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cooperativepower.org.au @copower.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

📣 We've just hit a monumental 1,250 community pledges signed supporting CoPower 2.0! As we continue building this project together we're stoked that the momentum behind CoPower 2.0 continues to grow 🌱

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cooperativepower.org.au @copower.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

🏛️ Today we handed our 1,000 community pledges booklet (pictured) over to Hon Lily D'Ambrosio, Victorian Minister for Climate Action, Energy and Resources, and the State Electricity Commission in our meeting with her at Victorian Parliament House.

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cooperativepower.org.au @copower.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

🎉 Together we’ve reached a whopping 1,000 community pledges!! ✊✊ This is a significant milestone and affirmation of the values of our community.

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cooperativepower.org.au @copower.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

🎉Together we’ve reached **900** community pledge signers! ✊ We’re stoked that so many people in our community have pledged their support and joined the process to help build CoPower 2.0

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cooperativepower.org.au @copower.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

As the community pledges roll in we thought we’d share with you some of the awesome phrases we’ve been receiving as part of the pledges. Check them out below! ✊ If you haven't filled out the pledge yet you can at this link below. Help us get to 1,000 community pledge signs today ⚡

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cooperativepower.org.au @copower.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

If you haven’t yet - please take our community pledge today! 👇 www.cooperativepower.org.au/take-our-com...

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cooperativepower.org.au @copower.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

✊ Take our pledge today! 👇 We've had an overwhelming number of people taking our pledge which caused some issues with our website - now fixed 🤖✅

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cooperativepower.org.au @copower.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

🎉🎉 Congratulations to the winners of our CoPower Democratic Gas Budget! 🏆 Read more about the winners here: www.cooperativepower.org.au/democratic-gas-budget-winners

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cooperativepower.org.au @copower.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

👉 You can read more about our contribution to Pay The Rent in our blog here www.cooperativepower.org.au/pay-the-rent... 📸 Image credit: Pay The Rent #paytherent #IndigenousJustice #FirstNationsJustice #aboriginalaustralia #EnergyDemocracy #UnionStrong #justice 3/3

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cooperativepower.org.au @copower.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

Today we're running a stall at the ANMF Vic Branch Health & Sustainability Conference! 🧑‍⚕️🌱✊ Great to be here and meet ANMF Vic members who are passionate about healthcare, sustainability and the environment. Looking forward to chatting with you! ⚡ #union #solidarity #cooperative #nursing #electricity

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cooperativepower.org.au @copower.bsky.social · 17/08/2025

🚨🚨 If you're a customer member with CoPower Gas this is your LAST CHANCE to vote in our 2025 democratic gas budget 🚨🚨Check your email inbox for your ballot and remember to vote before MIDNIGHT tonight AEST. 1/2

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cooperativepower.org.au @copower.bsky.social · 16/08/2025

🗳️ We've stoked to have received 20 votes just this morning bringing the total to 300 so far! We need another approx 100 votes to reach the 50% milestone. The election closing at midnight AEST this Sunday. If you're a customer member with CoPower Gas don't forget to check your email and vote TODAY! ✊

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cooperativepower.org.au @copower.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

🚀 We just hit 266 votes!! This makes up 35% of all CoPower gas customers so far 🎉 and check out this great review from Joyce today! Thanks Joyce ✊ 1/4

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cooperativepower.org.au @copower.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

🚀 We just hit 234 votes!! 🎉 That's 30% of all customer members with CoPower gas - This is energy democracy in action! ✊ If you're a customer member with CoPower gas, check your email for a link to vote on initiative(s) you would like to receive funding. 1/2

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cooperativepower.org.au @copower.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

🚀 We just hit 200 votes!! 🎉 This is energy democracy in action! ✊ If you're a customer member with CoPower gas, check your email for a link to vote on initiative(s) you would like to receive funding. 1/2

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cooperativepower.org.au @copower.bsky.social · 02/08/2025

🚀 Our 2025 democratic gas budget is LIVE!! Thanks to our customer members with CoPower Gas we have a $15,000 budget to transfer to initiatives that help our customer members lower emissions, save money and where possible get off gas 🌱 1/3

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cooperativepower.org.au @copower.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

We've hit 750 CoPower Gas customer members! ✊🎉 This milestone means that we now have a $15,000 democratic budget to allocate to initiatives to help our CoPower Gas customer members reduce their energy use and where possible, get off gas. 1/3

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cooperativepower.org.au @copower.bsky.social · 20/07/2025

✊ NOW is the chance to register to get involved in our exciting democratic gas budget. We are having our first meeting online THIS FRIDAY at 12:30 AEST. 1/4

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cooperativepower.org.au @copower.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

CoPower is excited to endorse Australia's first Extreme Heat Awareness Day today🌡️ It's critical to raise awareness of increasing temperatures and the growing risk of extreme heat - and the need to drive solutions and climate adaptations for all households.

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cooperativepower.org.au @copower.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Gas is now LIVE! 💥 245 households have added gas to their CoPower account. You can too by signing up today! cooperativepower.org.au/switch You can feel better buying gas from us because we sell gas at wholesale rates with surplus revenue helping customer members get off gas 🌿

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cooperativepower.org.au @copower.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of the passing of Peter Reid, who was our Board Treasurer from 2019 until 2024. Peter has been a great mentor, contributed immensely to our cooperative and he will be greatly missed.

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cooperativepower.org.au @copower.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

In just the last month more than 200 households have switched to our Daytime Saver pilot offer! 🌞🎉 This allows customer members to benefit from solar energy even if they aren't in a position to install solar panels. See if you're eligible here www.cooperativepower.org.au/switch/

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cooperativepower.org.au @copower.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Another review in, this time from Tim who found it easy to switch to us and loves the feeling of contributing towards a fairer world with his energy bill!

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cooperativepower.org.au @copower.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

We stand with striking warehouse workers at Woolworths (who co-own us). Their fight for fair treatment in the face of inhumane algorithms is part of the struggle for the social control of technology, and human decency in the midst of the climate crisis. Go here: unitedworkers.org.au/woolworths/

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cooperativepower.org.au @copower.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

This week, we're supporting @envirovic.bsky.social (one of our co-owners) in their electrification week of action. Getting gas out of our homes is not a simple market choice, especially for renters. Getting off gas requires resistance. Check EV's feeds to see how you can get in involved!

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cooperativepower.org.au @copower.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

Another 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 review. Thanks Damian! We're glad you found us both cheaper for you as well as resonant with your values!

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cooperativepower.org.au @copower.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

When you join us, you're not just switching providers, you're joining a community of solidarity working for an ecological and social transition.

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cooperativepower.org.au @copower.bsky.social · 11/11/2024

Today is the last day to apply for the role of Comms Organiser with us. Check our blog for more information!

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cooperativepower.org.au @copower.bsky.social · 06/11/2024

In October, we transferred $10K via APHEDA Union Aid Abroad to a women's farming cooperative in the West Bank to assist them with getting solar power. This is because our members voted to make it happen. Check our blog for more details on this project.

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cooperativepower.org.au @copower.bsky.social · 01/11/2024

@overlandjournal.bsky.social subscriberthon is open and CoPower members can subscribe or renew with an exclusive discount! Check the next member newsletter for details .

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cooperativepower.org.au @copower.bsky.social · 28/10/2024

Another 5-star review, this time from Perc! Thanks for being with us Perc over a number of years. Unlike some providers, we don't punish loyalty!

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cooperativepower.org.au @copower.bsky.social · 23/10/2024

Our friends at 888 Co-operative Causeway are hosting this event next week with Sharan Burrow on cooperative and trade union global solidarity. Check the QR code for details.

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cooperativepower.org.au @copower.bsky.social · 08/10/2024

Here's a testimony from Annette about the impact of our subsidy for Earthworker Energy Manufacturing Cooperative hot water and heat pump systems. We're helping to take profit out of the energy system and using it to address human needs.

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cooperativepower.org.au @copower.bsky.social · 07/10/2024

Another 5-star review! This time from Emma. We're glad you find the emails useful!

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cooperativepower.org.au @copower.bsky.social · 04/10/2024

Here's some good news for your Friday, according to the latest research from PerCapita, cooperatives help to generate more jobs and better jobs than corporations!

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cooperativepower.org.au @copower.bsky.social · 02/10/2024

Thanks, in part, to the solidarity of our members, here's farmers in Timor Leste taking part in agroecology and climate change adaption and mitigation training through APHEDA and its local partners.

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cooperativepower.org.au @copower.bsky.social · 01/10/2024

Our members are using us to make a difference in the world! We made a small contribution to campaign funding but credit goes to the Gunditjmara-led Southern Ocean Protection Embassy Collective and Friends of the Earth Melbourne (one of our co-owners).

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cooperativepower.org.au @copower.bsky.social · 25/09/2024

Intrinsic to the cooperative model is spending for member benefit. Today, we've transferred $3850.00 to Earthworker Cooperative to cover member rebates for worker cooperative made solar hot water systems.

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cooperativepower.org.au @copower.bsky.social · 24/09/2024

Last week we transferred $3.5K to RAHU - Renters And Housing Union for its Fight for the Future campaign for safe and secure housing for all. Housing should be a universal right not a commodity for the few! #CoPowerBudget

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cooperativepower.org.au @copower.bsky.social · 20/09/2024

Well this neatly sums up our marketing strategy.

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cooperativepower.org.au @copower.bsky.social · 06/09/2024

Solidarity to our co-owners, United Workers Union members at CSR in NSW, taking action today to address the cost of living crisis!

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cooperativepower.org.au @copower.bsky.social · 03/09/2024

Meanwhile our crisis profits are🍩!

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cooperativepower.org.au @copower.bsky.social · 28/08/2024

Thanks for our increased member benefits, Jess recently got an Earthworker hot water system installed. Check out Jess' feedback below!

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cooperativepower.org.au @copower.bsky.social · 26/08/2024

Our members love being part of a community creating change not just atomised customers!

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cooperativepower.org.au @copower.bsky.social · 13/08/2024

Thanks for the feedback on our democratic processes Wendy!

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cooperativepower.org.au @copower.bsky.social · 13/08/2024

One final democratic #CoPowerBudget announcement! Members have voted to allocate $10,000 to Seed Indigenous Youth Climate Network's Grassroot Gathering. In October 2024, Seed is hosting a Grassroots Gathering in Naarm, which is a 3-day training camp to engage 20-30 new and existing volunteers.

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cooperativepower.org.au @copower.bsky.social · 07/08/2024

Our members have also voted to allocate $10k to Earthworker Energy Manufacturing Cooperative to make and install energy efficient hot water for Aboriginal Housing Victoria. Everyone deserves to benefit from renewable energy and energy efficiency, not just those who can afford the newest technology!

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cooperativepower.org.au @copower.bsky.social · 06/08/2024

The Renters And Housing Union's Fight for the Future campaign to help train renters to campaign for safe and secure housing for all is our next impact campaign voted up by our CoPower membership this year!

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cooperativepower.org.au @copower.bsky.social · 05/08/2024

We are excited to announce customer members have voted to allocate $9k to CoPower’s Community Owned Renewable Energy Fund. We will invest in community owned solar, wind + battery projects to support renewable energy transition and build up a portfolio of assets! #CoPowerBudget

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cooperativepower.org.au @copower.bsky.social · 01/08/2024

The third benefit members voted up this year is 10 customer members getting a total discount of $1,045.00 off a union cooperative made Reclaim heat pump hot water system. Together, we're using the cooperative model to power the transition! See our blog for more details.

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