Archive Events VIC

Distributed Energy Resources (DER), Smart Grid and Decarbonising the Power Industry
Date:
Tuesday, November 17, 2020 - 17:00
Event:
VIC Events
Presenter:
Professor Luis Ochoa, University of Melbourne and Ms Katie Brown, DELWP, Melbourne
Venue:
On Line
Synopsis:
This seminar will examine the technical and government policies of adopting DER and Smart Grid technologies from Australian perspective.
Rapid Transition to Green Hydrogen
Date:
Wednesday, October 7, 2020 - 17:30
Event:
VIC Events
Presenter:
Ms Claire Johnson, Dr. Attilio Pigneri, Professor Evan Gray
Venue:
On-Line
Synopsis:
Australia’s hydrogen sector is quickly gathering pace with unprecedented levels of interest from industry backed by enthusiastic governments. Claire will present the key projects, players and motives behind hydrogen’s rapid ascent, including the international landscape driving Australia’s great hydrogen hope.
Transition to Electric Vehicles
Date:
Tuesday, May 19, 2020 - 14:00
Event:
VIC Events
Presenter:
Mr Bryce Gaton, Dr Jonathan Spear and Ms Carola Jonas
Venue:
National Webinar
Synopsis:
This event will cover key technical issues associated with electric vehicles, as well as important policy and planning issues from a government perspective.
SENG Vic AGM
Date:
Thursday, November 14, 2019 - 17:30
Event:
VIC Events
Presenter:
Mr Luke Taylor, Sustainable Living Foundation
Venue:
Discovery Hub, level 31 600 Bourke Street, Melbourne
Synopsis:
The SENG Vic Committee meeting/AGM will commence at 5.30pm. It will be followed by screening of the film "Home Front: Episode One - Existential Gamble”
Life Cycle Analysis in Engineering
Date:
Thursday, October 10, 2019 - 17:30
Event:
VIC Events
Presenter:
Dr Enda Crossin, Swinburne Uni and Ms Nicole Sullivan, Green Building Council
Venue:
Engineers Australia, level 31, 600 Bourke Street Melbourne
Synopsis:
With engineering projects facing the challenge of reaching a sustainable and net zero carbon future, the life cycle analysis process is more important than ever. Join us to learn how can we successfully analyse a project across various points over the life cycle. Co-hosted with Asset Management Council, Engineers Without Borders, Mechanical College & Risk Engineering Society.
Transitioning Built Environment to Zero Net Emissions by 2050
Date:
Wednesday, August 7, 2019 - 17:30
Event:
VIC Events
Presenter:
Drushti Chandarana, Professor Sujeeva Setunge, Michael Li
Venue:
Engineers Australia, level 31, 600 Bourke Street Melbourne
Synopsis:
This event explores emissions from infrastructure materials and how we might transition the sector to net zero emissions by 2050. When and how do we start planning for an orderly transition? What are the roles of Government and the market? Can we find the material and energy solutions to meet predicted demands?
The Sustainable Hydrogen/Ammonia Economy
Date:
Tuesday, May 7, 2019 - 17:30
Event:
VIC Events
Presenter:
Dr. Patrick Hartley, Mr Martin Hablutzel & Mr Tim Forcey
Venue:
Engineers Australia, level 31, 600 Bourke Street Melbourne
Synopsis:
Clean hydrogen is a versatile energy carrier and feedstock that can enable deep decarbonisation across the energy and industrial sectors. Australia has the resources and skills to build an economically sustainable domestic and export hydrogen industry which can help meet emissions targets by replacing fossil fuels in transport, mining and power generation, and address concerns around energy security.
Climate and Carbon Challenges
Date:
Thursday, April 11, 2019 - 17:30
Event:
VIC Events
Presenter:
Assoc Prof Malte Meinshausen, & Mr Tom Yankos
Venue:
Engineers Australia, level 31, 600 Bourke Street Melbourne
Synopsis:
This event will examine the opportunities and challenges for Australia and especially, the engineering profession, to reshape its industries and society to meet the global challenge of emissions reductions required to meet the safe climate goals set at the 2015 Paris climate conference and reviewed at COP24 2018 in Poland. The topic will be addressed from perspectives of (a) latest scientific assessments on climate and emissions trends; and (b) challenges for the engineering profession in responding to industry transformations necessitated by a carbon constrained future.
Closing the Loop – Waste to products
Date:
Monday, November 26, 2018 - 18:00
Event:
VIC Events
Presenter:
David Rako and Clinton Habner
Venue:
Level 31, 600 Bourke Street, Melbourne
Synopsis:
With China no longer taking our waste, Governments and the recycling industry are responding, however the "War on Waste" has a long way to go to achieve sustainable outcomes according to industry consultant David Rako. ResouceCo processes 2M tonnes of waste p.a. operating in all eastern states. Manager Clinton Habner will overview capability and operations with case studies including commercially sustainable alternative Fuel and Tyre Recycling to clean up stockpiles
Community engagement in Power
Date:
Thursday, November 8, 2018 - 17:30
Event:
VIC Events
Presenter:
TBA
Venue:
Level 31, 600 Bourke Street, Melbourne
Synopsis:
TBA

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