Enviro-Energy Expo 2025

Building on the success of the 2024 event, this FREE, family friendly event is set to return on Saturday 15th March 2025, bringing together experts, innovators, and community members to explore sustainable living solutions that benefit both the environment and household budgets.

Explore interactive displays demonstrating the latest in affordable green technology, household energy assessments, resource recovery  actions, the health benefits of climate action and what's going on in your local waterways and green spaces. Shop for used Japanese EVs and try out an eBike. For a complete list of exhibitors, visit https://mrsg.org.au/riddells.

Everything is FREE but space is limited for our keynote addresses, panel discussions and one-on-one sessions with experts so book your place(s) here.

• 2 Keynote Speakers Professor Emeritus David Karoly (University of Melbourne and Climate Council Councillor) and Annabel Sides (Green Planet Sport). Retired from the CSIRO, David is an internationally recognised expert and will speak about climate change science, impacts and solutions for our community. Annabel and her guest athletes will share their work building partnerships in the sport industry that have climate positive outcomes for the health of people and the planet. 
• 3 Expert Panel Discussions 
  1. Speaking Up and Speaking Out: Advocacy in a time of transition - Moderator Ross Colliver, Riddells Creek Landcare
     1.  Leigh Ewbank, Climate Action Network Australia (CANA) Solutions for Climate Australia – supports communities across Australia to have their voices heard and secure greater climate ambition from government
     2. Bunyip Renewables Action Group (BRAG) Winner Premier’s Sustainability Awards 2023 – achievable local action
     3. Helen Oakey, CEO Renew 
  2. Town Collective Action & Individual Change - Moderator Justin Walsh, Macedon Ranges Shire Council
     1. Glen Currie, Climateworks Centre Why now is the time for electrification of gas in your home
     2. Charlotte Harrison, Sustainable Gardening Australia Climate Action in the Garden
     3. Kate Phillips, Museums Victoria Research Institute Youth Climate Cafes 
  3. Youth/Student Discussion - Moderator Kelsey McDonald Youth Climate Network Loddon Mallee and Youth Affairs Council Victoria (YACVic)
     1. Global Village Learning
        
     2. TBC
• One-on-one sessions with an expert
  • Lyn Beinat (EcoMaster) - Where do I start to make my home thermally efficient? Draught proofing, insulation, glazing
  • Stephen Pepper (Go Renewable Energy Group) - Community buy schemes for energy saving devices, electrifying your home, going off-grid, home batteries and the economics of EVs