message to our politicians. Fifteen years and counting our community has been calling for action. When will we be heard?
A message from isolation
Solar on Quaama RFS Shed
CEFE has provided $5000 funding for a ‘battery ready’ 3 kW solar installation on Quaama RFS Shed. The installation by local contractor Lakeside Electrical was completed on April 28. Another local project supported by the earnings of the IMAGINE solar farm in Tathra
Sustainability Festival Sat Feb 29 Wolumba Hall
CEFE AGM Monday March 9 2020
CEFE members are invited to attend our Annual General Meeting and election of office bearers that will be held on Monday March 9 at 5.30 pm at 14 Canning St Bega.
You can download the agenda papers here
You can download the minutes of the last AGM here
You can download a nomination form for the positions of President, Secretary and Treasurer here. Nominations must reach the Secretary Prue Kelly by 5.30 pm on Monday March 2. Nominations have been received for all the existing office holders and they have consented to being nominated.
100% by 2030 Meeting at Cobargo Dec 9
Monday December 5.30-7.00 pm
Cobargo School of Arts
MC Cr Tony Allen
Speakkers:
Bishop George Browning
Dr Alice Howe BVSC
Dr Matthew Nott CEFE
Read about BVSC Climate Resilience Strategy here
Yackandandah Legend comes to Pambula
Come and be truly inspired. Matt Charles Jones, co – chair of TRY (Totally renewable Yackandandah) is coming to Pambula beach to discuss how a small volunteer group is powering their small town with 100% renewable energy, aiming for energy sovereignty by 2022.
Yackandandah is a small town in northeast Victoria, home to around 1,800; but with a big reputation on the renewables scene.
The Social Justice Advocates ‘Forces for Nature’ sub group welcomes anyone interested in community run renewable energy and moving towards a fossil fuel-free energy future.
When: Sunday 27th October
Time: 4pm onwards
Where: Lumen Catholic school – Pambula Beach Road
Background:
Totally Renewable Yackandandah (TRY) was launched in 2014 with the ambitious goal of attaining “energy sovereignty” for the town by 2022 through 100% renewables. The group has been working to improve energy efficiency and install solar and battery systems across the community. To date, TRY has added more than 550kW of solar PV to the Yackandandah area, along with 160 Ubi controllers that provide real time data to users about their energy consumption habits. The controllers also form an important part of the town’s “mini-grid. More than 40% of the town’s rooftops now boast solar panels.
Yackandandah just keeps kicking goals in the sustainability area and
has in its sights establishing a community energy retailer, and it’s currently offering a solar hot water bulk buy deal for residents.
TRY won the Saving Energy category of the Community Innovators Awards at the Rural Councils of Victoria Summit. Last year, it scooped up the Banksia Foundation’s 2017 Sustainable & Resilient Communities Award.
Contact – Wendy Wait SJA Convenor Forces for Nature
ph/ 0428 450 348
BVSC Climate Emergency
Both councils where CEFE is active (Bega Valley Shire Council and Northern Beaches Council have now passed Climate Emergency resolutions. CEFE members were present in the chamber on both occasions and spoke in favour of the resolution with some passion. Both councils have also signed up the the Climate Councils’ City Power Partnership Program and both are now developing climate strategies and action plans.
The Climate Emergency resolution will be one of the topics discusses at a community forum organised by the Bermagui Chapter of CEFE next Monday 14 October at the Community Centre in Bunga St from 5.30 pm to 7 pm
Other topics of relevance to residents of Bermagui and surrounding areas that will be covered are:
The all –inclusive playground
Councils’ swimming pool strategy
Possible variation to annual rates
plus much more!
Special guest speaker – Councillor Jo Dodds
Totally Renewable Yackandandah
Across Australia communities are working with their local Council to become 100% renewable. Yackandandah, a small town in North East Victoria is a prime example. Totally Renewable Yackandandah (TRY) have kindly made available some of their guiding documentation to assist other communities,
Lachlan Nicholls – Broulee’s Greta Thunberg
Lachlan Nicholls – a year 12 student at St Peters Broulee organised a ‘Climate Conundrum’ meeting at Broulee on May 16 covering the Science and Ethics of the Climate Emergency. Over 300 people attended. In addition to Lachlan, there were presentations from Professor Will Steffan and Rev George Browning. Read the full report here