Mary is Director of the newly launched Aussie Renewables, www.aussierenewables.com.au, an online hub for the renewable energy, water and waste industry in Australia and New Zealand. Previously, she had her own business in the IT industry and was project manager for an Australian government funded program for developing entrepreneurship in small business. Mary is an active committee member of Sydney Central branch of the Alternative Technology Association. Her blog is http://gobizgreen.blogspot.com

Al Gore calls for America to repower by “producing 100 percent of (our) electricity from renewable energy and truly clean carbon-free sources within 10 years”. In Australia our advisors, including Professor Garnaut, look for more modest approaches.

Is Al Gore's suggestion feasible for Australia? Should we, as a nation, be considering this strategic direction?

In this talk, Mary Hendriks of Aussie Renewables will address three questions:

- What are the options for Australia to change our electricity infrastructure to significantly use sources of renewable energy?

- What are the opportunities for Australia and Australian businesses in this global economic shift?