Mission & Funding
VISION
Moreland Energy Foundation is working to achieve a working model of sustainability.
On a day-to-day basis we work with households, businesses and the wider community in Moreland, in the inner northern suburbs of Melbourne. We:
give free advice to help people stop wasting energy
promote ideas that make homes and buildings warmer in winter and cooler in summer, without the use of energy
help people understand that the energy they use makes greenhouses gas that causes climate change
work in partnership with like-minded bodies to increase our reach into the community and increase resources available for our work
talk to government about things they can do to make it easier for people to use less energy
undertake research to better understand what causes wasteful energy use and what the solutions might be
MEFL also aims to meet community needs with other sustainability issues (such as water) and to help promote a better community through bringing people together.
Company Constitution:
MEFL'S objectives are detailed in the Company Constitution. A Constitution summary is provided below; visit the About Us Resources page to download the entire Constitution document.
The Moreland Energy Foundation promotes protection of the environment by reducing greenhouse emissions through:
Actively promoting community awareness of the need to minimise greenhouse gas emissions and maximise energy efficiency through exposure to the Foundation's activities and initiatives
Promoting the use of greenhouse friendly and energy efficient domestic, commercial and industrial appliances
Encouraging the incorporation of energy efficiency features in new greenhouse-friendly technologies through programs including education, subsidies and best practice
Facilitating the development of local energy management and renewable energy technologies and expertise
Facilitating research into new energy efficient technologies that will assist in reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Increasing the number of energy-efficiency audits and monitor efficiency improvements undertaken by local households, businesses and other organisations
Developing and analysing data regarding energy consumption so as to prioritise activities of the greatest environmental benefit.
FUNDING
MEFL receives most of its funding from the Moreland City Council, which has a commitment to fund MEFL until the end of July 2010. Other funds are generated through applying for Government grants. We also provide services outside of Moreland on a fee for service basis.
