20 September, 2025 | The Australian
Our National Director Andrew Bray highlighted the popularity of cheaper power for residents when asked about potential benefits from renewable energy projects, in this article in The Australian.
'‘Partners, not obstacles’: bid to help renewable zone locals,' published on 20 September, 2025, discusses that some renewable energy projects are not offering electricity bill relief, despite Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen urging developers to provide discounts to impacted communities.
Bray emphasises that any offers for benefits must be anchored in genuine consultation with communities.
When we talk to people in these regions, it’s one of the first things they say to us when we ask them what kind of benefits they would like to see out of these projects. And they say, well, cheaper power. It’s a pretty obvious connection to make.
Andrew Bray, RE-Alliance National Director
