The SEDO team has been in training for the annual Perth City to Surf fun-run on the 30 August and will join 40,000 others in either the marathon, half marathon, 12km run, 4km walk or run and contribute to a wonderful community fund raiser for the Activ organisation.

We are working hard on our sustainable energy techniques and no doubt will be renewing our energy levels at the City Beach finish line. We encourage the spectators along the course to cheer the competitors along and make the City to Surf another enjoyable experience for all those taking part.

In this edition of Sustainable Energy Matters we encourage small to medium businesses to apply for rebates of up to $10,000 to prepare a management plan towards implementing cost effective energy saving measures.

The deserts of North Africa may be developed as the solar power generation hub for European electricity consumers in the future as MOUs are signed and high voltage cables carrying the energy are planned to be connected under the Mediterranean.

Delegates who attended the annual WA Local Government Convention heard UK climate change and energy expert Allan Jones discuss his experiences in achieving dramatic reductions in carbon emissions through decentralised energy solutions.

A new set of national wind farm industry guidelines to assist the planning and approval processes and establish community consultation best practice are being developed and will be available for public comment later in the year.

And the Sustainable House Day is just around the corner (13 September) and this year 10 home-owners in WA regional and Perth Metropolitan areas will open their ‘castles and discuss first-hand the benefits of their sustainable living concepts and how to get started.

Best wishes for another sustainable read.

Executive Director
Michael Kerr

Doors Open to a Sustainable Lifestyle – Sunday September 13

This year’s Sustainable House Day will see more than 150 homes around Australia open their doors to the public to showcase sustainable living.  More info...

Local Government delegates learn how the Woking Borough Council in the United Kingdom has been tackling climate change from innovative decentralised energy systems.

At the recent WALGA Convention in Perth, UK energy consultant Allan Jones MBE presented the compelling Woking case for decentralised energy from combined heat and power (CHP) where nearly 10% of the total of Britain’s photovoltaics has been installed.  More info...

New wind farm guidelines

There has been much community and environmental debate on how best to manage wind farm issues such as turbine noise and the impact on landscapes and wildlife. In an endeavour to address these concerns, a new set of wind farm industry guidelines is being developed.  More info...

The Sahara… the ultimate energy generator

Support is building for the ambitious plan to build concentrated solar power plants in the Sahara desert.  More info...
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