First Nations Archives - Renew Economy

Policy & Planning

Local utility gets green light to replace remote town’s diesel and gas power with a solar-battery hybrid
EPBC waves through one of a series of renewable energy projects being built to wean remote WA towns off diesel fuel generation and power them with solar and battery storage.
Rachel Williamson

Sep 21, 2026

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Renewables

New renewables pilot seeks to generate power, and financial returns, for First Nations communities
Remote First Nations renewable energy projects are a complicated sell to investors, but a new government pilot will help bring two to financial close.
Rachel Williamson

Aug 21, 2026

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Policy & Planning

CIS bakes in First Nations equity, revenue sharing deal for next renewables and storage tenders
Capacity in upcoming renewable and storage tenders under the CIS to be reserved for projects that lock in equity deals with First Nations groups.
Rachel Williamson

Jul 7, 2026

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Commentary

Is Australia finally catching up on clean energy benefits for First Nations?
Incorporating First Nations into the Future Made in Australia Act will finally bring Australia onto a more equal footing with the US and Canada.
Jonathan Kneebone

Jun 28, 2024

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Renewables

New guide to help put First Nations at centre of shift to renewables
The guide hopes to ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are better informed and more involved in clean energy developments on their land.
Jacinta Bowler

Feb 23, 2024

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Offshore wind: Perpetuating the myth of ‘terra nullius’ in Australia waters could prove costly
The Commonwealth’s offshore wind scheme makes First Nations’ rights, interests and responsibilities invisible, creating enormous financial and reputational risk.
Jonathan Kneebone

Aug 4, 2023

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Renewables

Eight actions to put First Nations at the centre of the clean energy transition
After two years of listening, First Nations Clean Energy Network offers eight actions for Indigenous engagement in this fast and furious transition.
Karrina Nolan & Jonathan Kneebone

May 30, 2023

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Renewables

First Nations Clean Energy Network: How renewables can avoid the mistakes of the past
Two new guides aim to help renewables projects avoid the mistakes of the fossil fuel past and get the best outcomes for First Nations communities.
Amalyah Hart

Nov 30, 2022

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New alliance to ensure First Nations communities share benefits of wind and solar boom
First Nations Clean Energy Network to help share the benefits of the clean energy boom and avoid a repeat of mistakes of mining companies.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 16, 2021

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