The City of Port Phillip and Small Business Victoria have announced details of Greening for Growth Forum 2012.
Greening for Growth Forum 2012 is an opportunity for small business owners to learn about products and services that can help save money by reducing power and water usage.
The issue of saving electricity will become a more pressing one for businesses large and small in the near future – particularly after a price on carbon is introduced this year.
While carbon tax relief for residential electricity consumers has been widely publicised, the situation for commercial electricity customers has been less clear. As commercial electricity customers often pay a lower rate for power, the carbon tax could in effect see electricity costs increase by a greater degree for some enterprises from July 1, 2012. Add to that other unrelated electricity price hikes – both recent and upcoming that have and will affect all businesses – and escalating electricity costs could really start biting into an enterprise’s bottom line.
Aside from the money-saving aspect, businesses that “go green” are also often rewarded with increased business from eco-savvy consumers who are becoming increasingly concerned about the impact on the environment of goods and services they buy – and the companies they buy them from.
Among the presenters at Greening for Growth Forum 2012 will be representatives from solar solutions provider Energy Matters, who will be answering questions about renewable energy and offering advice to attendees about how they can slash their electricity bills through installing solar power, current solar rebates and other government incentives available.
Attendees will also hear from local businesses that have implemented sustainability initiatives; plus representatives from Sustainability Victoria, Victorian Employer’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Moreland Energy Foundation and City of Port Phillip.
Greening for Growth Forum 2012 details
When:
Monday 27 February 2012 – 5.30pm – 7.30pm
Where:
Port Melbourne Town Hall Auditorium
333 Bay Street, Port Melbourne
Cost:
Free
Please note: an RSVP is required for catering purposes. For more information or to book, please email admin@portphillipbusiness.com.au or telephone ASSIST on 03 9209 6777.
