55 minute recording of zoom webinar March 14, 2018
Lismore City Council partnered with Farming the Sun community energy group to create Australia’s first Council owned, community funded solar farms
– a 100kW rooftop PV system at a the sports & aquatic centre
– a 100kW floating system (the largest in Australia) at the East Lismore Sewage Treatment Plant
WEBINAR AGENDA
- How Council’s Community Strategic Plan, Renewable Energy Master Plan and 100% Renewable Energy Goal by 2023 provided the policy structure to support community energy projects
- The importance of early demand reduction measures
- Considering more than finances in the investment equation
- Evaluating the benefits of community partnerships, local investment, technology showcasing model
About the presenter
Sharyn Hunnisett is Lismore City Council’s Environmental Strategies & Compliance Officer and was the key project manager for the solar farms. Sharyn worked closely with Lismore Community Solar in the site selection and funding model establishment.
