Who we areWho we are
The Moreland Energy Foundation Ltd, or MEFL, is an independent not-for-profit organisation. It was established to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions across the municipality of Moreland, in the inner-northern suburbs of Melbourne.
MEFL acts as a connection between the Moreland community and the broader climate change action movement. MEFL is the first and only such organisation of its kind in Australia.
Our vision is that Moreland will be: 'An active, inspired community tackling climate change with sustainable energy solutions.'
On a day-to-day basis we work with households, businesses and the wider community to:
- Reduce wasteful energy use
- Save money on power bills
- Promote practical sustainable ideas that make homes and buildings more comfortable to live and work in
- Encourage the use of greenhouse friendly and energy efficient domestic, commercial and industrial appliances
- Help people understand that the energy they use makes greenhouses gas that causes climate change
- Develop local low carbon alternatives to avoid coal based electricity generation
- Provide leadership in an urgent transition to a sustainable energy future.
This work is done through:
- Advice, training, consultancy services and advocacy
- Cheap and easy energy-saving tips, resource guides and info kits
- Home Renovators Service
- Detailed energy-efficiency audits and recommendations
- Partnership with like-minded bodies to increase our reach into the community and increase resources available for our work
- Facilitating research into new energy efficient technologies that will assist in reducing emissions
- Consultation with government to discuss options to make it easier for people to reduce energy use.
Funding
MEFL receives base funding from the Moreland City Council, as part of a five-year partnership agreement committed in 2010. MEFL also receives additional funding, including government grants, to deliver projects and services within Moreland; such as the Moreland Solar City project. We also provide training and consultancy services outside of Moreland on a fee for service basis.
Moreland Taking Action
Moreland Energy Foundation depends on the support of its members and volunteers to spread our work out into the broader community. MEFL recognises that to achieve our goals we need to work with, and for, our local community in many different ways.
Everyone can make a positive contribution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Moreland Energy Foundation's work involves the whole community: schools, households, businesses, retailers, community centres and community groups.
Governance
A Board of Directors oversees the vision of Moreland Energy Foundation. Daily running of the organisation is managed by the Chief Executive Officer.
Please meet the staff members who are responsible for particular services and projects.
