Thinking of going solar?  If yes, why not attend one of our FREE information seminars presented by Terry Davis, Excel Solar and Nigel Kimball from Yarramine Environmental on grid connected solar photovolatic systems.  Find out more about:

• how solar systems work and how they can reduce your electricity bill
• financial assistance available for systems
• earning money from excess power generations, and
• an exciting NEW bulk buy project offering homeowners and businesses discounted systems.

 Seminar dates:

• Thursday 4 March 2010
• Thursday 11 March 2010
• Thursday 18 March 2010
• Thursday 25 March 2010

7pm - 9pm, Groom Park Hall, Neil Street, Toowoomba (opposite the Cathedral Centre). 

Seats are limited, so if you would like to attend please register by calling Nigel Kimball on (07) 4638 2442 

Greens propose interim carbon tax

The Greens are attempting to break the political deadlock over emissions trading by suggesting an interim two-year scheme with a fixed price on carbon.

Greens Senator Christine Milne is writing to the Government and the Opposition proposing a carbon price of $20 a tonne.

Read this article at the ABC website: http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/01/21/2797559.htm

$20 per tonne carbon price, creates dividend of $5billion over 2 year to help fund clean renewable energy: press conference - Senators Bob Brown and Christine Milne: 

http://globalclimatechangeaction.org 

Clean Up Australia events
2010 marks the 20th Anniversary of Clean Up Australia Day. If every Australian picks up JUST 1 piece of rubbish, together we could remove more than 20 million pieces from our environment. It’s fun and easy, so that anyone and everyone can get involved.
 
Clean Up Australia Day       - Sunday, 7 March 2010
Business Clean Up Day       - Tuesday, 2 March 2010
Schools Clean Up Day        - Friday, 5 March 2010

A Greener New Year

New Year's Eve is generally the time we look back at our bad habits, self perceived faults and failed ambitions and resolve to do better in the future.  While New Year’s resolutions are generally far easier to make than they are to keep, it doesn’t stop us from setting lofty goals for the coming year.  This year, as we re-pledge our personal aims for the New Year we should also consider including a few ‘green’ resolutions for the health of the planet.  Some simple and easily achievable changes could be to:
 

• Buy locally made and grown products.  They usually require less packaging and eliminate the environmental costs of long-distance transport. The added bonus is that local fruits and vegetables are often fresher, and locally produced goods help support your own community.
• Buy fewer disposable items. Look for long-lasting goods that won’t have to be replaced as often. You’ll reduce waste and save landfill space.