EnergyDemocracy

Energy Democracy - Imagine if you could generate electricity at one site and use it at another and reduce your power bills

[Michael Rowland @mjrowland68]

The struggle is real.

#COVID19Aus

[Jessica Willbanks @jessicawill122]

In 2020 Australia's top 100 co-operatives and mutuals had a combined revenue of $32.8 billion & $1.1 trillion in assets and directly employed at least 70,000 - Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals

[Jessica Willbanks @jessicawill122]

New study finds that co-ops and mutuals offer thousands of jobs and bring billions to the area https://t.co/HVrDtjVklc via @BCCM_AU

[EnergyDemocracy @ed_co_op]

Who says you can't benefit from owning solar when you rent? Or lease business premises? Or have a south-facing roof?
#EnergyDemocracyAU #CommunityOwned #CommunityEnergy #CentralWestNSW #Cooperative

More info can be found here: https://t.co/81y4N7zcyK

[EnergyDemocracy @ed_co_op]

@LilyDAmbrosioMP A great Victorian initiative @LilyDAmbrosioMP, and well supported in the community.
A great follow up landmark program would be to enable the rest of the community to join an energy co-operative and access those same solar benefits via shared ownership.

[EnergyDemocracy @ed_co_op]

Thanks @hepburnwind for leading the way.
Lets make 2021 the start of a decade of #CommunityOwned energy

[hepburn energy @hepburn_energy]

It's our 10-year anniversary! 🎉

In 2011 our two turbines - Gale and Gusto - started generating electricity back into the grid.

Since then our co-operative has demonstrated how communities can shape our energy landscape and build a more sustainable future.

#communityenergy

[Electric Car Australia @ElectricCarAust]

Wow, say that again! New Zealand Govt are introducing up to $8,600 rebate for #EVs paid for by tax on high emission vehicles such as $2,700 on a Ford Ranger. And.....the Car Industry support it! Is that travel bubble still open?
https://t.co/hvb7TWfzt1

[Boris Johnson @BorisJohnson]

As Sir David Attenborough says, we have the skills to tackle climate change, but we need the global will.

That’s why I’m urging @G7 countries to drive a global Green Industrial Revolution to help developing nations reap the benefits of clean growth as we #BuildBackGreener.

[Smarter Futures @Smarter_Futures]

Speaking at the @EdenProject, Prince Charles tells G7 leaders that the global mobilisation used for #COVID19 must be used to fight #ClimateChange.

“We are doing it for the pandemic, so we must also do it for the planet.” Video via @SkyNews

[Firstdog Onthemoon @firstdogonmoon]

Don’t forget! This Saturday June 12 is Thank A Climate Scientist Day (formerly Hug a Climate Scientist Day) it’s your chance to say a grateful honk to any climate or other scientists in your vicinity.

[EnergyDemocracy @ed_co_op]

Thank you ALL Victorians.

You are awesome

[Stephen Parnis @SParnis]

All today's #COVID19Vic cases are linked & isolated. A tribute to the frontline - public health, testing & tracing in Victoria, supported by a community in the hardship of lockdown but observing the rules. #auspol

[Peter Kalmus @ClimateHuman]

Start thinking of the planet as a spaceship with fragile and precious life-support systems traversing the cold and hostile void of space. Because that is exactly what it is.

[EnergyDemocracy @ed_co_op]

@GlenneDrover @simonahac @dylanjmcconnell @norbs 5MW solar plus a BESS.

The initial grid connection enquiry for a 2MW version suggested no upstream work was required.

[EnergyDemocracy @ed_co_op]

@simonahac @GlenneDrover @dylanjmcconnell @norbs What if we were to consider these to be costs of the transition away from fossil fuels, to be met by legacy generators as part of their exit strategies?

[EnergyDemocracy @ed_co_op]

@simonahac @GlenneDrover @dylanjmcconnell @norbs Our community energy project in the West of Victoria has picked up additional $160k cost for new grid connection studies on the distribution network.

[Steve Murphy ✊ @Murphy_Steve]

4 lessons for Australia from around the world on energy transition 

Lesson 1: build a social compact with workers 

Lesson 2: plan early for any closures

Lesson 3: diversify regional economies

Lesson 4: establish funds & an authority for the transition

#auspol #Jobs #climate

[EnergyDemocracy @ed_co_op]

@AhillfromOZ @PhantomLaneFour Fixed, thanks for letting us know.

Love your podcast BTW.

[EnergyDemocracy @ed_co_op]

@MrCrouton80 All fixed, thanks everyone

[PhantomLaneFour @PhantomLaneFour]

Check out the Energy Democracy as discussed on the show tonight.

https://t.co/EGvJ5oiBoa

[EnergyDemocracy @ed_co_op]

Achieving net zero in a 30-year timeline is a historic transition and politicians need to stop pretending that it can be done for free
#EnergyDemocracyAU #CommunityOwned #CommunityEnergy #Cooperative