34. Positive Charge

I was recently at the Sustainable Living Festival in Melbourne and learnt about an exciting new social enterprise called Positive Charge, which aims to provide cost-effective delivery of community sustainability services – both reducing greenhouse gas emissions and empowering households to better manage rising energy costs. The foundation of Positive Charge is that there is a growing demand for energy-saving services and advice, particularly those that are independent, trusted and tailored to individual needs. Backed by the Moreland Energy Foundation, Positive Charge aims to make energy efficiency as easy as possible. It will be a mainstream service that goes beyond the already engaged ‘green core’, providing services and advice for households of all shapes and sizes. Positive Charge will launch with the support of a number of foundation partner councils, including Melbourne, Port Phillip, Banyule, Manningham, Moreland, Whittlesea and Baw Baw. Residents in these areas can access an extended service, while households across Melbourne can still take advantage of Positive Charge energy tips and recommended products. There is huge potential for energy efficiency improvements in buildings in Australia, and such a service that is tailored to individual needs and the local context will hopefully take off!