community benefits Archives - Renew Economy

Policy & Planning

“Scrap the patchwork:” CEC calls for single, national community payment scheme for renewables projects
Clean Energy Council calls for a “single, legislated rate” for payments made to local governments of communities hosting wind, solar and battery projects.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 28, 2026

3
Podcasts

SwitchedOn podcast: What regional communities really want from renewables
What will it take for regional communities to move from hosting renewable projects to sharing in their long-term value?
Anne Delaney

Mar 17, 2026

1
Policy & Planning

State proposes go-betweens to lead negotiations on community benefits from renewables
New guidelines create a state-funded go-between who will negotiate with developers and help communities decide on their preferred plans for funds from renewables.
Rachel Williamson

Mar 5, 2026

1
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

0
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

3
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

5
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

0