About

ourPower is an initiative of the Australian Council of Social Services (ACOSS) and the Total Environment Centre (TEC) with the support of Energy Consumers Australia (ECA).

The development of ourPower has been a collaborative process (see the timeline below) informed by expert advice and insights from a range of stakeholders, including the public; international and domestic research on what people expect from their energy system;¹ and from experience in implementing early versions in a number of energy reform processes.

ourPower is intended to be a living document that will undergo review and revision periodically to ensure it reflects community values and expectations and reflects learnings from its use. As the stewards of ourPower, ACOSS, TEC and ECA will continue to support its development and implementation. It is envisaged that ourPower is owned by all that use it.

Reflections, feedback or examples of how you have utilised ourPower can be provided by emailing ourPower@energyconsumersaustralia.org.au

[1] Energy Consumers Australia, Consumer Sentiment Survey; UK Energy Research Centre, Transforming the UK Energy System – Public Values, Attitudes and Acceptability; Centre for Urban Research, RMIT University, Engaging households towards the Future Grid: Interim Report Experiences, expectations and emerging trends.