The UK has just thrown its weight behind community energy. Australia should too
The shift to renewable energy is not just a technological feat. It is one of the most significant social changes
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“The wheels fell off:” Farmer tells Senate how misinformation killed a community battery project
Before the 2022 election, Geni Energy was instrumental in extracting the promise of a community battery for the Narrabri community.
Can you design a better time-of-use tariff than Chris Bowen’s Solar Sharer?
Our Chair, Heather Smith, has been developing ways for our system to price surplus renewable energy in ways that it
Two energy projects, two vastly different approaches to community engagement
This fascinating article by Sally Hunter explores why rules for wind and solar farms do not necessarily result in good
Eight reasons why our energy transition needs community
Our shift to renewable energy is not just from fossil fuels to wind and solar. Increasingly, our energy production is
Solar saturation: Seven changes to the electricity market needed to put consumers first
TLDR? 1. Transformational vision 2. A fair transition, with a consumer focus 3. Shift to Decentralised System Operation 4. Rewire
It’s time to put “community” back into community batteries
Vikki McLeod reflects on the emergent outcomes from the federal government’s community battery program. Despite advice from the community scale
Creation of local renewable zones is the game changer Australia’s energy transition needs
“The Queensland government’s launch of ‘Local Renewable Energy Zones’ (L-REZ) in Caloundra and Townsville may prove to be a significant
Squadron curries favour with locals through ownership offer for wind projects
We love community ownership! This article promotes the initiative to invite community ownership into the Sapphire Hill wind farm. Image
The future of energy is community energy, and 100 per cent renewable
Imagine the year is 2030. You are walking down your street. Your local newsletter just announced that your community is
