Backroad Connections

Welcome To Backroad Connections

Established in 1999 by Jack Gilding (who is now semi-retired).

Jack has provided consultancy and services on the planning and implementation of new technologies with a particular emphasis on community renewable energy.

Based in Tasmania since 2013, he has written and researched extensively on energy and climate related issues, particularly in the Tasmanian context.

Refer below for details about previous activities.

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Earlier activities:

Some much earlier activities are described in the Archive section, including the history of Walker Press and the building at 21-23 Smith St Fitzroy.

Updated comments on #Marinus including the Final Investment Decision. backroad.com.au/docs/

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— Jack Gilding (@jackgilding.bsky.social) August 11, 2025 at 11:55 AM

It's hard to keep up. Tasmanian and Victorian consumers will now pay for Basslink. www.aer.gov.au/industry/reg...

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— Jack Gilding (@jackgilding.bsky.social) June 26, 2025 at 1:26 PM

my article "Marinus Link is an expensive risk for Tasmanians, and it needs better scrutiny" reneweconomy.com.au/marinus-link...

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— Jack Gilding (@jackgilding.bsky.social) June 2, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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Deteriorata
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"As for the future, your task is not to foresee it, but to enable it."
Antoine De Saint Exupery
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Temple Grandin
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Adam Smith
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Adam Smith
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“The problem with most conspiracy theories is that they seem to believe that for a group of people to behave in a way detrimental to the common good requires intent.”
“Never question authority. It doesn't know either.”
“If you're not part of the solution, you're part of the precipitate.”
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