Peter has lived in the Beechworth area since 1976 and has a long standing interest in environmental issues, having been active in past environmental groups in Beechworth.

I was inspired by Totally Renewable Yackandandah and Environment Victoria to do something in my own community about renewable energy to help mitigate climate change. I became a founding member of Totally Renewable Beechworth.

Dr Lara Stevens is an environmental activist with an interest in how the arts contributes to climate consciousness and why girls and women are leading climate action globally. She lives in the Indigo Shire with her partner and two young kids. She is a lecturer at Charles Sturt University and the co-editor of the book ‘Feminist Ecologies’, a collection of essays about the pioneering work of Australian women environmental philosophers, activists, artists and writers.

Eliza joined TRB in 2024 to support her friends, family, neighbours and community to take local action on climate change. Previously Chief of Staff to Helen Haines MP, she now works as the Manager of Regional Engagement for VicGrid, focusing on early, deep and sustained consultation with regional Victorians in transmission projects and renewable energy zone development. Her professional background is as a lawyer and policy adviser, and she has worked at the Public Interest Advocacy Centre, the Environmental Defenders Office and the NSW Department of Communities and Justice. She is a newly-minted firefighter with the Beechworth Fire Brigade and loves to run, surf, garden and travel.

Kirsty is originally from Sydney and moved to Beechworth with her wife 18 months ago, driven by her love for the outdoors and a desire to protect our natural environment. As a qualified horticulturist and active member of the Beechworth CFA, She has seen firsthand the impact of longer fire seasons and climate change on our region.

Kirsty is passionate about helping Beechworth achieve energy security and providing guidance on how individuals can make their homes more energy-efficient.

Stephen has been involved with Solar Energy since the 1980’s through the development of Solar Vehicles and racing the World Solar Challenge from Darwin to Adelaide. He wrote the race regulations for the Victorian Schools Model Solar Car Race 30 years ago which still runs today. Stephen is an Engineer, and has experience in the Medium Voltage Electrical Network industry. He is a solar enthusiast with an eye on the everchanging technologies. He moved to the Beechworth in 1995 with his family and has solar and a battery installed on their home.