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Community Power is back!

Thank you for your interest in Community Power.

Community Power is a local initiative of Darebin City Council and the Moreland Energy Foundation, which aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by increasing the uptake of GreenPower and promoting energy conservation.

GreenPower is Government accredited electricity generated from new renewable energy sources such as wind and solar -unlike standard electricity produced from fossil fuels such as coal, oil and gas. Switching to GreenPower is a simple and effective action you can take to reduce your greenhouse gas emissions at home.

Community Power is pleased to announce our new relationship with Origin - Australia's number one green energy provider. In fact, Origin's 100% Wind energy product was rated as one of the best in Australia for the third time in a row in 2007 by Green Electricity Watch, a group of three leading environmental organizations.

Community Power went through a competitive process open to all energy retailers licensed to sell electricity in Victoria, considered their proposed GreenPower products, and selected Origin as our new partner.

The Origin GreenPower products endorsed by Community Power are:

100% GreenPower Accredited Wind, with optional Green Gas

  • 5c premium per kWh on top of the standard tariff

  • Includes the opportunity to take up Origin Green Gas at the same rate as conventional natural gas

  • With Origin Green Gas, 100% of your natural gas consumption is offset through emission reduction programs like energy efficiency and tree planting

    • GreenEnergy Home*

  • Origin 20% Government accredited GreenPower and Green Gas at no extra cost for the first 12 months (for customers who switch both electricity and natural gas)

  • Includes a free energy efficiency pack worth over $80, containing 6 energy efficient light globes and 1 AAA rated water saving showerhead. By installing the light globes and showerhead, you could save up to $100 on your energy costs per year.

  • With Origin Green Gas, 100% of your natural gas consumption is offset through emission reduction programs like energy efficiency and tree planting

    • To sign up to GreenPower or for further product information, call Origin on the dedicated Community Power hotline: 1300 138 149.

    Businesses can also make the switch by choosing Business GreenEarth Electricity*, providing Origin 20% Government accredited GreenPower at no additional cost for the first 12 months.

    When you sign up to an Origin GreenPower product endorsed by Community Power, you are joining with other local households and businesses to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. You will also be eligible to receive Community Power's quarterly newsletter and access our free energy management programs.

    Please make sure you opt to Stay in Touch with Community Power to receive our quarterly newsletter and information about upcoming energy management programs.

    To find our more about the Community Power program call us on 8470 8220 or visit www.communitypower.org.au .

    *Please note that exit fees apply. Contract details will be fully explained by Origin.

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