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Join us to hear from nine community groups participating in the inaugural Community Energy Activator pilot. Over 12 weeks, they have been on a journey to explore their local context and community energy aspirations, learn about the opportunities offered by different community energy models, and discovered what it takes to make these visions a reality.

This pilot, a collaboration between Ara Ake, Orion, and the Community Energy Network, is designed to empower local communities to engage in and benefit from real-world energy projects, advancing the region toward a net-zero future. Participants have received guidance from a variety of speakers, navigators, and community energy groups from across New Zealand.

When: Thursday 28th November, 2024

Where: TSB Space, Tūranga Central Library, 60 Cathedral Square, Christchurch

Time: 5.30pm – 8.30pm

The groups involved are:

Papanui Youth Development Trust
Lyttelton Energy Transition Society
Shirley Village Project
The Green Lab
Nōku Te Ao Charitable Trust / Te Pā o Rākaihautū
Castlehill community group
Oxford Community Hub for Resilient Energy
Ōtautahi Community Housing Trust
Christchurch Community House

Register by Monday 25 November 2024

5.30pm - 6.00pm Arrival and refreshments

6.00pm - 6.20pm Welcome and overview

6.20pm - 7.20pm Community Energy team projects and learnings

7.20pm - 8.00pm Feedback, questions and closing remarks

8.00pm - 8.30pm Networking

Look forward to seeing you all there.

Any questions, please contact communityenergy@oriongroup.co.nz