CitySwitch Café Series events are held on a regular basis in each participating city. These information sessions cover a range of topics, aiming to assist CitySwitch Signatories to achieve their energy efficiency commitment.
These events are usually exclusive to program Signatories and their guests and provide information-sharing and networking opportunities with like-minded organisations. Upcoming event details are listed by city below - please contact the CitySwitch Program Manager in your state for more information.
Sydney
Canberra
Canberra's next CitySwitch Café Series event will be announced soon.
Brisbane
Brisbane's next CitySwitch Café Series event will be announced soon.
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Adelaide
17 November 2011
CitySwitch Annual Awards and Progress Report event
To be held at Adelaide's newest green building, South Australia Police Headquarters at 3:30pm. By invitation only.
These year's Signatory of the Year Awards will be presented by the Lord Mayor Stephen Yarwood and our latest Signatories will be acknowledged. Thereafter, Signatories will be invited to hear Graeme Brown, SAPOL, and Mark Pettman, Commercial & General, outline the business case for building green and the decisions taken on this particular building from the tenants and building owners perspective.
Afternoon tea will be served in SAPOL's breakout area overlooking the Adelaide hills with a great opportunity to network.
For futher information on the event please contact Kendal Marsland, CitySwitch Program Manager - k.marsland@adelaidecitycouncil.com or phone 08 8203 7204.
Melbourne
29 November 2011
Significant energy savings have been achieved by the CitySwitch Green Office signatories of the year who will be announced this morning at an official awards ceremony.
The CitySwitch program is a partnership between the cities of Melbourne, Port Phillip, Yarra and Sustainability Victoria. The partners work with commercial office tenants to reduce energy use, save money on energy costs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The Victorian Small and Large Signatories of the Year, along with the National New Signatory of the Year will be announced at the event.
Date:
TODAY – Tuesday 29 November 2011
Time:
7.30am – 9am (announcements made between 8:10 am and 9am)
Who:
- Honourable Mark Dreyfus QC, Cabinet Secretary and Parliamentary Secretary for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency
- City of Melbourne Eco City Councillor Cathy Oke
- Cr Alison Clarke - Mayor, Yarra City Council
- Cr Sam Gaylard - Yarra City Council
- Cr Jackie Fristacky - Yarra City Council
Where:
Melbourne Convention Centre, South Wharf
Level 2, Rooms 219 and 220
For futher information on CitySwitch please contact Brett Munckton, CitySwitch Program Officer - brett.munckton@melbourne.vic.gov.au or phone 03 658 8557
Perth
Perth's next Cafe Series event will be announced soon.
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