Common sense: How to talk about climate, costs and everyday living

This guide is for people with skin in the game – those who have watched their power bills rise, who are worried about the costs of keeping their car on the road, or who have switched to solar and can’t believe they didn’t do it sooner.

Your stories matter. This guide will help you share them with confidence.

No one is expecting you to have all the answers… but if no one is out there talking about this stuff, then we’re honestly stuffed.

Most people feel ripped off.

We’re paying much more than we used to, for just about everything. At the same time, corporations are raking in record profits. People deserve to know why this is happening, and what we can do about it.

You don’t need all the answers to speak up.

Most of us aren’t experts when it comes to climate science or energy, but we are all experts on our own life and experiences. “I don’t know how the energy market works, but I do know what solar has done for my power bill” is an honest and trustworthy response to queries about power prices.

Your story is more powerful than any statistic.

People typically don’t get passionate about percentage points, or easily recall facts and figures. We remember and share stories. Sharing your story with others is one of the most powerful things you can do.