Blog
Submission to DPIE Network Infrastructure Projects Policy Paper
November 12, 2021
Summary RE-Alliance supports the NSW Government Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap and commends the Government on the passage of the Electricity Infrastructure Investment Act 2020 with multi-party support late last year. RE-Alliance is broadly supportive of...
Read MoreWind Farm Noise Overblown: snoring spouses a bigger issue for people living near wind farms than wind farm noise
October 28, 2021
New research from Flinders University has found the issue of wind farm noise to be overblown. The research, consisting of a survey and laboratory study, is part of the National Health and Medical Research...
Read MoreSubmission to AEMC Transmission Planning and Investment Review
October 01, 2021
Recommendations based on our report Local rural communities affected by new transmission infrastructure, and other stakeholders, deserve to be able to participate in how these projects are deployed and derive benefits from this new...
Read MoreListen to this! We're on the EnergyInsiders Podcast
September 29, 2021
It's on every Australian energy nerd's bucket list: to be a guest on RenewEconomy's EnergyInsiders Podcast hosted by Giles Parkinson and David Leitch.Well this week our Director, Andrew Bray, was able to live the...
Read MoreHandbook Launch: How Regional Australia can profit from the Renewable Energy Boom | Webinar Recording
September 28, 2021
Access the full handbook here
Read MoreWhat is Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone and what does it mean for our community? | Webinar recording
September 28, 2021
This webinar recording is from an information session presented to the Central-West Orana community on 7/09/21.
Read MoreThunderbolt Energy Hub announces best-practice neighbour payment scheme
September 23, 2021
Neighbours to the New-England based Thunderbolt Energy Hub will receive annual payments per turbine by distance to residential dwelling, project developer Neoen has announced.
Read MoreSubmission on qREZ Local Benefits
September 21, 2021
Full PDF here. Introduction RE-Alliance congratulates the Queensland Government on its Local Benefits in Queensland Renewable Energy Zones Community Consultation Paper. We commend the government for focussing its efforts on the four local benefit...
Read MoreOffshore Wind To Create Jobs in Key Coal Regions
September 03, 2021
The offshore wind industry will create new jobs and investment in communities hardest hit by the energy transition including the Latrobe Valley in Victoria, the Hunter Valley in New South Wales and Gladstone in...
Read MoreCommunity Benefits Handbook: How Regional Australia can Prosper from the Clean Energy Boom
September 01, 2021
This handbook is to equip local community leaders with information and ideas to think big about how to leverage the renewables boom into local opportunities that address local needs and desires. Download the Handbook The...
Read MoreVictoria’s new noise regulations - a win for the community
August 20, 2021
For a number of years we have been advocating on behalf of regional communities to have the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) as the primary regulator for wind farm turbine noise in Victoria. Last week...
Read MoreSubmission in Support of Delburn Wind Farm and Terminal Station Planning Application
August 18, 2021
18th August 2021 RE-Alliance RE-Alliance, formerly known as the Australian Wind Alliance, is a community based organisation of around 500 financial members, with an extensive online and social media following. Our members include...
Read MoreThe locals' vision of Stanley, including wind power
July 14, 2021
I recently visited Circular Head, north west Tasmania to attend an information session about a planned wind farm and learn more about renewable energy in the area. I love the area of Stanley, previously...
Read MoreNAIDOC 2021: How might we 'heal country' with renewable energy?
July 09, 2021
The theme for NAIDOC week 2021 is ‘Heal Country.’ For many of us interested in the clean energy transformation, we see the replacement of coal mines and gas wells with wind turbines and solar...
Read MoreSubmission to Inquiry into the Australian Local Power Agency Bill 2021 and Australian Local Power Agency (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2021
July 09, 2021
Download our full submission Key Points RE-Alliance: Welcomes the House Standing Committee on the Environment and Energy’s Inquiry into the Australian Local Power Agency Bill 2021 (the Bill) and Australian Local Power Agency (Consequential...
Read MoreBuilding Trust for Transmission: Earning the social licence needed to plug in Australia's Renewable Energy Zones
July 08, 2021
Download full report. The switch to cleaner, cheaper power will benefit all of us, and the transition to renewable energy in Australia is happening faster than many of us anticipated. The concentration of large-scale...
Read MoreSubmission to NSW Energy Corporation in the development of the Electricity Infrastructure Investment Safeguard Merit Criteria
July 01, 2021
Download PDF Executive Summary Earning social licence for renewable projects is essential for a successful and speedy energy transition. Many regional communities, due to the closure of coal or the influx of wind and...
Read MoreImproved Rules for transmission line consultation announced
May 24, 2021
On Friday the Energy Security Board announced new Rules to encourage greater local participation in transmission planning. Building new transmission lines is a critical step to securing the transition to renewables. The new power...
Read MoreVictorian Government backs thousands of regional wind and solar jobs
May 03, 2021
Yesterday the Victorian Government released Victoria’s Climate Change Strategy, which sets new interim emissions reduction targets for the next decade, including initiatives across different sectors of the Victorian economy to meet the targets. The...
Read MorePROPOSED COMMUNITY-DRIVEN FUND FOR MOYNE
April 26, 2021
Moyne Region Wind Farm Community Fund RE-Alliance is collaborating with Moyne wind farms and residents to establish a new community Fund for the Moyne Shire. A new Moyne region community Fund will maximise the...
Read MoreMedia Release: Moyne Shire launches nation-first wind fund
April 01, 2021
Moyne dreams big about joint community fund
Read MoreSubmission to the Victorian REZ Development Plan Directions Paper
March 31, 2021
Download full submission in PDF Introduction RE-Alliance welcomes the Victorian government’s leadership in investing in Renewable Energy Zones and creating VicGrid. The Victorian government is correct to note that unacceptable delays in critical network...
Read MoreSubmission to the Tasmanian Government on the Draft Renewable Energy Coordination Framework
March 11, 2021
Download full PDF of Submission Summary of Recommendations An auction process for Tasmania could be valuable to coordinate development geographically and over time, set standards for the best community outcomes and enable coordination of...
Read MoreSubmission for the Victorian Changes to the Regulation of Wind Farm Noise
March 01, 2021
25th February 2021 RE-Alliance RE-Alliance, formerly known as the Australian Wind Alliance, is a community based organisation of around 500 financial members, with an extensive online and social media following. Our members...
Read MoreSubmission re the Draft Brolga Assessment and Mitigation Standards
March 01, 2021
18 December 2020 RE-Alliance RE-Alliance formerly known as the Australian Wind Alliance is a community based organisation of around 500 financial members, with an extensive online and social media following. Our members include...
Read MoreAre you a Friend of the Wind Farm?
January 24, 2021
I was recently up in Nundle, meeting people in the small community just south of Tamworth. There's a wind farm proposed for the area and there are plenty of locals who want to see...
Read MoreWelcome to RE-Alliance
December 08, 2020
A new brand for the next chapter of the Australian Wind Alliance. Today, we launch RE-Alliance, a trusted, independent organisation that sits between regional Australian communities and the renewable energy industry. RE-Alliance focuses...
Read MoreIt's watt we want: Project EnergyConnect to boost renewables in NSW, SA & VIC
December 06, 2020
In a massive step in the transition to renewables, the Australian Energy Regulator yesterday approved Project EnergyConnect, a vital 900-kilometre transmission line between South Australia and New South Wales to be built by ElectraNet...
Read More$32bn energy shot in the arm for regional NSW
November 27, 2020
The NSW government has outlined their plans to unlock a $32 billion investment to create a renewable energy boom in regional NSW. As part of the NSW Energy Infrastructure Roadmap, 12 gigawatts of renewable...
Read MoreVictorian Regional Roadmaps know where they’re going
November 25, 2020
Community at the Centre of Regional Renewable Energy Roadmaps “...a majority of people would like to see the region powered by 100 per cent renewable energy by 2030.” - South Gippsland Renewable Energy...
Read MoreVictoria's Investment to Supercharge Renewables
November 24, 2020
Great news for jobs, economic development and climate action. The Vic Govt is investing $1.6 billion to create thousands of jobs, reduce carbon emissions and lower power bills for Victorians. Open up 6 Renewable...
Read MoreVictorian Government providing clarity around noise laws
November 23, 2020
In August the Australian Wind Alliance pointed out a mismatch in the current legislation governing wind farm compliance. We concluded the post by saying, “This case shows that it is sorely needed to provide...
Read MoreSubmission Consultation Paper on the Second VRET Auction
October 19, 2020
October 2020, 2020 The Australian Wind Alliance (AWA) is a community based organisation of around 500 financial members, with an extensive online and social media following. Our members include landholders, farmers, small businesses, and...
Read MoreRegional Victoria's Opportunity From VRET 2
September 18, 2020
There’s been some excellent community projects rolled out around the rocky paddocks at Dundonnell to the muddy farms at Mortlake South. The Victorian Renewable Energy Target has led to some of the world's best...
Read MoreSubmission - ESB REZ Planning rule change
September 08, 2020
Renewable Energy Zones Planning Discussion Paper Responding to http://www.coagenergycouncil.gov.au/publications/energy-security-board-renewable-energy-zones-planning-consultation 8 September 2020 About Australian Wind Alliance The Australian Wind Alliance (AWA) is a community based organisation of around 500 financial members, with an extensive online...
Read MoreVictoria takes leadership with a renewable powered recovery
September 02, 2020
The Australian Wind alliance welcomes the announcement of a second Victorian Renewable Energy Target Auction by Minister for Energy, the Environment and Climate Change Lily D’Ambrosio as a huge boost to regional Victoria. The...
Read MoreVictorian noise laws need a rejig
August 21, 2020
Supreme Court finds Councils have the power to make flimsy nuisance claims of no legal consequence if they want A Supreme Court ruling on a wind farm case this week led with some major...
Read MoreA Blueprint for Job Creation, Energy Security and Climate Action Post COVID-19
August 05, 2020
The COVID crisis has been a hammer blow to all Victorians, not just from a health point of view but also to our economy. Once the health crisis is under control there will be...
Read MoreSubmission to NSW DPIE - Uungula Wind Farm
July 08, 2020
Wednesday, 8th July 2020 The Australian Wind Alliance (AWA) is a community based organisation of around 500 financial members, with an extensive supporter, online and social media following. Our members include farmers, small businesses...
Read More