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The true benefits of bioenergy explained

The Victorian Bioenergy Network, supported by Cultivate Agribusiness, is holding a two-day forum, workshop and tour in Ararat on 11-12 September 2017. Source: Timberbiz

The aim of the forum is to provide local government businesses, community groups and others interested in reducing their energy costs and environmental impact, and learning more about how bioenergy benefits us all.

On the second day of the forum, participants will have the option of either a half day ‘hands-on’ workshop on using their own energy data to produce bioenergy options for their particular energy needs, or they may choose to go on a bus tour of local bioenergy sites.

The forum will be held at the Alexandra Oval Community Centre Ararat, Victoria.

Draft Program

Day 1 – Forum – 11th September 2017

Forum Dinner – 7:00pm 11th September 2017

Day 2 – Bioenergy Field Tour – 12th September

Includes a visit to Pyrenees Timber – this sawmill uses a 240kW Moderator boiler to provide heat for timber drying as well as drying chipped sawmill waste for boiler fuel and a visit to KCC Recycling – the company diverts timber waste from landfill and processes it into material suitable for boiler fuel.

Bookings are at www.trybooking.com/RAYQ or www/trybooking.com/299432

Dinner registrations are at www.trybooking.com/RAYS or www.trybooking.com/299434

The cost for the day 1 Forum $150, including lunch, morning and afternoon tea (50% discount for full time students). The dinner is $70 and the day 2 tour is $90, including lunch, morning and afternoon tea (50% discount for full time students). The Day 2 – Workshop is $60, including lunch, morning and afternoon tea (50% discount for full time students).

Trade Stalls are available if would like to discuss these contact Daryl Scherger, on 0497 609 944 or email: [email protected]

For further information: Liz Hamilton Victorian Bioenergy Network phone 5235 8324o r email [email protected]