Energy Transition in the Hunter - HEI & GHD Collaborative Event
Wed, 30 Oct
|GHD Office Newcastle
Seminar presentations from incredible speakers, with opportunity for Q&A, followed by networking, including canapes and light refreshments (alcoholic & non-alcoholic)
Time & Location
30 Oct 2024, 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
GHD Office Newcastle, GHD Tower, Level 3/24 Honeysuckle Dr, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
About the event
Seminar presentations from some incredible speakers, with opportunity for Q&A, followed by networking (including drinks and canapes!)
Come along on 30 October and hear from:
Dr Richard Finlay-Jones (Director, EcoEnviro Pty Ltd) a veteran of the Australian Wind Energy Industry with over 25 years experience in wind  and solar project development. Richard operates as an independent contractor to developers, utilities, EPC contractors and consultants.  Richard is also a Director of Pilbara Solar an indigenous company developing renewable energy projects in NW WA for the local Traditional Owners. Â
Sam Mella (Senior Project Manager, Beyond Zero Emissions) a well-known commentator on the subject of cleantech, innovation and zero emissions in the Hunter Valley. She led the highly successful Hunter Energy Evolution video series and authored the Hunter Case Study in the BZE’s capstone research report, the Million Jobs Plan.
Darren Clarke (Director Regional Coordination, Planning and Communities, EnergyCo) bringing 20+ years’ experience in environmental planning and stakeholder relations on energy infrastructure project delivery in NSW. Darren is responsible for building key stakeholder partnerships and working across all levels of government to support efficient delivery of Renewable Energy Zones in the Hunter Central Coast and New England regions.
Michelle Kiejda (GHD Newcastle - Principal and a Technical Service Line Leader – Asset Transition) with  20+ years’ experience in environmental consulting, and technical experience in preparing rehabilitation, mine operations plans, rehabilitation management plans and project closure plans at both conceptual and detailed closure planning phases. Michelle is working on a range of closure planning and rehabilitation projects for mining, power stations and other industries in the Hunter and other regions.
Tickets
Standard Ticket
Ticket includes nibbles and light refreshments
$50.00+$1.25 service feeStudent Ticket
$35.00+$0.88 service fee
Total
$0.00