Peter J Reid

Peter J. Reid OAM has been actively involved in the environmental movement for the past six years as Treasurer of Ballarat Renewable Energy and Zero Emissions (BREAZE). In conjunction with other members of the BREAZE community, Peter has been involved in taking local action through the Social Solar by BREAZE program. Social Solar by BREAZE has facilitated the installation of 70kW of Solar PV on not-for-profit premises.  Peter has also been involved in the Community Power Hub project which has seen the installation of 300kW of Solar PV.

Peter assists students in the Damascus College Sustainable Racing Team, which builds and races human powered and energy efficient racing trikes, in events such as Maryborough Energy Breakthrough.

Prior to joining BREAZE, Peter was involved in the establishment of the Ballarat Regional Soccer Facility on behalf of Ballarat & District Soccer Association. The facility’s design was eco-friendly. Peter is a past President of Ballarat Trades & Labour Council and a Fellow of The Institution of Engineers, Australia.