Lismore gives green light to 200kW community owned solar farm, and also endorses plan for 100 per cent renewables.
New govt initiative requires renewables developers to offer project stake to local community groups. Another allows locals to buy shares in new wind, solar, hydro projects for just £5.
Liberal Party MPs hail “power of renewable energy as they announced increased funding for community-owned renewable energy projects.
Five towns NSW’s New England region have bid to become Australia’s first zero net energy towns. Even Barnaby Joyce is a supporter.
A new consortium hopes to become Australia’s first community owned retailer, with plans to build, generate and sell renewable energy in northern rivers region of NSW.
Solar and wind projects can mean big bucks for communities – but only if they keep them local!
One NSW town has already expressed interest in becoming Australia’s first 100% renewable, and zero net energy town. Formal applications now open.
We’re an average family doing everyday things. The difference between your morning and ours is that you’re probably pulling your power from the grid.
Prepaid Solar says time right to tap one of Australia’s largest solar markets – the estimated 1.8 million vacant rooftops of the residential rental market.
Updated: Shoalhaven community energy group offers 6.5% return in 99kW solar system at NSW bowling club. Construction starts next week.
NSW Coalition Environment Minister Rob Stokes says renewables a ‘no brainer’ and best way to ‘democratise’ the energy system.
