Energy, Climate & Voices for Power
We organise for clean and affordable energy for all.
We bring communities together to build collective power and organise for clean and affordable energy solutions for all, and to address climate impacts. At the fore front of this work is Voices for Power, which gathers diverse cultural and religious communities to take the lead in the energy transition.
Through supporting shovel-ready, clean, affordable energy programs, the governments can back communities in Western Sydney. This is our best chance to reduce pollution and protect our climate, while also saving on our power bills and creating local jobs following the coronavirus pandemic. These programs include a community-owned solar garden, mobile community energy hub and a healthy homes program. You can read more about these here.
From 2023 the Alliance’s energy campaigns followed the Assembly on February 28th and NSW Election. From 2024 we are turning our attention to the Federal election. Contact dolmos@sydneyalliance.org.au for more information
Over the last 5 years we've heard hundreds of stories from our community.
"Despite adjusting our energy usage behaviour at home, our energy bill still increased from its usual $600 amount to $850." - Tu Le (Marrickville, 2018)
"Because of language barriers I help many of my community members negotiate with their energy retailers. Some seek my support to help deal with debt collectors." - Sheikh Adid Arubai (Mount Druitt, 2019)
"I noticed how drastically our electricity bill went down as a result of switching to solar. This change means that I have huge savings to support my family’s basic needs." - AniSon (Blacktown, 2018)
“I live in a tiny room of high rise building. I can’t afford a fan because I’ve been out of work due to my disability. During the heatwave I had no choice but to just sweat in my clothes and keep changing.” - Amada (Blacktown, 2020)
Watch the Voices for Power Documentary, 3 years into the project: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1580305822151642
