community engagement Archives - Renew Economy

Policy & Planning

“More complex and deeper than I had imagined:” Energy czar sees rise in solar project complaints
Wind projects still dominate complaints to energy czar, but solar complaints are rising and the relationship between communities and the energy industry is precarious.
Rachel Williamson

May 12, 2026

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Renewables

Australians still keen to listen – and be heard – despite crisis of faith about energy transition
New data shows more Australians are having a crisis of faith in the transition to renewables. But workers on the frontline of community engagement tell a different story.
Rachel Williamson

Mar 4, 2026

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Renewables

Australians don’t know how far the energy transition has come – and that’s a problem
A new poll has revealed the average Australian has little understanding of how far the transition to renewables has already come. RE-Alliance says that needs to change.
Rachel Williamson

Sep 11, 2024

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Renewables

Can renewables replace fossil fuels? Survey finds many Australians not convinced
Major new study finds public support for renewables at risk without better communication about their ability to replace fossil fuels.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 3, 2024

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Commentary

Capacity Investment Scheme needs to set high bar for communities hosting renewables
Without exception, the CIS should encourage projects that do good community engagement, with good environmental plans and good local content outcomes.
Andrew Bray & Jarra Hicks

Mar 28, 2024

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Policy & Planning

Renewable developer rating scheme: What is it, and will it solve our social licence problem?
Renewable energy developers are about to get ratings. How will it work, and what will it do?
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 6, 2024

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Renewables

Date with Destiny: Hunter offshore wind project signs up local industrial muscle
Star of the South partners with Hunter engineering firm that “grew up in the coal sector,” to progress its Destiny offshore wind project.
Rachel Williamson

Feb 21, 2024

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Do we want a wind farm outside our window? What Australians think about the net zero transition
Australians have strong concerns about the impact of renewable energy projects in their backyard.
The Conversation

Jan 29, 2024

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