GeoExchange Australia Pty Ltd

Geoexchange systems (also called ground source or geothermal heat pump systems) provide efficient heating, cooling and hot water through the use of stored solar energy present within the ground or a body of water. They have been applied in residential and commercial buildings as well as at the district or utility scale around the world for the past forty years.

While Geoexchange systems regularly appear on televison shows such as Grand Designs and Worlds Greenest Homes, it is not commonly known they they have been installed in Australia since the early 1990s. Installations local to the NSW Central West include Lithgow Hospital, Cowra Shire Council, Dubbo Detention Centre and a number of residential homes.

www.geoexchange.com.au

Aerogenesis Wind Turbines

Aerogenesis has developed breakthrough technology which significantly reduces the cost of small wind turbines. The company's turbine is a 5 KW wind generator, and is designed for grid connection as well as remote power applications. The turbine has high efficiency blades and an advanced controller, enabling it to extract maximum power from the wind. The technology is the product of a 15-year R&D program by one of the best known research institutes in the field, and the unit is set to become a leading small wind turbine in its class. The turbine is open for inspection in Newcastle NSW and Dalesford Victoria, and is 6 months away from market entry

www.aerogenesis.com.au

TAFE Western Green Skills On the Road

The TAFE Western Green Skills on the Road mobile learning resource is supported by of the NSW Environmental Trust. The facility, which travels accross the region, is used to raise industry and community awareness of environmentally sustainable technologies.

Green Skills on the Road contains and provides the following resources:
Displays of sustainable building materials
Displays of water efficient products
Displays of renewable energy products
Information pamphlets
Interactive computer activities
DVD presentations

Green Skills on The Road will be conducting over 30 workshops and displays for schools, apprentices, tradespeople and the general community during 2010.

To book a visit from Green Skills on the Road phone 63914000

www.wit.tafensw.edu.au/course-information/green-skills

SilexSolar

Solar Cell Manufacturing at Sydney Olympic Park

SilexSolar has the largest PV cell and panel manufacturing plant in the southern hemisphere with an annual production capacity of 50MW. Also housed on site are: R&D and test facilities, engineering workshops, sales and administration offices, and a purpose-built warehouse to cater for raw and finished goods. SilexSolar is committed to the continuous improvement of manufacturing processes and product quality, with minimal environmental impact. SilexSolar is implementing an integrated management system consistent with ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 14001 (Environmental) and ISO 18001 (OH&S) international standards.

www.silexsolar.com.au

Electric Velocity Cyclery

Electric Velocity sells and rents electric bikes,and runs electric bike tours around Sydney.

Electric Bicycles are the best emerging alternative in personal transport. They combine the best of both worlds, the lightness, versatility, and exhilaration of a bicycle with the effortless nature of powered vehicles

So if you dislike gridlock traffic, and soaring petrol prices, and are concerned about climate change, then you will love what Electric Velocity has to offer. Call us on 1300 321 225 to book a test ride of one of our fine machines, and decide for yourself.

www.ElectricVelocity.com.au

Chargepoint - Electric Vehicle Recharging Networks

Our easy-to-use web portal that allows you to access the ChargePoint Network
from anywhere and everywhere with your computer or smart phone.
With chargepoint.net.au you can:

Locate unoccupied charging stations near you or on your route
Monitor real-time charging status of your electric vehicle
Receive instant alerts if the vehicle gets unplugged or when charging is complete
Manage your billing and subscription

http://chargepoint.com.au/

Recumbent and Specialised Cycling

Founded in 2009, “Recumbent & Specialized Cycling” Warehouse in Sydney is unique as it currently the only store solely specializing in recumbent bikes and Trikes in NSW. We offer ALL the major brands sourced worldwide and are stockists of Greenspeed, Treatrike, Catrike and Trident for immediate delivery. Sick of talking to bike stores fiddling with the recumbent revolution, come and talk to the experts, would be delighted to hear from you...

Now with an increasing range of electrical assisted bicycles.

www.recumbent.net.au

The Flannery Centre

The Flannery Centre is a world class carbon efficiency, sustainability and greenskills training facility. Aimed at providing a positive vision of our future the centre will demonstrate principles of sustainability ranging from solar passive design to innovative technologies to water sensitive landscaping. It will be the place to learn practical skills required to thrive in a warmer, resource-constrained world. While currently under construction, project proponents Skillset are looking to build relationships with groups and individuals who share our vision of resilient, healthy, sustainable communities.

www.flannerycentre.com.au

Fish River Roasters Coffee Cart and Le Gall Patisserie Pastries

At fish river roasters we roast in small batches so we can deliver to you fresh and fast. We have over ten years experience in cafes and roasting coffee. Our philosophy is simple: source the best coffee beans and roast each variety to bring out their best flavours and aroma.

In recent news, our espresso blend was in the medals at the National Golden Bean roasting competition. Our second in this competition. Our Fairtrade certification has come through and our Fairtrade coffees available on the web.

www.fishriverroasters.com.au

Bathurst Community Climate Action Network

This organisation is a network of organisations and individuals working together to promote action on the challenge of climate change and sustainable equitable development.

The principal focus is to work with the Bathurst Regional Council, individuals and organisations in this shared challenge.

A number of action planning teams have been set up so that members might focus their attention on a specific area of interest or concern.

Practically in reaching out to the community, BCCAN conducts or supports other inititiatives such as workshops, seminars, expos and information sharing to help raise community awareness and skills.

http://bccan.org.au

ECCO - Environmentally Concerned Citizens of Orange

ECCO was launched in April 2006, in response to widespread community concern over the environment, and at a time when the city of Orange was experiencing significant residential expansion and commercial development. ECCO has subsequently embarked on a broad program of environmental education, awareness and activism in the Orange community, with an increasing emphasis on climate action initiatives through its sub-group, Orange Climate Action Now (OCAN).

ECCO also supports the ELF Community Garden Group, hosts Local Environment Awards and co-ordinates a column called Earth First in the Central Western Daily every Saturday.

www.eccoorange.org.au

The Alternative Technology Association

Australia’s leading not-for-profit organisation, promoting sustainable technology and practice. The ATA provides services to members who are actively walking the talk in their own homes by using good building design, conserving water and using renewable energy. ATA advocates in government and industry arenas for easy access to these technologies as well as continual improvement of the technology, information and products needed to change the way we live.

With branches and members around Australia (including a Blue Mountains/Central West Branch), ATA provides practical information and expertise, based on our members’ hands-on experience. ATA also offers advice on conserving energy, building with natural materials, reusing, reducing the use of and recycling natural resources.

www.ata.org.au

Belly's Bikes, Bathurst

Greg Bell (Belly), the owner and manager of the store, provides expert advice in his fields of sales and as a technician. Couple this with his involvement in riding - MTB ENDURANCE XC, CLUB ROAD RACING he can provide all the information you need to answer your cycling questions. He is now TOYING WITH DOWNHILL to add another dimension to his love for cycling. Give Belly a yell for expert advice in all aspects of cycling.

The shop stocks a wide range of bikes from Eco and commuting and touring bikes, to racing and BMX.

www.bellysbikes.com.au

Winning Edge Cycles, Bathurst

Our team, including Cr Greg Westman, are your friendly cycling enthusiasts. We have a varied background in cycling that covers Road, Triathlon, Mountain Biking and BMX. So you can be sure that we not only have the product, but we also have the knowledge to help you with all your cycling requirements.

Bike Storage Company

One-stop shop for bicycle parking solutions. We supply and install:

• ground mounted & wall brackets
• signage & cycle path marking
• secure cages, lean-tos & sheds
• custom racking solutions

We also retrofit parking spaces for bicycle storage.

Member - Green Building Council of Australia.

Clients include Parramatta Council & the ABC in Ultimo.

www.bikestorage.com.au

Sustainable Choice

Sustainable Choice is a sustainable procurement program for NSW Local Government. Developed as a partnership between the Local Government and Shires Associations (LGSA) and the NSW Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water (DECCW), the program aims to increase the level of sustainable purchasing within councils.

Free to join, this program offers an impressive range of tools and resources, including ‘in-house’ training sessions in sustainable procurement for member councils. The program website includes a comprehensive, searchable database of suppliers of sustainable goods and services.

Oberon Tarana Heritage Railway Inc.

The dedicated volunteers of OTHR are working to restore the standard gauge line between Oberon and Tarana, a distance of 24km. The first stage, from Oberon to Hazelgrove (5km) is almost completed and two historic (1897 vintage) end-platform carriages are now being readied at Oberon station for use on the first tourist trains which will run between Oberon and Hazelgrove.

Two 73 class diesel locomotives purchased by OTHR (see photo by Steve Preseton) will also shortly be arriving in Oberon. Volunteers belonging to OTHR now come not only from Oberon but across NSW and even interstate. More volunteers always welcom.

www.ozsite.com.au/oberonrailway/

Central West Catchment Management Authority and the Central West Councils Salinity and Water Quality Alliance

The Central West CMA and the Salinity and Water Quality Alliance are working with Councils and Communities to achieve improvements of the health, resilience and sustainability of our natural resources.
Through improved education, planning and incorporation of cutting edge stormwater technologies the Councils of the Central West, with the support of the Central West CMA, are starting to harness and better manage urban runoff for the benefit of our catchment and our communities. Find out how you can help to protect our waterways from stormwater pollution.

http://cw.cma.nsw.gov.au

Country Energy:

Energy Efficiency

The Country Energy stand will feature energy efficiency information highlighting high consumption appliances as well as tips and advice on how to reduce energy consumed in the home.

There will also be a display of some energy efficiency products on the market – including indoor and outdoor lights, solar lights, powerboards and TV standby switches.

Come to the Country Energy stand and ask us about our Top 10 energy saving tips!

www.countryenergy.com.au

That's a Good Idea!

TAGI is Centroc's regional sustainability program. Our program provides information and practical advice and support to our councils and communities on a range of sustainability issues. At the Expo we will have free Grow your own Compost Kits to pick up as well as copies of our very popular Weather Report.

www.centroc.com.au

Greening Bathurst

Greening Bathurst is a volunteer community organisation that supports best practice in the management and conservation of vegetation across the Bathurst Regional Council area by advancing the implementation of the Bathurst Vegetation Management Plan (BVMP) and assisting in achieving the vision of the Plan.

GB recognises that well managed vegetation is critical to achieving sustainable development because of its strong influence on biodiversity, water quality and landscape character.

www.greeningbathurst.org.au

Michael Inwood, the Triton 4x4 EV and Engaging Nature

Fuel can be a major input cost on farm and the CO2 emissions of all industries are now being examined. This aspect of the project has seen the conversion of a Mitsubishi Triton GLX-R to electric power. This vehicle is charged using 100% Countrygreen (Country Energy’s certified renewable power).

This vehicle is capable of all normal on farm 4x4 work and was also designed to pull the Agrowplow AD Hybrid Discdrill. It is a true Zero Emission Vehicle. The embodied energy for the vehicle and machinery production is easily offset with only a portion of the trees we have planted on farm this year. The use of this vehicle for both ‘No Kill’ and ‘Pasture cropping’ will mean that its operation actively assists in the sequestering of carbon in the soil. This is one better than carbon neutral.

Scythes Australia

The Scythe is the ecological alternative to the lawn mower, whipper snipper and brush cutter. It is an easy-to-use hand tool that efficiently cuts grass and weeds of any height without the noise, vibration and pollution of motorised tools. Scything is relaxing, meditative and provides gentle exercise. Scythes Australia is based in Mudgee.

www.scythesaustralia.com.au

Netwaste's Eco-logic Kit

Netwaste is a collaborative waste and resource management project sponsored by the NSW Department of Environment and Climate Change and Water (DECCW) and the Central West (CENTROC) and Orana Regional Organisation of Councils (OROC)

Several  successful programs and projects include a number of regional contracts: a Regional Recycling Contract, Processing of Garden Organics, Collection of Scrap Metal and an annual EWaste Collection.

The Ecologic Kit is a mobile resource that has grown out of an exhibition at the Power House Museum called Ecologic and is full of information and resources to inspire us all to think and communicate about our environment.

Corporate Express

As more and more companies are discovering the value of supply chain integrity, we work with our stakeholders to provide a sustainable supply chain solution that helps support their corporate social responsibility objectives. We do these things because they are right to ourselves, our employees, our customers, our shareholders, our investors, our community and our environment.

Our sustainability vision:
To provide socially responsible solutions for our customers and our people through the products we source and the way we choose to operate, to protect our planet and care for our community. Our approach to sustainability focuses on four major pillars: workplace, community, marketplace and the environment.

www.ce.com.au

UNSW Sunswift lV solar racing vehicle

We are a full-scale, multi-disciplinary, student-led solar racing team. Volunteers from faculties all over the University of New South Wales offer their time and skills to design, build and race a state-of-the-art solar-powered car. Funding is provided by our generous donors and corporate sponsors, and of course by UNSW.

In 2009 the team won the Silicon Class of the Global Green Challenge with Sunswift IV, making her the world's number 1 silicon solar racing vehicle.

For more information please visit our website

www.sunswift.com

Newnes Hotel Cabins - "Grass Roots Eco Resort"

One hundred years ago Newnes was a thriving mining town. Today it lies abandoned in the world heritage wilderness of Wollemi National Park. The Cabins offer a great "time out" and many nature-based activities; rock climbing, canyoning, beautiful walks along the Wolgan River and a walk through the historic ruins. The development is designed in an ecological and sustainable way. It runs on 100% solar power with its own underground sewerage treatment plant, water supply from a beautiful spring, a large vegie garden and chooks - everything money can't buy!

www.lisp.com.au/~newnes

Lithgow Environment Group

LEG is a group of enthusiastic pro-active residents keen to foster awareness of the environmental and conservation issues affecting their local area. Bordering 3 National Parks their focus includes protection of these invaluable assets with activities like:

• Streamwatch

• Working with other conservation groups

• Working with State Forests and other agencies

• Monitoring and recording endangered species and their habitats

• Educating, raising awareness and active involvement with the Lithgow Community Garden and a range of other local groups like Landcare etc

• Running weed and wildflower identification walks

Communities in Landscapes

Communities in Landscapes works with communities, individuals and other NRM agencies to integrate conservation and production across box-gum Woodlands to maintain and enhance biodiversity. The CiL project was initiated in recognition that landscape-scale change can only be achieved by working with farmers and other land managers and their communities.

The project will inform and support management decisions in Box-Gum Woodland landscapes primarily through engaging land managers and their communities in practices that have positive outcomes for production and are known to benefit resilience in Box-Gum Woodlands.

White Box-Yellow Box-Blakely's Red Gum Grassy Woodlands and Derived Native Grasslands (Box-Gum Woodlands) are listed as a critically endangered ecological community, meaning that it is facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild in the immediate future. Box-Gum woodlands once dominated millions of hectares on fertile soils of the wheat-sheep belt of NSW, but have now largely been cleared for agriculture. Remnants are widely scattered, often small, on multiple land tenures and rarely managed for conservation. Box-Gum woodlands provide habitat for a range of plant and animal species threatened with extinction such as the swift parrot, superb parrot, striped legless lizard, golden sun moth and tiger quoll.

SolaMate Solar Air Heating

ABC New Inventors Episode Winner Judge's Choice and People's Choice (May 2009)

Housing Industry Association GreenSmart Product of the Year 2009

Space heating and cooling represents the most significant proportion of a home's energy needs. SolaMate warms your home with fresh filtered air on cold winter days. The low emissions system harnesses the sun's energy to cut your heating bills dramatically and create year-round comfort for your family.

On hot summer nights, SolaMate injects cool outside air into your home for easier sleeping and less load on your air conditioner.

In addition, the regular flow of fresh filtered air improves indoor air quality and creates a healthy home for your family by reducing dust, pollutants and allergens.

Reduced energy bills and improved comfort for your family - that's "The SolaMate Solution".

www.sola-mate.com

Rotary Club of Bathurst East Catering Van

Food will be available to visitors to the Expo from 10am to 2pm.

Sausage and Steak Sandwiches, Bacon and Egg Rolls and Drinks.

Aquafil Water Bottle Refill Stations

A dynamic educational tool that promotes a SUSTAINABLE WAY OF LIVING, by reducing waste and conserving our precious resources.

The aquafil Refill Station is a product that has evolved from the need to combat the extravagant waste of resources generated by bottled water.

Extensive design considerations that have included consultation with public works officers and mindful reflection of negative public perception surrounding water bubblers has led to the creation of a practical product that provides a better alternative to bottled water.

Manly Council led the way in implementing this practical solution in their community. Many other councils, water authorities and schools are joining the campaign against bottle water waste and creating a more sustainable environment for their community.

http://www.aquafil.com.au

Blade Electric Vehicles

Founded in 2006, BEV has electric vehicles on the road in all States and New Zealand.

Electric vehicles are part of a global response to global warming and increased competition for oil. The Blade Electron is Australia’s first commercially available plug-in electric vehicle.

Based on the highly acclaimed and popular Hyundai Getz, and using state-of-the-art components, the Electron offers affordable, reliable electric motoring today. In Australia, the wait is over.

The Blade Vehicle in the EV Challenge at Mt Panorama is owned by ABC New Inventor's judge Bernie Hobbs and, while she can't be at the Summit, she's thrilled her car can.

http://bev.com.au

The Electric Car Company (TECCO)

TECCO is currently into research and development of EV-centric technologies from a 1991 100% electric Converted Ford  Capri, used as a daily driver, to the "Odyssey Formula Green" prototype racecar. They will also be bringing the Catavolt bike to the Summit.

On Friday 12th March 2010 team Catavolt set the World Record for a Modified Partial Streamlined Electric Motorcycle and the Australian Land Speed Record for an Electric Vehicle on the Australian Salt Lake event, Speed Week 2010.

www.tecco.com.au

Deep Green Research Pty Ltd

Deep Green converted a 2008 Honda Civic VTi 1.8L 5 speed
sedan from ICE to electric as a demonstration vehicle now known as
Deep Green. The vehicle was entered into the 2009 Global Green Challenge, an event run concurrent with the World Solar Challenge between Darwin and Adelaide.
Deep Green was the most energy efficient car in the Eco Challenge event (for nonsolar cars), and achieved a range of 360kms on a single charge from its relatively
small and inexpensive battery pack. This distance is possibly a world record for a vehicle of this type/weight and without the aid of aerodynamic or low roll resistance
enhancements. Deep Green replicated its class leading efficiency during mixed and urban cycles, achieving greater efficiency than all other vehicles in the Challenge, be they electric, hybrid or petroleum.

www.deepgreen.net.au

eQuadbike

Kim Price in Orange recently completed the conversion of a Farm Quad Bike to electric power. It is now being tested under working conditions to prove its suitability.

(see Toulon Engaging Nature entry above for a Triton Ute conversion by Michael Inwood in Bathurst too)