community benefits Archives - Renew Economy

Wind

Near neighbours of Australia’s likely newest wind project get inflation-based boost on payments
Neighbour and community benefits at a wind project first proposed more than a decade ago have been lifted, and compare well with other recent offers.
Rachel Williamson

Dec 4, 2025

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Renewables

Don’t want another footy jersey? Startup says new tech can make renewables electricity rebates a reality
Cheaper power for renewables neighbours has been much requested, but difficult to do. A startup says it can make work for both communities and developers.
Rachel Williamson

Nov 3, 2025

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Renewables

“Undercooked”: Local council rejects coal miner’s lowball benefits offer for solar project
A council has dismissed as “undercooked” a shared benefits offer made by Whitehaven Coal’s for a solar project next to its huge thermal coal mine.
Rachel Williamson

Jun 5, 2025

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Engie offers $1000 energy bill rebates to neighbours of wind and solar projects
French energy giant offers big discount on energy bills to communities close to proposed wind and solar projects.
Rachel Williamson

May 27, 2024

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