"Renewable energy can surpass fossil fuels as the major source of energy in our lifetimes" is the debate topic for the second annual Press Energy Debate.
Tuesday 21st May 7.30 pm at CPIT in Te Puna Wanaka, just on Coventry Street in the Main CPIT Campus. Entry by gold coin donation.
You can book here http://cafe-debate-eorg.eventbrite.com/ to be sure of a seat, or just turn up.
The Our Future Energy Expo running 17 and 18 May was a huge success with expectations the event would break 3,000 attendees before it ended at 6pm on Saturday. Sam Fisher of CAfE says that the exhibitors he talked to said the valuable thing was not the numbers who attended, although that was positive, more that those who did turn up but their level of engagement. "This wasn't just over 3,000 passerby's but people who were interested in energy and sustainability issues and who wanted to learn more, or get supplier advice and information. The discussions were informed and the intention of many of the visitors was to decide about buying an electric vehicle or adopt some solar, or other electric solution for their home or business".
More info: www.cafe.gen.nz/EA13
The Programme shows whats on offer & when, so join us as we look at the future of Christchurch's energy: renewable, efficient and sustainable. To attend an event, make an online booking, for more info see the flyer and the calendar.
The highlight of the month of activity is the mini Expo: Our Energy Future, plus there's a celebrity debate, tours of Christchurch energy sites and zThe Press Debate on 21 May. Something for everyone; Christchurch residents, families, students, businesses and decision-makers.
Come along to the Our Future Energy Expo today, Friday and tomorrow!
Christchurch Agency for Energy (CAfE) has organised Christchurch’s first Energy Future Expo.
CAfE in partnership with the Association for the Promotion of Electric Vehicles (APEV) and Solar Cities is showing energy efficient products and services to the residents and business owners of Christchurch. Over 30 exhibitors featuring solar power, energy efficiency and electric vehicles are on display and several thousand residents are expected to attend.
Merv Altments, CAfE CEO says “The Our Energy Future Expo showcases the energy efficient choices that can be made in our homes, within our businesses and to our modes of transport now and into the future. It’s free to attend and we’re holding the Expo on Friday 17 and Saturday 18 May at Christchurch’s newest event space, The Events Hall at The Air Force Museum in Wigram. People can come and look at the exhibits and hear first hand from experts in the speaking programme we have.”
Make the right choice. Because the world matters, it’s time to make the right choice for you, for your city and most importantly, for your children.
As the rebuild kicks off in Christchurch there are incredible opportunities to build buildings, create living spaces and adopt a way of life that is sustainable, energy efficient and environmentally friendly.
These great bikes have come from Velo-ideal.com and will be awarded as part of a prize draw at the EXPO! Join us at the inaugural ‘Our Energy Future’ EXPO
The Annual Report provides an overview of the many initiatives we have undertaken during the year and looks ahead to 2012-2013 as we continue to raise awareness, work towards improving energy efficiency, and promote the use of renewable energy in Christchurch. In addition, it demonstrates that we are always working to strengthen and extend the many partnerships we have in the energy sector and in Christchurch.
View the report as a PDF.
The CAfE team have been amazed looking back at the list of initiatives we have worked on and achieved in a very busy and active year. The Chairman and CEO's introduction begins:
"The 2011/12 year has been a productive and challenging year for the Christchurch Agency for Energy. Three weeks after the Agency was registered, the first of the earthquake sequences struck the city, turning Christchurch's priorities upside down...and our priorities changed with them."
The Energyfirst grant for $5,000 of free expert energy advice for your building project (over 500sqm) has been popular in the last quarter of 2012.
The scheme, delivered in partnership with EECA, is offering grants for building developers in Christchurch to have their building concept plans reviewed by an energy efficiency design expert.
The service is 100% funded up to maximum levels depending on the size of the building. There are top-ups for larger buildings, for energy modelling.
Read the brochure and meet the Energyfirst Consultants. Apply here!*
The E Team; This is the team that can help you create an energy efficient building using renewable sources of power that costs less to operate, is environmentally friendly and will make you an energy leader. Go to EnergyFirst for information about the EnergyFirst grants scheme and to make an application.
Use the CAfE Grapher to view the latest ChCh Energy Supply Data. Select using the form and press Make a Graph.
CAfE is assisting a local espresso cafe to become a site for building owners and busi What is particularly impoprtant about the C1 project is that the building is 1930s and the work is a refit. C1 Cafe is looking at a range of exciting options for energy efficiency in their new High St site in the Old Post Office Building where Alice's in Videoland are located.
This is the CAfE Energyfirst form.
This sweeping transition is the subject of Switch. But rather than advocate for how it should happen, Switch travels the world to discover how it most likely will happen.
Switch is also about a changing energy conversation. Today, it’s polarized and unproductive. Switch focuses on practical realities and encourages a balanced understanding.
Finally, Switch is about changing the way we use energy, to realize the many economic and environmental benefits of efficiency.
Screenings Alice's Cinema, corner High and Tuam Streets
23 May at 4 pm
28 May at 6 pm
Energy Efficiency - Renewable Energy - Waste Reduction - Water Efficiency
The Christchurch City Council Target Sustainability Services offer selected developers of new commercial builds free consultancy advice on their concept designs in regards to:
Christchurch – Build Back Smarter guides have been published by Beacon pathways.
Beacon has developed guides to building back smarter for Christchurch residents. These have been produced by Christchurch City Council and are being distributed to Christchurch residents. Christchurch earthquake repairs and rebuilds provide an opportunity for residents to go a step further and consider improving their home’s comfort and efficiency.
Beacon Pathway is an Incorporated Society committed to transforming New Zealand's homes and neighbourhoods. Based in Auckland, the group has a strong interest in the Canterbury rebuild, and sees the opportunity to create a stronger, more sustainable city which is made up of high performing homes, sustainable neighbourhoods and a vibrant city centre.
Warm Up New Zealand meets 188,500 target - Speech from Energy Minister Phil Heatley at Parliamentary celebration.
When the National-led Government came into office it was well known that the country’s housing stock was under par. There was ample and growing evidence that this was impacting on New Zealanders’ health and well-being, not to mention their power bills. Something had to be done, and we did it. The programme, Warm Up New Zealand: Heat Smart, was agreed with the support of the Green Party. A few months later, the Maori Party also came on board and as a result of an agreement with them to insulate another 8000 low-income homes, our final target for the programme was revised up to 188,500.
Four Christchurch schools have been chosen to pilot a programme to reduce power use and develop energy efficient practices.
The year-long pilot will help schools understand how they use energy and where they can make changes to both equipment and behaviours that will help them reduce their monthly bills.
The four schools have been selected, they are Linwood North, Cashmere High School, Cashmere Primary and Our Lady of Fatima.
The Trees for Canterbury Carbon Calculator is for small to medium sized business' and you as an individual to simply work out the approximate carbon footprint that you currently have. Our figures are based on information that is relevant to New Zealand conditions rather than overseas. When you've worked out your footprint you will see the number of trees required to offset your carbon footprint this year. You can then purchase plants, which we will plant at one of our community plantings during our planting season. All proceeds from your purchase go directly to the propagation and growing of the plants. There are no administration fees or hidden costs.
More info at treesforcanterbury.org.nz/carbcalc.asp
“The rebuild of Christchurch is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to improve energy use and home heating. To put up walls without insulation makes no sense. Given we already know a significant proportion of Christchurch housing is under-insulated, now is the time to get it right.” The Christchurch Agency for Energy (CAfE) supports the view that it makes more sense to insulate houses as the walls are repaired.
