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Submission 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 MoreOne simple step to get away from coal
July 03, 2020
The speedy transition away from coal in NSW depends on a strong pipeline of new wind and solar projects. One exciting project being considered right now is the 400 megawatt Uungula Wind Farm, near...
Read MoreSubmission - Technology Investment Roadmap
June 25, 2020
21 June 2020 Submitted to consultation process for Australia's Technology Investment Roadmap Introduction The Australian Wind Alliance (AWA) is a community based organisation of around 500 financial members, with an extensive online and social...
Read MoreSubmission - Rye Park Wind Farm Mod 1
June 15, 2020
3rd June 2020 The Australian Wind Alliance supports the proposed modification to Rye Park Wind Farm MOD 1 - Tip Height Increase
Read MoreRenewing the regions with post-COVID-19 recovery
May 20, 2020
Every day seems to bring a new statement from here and around the world about a ‘green recovery’. There is a growing consensus that we can fix the climate crisis while stimulating the economy...
Read MoreA career in wind, close to home
May 15, 2020
Not everyone gets to do a job they love and live where they choose. Cyrus Davies, Site Supervisor at the recently constructed Lal Lal Wind Farm, has been maintaining wind turbines at plants across...
Read MoreBallarat wind farm construction continues
April 22, 2020
News that the second section of the Lal Lal Wind Farm has connected to the grid is a timely reminder that wind farm construction continues to employ regional Australians all the way through the...
Read MoreMEDIA RELEASE: Wind energy industry call on Andrews govt to set science-based Emissions Reduction Targets
March 24, 2020
A coalition of ten leading wind energy companies and supportive organisations have today released a joint statement calling on the Andrews government to set science-based Emissions Reductions Targets that help limit global warming to...
Read MoreJoint Statement: Wind Energy Industry calls for Victoria to set Ambitious Emission Targets
March 24, 2020
“Renewable energy projects, including wind, solar and pumped hydro projects are ready to play their role in drastically cutting emissions from the electricity sector.” A coalition of ten leading wind energy companies and supportive organisations...
Read MoreLook mum, no costs!
March 03, 2020
Since our carbon price legislation was repealed in 2013, Australia has lacked coherent policy to reduce emissions across our economy. When our land of wind and sun has so much to gain from a...
Read MoreOffshore Wind Framework Submission
February 28, 2020
24th February 2020 Submission to Offshore Clean Energy Infrastructure Regulatory Framework Discussion Paper Please direct any enquiries to: Andrew Bray National Coordinator, Australian Wind Alliance 0434 769 463 [email protected] About AWA The Australian...
Read MorePM under climate pressure
January 24, 2020
The horrific climate-fuelled bushfires that have ravaged vast swathes of eastern Australia over our summer break have dramatically exposed the government's reluctance to confront the climate crisis.
Read MoreAnother state takes on the energy challenge
January 17, 2020
As our energy system shifts towards 21st century technologies powered by the wind and sun, it’s easy to get discouraged by the roadblocks placed in the way by the federal government. Whether its their...
Read MoreMEDIA RELEASE: Taylor’s ill-judged coal stunt ignores his region’s wind energy success story
December 24, 2019
After years of ignoring the economic and environmental benefits of wind farms in his own back yard, Minister for Emissions Reduction, Angus Taylor’s appearance at a coal mine in the midst of a bushfire...
Read MoreWhat the regions want out of wind energy
December 03, 2019
Highlights from the Australian Wind Alliance’s panel event on the wind energy boom and launch of our updated report, Building Stronger Communities with wind energy. As wind energy booms around the country, with billions of...
Read MoreBuilding Stronger Communities with wind
November 26, 2019
The past two years of wind industry development have been nothing short of a boom. Wind farm jobs have tripled, the funds which wind farms contribute to host-communities has more than doubled, and wind...
Read MoreBuilding Stronger Communities with wind
November 26, 2019
The past two years of wind industry development have been nothing short of a boom. Wind farm jobs have tripled, the funds which wind farms contribute to host-communities has more than doubled, and wind...
Read MoreBuilding Stronger Communities Report
November 25, 2019
Wind energy is delivering for regional Australia. Jobs in wind energy tripled in the last 2 years Wind farms annually give $25+ million directly to local communities The boom in wind energy delivered an...
Read MoreClean Energy Open Day 2019
November 06, 2019
There’s nothing like seeing a wind turbine up close to understand how these gentle giants turn wind into electricity. More than a thousand people took this opportunity last weekend, touring wind and solar farms...
Read MoreMEDIA RELEASE: Crookwell rejection goes against the grain
November 05, 2019
Monday 28th October The refusal of the Crookwell 3 wind farm is a blow to the local Crookwell community but won’t stop wind’s progress in New South Wales, the Australian Wind Alliance said today....
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