Energy Literacy: A Beginner’s Guide –
with energy expert, Ashley Bland

Why am I getting so little money for my solar when my bill is still high?

If renewables are the cheapest form of new energy, why are electricity prices rising?
What is a BESS and why are they so important to the grid?

Why do we need new powerlines? Can’t we just use the existing network better?

If you’re asking any of these questions, then this event is for you!

Come along to our Energy Literacy 101, delivered by one of the Central West’s best-known electricity experts, Ashley Bland of Constructive Energy, and have all your energy questions answered.

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Made in Lithgow: The Solar Express – world-first solar powered train!

with local rail legend, Tim Elderton

Leading railway engineer, Tim Elderton, built the world’s very first solar train – right here in Lithgow, at the Lithgow Railway Workshop! Come along to hear the story of a group of bright-eyed enthusiasts repurposed a historic train to run purely from energy from the sun.

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What's next for Lithgow's economy?

Hear from Bruce Mills, LEEP’s Emerging Economy Manager, as he explores the bold ambitions of the Lithgow Emerging Economy Plan (LEEP). Commissioned by Lithgow City Council and the NSW Government, LEEP is charting a path toward a future-ready, diverse economy – creating new opportunities for jobs, innovation, and inclusive growth.

All welcome - register now!

Contact the host of LEEP Speaker Series - 17 September 2025