What is Energy Swaraj Clubs?
The Action Node of the Energy Swaraj Movement established to ignite public action in their locality.
We all are the users of energy and we all have contributed to climate change. In order to mitigate climate change, which has become a serious global problem, we all must act together. We need a public movement to encourage mass adoption of the Energy Swaraj - the energy generated and consumed locally.
For Energy Swaraj to become a public movement, people at large must start taking part in appropriately generating and consuming their own energy, without waiting for policies or subsidies.
Energy Swaraj Clubs are recognized to be very important action nodes of the Energy Swaraj Movement and they are established to ignite public action in their locality. The charity should begin from home and clubs are expected to show appropriate behaviour in terms of energy usage and adoption of renewable energy, as much as possible, before preaching to others.
Start your own Energy Swaraj Club
Technology alone cannot create a better world, people of integrity and consciousness of others and our environment can. The Energy Swaraj Clubs can be established in a school, college, housing society, NGOs, companies, anywhere where people can meet frequently, discuss and promote the establishment of Energy Swaraj.
Minimum requirements to start Energy Swaraj Club
General guidelines for the minimum requirements to establish Energy Swaraj Club are mentioned here. Following are the minimum requirements:
- Age: Any individual above 12 years of age can take initiative to establish the Energy Swaraj Club.
- The number of members: A minimum of 11 members can come together to form Energy Swaraj Club.
- Action: The member is willing to spend time for actions on the establishment of Energy Swaraj.
Actions taken by Energy Swaraj Clubs
- Following and promoting energy literacy among the masses.
- Following and promoting AMG principles.
- Being energy independent, and setting up examples of energy independence. (off-grid solar systems)
- Encouraging energy independence among masses.
- Establishing Energy Swaraj – energy by locals for local.
Rewards for Energy Swaraj Clubs
- Understand your energy needs & its adverse effects on the environment.
- Become a responsible citizen of 'The Earth' & not just your city.
- Become part of the solution & not the pollution. (Set an example by being Energy Independent with solar energy)
- Become a warrior for saving the environment.
- Become Club of the month & Energy Node of the month.
Guidelines to run the Clubs
In order to run the club and perform its activities effectively, it is recommended that there is a proper organizational structure for the club. It is also recommended that club meets frequently perform activities to improve the energy performance of the members, as well encourage people in society to do the same.
