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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, 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
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
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 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
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
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?
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
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
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
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 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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