A Victorian Election is looming and NSW goes to the polls early next year. Australia will Chair COP31 and a global campaign to Electrify Now forms part of the agenda. It is the right time to think about what community energy sector wants from our governments.
In Victoria groups have just finished delivering the CEEP program. The results and policy actions that it recommends have been captured in more detail below and in Taryn Lane’s fabulous impact report. I’ve been working on a Plan on a Page for the Community Energy Sector calling for resources and partnerships. If you are interested in developing a shared policy position, please get in touch (heather@energytogether.org.au).
I worked with DCCEEW last week as they explored the energy advisory ecosystem for households and small businesses in the energy transition. It was heartening to see a strong recognition of the trusted, local advice that the community energy sector provides and I hope the CER Roadmap will lead to more resources for the sector.
Of course our local councils often share our ambitions for renewable, electrified communities and carry responsibilities for community buildings and infrastructure like EV charging. In Thursday’s webinar we look to Newcastle City Council for inspiration on building stronger Council-Community relationships. Please join us.
Image Credit: Photo of event held at Hepburn wind turbines (Gale and Gusto), from field visit during 2017 Congress
