Accompanied by delegates from Ergon Energy, the Minister toured the award winning home while Chris Walton of Landmatters showcased the many sustainability principles adopted in the building at large. Chris and his wife Kerry (who live in the house) were able explain how they interact with EcoVision on a day to day basis to check their total new energy and water consumption and monitor their progress against their targets, and have thus far demonstrated the feasibility of being a net energy exporter to the grid. Mr Wilson was impressed with the features of EcoVision, particularly those which will help home owners save on electricity bills in times of increasing electricity prices. He expressed a desire to return soon to the Ecovillage to learn more. 

Rick Maddox demonstrates EcoVision functionality to Minister Wilson

Glenn Walden (Ergon), Jim Chisholm (Ergon), Rick Maddox (EcoVision), The Hon Geoff Wilson, Chris Walton (Landmatters), Kerry Shepherd (Landmatters), Geoff Masters (Pacific Environment) outside The Living Laboratory