Media releases
Our media releases centre regional voices and perspectives on various issues in the shift to renewable energy.
If you have a media enquiry, please email [email protected].
Coalition must explain how its energy wrecking ball would deliver cheaper, reliable power
September 24, 2026
The Coalition’s proposed energy bill threatens to upend work already under way across regional Australia, and doesn’t present a costed alternative showing what it would...
Regional leaders united on securing lasting community benefits from renewables
September 16, 2026
One hundred regional leaders and community representatives have gathered in Toowoomba for a two-day summit concluding today, focused on ensuring large-scale renewable energy development delivers...
Victoria cannot afford another delay to Western Renewables Link
September 16, 2026
RE-Alliance has warned the Victorian Government against delaying the Western Renewables Link, following Premier Ben Carroll's announcement of a new assessment of the project’s costs....
One Nation must tell Victorians which towns will host nuclear reactors
September 01, 2026
One Nation must tell regional Victorians which communities it expects to host nuclear power plants under its newly announced Victorian energy policy.
New guide helps put regional businesses in control of their energy
August 25, 2026
A new guide from RE-Alliance and Farmers for Climate Action will help farmers and other rural and regional small-business owners assess electrification options and make...
Cancelling a power line won’t cancel Victoria’s power problem
August 19, 2026
RE-Alliance warns that cancelling VNI West would tear up years of planning by farmers, energy companies and small communities across north-west Victoria, while leaving unanswered...
Coalition energy plan needs more detail on connecting NSW renewables
June 24, 2026
RE-Alliance has responded to the NSW Liberal and Nationals’ energy plan released on Wednesday, saying more local generation and storage is welcome, but communities need...
New minimum standards will lift floor for renewable energy engagement in Victoria
June 15, 2026
RE-Alliance has welcomed Victoria’s new Community Engagement and Social Value Guidelines, saying they give communities much greater say in how projects are rolled out.
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...