"CAfE is charged with leading Christchurch on the path to becoming an energy-smart city using more innovative renewable energy sources, and adopting more efficient use of power"

Energy Dialogues:

Share your ideas for the energy future of Christchurch. Energy Dialogues are community forums where issues and ideas relevant to Christchurch can be raised and discussed. EA12 in april
and May will see community sessions around the city.

Energy Tours:

A chance to see the future technologies and sites of interest in Christchurch’s energy future. in EA12 april and May there will be tours of the gebbies Pass wind farm, a chance to see how waste
energy is used for the City Council building and a chance to see solar panel technology and wave technology.

Energy Awareness 2012 Programme for April

BUSINESS OWNERS SPEAKER series
Making Your Business Energy Smart
26 APRIL, 7.30 – 10.00am Light breakfast provided
Westpac Business Hub, 55 Jack Hinton Dr, Addington
Bookings Essential (FREE to attend) - MAKE A BOOKING ONLINE or phone 360 Degree Events on (03) 943 2238

TASMAN INSULATION TOUR
Pink Batts; from raw materials to the final insulation product
26 APRIL, 12.30 – 2.00pm
Buses depart CBS Arena, 55 Jack Hinton Dr, Addington
Bookings Essential (FREE to attend) - MAKE A BOOKING ONLINE or phone 360 Degree Events on (03) 943 2238

ENERGY DIALOGUES - Share your ideas for the energy future of Christchurch
26 APRIL, 7.30 – 9.30pm Light refreshments provided
Burnside Bowling Club, 330 Avonhead Rd, Avonhead
Bookings Essential (FREE to attend) - MAKE A BOOKIN ONLINE or phone 360 Degree Events on (03) 943 2238

CIVIC OFFICES/Burwood LANDFILL TOUR
See how Christchurch harnesses the biogas from the Burwood Landfill to fuel different Council buildings, including the Art Gallery and the Council Civic Offices.
27 APRIL, 9.00am – 12.30pm Buses depart CBS Arena, 55 Jack Hinton Dr, Addington
Bookings Essential (FREE to attend) - MAKE A BOOKING ONLINE or phone 360 Degree Events on (03) 943 2238

30 APRIL ENERGY DIALOGUES
Share your ideas for the energy future of Christchurch
2.00 – 4.00pm Light refreshments provided
Hagley Park Netball Centre, First Floor, 455 Hagley Ave
Bookings Essential (FREE to attend) - MAKE A BOOKING ONLINE or phone 360 Degree Events on (03) 943 2238

01 MAY ENERGY DIALOGUES
Share your ideas for the energy future of Christchurch
6.00 – 8.00pm Light refreshments provided
Cashmere Club, Heathcote Room, 50 Colombo St, Somerfield
Bookings Essential (FREE to attend) - MAKE A BOOKING ONLINE or phone 360 Degree Events on (03) 943 2238

02 MAY PUBLIC SPEAKER SERIES – Energy Efficiency at Home
6.30 – 8.30pm Tea and coffee provided
Westpac Business Hub, 55 Jack Hinton Dr, Addington
Bookings Essential (FREE to attend) - MAKE A BOOKING ONLINE or phone 360 Degree Events on (03) 943 2238

03 MAY ENERGY DIALOGUES
Share your ideas for the energy future of Christchurch
6.00 – 8.00pm Light refreshments provided
Christchurch Rugby Football Club, 250 Westminster St, St Albans
Bookings Essential (FREE to attend) - MAKE A BOOKING ONLINE or phone 360 Degree Events on (03) 943 2238

04 MAY WINDFLOW FACTORY/WIND FARM TOUR
Tour the wind turbine factory and visit the Gebbies Pass wind farm
9.00am – 1.00pm Buses depart CBS Arena, 55 Jack Hinton Dr, Addington
Bookings Essential (FREE to attend) - MAKE A BOOKING ONLINE or phone 360 Degree Events on (03) 943 2238

06 MAY TREE PLANTING – Plant native trees for Canterbury
10.00am – 12.30pm Meet at Styx Mill Reserve, Hussey Rd, Harewood
Bookings Essential (FREE to attend) - MAKE A BOOKING ONLINE or phone 360 Degree Events on (03) 943 2238

07 MAY ENERGY DIALOGUES
Share your ideas for the energy future of Christchurch
6.00 – 8.00pm Light refreshments provided
Sumner Old School Hall, 20 Wiggins St, Sumner
Bookings Essential (FREE to attend) - MAKE A BOOKING ONLINE or phone 360 Degree Events on (03) 943 2238

08 MAY PUBLIC SPEAKER SERIES – The Energy Scene
PUBLIC SPEAKER SERIES – The Energy Scene in Christchurch
6.30 – 8.30pm Tea and coffee provided
Westpac Business Hub, 55 Jack Hinton Dr, Addington
Bookings Essential (FREE to attend) - MAKE A BOOKING ONLINE or phone 360 Degree Events on (03) 943 2238

09 MAY The Press Great Sustainable Energy Debate
6.00pm until late Russley Golf Club
Come and hear well-known speakers debate the topic
Bookings Essential (FREE to attend) - MAKE A BOOKING ONLINE or phone 360 Degree Events on (03) 943 2238

http://www.cafe.gen.nz/EA12
http://docs.google.com/viewer?url=http://cafe.gen.nz/sites/default/files/A5_+programme_v2_4.pdf
http://www.ccc.govt.nz/thecouncil/howthecouncilworks/energyefficiencyatthecouncil/energyawarenessweek/index.aspx