Mantra is implementing an online marketplace where retailers of energy-saving, alternative energy equipment, and associated service providers, can interact with individuals, homeowners, strata councils, and businesses to reduce energy consumption, expenditure, and carbon emissions.  We have taken a significant step towards creating a marketplace where individuals and homeowners can identify opportunities to reduce their energy consumption and environmental impact, and interact with vendors to implement user-specific solutions.

This first step is called the Mantra Carbon Calculator. It accepts initial user input, then calculates annual CO2 emissions attributable to energy and resource use in the home and at business premises (e.g. space heating, hot water, and electrical equipment), and for personal and public transport (e.g. cars, motorbikes, air travel, bus and rail). Initial user input generates a base-line carbon footprint.  At their option, calculator users can revisit, update their profile, and compare their consumption relative to the base line. A comparison to a user-established target is also available.

Using the carbon calculator, the Mantra client can review and evaluate his lifestyle. Suppliers of green equipment can interface with the user, with Mantra as the paid facilitator.  A Sustainability Directory, consisting of sustainability and alternative energy companies, as well as information about Grants and Incentives is accessible.  This online "carbon markeplace" will provide access to a growing database containing information about energy saving practices, and an opportunity for individuals to share ideas concerning effective energy use.