Energy Public Forum
Victoria’s Energy Future: Prospects and Challenges October 2013
Wednesday 23 October, 6.30 pm- 8.00pm at Museum Victoria
The subject of Victoria’s energy options is such an important one for us all. Every day we are confronted with household and business decisions arising from the economic and environmental costs of our seemingly insatiable thirst for energy. Some choices are inevitable.
This forum provided an opportunity for Victorians to inform themselves about this ongoing community debate.
Dr William (Bill) Birch AM, President
| 6.30pm | Opening Remarks |
| President of RSV, Dr Bill Birch and Chair Mr Rob Gell | |
| 6.35- 6.55pm | Overview of Global/ National picture of energy resources |
| Mr Tony Wood, Grattan Institute, Melbourne | |
| 6.45- 7.15pm | Overview of Victoria`s energy resources |
| Professor Mike Sandiford, Melbourne Energy Institute | |
| 7.15-7.35pm | A Local view, Hepburn wind community |
| Mr Simon Holmes-a-court, Director of Embark Project | |
| 7.35-8.00pm | Panel discussion |
| Chair: Mr Rob Gell, Executive Director bhive Group Pty Ltd | |
| 8.00pm | Closing Remarks. |
