The small company taking giant steps to close the energy gap

About this episode

Lauren Mellor and Chantelle Johns discuss their mission to empower First Nations communities in the Northern Territory through Original Power.

Lauren Mellor and Chantelle Johns from Original Power on their mission to take the power back for First Nations communities in the Northern Territory.

People in this episode

Guests: Lauren Mellor, Chantelle Johns

Topics covered

• energy gap
• First Nations communities
• renewable energy
• social impact
• community empowerment

Keywords

• energy gap
• First Nations
• Original Power
• Northern Territory
• community empowerment
• renewable energy
• social justice

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Original Power

Places: Northern Territory

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