1. National Solar Schools Program – Seminar Series email:gaetana.demarinis@det.nsw.edu.au NATIONAL SOLAR SCHOOLS PROGRAM Video Conference Series 13 November 2008

2. National Solar Schools Program – Seminar Series email:gaetana.demarinis@det.nsw.edu.au Australian Government Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts National Solar Schools Program Australian Government Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts National Solar Schools Program Michael Preece Director 13 November 2008 Michael Preece Director 13 November 2008

3. National Solar Schools Program – Seminar Series email:gaetana.demarinis@det.nsw.edu.au Objectives To allow schools to:To allow schools to: –generate electricity from renewable sources –improve energy efficiency & reduce consumption –adapt to climate change by using rainwater collected from school roofs –provide educational benefits for students & communities To support the growth of the renewable energy industryTo support the growth of the renewable energy industry

4. National Solar Schools Program – Seminar Series email:gaetana.demarinis@det.nsw.edu.au Since 1 July 2008: Total enquiries handled: 5,550 Total registrations: 2,700 NSW school registrations: 840 (about 70% of these are government)

5. National Solar Schools Program – Seminar Series email:gaetana.demarinis@det.nsw.edu.au Provide quotes & advice Provide and install Complete installation report register plan project claim manage project complete final report Confirm eligibility and budget Assess / approve claim Acquit grant Funding Agreement $$ Online $ Schools DEWHA Suppliers NSS process

6. National Solar Schools Program – Seminar Series email:gaetana.demarinis@det.nsw.edu.au 1.General DEWHA registration page

7. National Solar Schools Program – Seminar Series email:gaetana.demarinis@det.nsw.edu.au General DEWHA registration page (cont)

8. National Solar Schools Program – Seminar Series email:gaetana.demarinis@det.nsw.edu.au Wait! Check your Emails! You will be immediately sent an email confirming your username and password.You will be immediately sent an email confirming your username and password. You must now re-enter the NSSP website to complete the NSSP registration using the username and password.You must now re-enter the NSSP website to complete the NSSP registration using the username and password. Ensure that you complete the second registration.Ensure that you complete the second registration.

9. National Solar Schools Program – Seminar Series email:gaetana.demarinis@det.nsw.edu.au