Resilient Hills and Coasts, with AdaptWest, Resilient South, and Resilient East bring South Australians a series of FREE webinars covering a range of sustainability and climate ready homes topics.

  • Are you looking for practical steps to cut energy bills and make your home more comfortable all year round? 

  • Have you been thinking of adapting your home or incorporating sustainable design techniques, and using resilient building materials? 

  • Wondering how to use water efficiently inside your home and in your garden? 

  • Are you curious about switching to ‘all electric’ and using renewable energy?

  • Are you a renter? A home owner? A landlord? Then, this is for you! 

The webinars were presented by energy experts from Renew, who have provided independent information on household sustainability for over 40 years. 

  • The webinars were held on Zoom, on Tuesday or Thursday nights between 6:30pm-8:00pm. 

    An introduction is given by a different council each time.

    There is about an hour of expert chat and time for questions. 

    All webinars were FREE to our communities and available to you to watch now!

  • Past webinar recordings are available to watch below.

Past Webinars

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Winter Comfort for Renters
Tuesday, 16 May 2023
(click to watch past event)

Ways to make your rental home more comfortable and cheaper to run. We look at energy saving measures to help you reduce your energy bills, with tips on reading your bills and understanding your usage. We'll also discuss strategies for approaching your landlord for appliance upgrades.

This session is relevant for both renters and landlords.

Winter Comfort at Home
Tuesday, 23 May 2023
(click to watch past event)

Exploring ways to improve the comfort and efficiency of your home, and which steps to take to save money and stay warmer this winter. We unpack energy saving measures and help you take control of your bills, with tips on reading your bill and understanding your usage.

This session is relevant if you own your own home.

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Electric Vehicles
Thursday, 15 June 2023
(click to watch past event)

In this webinar we'll be delving into electric vehicles, what sort of home setup is required, and things to look out for when thinking about buying one. 

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Buying GreenPower
Tuesday, 4 July 2023
(click to watch past event)

We’ll be exploring GreenPower, the government accredited renewable energy product offered by most electricity retailers to households and businesses in Australia. But what actually is GreenPower, and does it live up to its name? Join us to find out more.

solar panels on a residential roof

All-Electric Homes
Tuesday, 25 July 2023
(click to watch past event)

Going all-electric is an essential step in making your home as sustainable as it can be. In this session, we detail how and when to transition away from gas, offer tips on creating an efficient all-electric home and outline the benefits, environmentally and economically.

Introduction to Sustainable Building & Renovating Series (four webinars)

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1. Designing for resilience
Tuesday, 1 August 2023
(click to watch past event)

Our climate is changing, so it’s time to start thinking about how to retrofit, renovate, or design your home to be resilient for years to come. Come along to this online event to find out more.

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2. Building Materials
Tuesday, 8 August 2023
(click to watch past event)

With so many options on the market, it can be had to navigate which building material is best for your new build or renovation. Come along to this online event to find out more.

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3. Build your team
Tuesday, 15 August 2023
(click to watch past event)

It’s essential to find the right team for your build or renovation, yet it can be quite tricky to find people who share your sustainability goals. Come along to this online event to find out more.

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4. Water and gardening
Tuesday, 22 August 2023
(click to watch past event)

If you are fortunate enough to have a garden, it is important to ensure that it is climate-ready and uses water wisely. Come along to this online event to find out more.

two rows of solar panels on a roof with trees in the background

New to solar and batteries
Thursday, 7 September 2023
(click to watch past event)

It can be confusing to know what solar setup will suit your home and your lifestyle. Come along to this online event to find out what is right for you, as well as what pitfalls to avoid.

birds-eye view of a residential suburb with houses, solar panels on roofs and trees

Got solar, new to batteries
Tuesday, 12 September 2023 (click to watch past event)

If you already have rooftop solar and are considering home battery storage, then this event is for you. Come along to this online event to find out if the return on investment stacks up.

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Summer comfort for renters
Thursday, 16 November 2023
(click to watch past event)

It can be difficult to keep rental properties cool in Summer, but there are tricks to improve the energy efficiency and comfort without breaking the bank. Come along to this online event to find out more.

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Summer comfort at home
Tuesday, 21 November 2023 (click to watch past event)

Improving the energy efficiency of your home this summer will make it more comfortable and cheaper to cool. Come along to this online event to find out more.

Electric Vehicles
Tuesday, 7 May 2024 (click to watch past event)

With fuel prices rising, it’s time for us to embrace EV’s. But finding independent advice can be tricky! This event will give you the information you need to go electric.

 

REGIONAL CLIMATE PARTNERSHIPS

This series is presented by Renew on behalf Resilient Hills and Coasts, AdaptWest, Resilient South and Resilient East. These four Regional Climate Partnerships represent 20 South Australian local governments. 

Participating councils feature under each of the following Regional Climate Partnerships.

  • Adelaide Hills Council

    Alexandrina Council

    City of Victor Harbor

    Kangaroo Island Council

    Mount Barker District Council

  • City of Adelaide

    City of Burnside

    Campbelltown City Council

    City of Norwood Payneham and St Peters

    City of Prospect

    City of Tea Tree Gully

    City of Unley

    The Corporation of the Town of Walkerville

  • City of Holdfast Bay

    City of Marion

    City of Mitcham

    City of Onkaparinga 

  • City of Charles Sturt

    City of Port Adelaide Enfield

    City of West Torrens