{"id":1393,"date":"2016-12-06T04:29:12","date_gmt":"2016-12-06T04:29:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/?page_id=1393"},"modified":"2017-02-20T07:17:42","modified_gmt":"2017-02-20T07:17:42","slug":"session-information","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/program2017\/session-information\/","title":{"rendered":"Breakout Sessions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_section-1d0b847139d3ca9c1c5733643dd7ca4f\">\n.avia-section.av-av_section-1d0b847139d3ca9c1c5733643dd7ca4f{\nbackground-color:#af3479;\nbackground-image:unset;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-av_section-1d0b847139d3ca9c1c5733643dd7ca4f main_color avia-section-default avia-no-shadow  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_submenu  avia-builder-el-first  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><main  role=\"main\" 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class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >The Main-Stream: Stories of Success<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_hr-11d651efa4e30c20e8e7692dfaa5856a\">\n#top .hr.av-av_hr-11d651efa4e30c20e8e7692dfaa5856a{\nmargin-top:10px;\nmargin-bottom:10px;\n}\n.hr.av-av_hr-11d651efa4e30c20e8e7692dfaa5856a .hr-inner{\nwidth:100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-av_hr-11d651efa4e30c20e8e7692dfaa5856a hr-custom  avia-builder-el-7  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_one_half  hr-center hr-icon-no'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-none'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_one_half-6126cab7d8fab8d08143dd2dacdf673c\">\n.flex_column.av-av_one_half-6126cab7d8fab8d08143dd2dacdf673c{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 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This is a big picture session which will illustrate the possibilities of community energy and showcase the stories of established community energy projects which are up and running, now generating electricity or very close to it.<\/p>\n<p>This session is especially well suited to community groups, local government and industry stakeholders who are new to community energy or are still on the journey to their first success.<\/p>\n<p>Our presenters will share their first-hand experiences and what their success took in terms of the challenges they faced and overcame, what enthused and sustained them, and the lessons they learnt along the way.<\/p>\n<p>The session is structured in two parts. First, a series of presentations to give us a snapshot of each of these success stories. 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He was a shire councillor from 1996 to 2003. \u00a0He oversaw the Denmark Community Wind project from an idea in 2003 through building and now operating a 1.6MW windfarm owned by 116 shareholders \u2013 nearly all of whom are local residents. \u00a0Craig says that helping reduce his community\u2019s dependence on fossil fuels is among the most rewarding thing he\u2019s ever done.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><section class='slide-entry av-av_content_slide-fbc8327715a08d01a31336a1571ed19c flex_column av_one_third post-entry slide-entry-overview slide-loop-2 slide-parity-even  '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><h3 class='slide-entry-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" >Sharyn Hunnisett<\/h3><div class='slide-entry-excerpt entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-square wp-image-1677\" src=\"http:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/HunnisettSharyn-180x180.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/HunnisettSharyn-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/HunnisettSharyn-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/HunnisettSharyn-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/HunnisettSharyn-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/HunnisettSharyn-450x450.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Environmental Strategies Officer, Lismore City Council<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Sharyn has been responsible for successfully formulating and delivering Lismore City Council\u2019s Climate Change and Sustainability programs since 2002. Her role includes developing sustainability priorities within the organisation and formulating relevant projects and targets. Sharyn is currently leading the implementation of the councils 2023 Renewable Energy Master Plan which incorporates Lismore Community Solar \u2013 an innovative Council\/Community Energy project.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><section class='slide-entry av-av_content_slide-d53d284b1b86b656cbe8db579fd73b43 flex_column av_one_third post-entry slide-entry-overview slide-loop-3 slide-parity-odd  '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><h3 class='slide-entry-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" >Andy Cavanagh-Downs<\/h3><div class='slide-entry-excerpt entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-square wp-image-1678\" src=\"http:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/1373432450_Andy-Cavanagh-Downs-Embark-Executive-Director-180x180.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/1373432450_Andy-Cavanagh-Downs-Embark-Executive-Director-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/1373432450_Andy-Cavanagh-Downs-Embark-Executive-Director-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/1373432450_Andy-Cavanagh-Downs-Embark-Executive-Director-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/1373432450_Andy-Cavanagh-Downs-Embark-Executive-Director-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/1373432450_Andy-Cavanagh-Downs-Embark-Executive-Director-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Executive Director, Embark<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Embark is a not-for-profit that assists communities to participate in renewable energy and low carbon initiatives, such as the Sydney Renewable Power Company, who\u2019s flagship solar array is on the roof of the Sydney International Convention Centre. \u00a0Andy joined Embark after working in finance for over 10 years in Zurich, London and Sydney. \u00a0He has extensive experience in capital raising, project design, project implementation and strategy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div class=\"slide-entry-wrap\"><section class='slide-entry av-av_content_slide-8ec0d5410a062ca23dbe189239dd17df flex_column av_one_third post-entry slide-entry-overview slide-loop-4 slide-parity-odd  first'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><h3 class='slide-entry-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" >Jo Kaptein <\/h3><div class='slide-entry-excerpt entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-square wp-image-1679\" src=\"http:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/KapteinJo-180x180.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/KapteinJo-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/KapteinJo-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/KapteinJo-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/KapteinJo-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/KapteinJo-450x450.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Project Officer, Hub Foundation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The Hub Foundation\u2019s largest initiative is the campaign for More Australian Solar Homes (MASH) which has installed over 650 solar rooftops in Central Victoria in just over 2 years. Jo co-ordinates all aspects of the program including supplier and product selection, partnerships, pricing, community engagement and marketing. Jo brings a combination of commercial marketing experience, project management skills and strategy to her work in renewable energy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><section class='slide-entry av-av_content_slide-f4b7495c57671dc38b3e6fabd1f6daef flex_column av_one_third post-entry slide-entry-overview slide-loop-5 slide-parity-even  '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><h3 class='slide-entry-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" >Dr Christina Kirsch<\/h3><div class='slide-entry-excerpt entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-square wp-image-1727 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Kirsch-Christina-180x180.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Kirsch-Christina-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Kirsch-Christina-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Kirsch-Christina-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Kirsch-Christina-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Kirsch-Christina-450x450.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Founding Director, ClearSky Solar Investments<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Christina has over 20 years experience working as researcher, academic and consultant on major organizational change and technology projects. \u00a0She is passionate about supporting social innovation and the transition of our organisations and industries into the post-carbon economy. One example of which is\u00a0ClearSky Solar Investments, a social enterprise that links community investors with high quality, low risk solar projects.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><section class='slide-entry av-av_content_slide-f7f7261e6b10d1d75d3370936966f432 flex_column av_one_third post-entry slide-entry-overview slide-loop-6 slide-parity-odd  post-entry-last  '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><h3 class='slide-entry-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" >Chris Weir<\/h3><div class='slide-entry-excerpt entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-square wp-image-1742 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Weir-Chris-180x180.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Weir-Chris-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Weir-Chris-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Weir-Chris-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Weir-Chris-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>President, Bendigo Sustainability Group<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Chris has over 30 years experience in the digital multimedia production industry. As Apple developer and creative technologist he is currently involved in the development of virtual reality experiences. As president of the Bendigo Sustainability Group he has been involved in a number of community projects. These have included a major energy efficiency information program, setting up a \u2018Pop up\u201d energy shop and a number solar installations on the community buildings such as Bendigo Library, Discovery Centre, Bendigo Tramways and the Archive Centre.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_hr-8de54f6a2b1a093946fd9169c22e756e\">\n#top .hr.av-av_hr-8de54f6a2b1a093946fd9169c22e756e{\nmargin-top:10px;\nmargin-bottom:10px;\n}\n.hr.av-av_hr-8de54f6a2b1a093946fd9169c22e756e .hr-inner{\nwidth:100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-av_hr-8de54f6a2b1a093946fd9169c22e756e hr-custom  avia-builder-el-16  el_after_av_content_slider  avia-builder-el-last  hr-center hr-icon-no'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-thin'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='b0102'  class='avia-section 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what they can mean for communities both in regards to partnerships and local benefits &#8211; how can communities partner with<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> developers and how can they get ready for the coming energy transition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The session is structured in two parts. First, a series of presentations to give us a snapshot of a range of case studies and topics including: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learnings from the current research project &#8216;Enhancing Social Outcomes in Wind Development&#8217; <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learnings from ACT Auction process and innovations in community benefits <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A case study &#8211; the CWP Sapphire Wind Farm community investment testing <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Case Study &#8211; The Woodend Wind Farm and WestWind community developer partnership <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How we prepare for our coming energy transition and create as much local benefit as possible <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span 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0l12.544 12.608q0.768 0.832 0 1.6l-12.544 12.608q-0.704 0.832-1.536 0-0.832-0.704 0-1.536z\"><\/path>\n<\/svg><span class='avia_hidden_link_text'>Next<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"avia-content-slider-inner\"><div class=\"slide-entry-wrap\"><section class='slide-entry av-av_content_slide-1febadf25e1a4df74ceb7e6d702d3c08 flex_column av_one_third post-entry slide-entry-overview slide-loop-1 slide-parity-odd  first'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><h3 class='slide-entry-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" >Craig Chappelle<\/h3><div class='slide-entry-excerpt entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-square wp-image-1676\" src=\"http:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/ChappelleChappelle-180x180.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/ChappelleChappelle-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/ChappelleChappelle-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/ChappelleChappelle-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/ChappelleChappelle-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/ChappelleChappelle-450x450.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Founder &amp; Director, Denmark Community Wind<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Craig has been a Denmark, WA resident for 34 years and an active environmentalist for 33 1\/2 of them. He was a shire councillor from 1996 to 2003. \u00a0He oversaw the Denmark Community Wind project from an idea in 2003 through building and now operating a 1.6MW windfarm owned by 116 shareholders \u2013 nearly all of whom are local residents. \u00a0Craig says that helping reduce his community\u2019s dependence on fossil fuels is among the most rewarding thing he\u2019s ever done.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><section class='slide-entry av-av_content_slide-fbc8327715a08d01a31336a1571ed19c flex_column av_one_third post-entry slide-entry-overview slide-loop-2 slide-parity-even  '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><h3 class='slide-entry-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" >Sharyn Hunnisett<\/h3><div class='slide-entry-excerpt entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-square wp-image-1677\" src=\"http:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/HunnisettSharyn-180x180.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/HunnisettSharyn-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/HunnisettSharyn-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/HunnisettSharyn-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/HunnisettSharyn-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/HunnisettSharyn-450x450.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Environmental Strategies Officer, Lismore City Council<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Sharyn has been responsible for successfully formulating and delivering Lismore City Council\u2019s Climate Change and Sustainability programs since 2002. Her role includes developing sustainability priorities within the organisation and formulating relevant projects and targets. Sharyn is currently leading the implementation of the councils 2023 Renewable Energy Master Plan which incorporates Lismore Community Solar \u2013 an innovative Council\/Community Energy project.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><section class='slide-entry av-av_content_slide-d53d284b1b86b656cbe8db579fd73b43 flex_column av_one_third post-entry slide-entry-overview slide-loop-3 slide-parity-odd  '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><h3 class='slide-entry-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" >Andy Cavanagh-Downs<\/h3><div class='slide-entry-excerpt entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-square wp-image-1678\" src=\"http:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/1373432450_Andy-Cavanagh-Downs-Embark-Executive-Director-180x180.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/1373432450_Andy-Cavanagh-Downs-Embark-Executive-Director-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/1373432450_Andy-Cavanagh-Downs-Embark-Executive-Director-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/1373432450_Andy-Cavanagh-Downs-Embark-Executive-Director-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/1373432450_Andy-Cavanagh-Downs-Embark-Executive-Director-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/1373432450_Andy-Cavanagh-Downs-Embark-Executive-Director-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Executive Director, Embark<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Embark is a not-for-profit that assists communities to participate in renewable energy and low carbon initiatives, such as the Sydney Renewable Power Company, who\u2019s flagship solar array is on the roof of the Sydney International Convention Centre. \u00a0Andy joined Embark after working in finance for over 10 years in Zurich, London and Sydney. \u00a0He has extensive experience in capital raising, project design, project implementation and strategy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div class=\"slide-entry-wrap\"><section class='slide-entry av-av_content_slide-8ec0d5410a062ca23dbe189239dd17df flex_column av_one_third post-entry slide-entry-overview slide-loop-4 slide-parity-odd  first'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><h3 class='slide-entry-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" >Jo Kaptein <\/h3><div class='slide-entry-excerpt entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-square wp-image-1679\" src=\"http:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/KapteinJo-180x180.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/KapteinJo-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/KapteinJo-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/KapteinJo-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/KapteinJo-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/KapteinJo-450x450.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Project Officer, Hub Foundation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The Hub Foundation\u2019s largest initiative is the campaign for More Australian Solar Homes (MASH) which has installed over 650 solar rooftops in Central Victoria in just over 2 years. Jo co-ordinates all aspects of the program including supplier and product selection, partnerships, pricing, community engagement and marketing. Jo brings a combination of commercial marketing experience, project management skills and strategy to her work in renewable energy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><section class='slide-entry av-av_content_slide-f4b7495c57671dc38b3e6fabd1f6daef flex_column av_one_third post-entry slide-entry-overview slide-loop-5 slide-parity-even  '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><h3 class='slide-entry-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" >Dr Christina Kirsch<\/h3><div class='slide-entry-excerpt entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-square wp-image-1727 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Kirsch-Christina-180x180.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Kirsch-Christina-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Kirsch-Christina-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Kirsch-Christina-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Kirsch-Christina-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Kirsch-Christina-450x450.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Founding Director, ClearSky Solar Investments<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Christina has over 20 years experience working as researcher, academic and consultant on major organizational change and technology projects. \u00a0She is passionate about supporting social innovation and the transition of our organisations and industries into the post-carbon economy. One example of which is\u00a0ClearSky Solar Investments, a social enterprise that links community investors with high quality, low risk solar projects.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><section class='slide-entry av-av_content_slide-f7f7261e6b10d1d75d3370936966f432 flex_column av_one_third post-entry slide-entry-overview slide-loop-6 slide-parity-odd  post-entry-last  '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><h3 class='slide-entry-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" >Chris Weir<\/h3><div class='slide-entry-excerpt entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-square wp-image-1742 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Weir-Chris-180x180.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Weir-Chris-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Weir-Chris-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Weir-Chris-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Weir-Chris-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>President, Bendigo Sustainability Group<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Chris has over 30 years experience in the digital multimedia production industry. As Apple developer and creative technologist he is currently involved in the development of virtual reality experiences. As president of the Bendigo Sustainability Group he has been involved in a number of community projects. These have included a major energy efficiency information program, setting up a \u2018Pop up\u201d energy shop and a number solar installations on the community buildings such as Bendigo Library, Discovery Centre, Bendigo Tramways and the Archive Centre.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_hr-8de54f6a2b1a093946fd9169c22e756e\">\n#top .hr.av-av_hr-8de54f6a2b1a093946fd9169c22e756e{\nmargin-top:10px;\nmargin-bottom:10px;\n}\n.hr.av-av_hr-8de54f6a2b1a093946fd9169c22e756e .hr-inner{\nwidth:100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-av_hr-8de54f6a2b1a093946fd9169c22e756e hr-custom  avia-builder-el-27  el_after_av_content_slider  avia-builder-el-last  hr-center hr-icon-no'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-thin'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='b0103'  class='avia-section av-av_section-747166241bb654537c41165f010b3618 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-28  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-1393'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_heading-9ab163c730f46b8667c6775753c6b2de\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-av_heading-9ab163c730f46b8667c6775753c6b2de{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-av_heading-9ab163c730f46b8667c6775753c6b2de .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-av_heading-9ab163c730f46b8667c6775753c6b2de .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-av_heading-9ab163c730f46b8667c6775753c6b2de av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-29  el_before_av_hr  avia-builder-el-first '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Doing it! 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class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title  '  itemprop=\"headline\" >When<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>2.30-4.30pm,\u00a0Monday 27 February<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class='iconlist_icon av-av_iconlist_item-31cbe2102b03b46efcb6729d22776c75 avia-font-entypo-fontello avia-iconfont avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='av-icon-char' data-av_icon='\ue842' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello' aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\" aria-label=\"Icon: Where\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title  '  itemprop=\"headline\" >Where<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Supper\u00a0Room<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer 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The session is aimed at community energy project leaders developing their first investment model or making the transition from a donations model, as well as lawyers, finance professionals and others interested in the community energy space. The workshop runs over two hours and will cover :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Legal structures and agreements required for community energy projects<\/li>\n<li>An introduction to the Community Energy Finance Toolkit and key financing lessons &amp; tips<\/li>\n<li>Risk management and assessment tools.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We also aim to undertake a participatory \u2018risk assessment mapping\u2019 exercise to identify and rate various forms of risk commonly experienced in community energy projects, and develop mitigation strategies against them.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='avia-content-slider-element-container av-av_content_slider-b3daf146cc69897880754b33566aabe2 avia-content-slider-element-slider avia-content-slider avia-smallarrow-slider avia-content-slider-active avia-content-slider-odd  avia-builder-el-38  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_hr  av-slideshow-ui av-control-default av-nav-arrows-visible av-nav-dots-visible av-no-slider-navigation av-slideshow-autoplay av-loop-endless av-loop-manual-endless avia-content-slider3' data-slideshow-options=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;slide&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:true,&quot;loop_autoplay&quot;:&quot;endless&quot;,&quot;interval&quot;:7,&quot;loop_manual&quot;:&quot;manual-endless&quot;,&quot;autoplay_stopper&quot;:false,&quot;noNavigation&quot;:false,&quot;bg_slider&quot;:false,&quot;keep_padding&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;hoverpause&quot;:false,&quot;show_slide_delay&quot;:30}\"><div class='avia-smallarrow-slider-heading  no-content-slider-heading '><div class='new-special-heading'>&nbsp;<\/div><div class='avia-slideshow-arrows avia-slideshow-controls' ><a href='#prev' class='prev-slide  avia-svg-icon avia-font-svg_entypo-fontello' data-av_svg_icon='left-open-big' data-av_iconset='svg_entypo-fontello' tabindex='-1' title=\"Previous\"><svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"15\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 15 32\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\" aria-labelledby='av-svg-title-6' aria-describedby='av-svg-desc-6' role=\"graphics-symbol\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<title id='av-svg-title-6'>Previous<\/title>\n<desc id='av-svg-desc-6'>Previous<\/desc>\n<path d=\"M14.464 27.84q0.832 0.832 0 1.536-0.832 0.832-1.536 0l-12.544-12.608q-0.768-0.768 0-1.6l12.544-12.608q0.704-0.832 1.536 0 0.832 0.704 0 1.536l-11.456 11.904z\"><\/path>\n<\/svg><span class='avia_hidden_link_text'>Previous<\/span><\/a><a href='#next' class='next-slide  avia-svg-icon avia-font-svg_entypo-fontello' data-av_svg_icon='right-open-big' data-av_iconset='svg_entypo-fontello' tabindex='-1' title=\"Next\"><svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"15\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 15 32\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\" aria-labelledby='av-svg-title-7' aria-describedby='av-svg-desc-7' role=\"graphics-symbol\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<title id='av-svg-title-7'>Next<\/title>\n<desc id='av-svg-desc-7'>Next<\/desc>\n<path d=\"M0.416 27.84l11.456-11.84-11.456-11.904q-0.832-0.832 0-1.536 0.832-0.832 1.536 0l12.544 12.608q0.768 0.832 0 1.6l-12.544 12.608q-0.704 0.832-1.536 0-0.832-0.704 0-1.536z\"><\/path>\n<\/svg><span class='avia_hidden_link_text'>Next<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"avia-content-slider-inner\"><div class=\"slide-entry-wrap\"><section class='slide-entry av-av_content_slide-1febadf25e1a4df74ceb7e6d702d3c08 flex_column av_one_third post-entry slide-entry-overview slide-loop-1 slide-parity-odd  first'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><h3 class='slide-entry-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" >Craig Chappelle<\/h3><div class='slide-entry-excerpt entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-square wp-image-1676\" src=\"http:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/ChappelleChappelle-180x180.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/ChappelleChappelle-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/ChappelleChappelle-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/ChappelleChappelle-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/ChappelleChappelle-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/ChappelleChappelle-450x450.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Founder &amp; Director, Denmark Community Wind<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Craig has been a Denmark, WA resident for 34 years and an active environmentalist for 33 1\/2 of them. He was a shire councillor from 1996 to 2003. \u00a0He oversaw the Denmark Community Wind project from an idea in 2003 through building and now operating a 1.6MW windfarm owned by 116 shareholders \u2013 nearly all of whom are local residents. \u00a0Craig says that helping reduce his community\u2019s dependence on fossil fuels is among the most rewarding thing he\u2019s ever done.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><section class='slide-entry av-av_content_slide-fbc8327715a08d01a31336a1571ed19c flex_column av_one_third post-entry slide-entry-overview slide-loop-2 slide-parity-even  '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><h3 class='slide-entry-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" >Sharyn Hunnisett<\/h3><div class='slide-entry-excerpt entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-square wp-image-1677\" src=\"http:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/HunnisettSharyn-180x180.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/HunnisettSharyn-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/HunnisettSharyn-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/HunnisettSharyn-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/HunnisettSharyn-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/HunnisettSharyn-450x450.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Environmental Strategies Officer, Lismore City Council<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Sharyn has been responsible for successfully formulating and delivering Lismore City Council\u2019s Climate Change and Sustainability programs since 2002. Her role includes developing sustainability priorities within the organisation and formulating relevant projects and targets. Sharyn is currently leading the implementation of the councils 2023 Renewable Energy Master Plan which incorporates Lismore Community Solar \u2013 an innovative Council\/Community Energy project.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><section class='slide-entry av-av_content_slide-d53d284b1b86b656cbe8db579fd73b43 flex_column av_one_third post-entry slide-entry-overview slide-loop-3 slide-parity-odd  '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><h3 class='slide-entry-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" >Andy Cavanagh-Downs<\/h3><div class='slide-entry-excerpt entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-square wp-image-1678\" src=\"http:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/1373432450_Andy-Cavanagh-Downs-Embark-Executive-Director-180x180.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/1373432450_Andy-Cavanagh-Downs-Embark-Executive-Director-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/1373432450_Andy-Cavanagh-Downs-Embark-Executive-Director-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/1373432450_Andy-Cavanagh-Downs-Embark-Executive-Director-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/1373432450_Andy-Cavanagh-Downs-Embark-Executive-Director-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/1373432450_Andy-Cavanagh-Downs-Embark-Executive-Director-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Executive Director, Embark<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Embark is a not-for-profit that assists communities to participate in renewable energy and low carbon initiatives, such as the Sydney Renewable Power Company, who\u2019s flagship solar array is on the roof of the Sydney International Convention Centre. \u00a0Andy joined Embark after working in finance for over 10 years in Zurich, London and Sydney. \u00a0He has extensive experience in capital raising, project design, project implementation and strategy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div class=\"slide-entry-wrap\"><section class='slide-entry av-av_content_slide-8ec0d5410a062ca23dbe189239dd17df flex_column av_one_third post-entry slide-entry-overview slide-loop-4 slide-parity-odd  first'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><h3 class='slide-entry-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" >Jo Kaptein <\/h3><div class='slide-entry-excerpt entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-square wp-image-1679\" src=\"http:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/KapteinJo-180x180.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/KapteinJo-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/KapteinJo-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/KapteinJo-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/KapteinJo-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/KapteinJo-450x450.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Project Officer, Hub Foundation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The Hub Foundation\u2019s largest initiative is the campaign for More Australian Solar Homes (MASH) which has installed over 650 solar rooftops in Central Victoria in just over 2 years. Jo co-ordinates all aspects of the program including supplier and product selection, partnerships, pricing, community engagement and marketing. Jo brings a combination of commercial marketing experience, project management skills and strategy to her work in renewable energy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><section class='slide-entry av-av_content_slide-f4b7495c57671dc38b3e6fabd1f6daef flex_column av_one_third post-entry slide-entry-overview slide-loop-5 slide-parity-even  '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><h3 class='slide-entry-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" >Dr Christina Kirsch<\/h3><div class='slide-entry-excerpt entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-square wp-image-1727 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Kirsch-Christina-180x180.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Kirsch-Christina-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Kirsch-Christina-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Kirsch-Christina-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Kirsch-Christina-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Kirsch-Christina-450x450.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Founding Director, ClearSky Solar Investments<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Christina has over 20 years experience working as researcher, academic and consultant on major organizational change and technology projects. \u00a0She is passionate about supporting social innovation and the transition of our organisations and industries into the post-carbon economy. One example of which is\u00a0ClearSky Solar Investments, a social enterprise that links community investors with high quality, low risk solar projects.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><section class='slide-entry av-av_content_slide-f7f7261e6b10d1d75d3370936966f432 flex_column av_one_third post-entry slide-entry-overview slide-loop-6 slide-parity-odd  post-entry-last  '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><h3 class='slide-entry-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" >Chris Weir<\/h3><div class='slide-entry-excerpt entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-square wp-image-1742 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Weir-Chris-180x180.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Weir-Chris-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Weir-Chris-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Weir-Chris-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Weir-Chris-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>President, Bendigo Sustainability Group<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Chris has over 30 years experience in the digital multimedia production industry. As Apple developer and creative technologist he is currently involved in the development of virtual reality experiences. As president of the Bendigo Sustainability Group he has been involved in a number of community projects. These have included a major energy efficiency information program, setting up a \u2018Pop up\u201d energy shop and a number solar installations on the community buildings such as Bendigo Library, Discovery Centre, Bendigo Tramways and the Archive Centre.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_hr-8de54f6a2b1a093946fd9169c22e756e\">\n#top .hr.av-av_hr-8de54f6a2b1a093946fd9169c22e756e{\nmargin-top:10px;\nmargin-bottom:10px;\n}\n.hr.av-av_hr-8de54f6a2b1a093946fd9169c22e756e .hr-inner{\nwidth:100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-av_hr-8de54f6a2b1a093946fd9169c22e756e hr-custom  avia-builder-el-39  el_after_av_content_slider  avia-builder-el-last  hr-center hr-icon-no'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-thin'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='b0104'  class='avia-section 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av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-41  el_before_av_hr  avia-builder-el-first '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Energy Justice: Community Energy and Fossil Fuel Affected Communities<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_hr-11d651efa4e30c20e8e7692dfaa5856a\">\n#top .hr.av-av_hr-11d651efa4e30c20e8e7692dfaa5856a{\nmargin-top:10px;\nmargin-bottom:10px;\n}\n.hr.av-av_hr-11d651efa4e30c20e8e7692dfaa5856a .hr-inner{\nwidth:100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-av_hr-11d651efa4e30c20e8e7692dfaa5856a hr-custom  avia-builder-el-42  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_one_half  hr-center hr-icon-no'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-none'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" 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class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title  '  itemprop=\"headline\" >Where<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Yarra\u00a0Room<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_hr-8de54f6a2b1a093946fd9169c22e756e\">\n#top .hr.av-av_hr-8de54f6a2b1a093946fd9169c22e756e{\nmargin-top:10px;\nmargin-bottom:10px;\n}\n.hr.av-av_hr-8de54f6a2b1a093946fd9169c22e756e .hr-inner{\nwidth:100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-av_hr-8de54f6a2b1a093946fd9169c22e756e hr-custom  avia-builder-el-47  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_textblock  hr-center hr-icon-no'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-thin'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-av_textblock-0366cc7376be6c9e82a3e9cc8987b64f '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Community energy projects are emerging all over the world as people try to find ways to either transition their regional economy away from fossil fuels, or to avoid new projects being established. In this session, local leaders will share how they are working to build new energy systems while strengthening their local economy. Come and hear how these projects got started, the challenges they have faced and how they have overcome them.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='avia-content-slider-element-container av-av_content_slider-b3daf146cc69897880754b33566aabe2 avia-content-slider-element-slider avia-content-slider avia-smallarrow-slider avia-content-slider-active avia-content-slider-odd  avia-builder-el-49  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_hr  av-slideshow-ui av-control-default av-nav-arrows-visible av-nav-dots-visible av-no-slider-navigation av-slideshow-autoplay av-loop-endless av-loop-manual-endless avia-content-slider4' data-slideshow-options=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;slide&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:true,&quot;loop_autoplay&quot;:&quot;endless&quot;,&quot;interval&quot;:7,&quot;loop_manual&quot;:&quot;manual-endless&quot;,&quot;autoplay_stopper&quot;:false,&quot;noNavigation&quot;:false,&quot;bg_slider&quot;:false,&quot;keep_padding&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;hoverpause&quot;:false,&quot;show_slide_delay&quot;:30}\"><div class='avia-smallarrow-slider-heading  no-content-slider-heading '><div class='new-special-heading'>&nbsp;<\/div><div class='avia-slideshow-arrows avia-slideshow-controls' ><a href='#prev' class='prev-slide  avia-svg-icon avia-font-svg_entypo-fontello' data-av_svg_icon='left-open-big' data-av_iconset='svg_entypo-fontello' tabindex='-1' title=\"Previous\"><svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"15\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 15 32\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\" aria-labelledby='av-svg-title-8' aria-describedby='av-svg-desc-8' role=\"graphics-symbol\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<title id='av-svg-title-8'>Previous<\/title>\n<desc id='av-svg-desc-8'>Previous<\/desc>\n<path d=\"M14.464 27.84q0.832 0.832 0 1.536-0.832 0.832-1.536 0l-12.544-12.608q-0.768-0.768 0-1.6l12.544-12.608q0.704-0.832 1.536 0 0.832 0.704 0 1.536l-11.456 11.904z\"><\/path>\n<\/svg><span class='avia_hidden_link_text'>Previous<\/span><\/a><a href='#next' class='next-slide  avia-svg-icon avia-font-svg_entypo-fontello' data-av_svg_icon='right-open-big' data-av_iconset='svg_entypo-fontello' tabindex='-1' title=\"Next\"><svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"15\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 15 32\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\" aria-labelledby='av-svg-title-9' aria-describedby='av-svg-desc-9' role=\"graphics-symbol\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<title id='av-svg-title-9'>Next<\/title>\n<desc id='av-svg-desc-9'>Next<\/desc>\n<path d=\"M0.416 27.84l11.456-11.84-11.456-11.904q-0.832-0.832 0-1.536 0.832-0.832 1.536 0l12.544 12.608q0.768 0.832 0 1.6l-12.544 12.608q-0.704 0.832-1.536 0-0.832-0.704 0-1.536z\"><\/path>\n<\/svg><span class='avia_hidden_link_text'>Next<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"avia-content-slider-inner\"><div class=\"slide-entry-wrap\"><section class='slide-entry av-av_content_slide-1febadf25e1a4df74ceb7e6d702d3c08 flex_column av_one_third post-entry slide-entry-overview slide-loop-1 slide-parity-odd  first'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><h3 class='slide-entry-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" >Craig Chappelle<\/h3><div class='slide-entry-excerpt entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-square wp-image-1676\" src=\"http:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/ChappelleChappelle-180x180.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/ChappelleChappelle-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/ChappelleChappelle-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/ChappelleChappelle-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/ChappelleChappelle-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/ChappelleChappelle-450x450.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Founder &amp; Director, Denmark Community Wind<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Craig has been a Denmark, WA resident for 34 years and an active environmentalist for 33 1\/2 of them. He was a shire councillor from 1996 to 2003. \u00a0He oversaw the Denmark Community Wind project from an idea in 2003 through building and now operating a 1.6MW windfarm owned by 116 shareholders \u2013 nearly all of whom are local residents. \u00a0Craig says that helping reduce his community\u2019s dependence on fossil fuels is among the most rewarding thing he\u2019s ever done.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><section class='slide-entry av-av_content_slide-fbc8327715a08d01a31336a1571ed19c flex_column av_one_third post-entry slide-entry-overview slide-loop-2 slide-parity-even  '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><h3 class='slide-entry-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" >Sharyn Hunnisett<\/h3><div class='slide-entry-excerpt entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-square wp-image-1677\" src=\"http:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/HunnisettSharyn-180x180.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/HunnisettSharyn-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/HunnisettSharyn-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/HunnisettSharyn-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/HunnisettSharyn-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/HunnisettSharyn-450x450.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Environmental Strategies Officer, Lismore City Council<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Sharyn has been responsible for successfully formulating and delivering Lismore City Council\u2019s Climate Change and Sustainability programs since 2002. Her role includes developing sustainability priorities within the organisation and formulating relevant projects and targets. Sharyn is currently leading the implementation of the councils 2023 Renewable Energy Master Plan which incorporates Lismore Community Solar \u2013 an innovative Council\/Community Energy project.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><section class='slide-entry av-av_content_slide-d53d284b1b86b656cbe8db579fd73b43 flex_column av_one_third post-entry slide-entry-overview slide-loop-3 slide-parity-odd  '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><h3 class='slide-entry-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" >Andy Cavanagh-Downs<\/h3><div class='slide-entry-excerpt entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-square wp-image-1678\" src=\"http:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/1373432450_Andy-Cavanagh-Downs-Embark-Executive-Director-180x180.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/1373432450_Andy-Cavanagh-Downs-Embark-Executive-Director-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/1373432450_Andy-Cavanagh-Downs-Embark-Executive-Director-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/1373432450_Andy-Cavanagh-Downs-Embark-Executive-Director-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/1373432450_Andy-Cavanagh-Downs-Embark-Executive-Director-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/1373432450_Andy-Cavanagh-Downs-Embark-Executive-Director-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Executive Director, Embark<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Embark is a not-for-profit that assists communities to participate in renewable energy and low carbon initiatives, such as the Sydney Renewable Power Company, who\u2019s flagship solar array is on the roof of the Sydney International Convention Centre. \u00a0Andy joined Embark after working in finance for over 10 years in Zurich, London and Sydney. \u00a0He has extensive experience in capital raising, project design, project implementation and strategy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div class=\"slide-entry-wrap\"><section class='slide-entry av-av_content_slide-8ec0d5410a062ca23dbe189239dd17df flex_column av_one_third post-entry slide-entry-overview slide-loop-4 slide-parity-odd  first'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><h3 class='slide-entry-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" >Jo Kaptein <\/h3><div class='slide-entry-excerpt entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-square wp-image-1679\" src=\"http:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/KapteinJo-180x180.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/KapteinJo-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/KapteinJo-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/KapteinJo-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/KapteinJo-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/KapteinJo-450x450.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Project Officer, Hub Foundation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The Hub Foundation\u2019s largest initiative is the campaign for More Australian Solar Homes (MASH) which has installed over 650 solar rooftops in Central Victoria in just over 2 years. Jo co-ordinates all aspects of the program including supplier and product selection, partnerships, pricing, community engagement and marketing. Jo brings a combination of commercial marketing experience, project management skills and strategy to her work in renewable energy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><section class='slide-entry av-av_content_slide-f4b7495c57671dc38b3e6fabd1f6daef flex_column av_one_third post-entry slide-entry-overview slide-loop-5 slide-parity-even  '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><h3 class='slide-entry-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" >Dr Christina Kirsch<\/h3><div class='slide-entry-excerpt entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-square wp-image-1727 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Kirsch-Christina-180x180.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Kirsch-Christina-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Kirsch-Christina-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Kirsch-Christina-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Kirsch-Christina-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Kirsch-Christina-450x450.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Founding Director, ClearSky Solar Investments<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Christina has over 20 years experience working as researcher, academic and consultant on major organizational change and technology projects. \u00a0She is passionate about supporting social innovation and the transition of our organisations and industries into the post-carbon economy. One example of which is\u00a0ClearSky Solar Investments, a social enterprise that links community investors with high quality, low risk solar projects.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><section class='slide-entry av-av_content_slide-f7f7261e6b10d1d75d3370936966f432 flex_column av_one_third post-entry slide-entry-overview slide-loop-6 slide-parity-odd  post-entry-last  '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><h3 class='slide-entry-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" >Chris Weir<\/h3><div class='slide-entry-excerpt entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-square wp-image-1742 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Weir-Chris-180x180.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Weir-Chris-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Weir-Chris-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Weir-Chris-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Weir-Chris-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>President, Bendigo Sustainability Group<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Chris has over 30 years experience in the digital multimedia production industry. As Apple developer and creative technologist he is currently involved in the development of virtual reality experiences. As president of the Bendigo Sustainability Group he has been involved in a number of community projects. These have included a major energy efficiency information program, setting up a \u2018Pop up\u201d energy shop and a number solar installations on the community buildings such as Bendigo Library, Discovery Centre, Bendigo Tramways and the Archive Centre.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_hr-8de54f6a2b1a093946fd9169c22e756e\">\n#top .hr.av-av_hr-8de54f6a2b1a093946fd9169c22e756e{\nmargin-top:10px;\nmargin-bottom:10px;\n}\n.hr.av-av_hr-8de54f6a2b1a093946fd9169c22e756e .hr-inner{\nwidth:100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-av_hr-8de54f6a2b1a093946fd9169c22e756e hr-custom  avia-builder-el-50  el_after_av_content_slider  avia-builder-el-last  hr-center hr-icon-no'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-thin'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='b0105'  class='avia-section 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class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\" aria-label=\"Icon: When\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title  '  itemprop=\"headline\" >When<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>2.30-4.30pm, Monday 27 February<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class='iconlist_icon av-av_iconlist_item-31cbe2102b03b46efcb6729d22776c75 avia-font-entypo-fontello avia-iconfont avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='av-icon-char' data-av_icon='\ue842' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello' aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\" aria-label=\"Icon: Where\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title  '  itemprop=\"headline\" >Where<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Hoddle Room<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_one_half-0aa7055fe62c3622faec82866afbaeb2\">\n.flex_column.av-av_one_half-0aa7055fe62c3622faec82866afbaeb2{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_one_half-0aa7055fe62c3622faec82866afbaeb2 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-56  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_hr  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_image-359fb5fa21fe3698d1ba765c1bd0af4b\">\n.avia-image-container.av-av_image-359fb5fa21fe3698d1ba765c1bd0af4b img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-av_image-359fb5fa21fe3698d1ba765c1bd0af4b .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-av_image-359fb5fa21fe3698d1ba765c1bd0af4b av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-57  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-1439 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-1439 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IMG_0173-495x400.jpg\" alt='' title='img_0173'  height=\"400\" width=\"495\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IMG_0173-495x400.jpg 495w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IMG_0173-845x684.jpg 845w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 495px) 100vw, 495px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_hr-11d651efa4e30c20e8e7692dfaa5856a\">\n#top .hr.av-av_hr-11d651efa4e30c20e8e7692dfaa5856a{\nmargin-top:10px;\nmargin-bottom:10px;\n}\n.hr.av-av_hr-11d651efa4e30c20e8e7692dfaa5856a .hr-inner{\nwidth:100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-av_hr-11d651efa4e30c20e8e7692dfaa5856a hr-custom  avia-builder-el-58  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_textblock  hr-center hr-icon-no'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-none'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-av_textblock-0366cc7376be6c9e82a3e9cc8987b64f '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>About to launch your community energy project? Or wish to celebrate a milestone in your venture? This Climate Media Centre workshop will help you maximise publicity by capturing the media\u2019s attention. Grabbing headlines can inspire others to get involved and support your project, or even inspire them to build their own.<\/p>\n<p>Across two hours you will get the insider\u2019s guide to the way the media operates, and how to make your story or launch more attractive so it is reported on. As well as getting practical tips on how to scrap the tech talk for compelling messages, you\u2019ll learn how to pitch to journalists and producers and build relationships to make the most out of your local paper and radio station. Media interviews need to be punchy and to the point. A handy guide to launching events will also be made available to attendees.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='avia-content-slider-element-container av-av_content_slider-85cce3941d5dd57376696565287480d3 avia-content-slider-element-slider avia-content-slider avia-smallarrow-slider avia-content-slider-active avia-content-slider-even  avia-builder-el-60  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_hr  av-slideshow-ui av-control-default av-nav-arrows-visible av-nav-dots-visible av-no-slider-navigation av-slideshow-manual av-loop-once av-loop-manual-endless avia-content-slider5' data-slideshow-options=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;slide&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:false,&quot;loop_autoplay&quot;:&quot;once&quot;,&quot;interval&quot;:7,&quot;loop_manual&quot;:&quot;manual-endless&quot;,&quot;autoplay_stopper&quot;:false,&quot;noNavigation&quot;:false,&quot;bg_slider&quot;:false,&quot;keep_padding&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;hoverpause&quot;:false,&quot;show_slide_delay&quot;:30}\"><div class='avia-smallarrow-slider-heading  no-content-slider-heading '><div class='new-special-heading'>&nbsp;<\/div><\/div><div class=\"avia-content-slider-inner\"><div class=\"slide-entry-wrap\"><section class='slide-entry av-av_content_slide-8b1eca8051f52bda4e08133e9c0651db flex_column av_one_half post-entry slide-entry-overview slide-loop-1 slide-parity-odd  first'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><h3 class='slide-entry-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" >Dinah Arndt<\/h3><div class='slide-entry-excerpt entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-square wp-image-1685\" src=\"http:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Dinah-Arndt-180x180.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Dinah-Arndt-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Dinah-Arndt-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Dinah-Arndt-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Dinah-Arndt-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Dinah-Arndt.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Director, Climate Media Centre<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dinah is an award-winning communicator who understands the media intimately having worked on both sides of the fence. Before joining the Climate Media Centre her most recent roles were Media and Advocacy Manager at Cancer Council Victoria, and was a print and online news reporter for more than a decade at Fairfax Media in Victoria and Tasmania, including Chief Political Reporter for The Examiner in Tasmania. \u00a0At the Climate Media Centre, Dinah leads the team\u00a0connecting journalists with powerful stories about Australian people and places affected by climate change now, as well as the inspiring tales of those behind all sorts of solutions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><section class='slide-entry av-av_content_slide-818880b717a068306d4ab194ae8336b3 flex_column av_one_half post-entry slide-entry-overview slide-loop-2 slide-parity-even  post-entry-last  '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><h3 class='slide-entry-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" >Zoe Edwards<\/h3><div class='slide-entry-excerpt entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-square wp-image-1687\" src=\"http:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Zoe-180x180.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Zoe-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Zoe-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Zoe-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Zoe-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Zoe-450x450.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Media Advisor, Climate Media Centre<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Zoe is armed to the teeth with radio, digital and television news experience. For the past four and a half years she has worked at ABC in various reporting and producing roles, including on its flagship political TV program <em>Insiders<\/em> and national breakfast TV program <em>News Breakfast<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_hr-8de54f6a2b1a093946fd9169c22e756e\">\n#top .hr.av-av_hr-8de54f6a2b1a093946fd9169c22e756e{\nmargin-top:10px;\nmargin-bottom:10px;\n}\n.hr.av-av_hr-8de54f6a2b1a093946fd9169c22e756e .hr-inner{\nwidth:100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-av_hr-8de54f6a2b1a093946fd9169c22e756e hr-custom  avia-builder-el-61  el_after_av_content_slider  avia-builder-el-last  hr-center hr-icon-no'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-thin'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='after_section_7'  class='main_color av_default_container_wrap container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-1393'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_heading-4763df494bbd0e1869412623d5313b25\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-av_heading-4763df494bbd0e1869412623d5313b25{\npadding-bottom:10px;\ncolor:#55b090;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-av_heading-4763df494bbd0e1869412623d5313b25 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-av_heading-4763df494bbd0e1869412623d5313b25 .special-heading-inner-border{\nborder-color:#55b090;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-av_heading-4763df494bbd0e1869412623d5313b25 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-av_heading-4763df494bbd0e1869412623d5313b25 av-special-heading-h1 custom-color-heading  avia-builder-el-62  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >BREAKOUT #2<\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='b0201'  class='avia-section av-av_section-52df787ea794de43229459a61ecb3b28 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-shadow  avia-builder-el-63  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-1393'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_heading-fb5a43c5e318d1913e41beae8ac4ca89\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-av_heading-fb5a43c5e318d1913e41beae8ac4ca89{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-av_heading-fb5a43c5e318d1913e41beae8ac4ca89 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-av_heading-fb5a43c5e318d1913e41beae8ac4ca89 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-av_heading-fb5a43c5e318d1913e41beae8ac4ca89 av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-64  el_before_av_hr  avia-builder-el-first '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >The Main-stream: Back to the Future Part I<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_hr-11d651efa4e30c20e8e7692dfaa5856a\">\n#top 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avia-builder-el-67  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '><ul class='avia-icon-list avia_animate_when_almost_visible avia-icon-list-left av-iconlist-big av-av_iconlist-a98d21aa7682842f3ee59bf46c3a11b8 avia-iconlist-animate'>\n<li><div class='iconlist_icon av-av_iconlist_item-781276bedbe3caf587252b61e7554634 avia-font-entypo-fontello avia-iconfont avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='av-icon-char' data-av_icon='\ue85b' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello' aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\" aria-label=\"Icon: When\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title  '  itemprop=\"headline\" >When<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>11.45-1.15pm, Tuesday 28 February<\/p>\n<p>(continued in Breakout #3)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class='iconlist_icon av-av_iconlist_item-31cbe2102b03b46efcb6729d22776c75 avia-font-entypo-fontello avia-iconfont avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='av-icon-char' data-av_icon='\ue842' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello' aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\" aria-label=\"Icon: Where\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title  '  itemprop=\"headline\" >Where<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Main Hall<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_one_half-0aa7055fe62c3622faec82866afbaeb2\">\n.flex_column.av-av_one_half-0aa7055fe62c3622faec82866afbaeb2{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_one_half-0aa7055fe62c3622faec82866afbaeb2 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-68  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_hr  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_hr-11d651efa4e30c20e8e7692dfaa5856a\">\n#top .hr.av-av_hr-11d651efa4e30c20e8e7692dfaa5856a{\nmargin-top:10px;\nmargin-bottom:10px;\n}\n.hr.av-av_hr-11d651efa4e30c20e8e7692dfaa5856a .hr-inner{\nwidth:100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-av_hr-11d651efa4e30c20e8e7692dfaa5856a hr-custom  avia-builder-el-69  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_textblock  hr-center hr-icon-no'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-none'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-av_textblock-0366cc7376be6c9e82a3e9cc8987b64f '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><div><strong>Maximising value \u2013 solar, storage and all things trading<\/strong><\/div>\n<div>Community energy projects are rapidly increasing in number. Yet the technologies and business models deployed to date have been relatively limited. National debates on energy security highlight need to embrace the emerging challenges of matching local generation and usage if we are to deliver clean, affordable, and reliable energy to our communities. This session will offer the opportunity to hear, debate, and seek inspiration on how community energy will intersect with innovative technologies and business models in the form of energy storage, demand response, blockchain, microgrids and local electricity trading.<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='avia-content-slider-element-container av-av_content_slider-b3daf146cc69897880754b33566aabe2 avia-content-slider-element-slider avia-content-slider avia-smallarrow-slider avia-content-slider-active avia-content-slider-odd  avia-builder-el-71  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_hr  av-slideshow-ui av-control-default av-nav-arrows-visible av-nav-dots-visible av-no-slider-navigation av-slideshow-autoplay av-loop-endless av-loop-manual-endless avia-content-slider6' data-slideshow-options=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;slide&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:true,&quot;loop_autoplay&quot;:&quot;endless&quot;,&quot;interval&quot;:7,&quot;loop_manual&quot;:&quot;manual-endless&quot;,&quot;autoplay_stopper&quot;:false,&quot;noNavigation&quot;:false,&quot;bg_slider&quot;:false,&quot;keep_padding&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;hoverpause&quot;:false,&quot;show_slide_delay&quot;:30}\"><div class='avia-smallarrow-slider-heading  no-content-slider-heading '><div class='new-special-heading'>&nbsp;<\/div><div class='avia-slideshow-arrows avia-slideshow-controls' ><a href='#prev' class='prev-slide  avia-svg-icon avia-font-svg_entypo-fontello' data-av_svg_icon='left-open-big' data-av_iconset='svg_entypo-fontello' tabindex='-1' title=\"Previous\"><svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"15\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 15 32\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\" aria-labelledby='av-svg-title-10' aria-describedby='av-svg-desc-10' role=\"graphics-symbol\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<title id='av-svg-title-10'>Previous<\/title>\n<desc id='av-svg-desc-10'>Previous<\/desc>\n<path d=\"M14.464 27.84q0.832 0.832 0 1.536-0.832 0.832-1.536 0l-12.544-12.608q-0.768-0.768 0-1.6l12.544-12.608q0.704-0.832 1.536 0 0.832 0.704 0 1.536l-11.456 11.904z\"><\/path>\n<\/svg><span class='avia_hidden_link_text'>Previous<\/span><\/a><a href='#next' class='next-slide  avia-svg-icon avia-font-svg_entypo-fontello' data-av_svg_icon='right-open-big' data-av_iconset='svg_entypo-fontello' tabindex='-1' title=\"Next\"><svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"15\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 15 32\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\" aria-labelledby='av-svg-title-11' aria-describedby='av-svg-desc-11' role=\"graphics-symbol\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<title id='av-svg-title-11'>Next<\/title>\n<desc id='av-svg-desc-11'>Next<\/desc>\n<path d=\"M0.416 27.84l11.456-11.84-11.456-11.904q-0.832-0.832 0-1.536 0.832-0.832 1.536 0l12.544 12.608q0.768 0.832 0 1.6l-12.544 12.608q-0.704 0.832-1.536 0-0.832-0.704 0-1.536z\"><\/path>\n<\/svg><span class='avia_hidden_link_text'>Next<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"avia-content-slider-inner\"><div class=\"slide-entry-wrap\"><section class='slide-entry av-av_content_slide-1febadf25e1a4df74ceb7e6d702d3c08 flex_column av_one_third post-entry slide-entry-overview slide-loop-1 slide-parity-odd  first'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><h3 class='slide-entry-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" >Craig Chappelle<\/h3><div class='slide-entry-excerpt entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-square wp-image-1676\" src=\"http:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/ChappelleChappelle-180x180.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/ChappelleChappelle-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/ChappelleChappelle-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/ChappelleChappelle-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/ChappelleChappelle-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/ChappelleChappelle-450x450.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Founder &amp; Director, Denmark Community Wind<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Craig has been a Denmark, WA resident for 34 years and an active environmentalist for 33 1\/2 of them. He was a shire councillor from 1996 to 2003. \u00a0He oversaw the Denmark Community Wind project from an idea in 2003 through building and now operating a 1.6MW windfarm owned by 116 shareholders \u2013 nearly all of whom are local residents. \u00a0Craig says that helping reduce his community\u2019s dependence on fossil fuels is among the most rewarding thing he\u2019s ever done.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><section class='slide-entry av-av_content_slide-fbc8327715a08d01a31336a1571ed19c flex_column av_one_third post-entry slide-entry-overview slide-loop-2 slide-parity-even  '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><h3 class='slide-entry-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" >Sharyn Hunnisett<\/h3><div class='slide-entry-excerpt entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-square wp-image-1677\" src=\"http:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/HunnisettSharyn-180x180.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/HunnisettSharyn-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/HunnisettSharyn-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/HunnisettSharyn-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/HunnisettSharyn-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/HunnisettSharyn-450x450.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Environmental Strategies Officer, Lismore City Council<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Sharyn has been responsible for successfully formulating and delivering Lismore City Council\u2019s Climate Change and Sustainability programs since 2002. Her role includes developing sustainability priorities within the organisation and formulating relevant projects and targets. Sharyn is currently leading the implementation of the councils 2023 Renewable Energy Master Plan which incorporates Lismore Community Solar \u2013 an innovative Council\/Community Energy project.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><section class='slide-entry av-av_content_slide-d53d284b1b86b656cbe8db579fd73b43 flex_column av_one_third post-entry slide-entry-overview slide-loop-3 slide-parity-odd  '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><h3 class='slide-entry-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" >Andy Cavanagh-Downs<\/h3><div class='slide-entry-excerpt entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-square wp-image-1678\" src=\"http:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/1373432450_Andy-Cavanagh-Downs-Embark-Executive-Director-180x180.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/1373432450_Andy-Cavanagh-Downs-Embark-Executive-Director-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/1373432450_Andy-Cavanagh-Downs-Embark-Executive-Director-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/1373432450_Andy-Cavanagh-Downs-Embark-Executive-Director-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/1373432450_Andy-Cavanagh-Downs-Embark-Executive-Director-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/1373432450_Andy-Cavanagh-Downs-Embark-Executive-Director-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Executive Director, Embark<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Embark is a not-for-profit that assists communities to participate in renewable energy and low carbon initiatives, such as the Sydney Renewable Power Company, who\u2019s flagship solar array is on the roof of the Sydney International Convention Centre. \u00a0Andy joined Embark after working in finance for over 10 years in Zurich, London and Sydney. \u00a0He has extensive experience in capital raising, project design, project implementation and strategy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div class=\"slide-entry-wrap\"><section class='slide-entry av-av_content_slide-8ec0d5410a062ca23dbe189239dd17df flex_column av_one_third post-entry slide-entry-overview slide-loop-4 slide-parity-odd  first'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><h3 class='slide-entry-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" >Jo Kaptein <\/h3><div class='slide-entry-excerpt entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-square wp-image-1679\" src=\"http:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/KapteinJo-180x180.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/KapteinJo-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/KapteinJo-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/KapteinJo-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/KapteinJo-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/KapteinJo-450x450.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Project Officer, Hub Foundation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The Hub Foundation\u2019s largest initiative is the campaign for More Australian Solar Homes (MASH) which has installed over 650 solar rooftops in Central Victoria in just over 2 years. Jo co-ordinates all aspects of the program including supplier and product selection, partnerships, pricing, community engagement and marketing. Jo brings a combination of commercial marketing experience, project management skills and strategy to her work in renewable energy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><section class='slide-entry av-av_content_slide-f4b7495c57671dc38b3e6fabd1f6daef flex_column av_one_third post-entry slide-entry-overview slide-loop-5 slide-parity-even  '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><h3 class='slide-entry-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" >Dr Christina Kirsch<\/h3><div class='slide-entry-excerpt entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-square wp-image-1727 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Kirsch-Christina-180x180.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Kirsch-Christina-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Kirsch-Christina-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Kirsch-Christina-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Kirsch-Christina-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Kirsch-Christina-450x450.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Founding Director, ClearSky Solar Investments<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Christina has over 20 years experience working as researcher, academic and consultant on major organizational change and technology projects. \u00a0She is passionate about supporting social innovation and the transition of our organisations and industries into the post-carbon economy. One example of which is\u00a0ClearSky Solar Investments, a social enterprise that links community investors with high quality, low risk solar projects.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><section class='slide-entry av-av_content_slide-f7f7261e6b10d1d75d3370936966f432 flex_column av_one_third post-entry slide-entry-overview slide-loop-6 slide-parity-odd  post-entry-last  '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><h3 class='slide-entry-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" >Chris Weir<\/h3><div class='slide-entry-excerpt entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-square wp-image-1742 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Weir-Chris-180x180.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Weir-Chris-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Weir-Chris-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Weir-Chris-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Weir-Chris-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>President, Bendigo Sustainability Group<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Chris has over 30 years experience in the digital multimedia production industry. As Apple developer and creative technologist he is currently involved in the development of virtual reality experiences. As president of the Bendigo Sustainability Group he has been involved in a number of community projects. These have included a major energy efficiency information program, setting up a \u2018Pop up\u201d energy shop and a number solar installations on the community buildings such as Bendigo Library, Discovery Centre, Bendigo Tramways and the Archive Centre.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_hr-8de54f6a2b1a093946fd9169c22e756e\">\n#top .hr.av-av_hr-8de54f6a2b1a093946fd9169c22e756e{\nmargin-top:10px;\nmargin-bottom:10px;\n}\n.hr.av-av_hr-8de54f6a2b1a093946fd9169c22e756e .hr-inner{\nwidth:100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-av_hr-8de54f6a2b1a093946fd9169c22e756e hr-custom  avia-builder-el-72  el_after_av_content_slider  avia-builder-el-last  hr-center hr-icon-no'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-thin'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='b0202'  class='avia-section 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class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\" aria-label=\"Icon: When\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title  '  itemprop=\"headline\" >When<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>11.45-1.15pm,\u00a0Tuesday 28 February<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class='iconlist_icon av-av_iconlist_item-31cbe2102b03b46efcb6729d22776c75 avia-font-entypo-fontello avia-iconfont avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='av-icon-char' data-av_icon='\ue842' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello' aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\" aria-label=\"Icon: Where\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title  '  itemprop=\"headline\" >Where<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Condell Room<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_hr-11d651efa4e30c20e8e7692dfaa5856a\">\n#top .hr.av-av_hr-11d651efa4e30c20e8e7692dfaa5856a{\nmargin-top:10px;\nmargin-bottom:10px;\n}\n.hr.av-av_hr-11d651efa4e30c20e8e7692dfaa5856a .hr-inner{\nwidth:100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-av_hr-11d651efa4e30c20e8e7692dfaa5856a hr-custom  avia-builder-el-80  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_textblock  hr-center hr-icon-no'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-none'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-av_textblock-0366cc7376be6c9e82a3e9cc8987b64f '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The transformation of the electricity network is certainly now upon us. Years of environmental advocacy, rapid technology advances and shifts in consumer demand are driving an unprecedented shake up of our century-old supply network. With this change come opportunities (and some risks) to harness the value of renewable energy across the grid as we drive towards zero emissions.<\/p>\n<p>Community renewable projects are often daunted by the myriad of processed to connect to the grid and frustrated when they don\u2019t receive a fair price for their homegrown generation. On the other side of the fence, network operators have been aggrieved by the need to manage the technical impacts of connecting variable generation while traditional business models \u2018death spiral\u2019 from lower consumption. New partnerships are emerging with networks, communities and technology providers that are finding value resolving past frustrations and identifying \u2018win, win, win\u2019 projects.<\/p>\n<p>Join Bruce Thompson, founding Chair of C4CE and now partnerships manager at Greensync and a panel of representatives from network companies, community energy groups and technology companies to better understand where community energy projects can work with rather than against networks to transform the grid to enable 100% renewables, improve affordability for all whilst maintaining safety and reliability.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='avia-content-slider-element-container av-av_content_slider-b3daf146cc69897880754b33566aabe2 avia-content-slider-element-slider avia-content-slider avia-smallarrow-slider avia-content-slider-active avia-content-slider-odd  avia-builder-el-82  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_hr  av-slideshow-ui av-control-default av-nav-arrows-visible av-nav-dots-visible av-no-slider-navigation av-slideshow-autoplay av-loop-endless av-loop-manual-endless avia-content-slider7' data-slideshow-options=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;slide&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:true,&quot;loop_autoplay&quot;:&quot;endless&quot;,&quot;interval&quot;:7,&quot;loop_manual&quot;:&quot;manual-endless&quot;,&quot;autoplay_stopper&quot;:false,&quot;noNavigation&quot;:false,&quot;bg_slider&quot;:false,&quot;keep_padding&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;hoverpause&quot;:false,&quot;show_slide_delay&quot;:30}\"><div class='avia-smallarrow-slider-heading  no-content-slider-heading '><div class='new-special-heading'>&nbsp;<\/div><div class='avia-slideshow-arrows avia-slideshow-controls' ><a href='#prev' class='prev-slide  avia-svg-icon avia-font-svg_entypo-fontello' data-av_svg_icon='left-open-big' data-av_iconset='svg_entypo-fontello' tabindex='-1' title=\"Previous\"><svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"15\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 15 32\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\" aria-labelledby='av-svg-title-12' aria-describedby='av-svg-desc-12' role=\"graphics-symbol\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<title id='av-svg-title-12'>Previous<\/title>\n<desc id='av-svg-desc-12'>Previous<\/desc>\n<path d=\"M14.464 27.84q0.832 0.832 0 1.536-0.832 0.832-1.536 0l-12.544-12.608q-0.768-0.768 0-1.6l12.544-12.608q0.704-0.832 1.536 0 0.832 0.704 0 1.536l-11.456 11.904z\"><\/path>\n<\/svg><span class='avia_hidden_link_text'>Previous<\/span><\/a><a href='#next' class='next-slide  avia-svg-icon avia-font-svg_entypo-fontello' data-av_svg_icon='right-open-big' data-av_iconset='svg_entypo-fontello' tabindex='-1' title=\"Next\"><svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"15\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 15 32\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\" aria-labelledby='av-svg-title-13' aria-describedby='av-svg-desc-13' role=\"graphics-symbol\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<title id='av-svg-title-13'>Next<\/title>\n<desc id='av-svg-desc-13'>Next<\/desc>\n<path d=\"M0.416 27.84l11.456-11.84-11.456-11.904q-0.832-0.832 0-1.536 0.832-0.832 1.536 0l12.544 12.608q0.768 0.832 0 1.6l-12.544 12.608q-0.704 0.832-1.536 0-0.832-0.704 0-1.536z\"><\/path>\n<\/svg><span class='avia_hidden_link_text'>Next<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"avia-content-slider-inner\"><div class=\"slide-entry-wrap\"><section class='slide-entry av-av_content_slide-1febadf25e1a4df74ceb7e6d702d3c08 flex_column av_one_third post-entry slide-entry-overview slide-loop-1 slide-parity-odd  first'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><h3 class='slide-entry-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" >Craig Chappelle<\/h3><div class='slide-entry-excerpt entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-square wp-image-1676\" src=\"http:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/ChappelleChappelle-180x180.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/ChappelleChappelle-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/ChappelleChappelle-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/ChappelleChappelle-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/ChappelleChappelle-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/ChappelleChappelle-450x450.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Founder &amp; Director, Denmark Community Wind<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Craig has been a Denmark, WA resident for 34 years and an active environmentalist for 33 1\/2 of them. He was a shire councillor from 1996 to 2003. \u00a0He oversaw the Denmark Community Wind project from an idea in 2003 through building and now operating a 1.6MW windfarm owned by 116 shareholders \u2013 nearly all of whom are local residents. \u00a0Craig says that helping reduce his community\u2019s dependence on fossil fuels is among the most rewarding thing he\u2019s ever done.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><section class='slide-entry av-av_content_slide-fbc8327715a08d01a31336a1571ed19c flex_column av_one_third post-entry slide-entry-overview slide-loop-2 slide-parity-even  '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><h3 class='slide-entry-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" >Sharyn Hunnisett<\/h3><div class='slide-entry-excerpt entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-square wp-image-1677\" src=\"http:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/HunnisettSharyn-180x180.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/HunnisettSharyn-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/HunnisettSharyn-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/HunnisettSharyn-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/HunnisettSharyn-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/HunnisettSharyn-450x450.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Environmental Strategies Officer, Lismore City Council<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Sharyn has been responsible for successfully formulating and delivering Lismore City Council\u2019s Climate Change and Sustainability programs since 2002. Her role includes developing sustainability priorities within the organisation and formulating relevant projects and targets. Sharyn is currently leading the implementation of the councils 2023 Renewable Energy Master Plan which incorporates Lismore Community Solar \u2013 an innovative Council\/Community Energy project.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><section class='slide-entry av-av_content_slide-d53d284b1b86b656cbe8db579fd73b43 flex_column av_one_third post-entry slide-entry-overview slide-loop-3 slide-parity-odd  '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><h3 class='slide-entry-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" >Andy Cavanagh-Downs<\/h3><div class='slide-entry-excerpt entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-square wp-image-1678\" src=\"http:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/1373432450_Andy-Cavanagh-Downs-Embark-Executive-Director-180x180.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/1373432450_Andy-Cavanagh-Downs-Embark-Executive-Director-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/1373432450_Andy-Cavanagh-Downs-Embark-Executive-Director-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/1373432450_Andy-Cavanagh-Downs-Embark-Executive-Director-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/1373432450_Andy-Cavanagh-Downs-Embark-Executive-Director-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/1373432450_Andy-Cavanagh-Downs-Embark-Executive-Director-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Executive Director, Embark<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Embark is a not-for-profit that assists communities to participate in renewable energy and low carbon initiatives, such as the Sydney Renewable Power Company, who\u2019s flagship solar array is on the roof of the Sydney International Convention Centre. \u00a0Andy joined Embark after working in finance for over 10 years in Zurich, London and Sydney. \u00a0He has extensive experience in capital raising, project design, project implementation and strategy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div class=\"slide-entry-wrap\"><section class='slide-entry av-av_content_slide-8ec0d5410a062ca23dbe189239dd17df flex_column av_one_third post-entry slide-entry-overview slide-loop-4 slide-parity-odd  first'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><h3 class='slide-entry-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" >Jo Kaptein <\/h3><div class='slide-entry-excerpt entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-square wp-image-1679\" src=\"http:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/KapteinJo-180x180.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/KapteinJo-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/KapteinJo-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/KapteinJo-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/KapteinJo-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/KapteinJo-450x450.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Project Officer, Hub Foundation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The Hub Foundation\u2019s largest initiative is the campaign for More Australian Solar Homes (MASH) which has installed over 650 solar rooftops in Central Victoria in just over 2 years. Jo co-ordinates all aspects of the program including supplier and product selection, partnerships, pricing, community engagement and marketing. Jo brings a combination of commercial marketing experience, project management skills and strategy to her work in renewable energy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><section class='slide-entry av-av_content_slide-f4b7495c57671dc38b3e6fabd1f6daef flex_column av_one_third post-entry slide-entry-overview slide-loop-5 slide-parity-even  '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><h3 class='slide-entry-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" >Dr Christina Kirsch<\/h3><div class='slide-entry-excerpt entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-square wp-image-1727 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Kirsch-Christina-180x180.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Kirsch-Christina-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Kirsch-Christina-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Kirsch-Christina-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Kirsch-Christina-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Kirsch-Christina-450x450.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Founding Director, ClearSky Solar Investments<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Christina has over 20 years experience working as researcher, academic and consultant on major organizational change and technology projects. \u00a0She is passionate about supporting social innovation and the transition of our organisations and industries into the post-carbon economy. One example of which is\u00a0ClearSky Solar Investments, a social enterprise that links community investors with high quality, low risk solar projects.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><section class='slide-entry av-av_content_slide-f7f7261e6b10d1d75d3370936966f432 flex_column av_one_third post-entry slide-entry-overview slide-loop-6 slide-parity-odd  post-entry-last  '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><h3 class='slide-entry-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" >Chris Weir<\/h3><div class='slide-entry-excerpt entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-square wp-image-1742 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Weir-Chris-180x180.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Weir-Chris-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Weir-Chris-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Weir-Chris-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Weir-Chris-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>President, Bendigo Sustainability Group<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Chris has over 30 years experience in the digital multimedia production industry. As Apple developer and creative technologist he is currently involved in the development of virtual reality experiences. As president of the Bendigo Sustainability Group he has been involved in a number of community projects. These have included a major energy efficiency information program, setting up a \u2018Pop up\u201d energy shop and a number solar installations on the community buildings such as Bendigo Library, Discovery Centre, Bendigo Tramways and the Archive Centre.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_hr-8de54f6a2b1a093946fd9169c22e756e\">\n#top .hr.av-av_hr-8de54f6a2b1a093946fd9169c22e756e{\nmargin-top:10px;\nmargin-bottom:10px;\n}\n.hr.av-av_hr-8de54f6a2b1a093946fd9169c22e756e .hr-inner{\nwidth:100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-av_hr-8de54f6a2b1a093946fd9169c22e756e hr-custom  avia-builder-el-83  el_after_av_content_slider  avia-builder-el-last  hr-center hr-icon-no'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-thin'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='b0203'  class='avia-section 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aria-label=\"Icon: Where\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title  '  itemprop=\"headline\" >Where<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Supper Room<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_hr-11d651efa4e30c20e8e7692dfaa5856a\">\n#top .hr.av-av_hr-11d651efa4e30c20e8e7692dfaa5856a{\nmargin-top:10px;\nmargin-bottom:10px;\n}\n.hr.av-av_hr-11d651efa4e30c20e8e7692dfaa5856a .hr-inner{\nwidth:100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-av_hr-11d651efa4e30c20e8e7692dfaa5856a hr-custom  avia-builder-el-91  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_textblock  hr-center hr-icon-no'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-none'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-av_textblock-0366cc7376be6c9e82a3e9cc8987b64f '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Developing a community energy project is a complex affair. There are now almost 90 community energy groups in Australia but only a small number of those have successfully completed any projects and even fewer have completed more than one project. Rather than reinventing the wheel, the fastest way for your group to complete a solar project is to adopt and possibly adapt an existing, proven model.<\/p>\n<p>This training session will be spread across two break-out sessions on day two of the Congress. The community members involved with developing the proven models will be there to share their knowledge and expertise with you. There will be learning activities built into the structure of the training to ensure you\u2019ve applied the learnings to your project\u2019s own situation and taken advantage of having direct access to these experts.<\/p>\n<p>After a short overview of the successful models for community solar, the training will break into three focus areas covering the major categories of: donation, investment and multi-household. 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He was a shire councillor from 1996 to 2003. \u00a0He oversaw the Denmark Community Wind project from an idea in 2003 through building and now operating a 1.6MW windfarm owned by 116 shareholders \u2013 nearly all of whom are local residents. \u00a0Craig says that helping reduce his community\u2019s dependence on fossil fuels is among the most rewarding thing he\u2019s ever done.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><section class='slide-entry av-av_content_slide-fbc8327715a08d01a31336a1571ed19c flex_column av_one_third post-entry slide-entry-overview slide-loop-2 slide-parity-even  '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><h3 class='slide-entry-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" >Sharyn Hunnisett<\/h3><div class='slide-entry-excerpt entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-square wp-image-1677\" src=\"http:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/HunnisettSharyn-180x180.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/HunnisettSharyn-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/HunnisettSharyn-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/HunnisettSharyn-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/HunnisettSharyn-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/HunnisettSharyn-450x450.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Environmental Strategies Officer, Lismore City Council<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Sharyn has been responsible for successfully formulating and delivering Lismore City Council\u2019s Climate Change and Sustainability programs since 2002. Her role includes developing sustainability priorities within the organisation and formulating relevant projects and targets. Sharyn is currently leading the implementation of the councils 2023 Renewable Energy Master Plan which incorporates Lismore Community Solar \u2013 an innovative Council\/Community Energy project.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><section class='slide-entry av-av_content_slide-d53d284b1b86b656cbe8db579fd73b43 flex_column av_one_third post-entry slide-entry-overview slide-loop-3 slide-parity-odd  '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><h3 class='slide-entry-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" >Andy Cavanagh-Downs<\/h3><div class='slide-entry-excerpt entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-square wp-image-1678\" src=\"http:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/1373432450_Andy-Cavanagh-Downs-Embark-Executive-Director-180x180.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/1373432450_Andy-Cavanagh-Downs-Embark-Executive-Director-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/1373432450_Andy-Cavanagh-Downs-Embark-Executive-Director-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/1373432450_Andy-Cavanagh-Downs-Embark-Executive-Director-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/1373432450_Andy-Cavanagh-Downs-Embark-Executive-Director-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/1373432450_Andy-Cavanagh-Downs-Embark-Executive-Director-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Executive Director, Embark<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Embark is a not-for-profit that assists communities to participate in renewable energy and low carbon initiatives, such as the Sydney Renewable Power Company, who\u2019s flagship solar array is on the roof of the Sydney International Convention Centre. \u00a0Andy joined Embark after working in finance for over 10 years in Zurich, London and Sydney. \u00a0He has extensive experience in capital raising, project design, project implementation and strategy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div class=\"slide-entry-wrap\"><section class='slide-entry av-av_content_slide-8ec0d5410a062ca23dbe189239dd17df flex_column av_one_third post-entry slide-entry-overview slide-loop-4 slide-parity-odd  first'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><h3 class='slide-entry-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" >Jo Kaptein <\/h3><div class='slide-entry-excerpt entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-square wp-image-1679\" src=\"http:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/KapteinJo-180x180.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/KapteinJo-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/KapteinJo-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/KapteinJo-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/KapteinJo-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/KapteinJo-450x450.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Project Officer, Hub Foundation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The Hub Foundation\u2019s largest initiative is the campaign for More Australian Solar Homes (MASH) which has installed over 650 solar rooftops in Central Victoria in just over 2 years. Jo co-ordinates all aspects of the program including supplier and product selection, partnerships, pricing, community engagement and marketing. Jo brings a combination of commercial marketing experience, project management skills and strategy to her work in renewable energy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><section class='slide-entry av-av_content_slide-f4b7495c57671dc38b3e6fabd1f6daef flex_column av_one_third post-entry slide-entry-overview slide-loop-5 slide-parity-even  '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><h3 class='slide-entry-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" >Dr Christina Kirsch<\/h3><div class='slide-entry-excerpt entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-square wp-image-1727 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Kirsch-Christina-180x180.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Kirsch-Christina-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Kirsch-Christina-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Kirsch-Christina-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Kirsch-Christina-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Kirsch-Christina-450x450.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Founding Director, ClearSky Solar Investments<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Christina has over 20 years experience working as researcher, academic and consultant on major organizational change and technology projects. \u00a0She is passionate about supporting social innovation and the transition of our organisations and industries into the post-carbon economy. One example of which is\u00a0ClearSky Solar Investments, a social enterprise that links community investors with high quality, low risk solar projects.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><section class='slide-entry av-av_content_slide-f7f7261e6b10d1d75d3370936966f432 flex_column av_one_third post-entry slide-entry-overview slide-loop-6 slide-parity-odd  post-entry-last  '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><h3 class='slide-entry-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" >Chris Weir<\/h3><div class='slide-entry-excerpt entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-square wp-image-1742 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Weir-Chris-180x180.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Weir-Chris-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Weir-Chris-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Weir-Chris-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Weir-Chris-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>President, Bendigo Sustainability Group<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Chris has over 30 years experience in the digital multimedia production industry. As Apple developer and creative technologist he is currently involved in the development of virtual reality experiences. As president of the Bendigo Sustainability Group he has been involved in a number of community projects. These have included a major energy efficiency information program, setting up a \u2018Pop up\u201d energy shop and a number solar installations on the community buildings such as Bendigo Library, Discovery Centre, Bendigo Tramways and the Archive Centre.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_hr-8de54f6a2b1a093946fd9169c22e756e\">\n#top .hr.av-av_hr-8de54f6a2b1a093946fd9169c22e756e{\nmargin-top:10px;\nmargin-bottom:10px;\n}\n.hr.av-av_hr-8de54f6a2b1a093946fd9169c22e756e .hr-inner{\nwidth:100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-av_hr-8de54f6a2b1a093946fd9169c22e756e hr-custom  avia-builder-el-94  el_after_av_content_slider  avia-builder-el-last  hr-center hr-icon-no'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-thin'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='b0204'  class='avia-section 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class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\" aria-label=\"Icon: When\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title  '  itemprop=\"headline\" >When<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>11.45-1.15pm, Tuesday 28 February<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class='iconlist_icon av-av_iconlist_item-31cbe2102b03b46efcb6729d22776c75 avia-font-entypo-fontello avia-iconfont avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='av-icon-char' data-av_icon='\ue842' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello' aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\" aria-label=\"Icon: Where\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title  '  itemprop=\"headline\" >Where<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Yarra Room<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_one_half-0aa7055fe62c3622faec82866afbaeb2\">\n.flex_column.av-av_one_half-0aa7055fe62c3622faec82866afbaeb2{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_one_half-0aa7055fe62c3622faec82866afbaeb2 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-100  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_hr  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_image-d8e80c4516e8bc23e57fbed1a77c4c48\">\n.avia-image-container.av-av_image-d8e80c4516e8bc23e57fbed1a77c4c48 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-av_image-d8e80c4516e8bc23e57fbed1a77c4c48 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-av_image-d8e80c4516e8bc23e57fbed1a77c4c48 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-101  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-1738 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-1738 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Indig-Solar-495x400.png\" alt='' title='Indig Solar'  height=\"400\" width=\"495\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_hr-8de54f6a2b1a093946fd9169c22e756e\">\n#top .hr.av-av_hr-8de54f6a2b1a093946fd9169c22e756e{\nmargin-top:10px;\nmargin-bottom:10px;\n}\n.hr.av-av_hr-8de54f6a2b1a093946fd9169c22e756e .hr-inner{\nwidth:100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-av_hr-8de54f6a2b1a093946fd9169c22e756e hr-custom  avia-builder-el-102  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_textblock  hr-center hr-icon-no'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-thin'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-av_textblock-0366cc7376be6c9e82a3e9cc8987b64f '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><b>Workshop &#8211; Renewable energy in Canadian First Nations; what can we learn for Canada for Aboriginal communities in Australia<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canadian First Nations have been rebuilding their communities over the past 15 years with successful renewable energy projects that are bringing pride and increasing the wellbeing of each community. These successful hydro and solar projects represent not only the critical importance of clean energy, but the central role the natural world plays; a force that has guided and inspired these nations for thousands of years. This connection to the power of the natural systems that govern all life, are at the heart of these projects. It is with this understanding that these communities plan 100 years into the future for their children and their children\u2019s children. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this workshop you will hear from Chief Gordon Planes and Melina Laboucan-Massimo. \u00a0They will particularly focus on the possibilities and potential of renewable energy in First Nations communities. What are the ownership models? What technology is most appropriate? How do you ensure tangible outcomes beyond technical installations that bring real solutions for the communities? What are the specific policies that have enabled the success and number of projects to get over the line? In short, what can we learn from Canadian Nation\u2019s success for communities here in Australia. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re working with sustainable projects in communities across Australia, have a particular interest in social justice or know a community that is interested in renewable energy; then come along and hear first hand how it can be done. A hands on, practical, informative, inspirational session on all the possible ways renewable energy can empower, rebuild, upskill, increase resilience in community. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='avia-content-slider-element-container av-av_content_slider-85cce3941d5dd57376696565287480d3 avia-content-slider-element-slider avia-content-slider avia-smallarrow-slider avia-content-slider-active avia-content-slider-even  avia-builder-el-104  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_hr  av-slideshow-ui av-control-default av-nav-arrows-visible av-nav-dots-visible av-no-slider-navigation av-slideshow-manual av-loop-once av-loop-manual-endless avia-content-slider9' data-slideshow-options=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;slide&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:false,&quot;loop_autoplay&quot;:&quot;once&quot;,&quot;interval&quot;:7,&quot;loop_manual&quot;:&quot;manual-endless&quot;,&quot;autoplay_stopper&quot;:false,&quot;noNavigation&quot;:false,&quot;bg_slider&quot;:false,&quot;keep_padding&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;hoverpause&quot;:false,&quot;show_slide_delay&quot;:30}\"><div class='avia-smallarrow-slider-heading  no-content-slider-heading '><div class='new-special-heading'>&nbsp;<\/div><\/div><div class=\"avia-content-slider-inner\"><div class=\"slide-entry-wrap\"><section class='slide-entry av-av_content_slide-8b1eca8051f52bda4e08133e9c0651db flex_column av_one_half post-entry slide-entry-overview slide-loop-1 slide-parity-odd  first'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><h3 class='slide-entry-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" >Dinah Arndt<\/h3><div class='slide-entry-excerpt entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-square wp-image-1685\" src=\"http:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Dinah-Arndt-180x180.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Dinah-Arndt-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Dinah-Arndt-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Dinah-Arndt-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Dinah-Arndt-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Dinah-Arndt.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Director, Climate Media Centre<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dinah is an award-winning communicator who understands the media intimately having worked on both sides of the fence. Before joining the Climate Media Centre her most recent roles were Media and Advocacy Manager at Cancer Council Victoria, and was a print and online news reporter for more than a decade at Fairfax Media in Victoria and Tasmania, including Chief Political Reporter for The Examiner in Tasmania. \u00a0At the Climate Media Centre, Dinah leads the team\u00a0connecting journalists with powerful stories about Australian people and places affected by climate change now, as well as the inspiring tales of those behind all sorts of solutions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><section class='slide-entry av-av_content_slide-818880b717a068306d4ab194ae8336b3 flex_column av_one_half post-entry slide-entry-overview slide-loop-2 slide-parity-even  post-entry-last  '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><h3 class='slide-entry-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" >Zoe Edwards<\/h3><div class='slide-entry-excerpt entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-square wp-image-1687\" src=\"http:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Zoe-180x180.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Zoe-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Zoe-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Zoe-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Zoe-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Zoe-450x450.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Media Advisor, Climate Media Centre<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Zoe is armed to the teeth with radio, digital and television news experience. For the past four and a half years she has worked at ABC in various reporting and producing roles, including on its flagship political TV program <em>Insiders<\/em> and national breakfast TV program <em>News Breakfast<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_hr-8de54f6a2b1a093946fd9169c22e756e\">\n#top .hr.av-av_hr-8de54f6a2b1a093946fd9169c22e756e{\nmargin-top:10px;\nmargin-bottom:10px;\n}\n.hr.av-av_hr-8de54f6a2b1a093946fd9169c22e756e .hr-inner{\nwidth:100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-av_hr-8de54f6a2b1a093946fd9169c22e756e hr-custom  avia-builder-el-105  el_after_av_content_slider  avia-builder-el-last  hr-center hr-icon-no'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-thin'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='b0205'  class='avia-section av-av_section-4976b6aa25a7e3671d9d06dad0d3a0f3 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-shadow  avia-builder-el-106  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_heading  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-1393'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_heading-f10440f414cdbcd0173d3606fac0af70\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-av_heading-f10440f414cdbcd0173d3606fac0af70{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-av_heading-f10440f414cdbcd0173d3606fac0af70 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-av_heading-f10440f414cdbcd0173d3606fac0af70 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-av_heading-f10440f414cdbcd0173d3606fac0af70 av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-107  el_before_av_hr  avia-builder-el-first '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Skill-up: Who\u2019s with you? How to build community and political support for your project<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_hr-11d651efa4e30c20e8e7692dfaa5856a\">\n#top .hr.av-av_hr-11d651efa4e30c20e8e7692dfaa5856a{\nmargin-top:10px;\nmargin-bottom:10px;\n}\n.hr.av-av_hr-11d651efa4e30c20e8e7692dfaa5856a .hr-inner{\nwidth:100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-av_hr-11d651efa4e30c20e8e7692dfaa5856a hr-custom  avia-builder-el-108  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_one_half  hr-center hr-icon-no'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-none'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_one_half-6126cab7d8fab8d08143dd2dacdf673c\">\n.flex_column.av-av_one_half-6126cab7d8fab8d08143dd2dacdf673c{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 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av-zero-column-padding  '     ><div  class='avia-icon-list-container av-av_iconlist-a98d21aa7682842f3ee59bf46c3a11b8  avia-builder-el-112  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '><ul class='avia-icon-list avia_animate_when_almost_visible avia-icon-list-left av-iconlist-big av-av_iconlist-a98d21aa7682842f3ee59bf46c3a11b8 avia-iconlist-animate'>\n<li><div class='iconlist_icon av-av_iconlist_item-781276bedbe3caf587252b61e7554634 avia-font-entypo-fontello avia-iconfont avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='av-icon-char' data-av_icon='\ue85b' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello' aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\" aria-label=\"Icon: When\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title  '  itemprop=\"headline\" >When<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>11.45-1.15pm, Tuesday 28 February<\/p>\n<p>(Continued in Breakout #3)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class='iconlist_icon av-av_iconlist_item-31cbe2102b03b46efcb6729d22776c75 avia-font-entypo-fontello avia-iconfont avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='av-icon-char' data-av_icon='\ue842' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello' aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\" aria-label=\"Icon: Where\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title  '  itemprop=\"headline\" >Where<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Hoddle Room<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_hr-11d651efa4e30c20e8e7692dfaa5856a\">\n#top .hr.av-av_hr-11d651efa4e30c20e8e7692dfaa5856a{\nmargin-top:10px;\nmargin-bottom:10px;\n}\n.hr.av-av_hr-11d651efa4e30c20e8e7692dfaa5856a .hr-inner{\nwidth:100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-av_hr-11d651efa4e30c20e8e7692dfaa5856a hr-custom  avia-builder-el-113  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_textblock  hr-center hr-icon-no'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-none'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-av_textblock-0366cc7376be6c9e82a3e9cc8987b64f '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Is building a stronger community of renewable energy supporters an aim of your project? Are you having trouble getting the backing of your local representatives of whatever political stripe? Come join us for this session to explore why it\u2019s so important to build community and political support for your community energy project &#8211; and what that looks and feels like.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll be talking about what it takes to get deep community ownership and grow your team from a handful of hardworking legends to a town hall full of people playing a meaningful role in making your project happen. We\u2019ll also talk about what it would take to overcome political barriers that are holding your project back and how you can persuade your councillors, MPs and other gatekeepers to champion your cause &#8211; or work around them if they just don\u2019t get it.<\/p>\n<p>We will hear about inspiring real world examples and discuss some techniques and resources to help you take your project to the next level.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='avia-content-slider-element-container av-av_content_slider-85cce3941d5dd57376696565287480d3 avia-content-slider-element-slider avia-content-slider avia-smallarrow-slider avia-content-slider-active avia-content-slider-even  avia-builder-el-115  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_hr  av-slideshow-ui av-control-default av-nav-arrows-visible av-nav-dots-visible av-no-slider-navigation av-slideshow-manual av-loop-once av-loop-manual-endless avia-content-slider10' data-slideshow-options=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;slide&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:false,&quot;loop_autoplay&quot;:&quot;once&quot;,&quot;interval&quot;:7,&quot;loop_manual&quot;:&quot;manual-endless&quot;,&quot;autoplay_stopper&quot;:false,&quot;noNavigation&quot;:false,&quot;bg_slider&quot;:false,&quot;keep_padding&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;hoverpause&quot;:false,&quot;show_slide_delay&quot;:30}\"><div class='avia-smallarrow-slider-heading  no-content-slider-heading '><div class='new-special-heading'>&nbsp;<\/div><\/div><div class=\"avia-content-slider-inner\"><div class=\"slide-entry-wrap\"><section class='slide-entry av-av_content_slide-8b1eca8051f52bda4e08133e9c0651db flex_column av_one_half post-entry slide-entry-overview slide-loop-1 slide-parity-odd  first'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><h3 class='slide-entry-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" >Dinah Arndt<\/h3><div class='slide-entry-excerpt entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-square wp-image-1685\" src=\"http:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Dinah-Arndt-180x180.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Dinah-Arndt-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Dinah-Arndt-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Dinah-Arndt-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Dinah-Arndt-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Dinah-Arndt.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Director, Climate Media Centre<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dinah is an award-winning communicator who understands the media intimately having worked on both sides of the fence. Before joining the Climate Media Centre her most recent roles were Media and Advocacy Manager at Cancer Council Victoria, and was a print and online news reporter for more than a decade at Fairfax Media in Victoria and Tasmania, including Chief Political Reporter for The Examiner in Tasmania. \u00a0At the Climate Media Centre, Dinah leads the team\u00a0connecting journalists with powerful stories about Australian people and places affected by climate change now, as well as the inspiring tales of those behind all sorts of solutions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><section class='slide-entry av-av_content_slide-818880b717a068306d4ab194ae8336b3 flex_column av_one_half post-entry slide-entry-overview slide-loop-2 slide-parity-even  post-entry-last  '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><h3 class='slide-entry-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" >Zoe Edwards<\/h3><div class='slide-entry-excerpt entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-square wp-image-1687\" src=\"http:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Zoe-180x180.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Zoe-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Zoe-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Zoe-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Zoe-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Zoe-450x450.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Media Advisor, Climate Media Centre<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Zoe is armed to the teeth with radio, digital and television news experience. For the past four and a half years she has worked at ABC in various reporting and producing roles, including on its flagship political TV program <em>Insiders<\/em> and national breakfast TV program <em>News Breakfast<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_hr-8de54f6a2b1a093946fd9169c22e756e\">\n#top .hr.av-av_hr-8de54f6a2b1a093946fd9169c22e756e{\nmargin-top:10px;\nmargin-bottom:10px;\n}\n.hr.av-av_hr-8de54f6a2b1a093946fd9169c22e756e .hr-inner{\nwidth:100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-av_hr-8de54f6a2b1a093946fd9169c22e756e hr-custom  avia-builder-el-116  el_after_av_content_slider  avia-builder-el-last  hr-center hr-icon-no'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-thin'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='after_section_12'  class='main_color av_default_container_wrap container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-1393'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_heading-0b6fc88c3467b9313e7ed8ebd20d5af1\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-av_heading-0b6fc88c3467b9313e7ed8ebd20d5af1{\npadding-bottom:10px;\ncolor:#eccd55;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-av_heading-0b6fc88c3467b9313e7ed8ebd20d5af1 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-av_heading-0b6fc88c3467b9313e7ed8ebd20d5af1 .special-heading-inner-border{\nborder-color:#eccd55;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-av_heading-0b6fc88c3467b9313e7ed8ebd20d5af1 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-av_heading-0b6fc88c3467b9313e7ed8ebd20d5af1 av-special-heading-h1 custom-color-heading  avia-builder-el-117  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >BREAKOUT #3<\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-av_textblock-0366cc7376be6c9e82a3e9cc8987b64f '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Part II of <strong><em>Models of <\/em><em>Community<\/em><em> Solar Training<\/em><\/strong>,\u00a0<strong><em>How to build community and political support for your project<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0continue as described above in Breakout \u00a0#2 sessions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='b0301'  class='avia-section av-av_section-b0235666bcd9ebbb11c2d088a3e004d0 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-shadow  avia-builder-el-119  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-1393'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_heading-0d5d4c86ea08aecbe8db24d58a87f11e\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-av_heading-0d5d4c86ea08aecbe8db24d58a87f11e{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-av_heading-0d5d4c86ea08aecbe8db24d58a87f11e .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-av_heading-0d5d4c86ea08aecbe8db24d58a87f11e .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-av_heading-0d5d4c86ea08aecbe8db24d58a87f11e av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-120  el_before_av_hr  avia-builder-el-first '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >The Main-stream: Back to the Future Part II<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_hr-11d651efa4e30c20e8e7692dfaa5856a\">\n#top .hr.av-av_hr-11d651efa4e30c20e8e7692dfaa5856a{\nmargin-top:10px;\nmargin-bottom:10px;\n}\n.hr.av-av_hr-11d651efa4e30c20e8e7692dfaa5856a .hr-inner{\nwidth:100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-av_hr-11d651efa4e30c20e8e7692dfaa5856a hr-custom  avia-builder-el-121  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_one_half  hr-center hr-icon-no'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-none'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_one_half-6126cab7d8fab8d08143dd2dacdf673c\">\n.flex_column.av-av_one_half-6126cab7d8fab8d08143dd2dacdf673c{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 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aria-label=\"Icon: When\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title  '  itemprop=\"headline\" >When<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>11.45-1.15pm, Tuesday 28 February<\/p>\n<p>(continued in Breakout #3)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class='iconlist_icon av-av_iconlist_item-31cbe2102b03b46efcb6729d22776c75 avia-font-entypo-fontello avia-iconfont avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='av-icon-char' data-av_icon='\ue842' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello' aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\" aria-label=\"Icon: Where\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title  '  itemprop=\"headline\" >Where<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Main Hall<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_one_half-0aa7055fe62c3622faec82866afbaeb2\">\n.flex_column.av-av_one_half-0aa7055fe62c3622faec82866afbaeb2{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_one_half-0aa7055fe62c3622faec82866afbaeb2 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-124  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_hr  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_hr-11d651efa4e30c20e8e7692dfaa5856a\">\n#top .hr.av-av_hr-11d651efa4e30c20e8e7692dfaa5856a{\nmargin-top:10px;\nmargin-bottom:10px;\n}\n.hr.av-av_hr-11d651efa4e30c20e8e7692dfaa5856a .hr-inner{\nwidth:100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-av_hr-11d651efa4e30c20e8e7692dfaa5856a hr-custom  avia-builder-el-125  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_textblock  hr-center hr-icon-no'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-none'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-av_textblock-0366cc7376be6c9e82a3e9cc8987b64f '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><div>\n<div><strong>Going deep \u2013 delivering 100% local renewables\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>With the Paris Agreement in place, the challenge to deliver a zero carbon future by the middle of this\u00a0century is on the table. Community energy groups are stepping up to lead this transformation from the ground up. This session will offer the opportunity to hear, debate, and seek inspiration on how community energy will intersect with innovative technologies and business models for coordinated local delivery of \u2018zero net energy\u2019 or \u2018100% renewable\u2019 approaches. You\u2019ll hear from leading communities at the coalface, and experts on\u00a0deep and rapid energy efficiency delivery, community bioenergy, and tackling transport and mobility challenge through electric vehicles.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='avia-content-slider-element-container av-av_content_slider-b3daf146cc69897880754b33566aabe2 avia-content-slider-element-slider avia-content-slider avia-smallarrow-slider avia-content-slider-active avia-content-slider-odd  avia-builder-el-127  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_hr  av-slideshow-ui av-control-default av-nav-arrows-visible av-nav-dots-visible av-no-slider-navigation av-slideshow-autoplay av-loop-endless av-loop-manual-endless avia-content-slider11' data-slideshow-options=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;slide&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:true,&quot;loop_autoplay&quot;:&quot;endless&quot;,&quot;interval&quot;:7,&quot;loop_manual&quot;:&quot;manual-endless&quot;,&quot;autoplay_stopper&quot;:false,&quot;noNavigation&quot;:false,&quot;bg_slider&quot;:false,&quot;keep_padding&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;hoverpause&quot;:false,&quot;show_slide_delay&quot;:30}\"><div class='avia-smallarrow-slider-heading  no-content-slider-heading '><div class='new-special-heading'>&nbsp;<\/div><div class='avia-slideshow-arrows avia-slideshow-controls' ><a href='#prev' class='prev-slide  avia-svg-icon avia-font-svg_entypo-fontello' data-av_svg_icon='left-open-big' data-av_iconset='svg_entypo-fontello' tabindex='-1' title=\"Previous\"><svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"15\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 15 32\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\" aria-labelledby='av-svg-title-16' aria-describedby='av-svg-desc-16' role=\"graphics-symbol\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<title id='av-svg-title-16'>Previous<\/title>\n<desc id='av-svg-desc-16'>Previous<\/desc>\n<path d=\"M14.464 27.84q0.832 0.832 0 1.536-0.832 0.832-1.536 0l-12.544-12.608q-0.768-0.768 0-1.6l12.544-12.608q0.704-0.832 1.536 0 0.832 0.704 0 1.536l-11.456 11.904z\"><\/path>\n<\/svg><span class='avia_hidden_link_text'>Previous<\/span><\/a><a href='#next' class='next-slide  avia-svg-icon avia-font-svg_entypo-fontello' data-av_svg_icon='right-open-big' data-av_iconset='svg_entypo-fontello' tabindex='-1' title=\"Next\"><svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"15\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 15 32\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\" aria-labelledby='av-svg-title-17' aria-describedby='av-svg-desc-17' role=\"graphics-symbol\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<title id='av-svg-title-17'>Next<\/title>\n<desc id='av-svg-desc-17'>Next<\/desc>\n<path d=\"M0.416 27.84l11.456-11.84-11.456-11.904q-0.832-0.832 0-1.536 0.832-0.832 1.536 0l12.544 12.608q0.768 0.832 0 1.6l-12.544 12.608q-0.704 0.832-1.536 0-0.832-0.704 0-1.536z\"><\/path>\n<\/svg><span class='avia_hidden_link_text'>Next<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"avia-content-slider-inner\"><div class=\"slide-entry-wrap\"><section class='slide-entry av-av_content_slide-1febadf25e1a4df74ceb7e6d702d3c08 flex_column av_one_third post-entry slide-entry-overview slide-loop-1 slide-parity-odd  first'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><h3 class='slide-entry-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" >Craig Chappelle<\/h3><div class='slide-entry-excerpt entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-square wp-image-1676\" src=\"http:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/ChappelleChappelle-180x180.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/ChappelleChappelle-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/ChappelleChappelle-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/ChappelleChappelle-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/ChappelleChappelle-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/ChappelleChappelle-450x450.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Founder &amp; Director, Denmark Community Wind<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Craig has been a Denmark, WA resident for 34 years and an active environmentalist for 33 1\/2 of them. He was a shire councillor from 1996 to 2003. \u00a0He oversaw the Denmark Community Wind project from an idea in 2003 through building and now operating a 1.6MW windfarm owned by 116 shareholders \u2013 nearly all of whom are local residents. \u00a0Craig says that helping reduce his community\u2019s dependence on fossil fuels is among the most rewarding thing he\u2019s ever done.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><section class='slide-entry av-av_content_slide-fbc8327715a08d01a31336a1571ed19c flex_column av_one_third post-entry slide-entry-overview slide-loop-2 slide-parity-even  '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><h3 class='slide-entry-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" >Sharyn Hunnisett<\/h3><div class='slide-entry-excerpt entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-square wp-image-1677\" src=\"http:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/HunnisettSharyn-180x180.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/HunnisettSharyn-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/HunnisettSharyn-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/HunnisettSharyn-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/HunnisettSharyn-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/HunnisettSharyn-450x450.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Environmental Strategies Officer, Lismore City Council<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Sharyn has been responsible for successfully formulating and delivering Lismore City Council\u2019s Climate Change and Sustainability programs since 2002. Her role includes developing sustainability priorities within the organisation and formulating relevant projects and targets. Sharyn is currently leading the implementation of the councils 2023 Renewable Energy Master Plan which incorporates Lismore Community Solar \u2013 an innovative Council\/Community Energy project.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><section class='slide-entry av-av_content_slide-d53d284b1b86b656cbe8db579fd73b43 flex_column av_one_third post-entry slide-entry-overview slide-loop-3 slide-parity-odd  '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><h3 class='slide-entry-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" >Andy Cavanagh-Downs<\/h3><div class='slide-entry-excerpt entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-square wp-image-1678\" src=\"http:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/1373432450_Andy-Cavanagh-Downs-Embark-Executive-Director-180x180.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/1373432450_Andy-Cavanagh-Downs-Embark-Executive-Director-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/1373432450_Andy-Cavanagh-Downs-Embark-Executive-Director-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/1373432450_Andy-Cavanagh-Downs-Embark-Executive-Director-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/1373432450_Andy-Cavanagh-Downs-Embark-Executive-Director-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/1373432450_Andy-Cavanagh-Downs-Embark-Executive-Director-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Executive Director, Embark<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Embark is a not-for-profit that assists communities to participate in renewable energy and low carbon initiatives, such as the Sydney Renewable Power Company, who\u2019s flagship solar array is on the roof of the Sydney International Convention Centre. \u00a0Andy joined Embark after working in finance for over 10 years in Zurich, London and Sydney. \u00a0He has extensive experience in capital raising, project design, project implementation and strategy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div class=\"slide-entry-wrap\"><section class='slide-entry av-av_content_slide-8ec0d5410a062ca23dbe189239dd17df flex_column av_one_third post-entry slide-entry-overview slide-loop-4 slide-parity-odd  first'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><h3 class='slide-entry-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" >Jo Kaptein <\/h3><div class='slide-entry-excerpt entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-square wp-image-1679\" src=\"http:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/KapteinJo-180x180.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/KapteinJo-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/KapteinJo-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/KapteinJo-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/KapteinJo-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/KapteinJo-450x450.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Project Officer, Hub Foundation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The Hub Foundation\u2019s largest initiative is the campaign for More Australian Solar Homes (MASH) which has installed over 650 solar rooftops in Central Victoria in just over 2 years. Jo co-ordinates all aspects of the program including supplier and product selection, partnerships, pricing, community engagement and marketing. Jo brings a combination of commercial marketing experience, project management skills and strategy to her work in renewable energy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><section class='slide-entry av-av_content_slide-f4b7495c57671dc38b3e6fabd1f6daef flex_column av_one_third post-entry slide-entry-overview slide-loop-5 slide-parity-even  '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><h3 class='slide-entry-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" >Dr Christina Kirsch<\/h3><div class='slide-entry-excerpt entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-square wp-image-1727 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Kirsch-Christina-180x180.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Kirsch-Christina-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Kirsch-Christina-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Kirsch-Christina-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Kirsch-Christina-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Kirsch-Christina-450x450.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Founding Director, ClearSky Solar Investments<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Christina has over 20 years experience working as researcher, academic and consultant on major organizational change and technology projects. \u00a0She is passionate about supporting social innovation and the transition of our organisations and industries into the post-carbon economy. One example of which is\u00a0ClearSky Solar Investments, a social enterprise that links community investors with high quality, low risk solar projects.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><section class='slide-entry av-av_content_slide-f7f7261e6b10d1d75d3370936966f432 flex_column av_one_third post-entry slide-entry-overview slide-loop-6 slide-parity-odd  post-entry-last  '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><h3 class='slide-entry-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" >Chris Weir<\/h3><div class='slide-entry-excerpt entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-square wp-image-1742 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Weir-Chris-180x180.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Weir-Chris-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Weir-Chris-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Weir-Chris-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Weir-Chris-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>President, Bendigo Sustainability Group<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Chris has over 30 years experience in the digital multimedia production industry. As Apple developer and creative technologist he is currently involved in the development of virtual reality experiences. As president of the Bendigo Sustainability Group he has been involved in a number of community projects. These have included a major energy efficiency information program, setting up a \u2018Pop up\u201d energy shop and a number solar installations on the community buildings such as Bendigo Library, Discovery Centre, Bendigo Tramways and the Archive Centre.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_hr-8de54f6a2b1a093946fd9169c22e756e\">\n#top .hr.av-av_hr-8de54f6a2b1a093946fd9169c22e756e{\nmargin-top:10px;\nmargin-bottom:10px;\n}\n.hr.av-av_hr-8de54f6a2b1a093946fd9169c22e756e .hr-inner{\nwidth:100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-av_hr-8de54f6a2b1a093946fd9169c22e756e hr-custom  avia-builder-el-128  el_after_av_content_slider  avia-builder-el-last  hr-center hr-icon-no'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-thin'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='b0304'  class='avia-section 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class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\" aria-label=\"Icon: When\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title  '  itemprop=\"headline\" >When<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.15-3.45pm<\/span>, Tuesday 28 February<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class='iconlist_icon av-av_iconlist_item-31cbe2102b03b46efcb6729d22776c75 avia-font-entypo-fontello avia-iconfont avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='av-icon-char' data-av_icon='\ue842' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello' aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\" aria-label=\"Icon: Where\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title  '  itemprop=\"headline\" >Where<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Yarra Room<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_hr-8de54f6a2b1a093946fd9169c22e756e\">\n#top .hr.av-av_hr-8de54f6a2b1a093946fd9169c22e756e{\nmargin-top:10px;\nmargin-bottom:10px;\n}\n.hr.av-av_hr-8de54f6a2b1a093946fd9169c22e756e .hr-inner{\nwidth:100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-av_hr-8de54f6a2b1a093946fd9169c22e756e hr-custom  avia-builder-el-134  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_textblock  hr-center hr-icon-no'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-thin'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-av_textblock-0366cc7376be6c9e82a3e9cc8987b64f '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A facilitated panel and participant discussion about the ways in which low income, locked-out and vulnerable Australians are experiencing the energy transition, and key options and examples of solutions to improve their participation in this transition.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='avia-content-slider-element-container av-av_content_slider-96f2cad6efaa7e2548d7204d2cbb2308 avia-content-slider-element-slider avia-content-slider avia-smallarrow-slider avia-content-slider-active avia-content-slider-odd  avia-builder-el-136  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_hr  av-slideshow-ui av-control-default av-nav-arrows-visible av-nav-dots-visible av-no-slider-navigation av-slideshow-manual av-loop-once av-loop-manual-endless avia-content-slider12' data-slideshow-options=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;slide&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:false,&quot;loop_autoplay&quot;:&quot;once&quot;,&quot;interval&quot;:7,&quot;loop_manual&quot;:&quot;manual-endless&quot;,&quot;autoplay_stopper&quot;:false,&quot;noNavigation&quot;:false,&quot;bg_slider&quot;:false,&quot;keep_padding&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;hoverpause&quot;:false,&quot;show_slide_delay&quot;:30}\"><div class='avia-smallarrow-slider-heading  no-content-slider-heading '><div class='new-special-heading'>&nbsp;<\/div><\/div><div class=\"avia-content-slider-inner\"><div class=\"slide-entry-wrap\"><section class='slide-entry av-av_content_slide-7f6ba944f0008f8bcdbd56154386f88e flex_column av_one_third post-entry slide-entry-overview slide-loop-1 slide-parity-odd  first'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><h3 class='slide-entry-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" >Damian Sullivan<\/h3><div class='slide-entry-excerpt entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-square wp-image-1822\" src=\"http:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/DS_Headshot-180x180.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/DS_Headshot-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/DS_Headshot-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/DS_Headshot-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/DS_Headshot-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/DS_Headshot-450x450.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Senior Manager, Brotherhood of St Laurence<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Damian Sullivan leads the BSL\u2019s Energy, Equity and Climate Change program, he has extensive experience working on the energy efficiency, energy affordability and climate change and their relationship to low income and vulnerable households. Highlights of his work include: the $3.7 million home energy efficiency upgrade program (HEEUP), leading BSL\u2019s policy work to improve energy efficiency policy, contributing to cutting edge research on energy poverty in Australia and the Victorian Energy Efficiency Target scheme. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><section class='slide-entry av-av_content_slide-ee517c9f7f1e4a5fb7692373620a139a flex_column av_one_third post-entry slide-entry-overview slide-loop-2 slide-parity-even  '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><h3 class='slide-entry-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" >Franziska Mey<\/h3><div class='slide-entry-excerpt entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-square wp-image-1823\" src=\"http:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/FranziskaMey_Pic3-180x180.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/FranziskaMey_Pic3-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/FranziskaMey_Pic3-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/FranziskaMey_Pic3-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/FranziskaMey_Pic3-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/FranziskaMey_Pic3-450x450.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Director, Community Power Agency<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Franziska has degrees in Political Science and Regional Development from German Universities. After working at WWF Germany coordinating international sustainable regional development projects, she moved to Australia in 2011 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and got involved in the community energy sector<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Franziska was a key part of CPA\u2019s Renewables for All project that looked at the models supporting vulnerable households to access the benefits of clean energy. Franziska is also a PhD student at UNSW focusing on institutional drivers for community energy projects in Denmark, Germany and Australia. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><section class='slide-entry av-av_content_slide-16a0b7af7e779847fc9f7725ea6bb159 flex_column av_one_third post-entry slide-entry-overview slide-loop-3 slide-parity-odd  post-entry-last  '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><h3 class='slide-entry-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" >Olivia Kembler<\/h3><div class='slide-entry-excerpt entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-square wp-image-1824\" src=\"http:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Kember-head-shot-1-180x180.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Kember-head-shot-1-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Kember-head-shot-1-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Kember-head-shot-1-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Kember-head-shot-1-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Kember-head-shot-1-450x450.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><br \/>\nHead of Policy,The Climate Institute<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Olivia he has worked in the US, UK, Australia and New Zealand across the fields of journalism, diplomacy and resources.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">She was the recipient of a Fulbright award to study in the United States and holds an MA in Security Studies from the University of Georgetown. \u00a0She has led multi-stakeholder research and advocacy projects on climate mitigation and adaptation, provided policy advice and analysis to state and federal governments, and participated in energy sector forums including CSIRO&#8217;s Future Grid Forum.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_hr-8de54f6a2b1a093946fd9169c22e756e\">\n#top .hr.av-av_hr-8de54f6a2b1a093946fd9169c22e756e{\nmargin-top:10px;\nmargin-bottom:10px;\n}\n.hr.av-av_hr-8de54f6a2b1a093946fd9169c22e756e .hr-inner{\nwidth:100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-av_hr-8de54f6a2b1a093946fd9169c22e756e hr-custom  avia-builder-el-137  el_after_av_content_slider  avia-builder-el-last  hr-center hr-icon-no'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-thin'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='b0302'  class='avia-section av-av_section-a651a2ada3f72598c8cd03a8b035cedf main_color avia-section-default avia-no-shadow  avia-builder-el-138  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class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Growth through partnerships: Working with Retailers<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_hr-11d651efa4e30c20e8e7692dfaa5856a\">\n#top .hr.av-av_hr-11d651efa4e30c20e8e7692dfaa5856a{\nmargin-top:10px;\nmargin-bottom:10px;\n}\n.hr.av-av_hr-11d651efa4e30c20e8e7692dfaa5856a .hr-inner{\nwidth:100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-av_hr-11d651efa4e30c20e8e7692dfaa5856a hr-custom  avia-builder-el-140  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_one_half  hr-center hr-icon-no'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-none'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_one_half-6126cab7d8fab8d08143dd2dacdf673c\">\n.flex_column.av-av_one_half-6126cab7d8fab8d08143dd2dacdf673c{\nborder-radius:0px 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class=\"entry-content-header\" aria-label=\"Icon: When\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title  '  itemprop=\"headline\" >When<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Day 2 (Tuesday 28 Feb)<\/p>\n<p>2.15-3.45pm<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class='iconlist_icon av-av_iconlist_item-31cbe2102b03b46efcb6729d22776c75 avia-font-entypo-fontello avia-iconfont avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='av-icon-char' data-av_icon='\ue842' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello' aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\" aria-label=\"Icon: Where\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title  '  itemprop=\"headline\" >Where<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Condell Room<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_one_half-0aa7055fe62c3622faec82866afbaeb2\">\n.flex_column.av-av_one_half-0aa7055fe62c3622faec82866afbaeb2{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_one_half-0aa7055fe62c3622faec82866afbaeb2 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-143  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_hr  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_hr-11d651efa4e30c20e8e7692dfaa5856a\">\n#top .hr.av-av_hr-11d651efa4e30c20e8e7692dfaa5856a{\nmargin-top:10px;\nmargin-bottom:10px;\n}\n.hr.av-av_hr-11d651efa4e30c20e8e7692dfaa5856a .hr-inner{\nwidth:100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-av_hr-11d651efa4e30c20e8e7692dfaa5856a hr-custom  avia-builder-el-144  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_textblock  hr-center hr-icon-no'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-none'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-av_textblock-0366cc7376be6c9e82a3e9cc8987b64f '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>This session puts innovative energy <span class=\"il\">retailer<\/span> partnerships sharply in focus, to understand how partnerships between community energy groups \/ projects and <span class=\"il\">retailers<\/span> can be created for mutual benefit. We\u2019ll hear from a variety of <span class=\"il\">retailers<\/span> on the partnership models they are rolling out that have big potential to accelerate community energy and there will be an opportunity to hear from community energy groups on the way they are partnering with <span class=\"il\">retailers<\/span>.<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/p>\n<p>There are many options available to working with <span class=\"il\">retailers<\/span> including entering into a power purchase agreement, which reduces the risk of energy market fluctuations for exported energy from community energy projects, providing billing and licensing support and delivering social benefit through a community ownership model.<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/p>\n<p>There\u2019ll be plenty of time for questions and to discuss potential partnership arrangements directly with our panel which includes Congress sponsors Powershop and Energy Locals and community owned <span class=\"il\">retailer<\/span> Enova!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='avia-content-slider-element-container av-av_content_slider-b3daf146cc69897880754b33566aabe2 avia-content-slider-element-slider avia-content-slider avia-smallarrow-slider avia-content-slider-active avia-content-slider-odd  avia-builder-el-146  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_hr  av-slideshow-ui av-control-default av-nav-arrows-visible av-nav-dots-visible av-no-slider-navigation av-slideshow-autoplay av-loop-endless av-loop-manual-endless avia-content-slider13' data-slideshow-options=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;slide&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:true,&quot;loop_autoplay&quot;:&quot;endless&quot;,&quot;interval&quot;:7,&quot;loop_manual&quot;:&quot;manual-endless&quot;,&quot;autoplay_stopper&quot;:false,&quot;noNavigation&quot;:false,&quot;bg_slider&quot;:false,&quot;keep_padding&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;hoverpause&quot;:false,&quot;show_slide_delay&quot;:30}\"><div class='avia-smallarrow-slider-heading  no-content-slider-heading '><div class='new-special-heading'>&nbsp;<\/div><div class='avia-slideshow-arrows avia-slideshow-controls' ><a href='#prev' class='prev-slide  avia-svg-icon avia-font-svg_entypo-fontello' data-av_svg_icon='left-open-big' data-av_iconset='svg_entypo-fontello' tabindex='-1' title=\"Previous\"><svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"15\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 15 32\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\" aria-labelledby='av-svg-title-18' aria-describedby='av-svg-desc-18' role=\"graphics-symbol\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<title id='av-svg-title-18'>Previous<\/title>\n<desc id='av-svg-desc-18'>Previous<\/desc>\n<path d=\"M14.464 27.84q0.832 0.832 0 1.536-0.832 0.832-1.536 0l-12.544-12.608q-0.768-0.768 0-1.6l12.544-12.608q0.704-0.832 1.536 0 0.832 0.704 0 1.536l-11.456 11.904z\"><\/path>\n<\/svg><span class='avia_hidden_link_text'>Previous<\/span><\/a><a href='#next' class='next-slide  avia-svg-icon avia-font-svg_entypo-fontello' data-av_svg_icon='right-open-big' data-av_iconset='svg_entypo-fontello' tabindex='-1' title=\"Next\"><svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"15\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 15 32\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\" aria-labelledby='av-svg-title-19' aria-describedby='av-svg-desc-19' role=\"graphics-symbol\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<title id='av-svg-title-19'>Next<\/title>\n<desc id='av-svg-desc-19'>Next<\/desc>\n<path d=\"M0.416 27.84l11.456-11.84-11.456-11.904q-0.832-0.832 0-1.536 0.832-0.832 1.536 0l12.544 12.608q0.768 0.832 0 1.6l-12.544 12.608q-0.704 0.832-1.536 0-0.832-0.704 0-1.536z\"><\/path>\n<\/svg><span class='avia_hidden_link_text'>Next<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"avia-content-slider-inner\"><div class=\"slide-entry-wrap\"><section class='slide-entry av-av_content_slide-1febadf25e1a4df74ceb7e6d702d3c08 flex_column av_one_third post-entry slide-entry-overview slide-loop-1 slide-parity-odd  first'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><h3 class='slide-entry-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" >Craig Chappelle<\/h3><div class='slide-entry-excerpt entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-square wp-image-1676\" src=\"http:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/ChappelleChappelle-180x180.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/ChappelleChappelle-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/ChappelleChappelle-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/ChappelleChappelle-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/ChappelleChappelle-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/ChappelleChappelle-450x450.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Founder &amp; Director, Denmark Community Wind<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Craig has been a Denmark, WA resident for 34 years and an active environmentalist for 33 1\/2 of them. He was a shire councillor from 1996 to 2003. \u00a0He oversaw the Denmark Community Wind project from an idea in 2003 through building and now operating a 1.6MW windfarm owned by 116 shareholders \u2013 nearly all of whom are local residents. \u00a0Craig says that helping reduce his community\u2019s dependence on fossil fuels is among the most rewarding thing he\u2019s ever done.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><section class='slide-entry av-av_content_slide-fbc8327715a08d01a31336a1571ed19c flex_column av_one_third post-entry slide-entry-overview slide-loop-2 slide-parity-even  '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><h3 class='slide-entry-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" >Sharyn Hunnisett<\/h3><div class='slide-entry-excerpt entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-square wp-image-1677\" src=\"http:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/HunnisettSharyn-180x180.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/HunnisettSharyn-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/HunnisettSharyn-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/HunnisettSharyn-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/HunnisettSharyn-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/HunnisettSharyn-450x450.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Environmental Strategies Officer, Lismore City Council<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Sharyn has been responsible for successfully formulating and delivering Lismore City Council\u2019s Climate Change and Sustainability programs since 2002. Her role includes developing sustainability priorities within the organisation and formulating relevant projects and targets. Sharyn is currently leading the implementation of the councils 2023 Renewable Energy Master Plan which incorporates Lismore Community Solar \u2013 an innovative Council\/Community Energy project.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><section class='slide-entry av-av_content_slide-d53d284b1b86b656cbe8db579fd73b43 flex_column av_one_third post-entry slide-entry-overview slide-loop-3 slide-parity-odd  '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><h3 class='slide-entry-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" >Andy Cavanagh-Downs<\/h3><div class='slide-entry-excerpt entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-square wp-image-1678\" src=\"http:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/1373432450_Andy-Cavanagh-Downs-Embark-Executive-Director-180x180.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/1373432450_Andy-Cavanagh-Downs-Embark-Executive-Director-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/1373432450_Andy-Cavanagh-Downs-Embark-Executive-Director-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/1373432450_Andy-Cavanagh-Downs-Embark-Executive-Director-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/1373432450_Andy-Cavanagh-Downs-Embark-Executive-Director-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/1373432450_Andy-Cavanagh-Downs-Embark-Executive-Director-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Executive Director, Embark<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Embark is a not-for-profit that assists communities to participate in renewable energy and low carbon initiatives, such as the Sydney Renewable Power Company, who\u2019s flagship solar array is on the roof of the Sydney International Convention Centre. \u00a0Andy joined Embark after working in finance for over 10 years in Zurich, London and Sydney. \u00a0He has extensive experience in capital raising, project design, project implementation and strategy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div class=\"slide-entry-wrap\"><section class='slide-entry av-av_content_slide-8ec0d5410a062ca23dbe189239dd17df flex_column av_one_third post-entry slide-entry-overview slide-loop-4 slide-parity-odd  first'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><h3 class='slide-entry-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" >Jo Kaptein <\/h3><div class='slide-entry-excerpt entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-square wp-image-1679\" src=\"http:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/KapteinJo-180x180.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/KapteinJo-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/KapteinJo-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/KapteinJo-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/KapteinJo-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/KapteinJo-450x450.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Project Officer, Hub Foundation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The Hub Foundation\u2019s largest initiative is the campaign for More Australian Solar Homes (MASH) which has installed over 650 solar rooftops in Central Victoria in just over 2 years. Jo co-ordinates all aspects of the program including supplier and product selection, partnerships, pricing, community engagement and marketing. Jo brings a combination of commercial marketing experience, project management skills and strategy to her work in renewable energy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><section class='slide-entry av-av_content_slide-f4b7495c57671dc38b3e6fabd1f6daef flex_column av_one_third post-entry slide-entry-overview slide-loop-5 slide-parity-even  '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><h3 class='slide-entry-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" >Dr Christina Kirsch<\/h3><div class='slide-entry-excerpt entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-square wp-image-1727 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Kirsch-Christina-180x180.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Kirsch-Christina-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Kirsch-Christina-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Kirsch-Christina-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Kirsch-Christina-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Kirsch-Christina-450x450.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Founding Director, ClearSky Solar Investments<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Christina has over 20 years experience working as researcher, academic and consultant on major organizational change and technology projects. \u00a0She is passionate about supporting social innovation and the transition of our organisations and industries into the post-carbon economy. One example of which is\u00a0ClearSky Solar Investments, a social enterprise that links community investors with high quality, low risk solar projects.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><section class='slide-entry av-av_content_slide-f7f7261e6b10d1d75d3370936966f432 flex_column av_one_third post-entry slide-entry-overview slide-loop-6 slide-parity-odd  post-entry-last  '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><h3 class='slide-entry-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" >Chris Weir<\/h3><div class='slide-entry-excerpt entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-square wp-image-1742 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Weir-Chris-180x180.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Weir-Chris-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Weir-Chris-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Weir-Chris-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/c4ce.net.au\/congress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Weir-Chris-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>President, Bendigo Sustainability Group<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Chris has over 30 years experience in the digital multimedia production industry. As Apple developer and creative technologist he is currently involved in the development of virtual reality experiences. As president of the Bendigo Sustainability Group he has been involved in a number of community projects. 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