Sustainable Schools Network Journal - Issue 17

Issue 17 | July - August 2021

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Duranbah Public School | Ed Burton Radian Energy | Serina Lawson | Melati Wijsen

Organisation Feature: Paid

“We simply must find better ways to do things. To achieve a net zero balance, a lifestyle change in society is needed. As an electricity retailer, offering electricity with net-zero emissions is essential. Finding an efficient and transparent way to bring those levels down was a challenge that we gladly took as an opportunity,”

Dave Aaskov

Proudly 100% Australian-owned and operated, Radian

networks. The Radian team are proud to have joined

Energy was founded by Dr David Ireland and Dave

Microsoft, Sony, SAP, and others across the globe to take

Aaskov with the aim of minimising the financial and

the lead on climate action.

environmental cost of energy. What began as an endeavour to reduce a school’s energy bill with solar

The Radian team are 100% committed to investing in

panels, has evolved into an impassioned operation

activities that reduce not only carbon emissions, but

helping all Australians, organisations, and communities

that also deliver meaningful, sustainable benefits. They

reduce their bills and their impact on the environment

do this in Australia and around the world. Projects are

using the same smart thinking.

carefully selected which help save and re-build forests, irreplaceable plant life, and endangered wildlife, while

The SSN spoke to Dave Aaskov, Co-Founder of Radian

improving the lives of locals through training and

Energy to learn more about what Radian is doing to

employment, education and literacy, and the provision

lead the charge on climate action, creating sustainable

of clean water and much more. Radian also works with

communities and educating kids to reimagine a

regional communities to create circular economies

sustainable future.

by building virtual power plants for households and businesses to share 100% carbon neutral electricity.

Radian invests in world-first programs and technology that deliver environmental and social impact, as well as

The Radian team believes in educating kids to lead the

financial savings for customers and their communities.

way and create their own sustainable future. That’s

Dave says, “at Radian, we believe every Australian should

why Radian co-founded Zero Positive, a world-first

be able to help power a renewable and sustainable energy

emissions reduction program for schools. “As one of

future. And today, we are proud to drive this ambition by providing a genuine, accessibly priced green alternative to traditional energy products and providers.”

Radian is Australia’s first and only provider accredited by the United Nations’ Climate Neutral Now initiative.

To avoid the worst effects of climate change, Climate Neutral Now partners with organisations, governments, and citizens to work towards global climate neutrality.

This is achieved by addressing the climate footprint of individual entities and being called to incentivise behavioural change within their industries and Page 14

Radian Energy is an Australian owned energy provider, offering electricity with netzero emissions and accredited by the United Nations’ Climate Neutral Now initiative.

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Radian Energy Radian is a proud member of a group of leading organisations and individuals that are committed to incentivising behavioural changes which in turn will drive change within their industries and networks, helping align with the Sustainable Development Goals.

the largest emitters of Carbon Dioxide and Equivalent

“depending on how much of your carbon emissions

(CO2e) in Australia, schools and their communities now

you would like to reduce, the additional cost can

have a practical program to help them take immediate

range anywhere from over 60 cents a day to $1 a day,

action on climate change,” explains Dave.

essentially negating any price advantage. At Radian, we don’t charge you to offset your emissions, as we believe

Endorsed by the United Nations, Zero Positive was

that all electricity in Australia should have net zero

developed specifically to empower Australian schools

emissions.”

and their communities with the right tools, education and support to begin the journey towards reaching net-

On face value, price discounts and incentives might

zero emissions targets and becoming climate positive.

seem significant. In most cases though, the discounts

Dave asserts, “For Radian, co-creating a positive cost-

equate to a difference of about $1.50 a day between the

and-emission-reduction program to help schools take

cheapest and the most expensive plan over the course

action on climate change was not rational but vital.”

of a year. Radian Energy typically sits towards the cheaper end, usually around 50 cents a day more than

At Radian, the energy supplied to costumers has

the cheapest provider. And with Radian, the discounts

net zero emissions, at no extra cost. For most other

are offered for the life of the chosen plan, not just the

providers, costumers need to spend time researching

first 12 months. Dave adds, “choice in electricity should

to find out if they offer carbon reduction or renewable

be based on more than just price, which is why all our

energy plans, and in most instances, they are charged

electricity comes with net zero emissions. It’s why we

an additional amount for this efforts. Dave explains,

offer highly discounted solar and battery plans. It’s why we support programs like Zero Positive, helping schools get to net zero emissions. When you are picking an electricity provider, make them work for it. Sure, look at price, but look at everything else they are doing too.”

To support the SSN & the Zero Positive Team, Radian Energy will donate $50 for every household or business that signs up to Radian Energy using the special link during July and August: SIGN UP HERE The SSN thank you & Radian Energy for your support!

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