About CLEANaS

CLEANaS aims to drive the uptake of renewable energy generation technologies in Newcastle and surrounds. We aim to do this through developing projects to provide sustainable investment opportunities for the businesses and individuals and by running events and initiatives to educate members about the opportunities that exist in investing in clean energy.

Vision

CLEANaS will drive the uptake of clean energy generation technologies in the Newcastle and surrounding areas in both the commercial and residential sectors. We will do this through;
  • the establishment of community owned cooperatives financing renewable energy solutions for direct electricity supply to local organisations and businesses,
  • facilitating the uptake of domestic renewable energy through education, bulk buy schemes and linking reputable suppliers with CLEANaS members, and
  • working with industry, all levels of government, policy makers and community groups to identify ways to build capacity and develop opportunities in the local renewable energy sector.

Values

CLEANaS members value:
  • investing in clean energy generation, to reduce bills for energy users and at the same time producing a financial return for the community and our members,
  • connecting with other members through collaborative projects and events,
  • local business growth and development through strengthening industries that can deliver local jobs and economic prosperity to the region, and
  • sustainable development to maintain the amenity of life with minimal impact on the environment.

CLEANaS Steering Committee

CLEANaS models and initiatives are progressed under the guidance of the CLEANaS Steering Committee, which comprises volunteer community
members who have a specific interest in the local renewable energy industry.
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Daniel MacDonald

Development manager of large scale wind farm projects. Project management,
stakeholder engagement, planning, engineering, finance experience.
Secretary of Dudley Sustainable Neighbourhood Group.
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Dr Richard
Finlay-Jones

Contract /consulting project manager in renewable energy projects since 1996.
Doctorate award in risk management of renewable energy projects (SCU).
Director EcoEnviro Pty Ltd, Director: Australian Community Energy Pty Ltd
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Scott Evans

Over twenty two years experience in environmental management in various
industry and government site and planning roles. Principal of Hunter
Environmental Consultants, Scott has close associations with various local companies, schools and community organisations.
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Michael Ulph

Marketing, Community Consultation, Public Affairs, Social Media, Event Management, Meeting Facilitation, Team Leadership, Meeting Chair,
Indigenous Liaison, Fundraising, Sponsorship, Web Management, and Market Research. Strategic marketing management, public relations, branding, web
marketing, community consultation, meeting facilitation, collaboration,
communication, and event management.
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Prof Tim Roberts

Director, Tom Farrell Institute for the Environment, University of Newcastle. Scientist interested in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Autism, Dyslexia, chronic infection, sports supplements, amino acid supplements, environmental sustainability, environmental resilience.
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Andrew Mears

Strategic policy innovator, development practitioner and entrepreneur with more than 20 years experience in low-carbon climate resilient development in Africa, Asia and the Pacific. Particular interest in integrated approaches to energy access and climate change engaging public, private and civil sectors.
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Rhett Morson

Managing Director, Morson Engineering - project management for major infrastructure projects for 15 years. Batchelor Of Economics, Actuarial; Director, DaVinci Capital – investment and finance. Hunter Clean Technology
Network – project coordinator (RDA and Hunternet)
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Bruce Williams

An electrician by trade with a wealth of knowledge and industry experience. A CEC Accredited Solar PV Designer and Installer and comes from a
background of Executive Management.