Media releases
Our media releases centre regional voices and perspectives on various issues in the shift to renewable energy.
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Regional communities invited to important briefing on housing solutions linked to renewable energy projects
February 03, 2026
Regional communities across Australia are invited to take part in a free online briefing exploring how well planned renewable energy projects can deliver lasting housing benefits.
Regional Victorians call for Local Energy Hubs in 2026–27 State Budget submission
January 27, 2026
A coalition of leading community organisations has called on the Victorian Government to back a network of Local Energy Hubs across Victoria in the 2026-27...
NEM Review Final Report
December 16, 2025
Building trust in rural and regional communities for the energy shift is critical to keeping Australia’s energy transition on track and to delivering energy projects...
Energy roadmap shows renewables remain key and AEMO is starting to hear regional communities
December 15, 2025
The Renewable Energy Alliance welcomes the release of the Australian Energy Market Operator’s draft Integrated System Plan 2026, highlighting that it's the most comprehensive pathway...
New report shows well planned renewable energy projects can help grow regional housing, not strain it
November 24, 2025
With thousands of workers required in the regions for renewable energy and transmission projects, rural and regional communities have a unique opportunity to turn short-term...
We have a solution to information integrity on renewables: RE-Alliance makes pointed call for Local Energy Hubs at Senate Committee public hearing
November 13, 2025
The Renewable Energy Alliance appeared as a witness at the Senate Committee on Information Integrity on Climate Change and Energy public hearing in Sydney along...
Decommissioning clarity a step forward for farmers and regional communities
October 29, 2025
The release of a ‘Decommissioning Security Framework’ by two peak bodies for the renewable energy industry is an important step towards clarity for regional communities,...
If it’s done right, better environmental planning can provide confidence for regional communities
September 10, 2025
RE-Alliance welcomes confirmation federal environmental law reforms will include legislative changes to allow for greater use of regional planning, but highlighted how critical it will...
Australia can recycle the majority of renewable energy technologies, let’s get on with it
September 03, 2025
The Renewable Energy Alliance has joined a broad coalition of 60 organisations urging the Australian government to establish a mandatory scheme for solar panel recycling...
Pledge for First Nations Treaty
August 27, 2025
A bill to legislate Victoria’s treaty agreement is expected to be introduced into parliament in the coming weeks. The Renewable Energy Alliance is proud to...
Over 50 groups call for Local Energy Hubs to plug critical gap in renewable rollout
August 25, 2025
Over 50 groups sign Open Letter calling for Local Energy Hubs to plug critical gap in renewable rollout
A tick for certainty, but regions need more support in Victorian Transmission Plan
August 18, 2025
With the newly release Victorian Transmission Plan, rural and regional communities across Victoria now have a plan for the build out of the renewable energy...