Potential for Replacing Hazelwood with Alternatives, Particularly Energy Efficiency

Alan Pears originally trained as an engineer and educator. He was worked in the sustainable energy area since the late 1970s. During the 1980s, he worked for the Victorian government, implementing appliance energy labelling and dwelling insulation regulations, among many projects. Since 1991 he has been a consultant, and has been involved across the spectrum of energy efficiency issues, from designing energy efficient appliances and buildings (eg the Dishlex Global series dishwasher and EcoVend drink vending machine, and the 60L Green Building) to developing and implementing leading energy efficiency programs (including the Australian Building Greenhouse Rating Scheme for office buildings and the Energy Efficiency Best Practice Program for industry), as well as policy analysis and research for various governments and sustainable energy associations. Since 2001, Alan has taught part-time at RMIT University in the environment program, and has been recognised through his appointment as an Adjunct Professor. In 2000 he received an award for his lifetime contribution to sustainable energy from the Sustainable Energy Industry Association of Australia and, in 2003, he received a Centenary Medal for his contribution to climate change and environment policy.