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  • Community energy retailer to take its plans to the people

    Community energy retailer to take its plans to the people

    Consortium formed to establish Australia’s first community-owned energy retailers to show plans to local towns for feedback.
    Giles Parkinson
    Jan 28, 2015
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  • Lismore gives green light to 200kW community owned solar farm

    Lismore gives green light to 200kW community owned solar farm

    Lismore gives green light to 200kW community owned solar farm, and also endorses plan for 100 per cent renewables.
    Giles Parkinson
    Dec 10, 2014
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  • Community renewables in spotlight in UK with new govt initiatives

    Community renewables in spotlight in UK with new govt initiatives

    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.
    Sophie Vorrath
    Nov 6, 2014
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  • NSW injects extra $700,000 into community renewable projects

    NSW injects extra $700,000 into community renewable projects

    Liberal Party MPs hail “power of renewable energy as they announced increased funding for community-owned renewable energy projects.
    Giles Parkinson
    Oct 31, 2014
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  • Five NSW towns bid to be Australia’s first zero net energy town

    Five NSW towns bid to be Australia’s first zero net energy town

    Five towns NSW’s New England region have bid to become Australia’s first zero net energy towns. Even Barnaby Joyce is a supporter.
    Giles Parkinson
    Oct 29, 2014
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  • Plans launched for Australia’s first community-owned energy retailer

    Plans launched for Australia’s first community-owned energy retailer

    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.
    Giles Parkinson
    Oct 2, 2014
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  • Why local energy ownership matters

    Why local energy ownership matters

    Solar and wind projects can mean big bucks for communities – but only if they keep them local!
    John Farrell
    Sep 30, 2014
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  • Which town will be Australia’s first Zero Net Energy Town?

    Which town will be Australia’s first Zero Net Energy Town?

    One NSW town has already expressed interest in becoming Australia’s first 100% renewable, and zero net energy town. Formal applications now open.
    Sophie Vorrath
    Sep 3, 2014
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  • How to live off the grid – even near sunny (!?) Melbourne

    How to live off the grid – even near sunny (!?) Melbourne

    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.
    Emma Sutcliffe
    Aug 22, 2014
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  • Solar for renters: Prepaid meter technology targets untapped PV market

    Solar for renters: Prepaid meter technology targets untapped PV market

    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.
    Sophie Vorrath
    Aug 21, 2014
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  • Shoalhaven seeks $120,000 for 99kW community owned solar project

    Shoalhaven seeks $120,000 for 99kW community owned solar project

    Updated: Shoalhaven community energy group offers 6.5% return in 99kW solar system at NSW bowling club. Construction starts next week.
    Sophie Vorrath
    Jul 31, 2014
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  • NSW Minister says renewables a ‘no brainer’ for society

    NSW Minister says renewables a ‘no brainer’ for society

    NSW Coalition Environment Minister Rob Stokes says renewables a ‘no brainer’ and best way to ‘democratise’ the energy system.
    Giles Parkinson
    Jun 18, 2014
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