Moonee Valley Climate Action (MVCA) is a grass-roots climate action group. Its aims are to empower through participation and practical initiatives like bulk solar purchasing. Inspire through seeing what others are doing. Inform through interesting talks by members and invited speakers.
News
MVCA recently hosted a Community Forum on carbon pricing.
When: 7pm, Thursday 2 June 2011
Where: Flemington Community Centre, 25 Mt Alexander Rd, Flemington
Speakers: Victoria McKenzie-McHarg (Environment Victoria), David Spratt, (author, Climate Code Red), Patrick Hearps (Research Fellow, Melbourne University Energy Institute)
Check the ‘Home Energy Efficiency’ link for new pages on:
– Cool roofing treatments to keep your house cool without using air-conditioning (or saving electricity even if the air-conditioner is on)
– Living on 4 kilowatt hours of electricity a day (is it possible? Yes, but it’s very tight!)
This page shows how much electricity various appliances use, gives tips on saving energy and briefly discusses solar hot water and PVs.