Rural and regional Australians know that the shift to renewable energy offers us once-in-a-generation opportunities – but to fully harness them, it’s essential that we’re at the centre of this shift. We want renewable energy to be done well, and for it to strengthen and renew our communities. That's why RE-Alliance starts with the needs of local communities, collaborates with industry to deliver social outcomes, and advocates for meaningful benefits for regional communities through government policy.
What are the options when wind, solar and battery projects reach retirement? Who’s responsible, and what rights and protections exist for landholders? How recyclable are renewable energy materials?
January 22, 2026
– Dr. Tom Dixon, Queensland Community Engagement Manager, RE-Alliance. Queensland’s energy system is changing fast, and large-scale batteries are becoming increasingly crucial. With more than 30% (and climbing) of Queensland’s energy now coming from renewables, coal-fired power stations becoming increasingly unreliable, and battery prices...
Read MoreJanuary 14, 2026
Neighbour agreements will be among the key strategies for the successful spread of wind farms in regional parts of NSW, according to a dual-purpose Merino grazier at Crookwell. Dimity Taylor, her husband, Hugh Klem, and their three children live next to the Gullen Range...
Read MoreJanuary 13, 2026
This is a joint submission from RE-Alliance, Community Power Agency and Friends of the Earth Melbourne to the Victorian Treasury on the 2026–27 Victorian State Budget. As Victoria strives to reach its target of 95% renewable electricity generation by 2035, how communities are involved...
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