Media Releases
Queensland landholders to benefit from Australia-first approach to transmission host payments
May 18, 2023
A new payment scheme for transmission hosts and neighbours in Queensland, announced by Queensland government-owned Powerlink, has been welcomed by community advocacy organisation RE-Alliance. Queensland becomes the third state to offer payments to landholders...
Read More ShareA crucial step towards community-oriented path to net zero that can also work for agricultural communities
May 05, 2023
The Federal Government will legislate a national Net Zero Authority to ensure workers, industries and communities in Australia’s traditional energy regions can “seize the opportunities of Australia’s net zero transformation.” RE-Alliance, an independent community-based...
Read More ShareVictorian landholders to get pay rise for hosting new transmission lines
February 24, 2023
A new payment scheme for Victorian farmers and landholders hosting transmission lines on their properties has been welcomed by community advocacy organisation, RE-Alliance. Under the scheme landholders will receive a $200,000 per kilometre payment,...
Read More ShareTransmission planner listens to community and develops better plan
February 23, 2023
Reflecting local community needs, the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) announced a new preferred route for the critical VNI West transmission line earlier today. RE-Alliance, an independent community-based organisation, welcomes this change as it...
Read More ShareState government showing leadership on transmission
February 20, 2023
The Victorian Government will use its powers to speed up the development of VNI West, the vital new interconnector between the Victorian and New South Wales electricity grids, and will engage communities to shape...
Read More ShareNew REZ Announcement: An opportunity for community driven development
December 21, 2022
Earlier today, the Tasmanian government announced the start of the state’s first Renewable Energy Zone. RE-Alliance, an independent community-based organisation, welcomes this announcement as an opportunity to bring community interests and priorities into the...
Read More ShareNSW farmers to get pay rise for hosting new transmission lines
October 25, 2022
A new payment scheme for NSW farmers and landholders hosting transmission lines on their properties has been welcomed by RE-Alliance as a start to reward landholders for their critical part in the energy transformation....
Read More ShareNew paper highlights importance of community support in transmission planning
April 11, 2022
RE-Alliance welcomes Nexa Advisory’s Discussion Paper - Removing the Roadblocks to New Transmission to Achieve the Transition. The paper shows, while Australia moves on its journey towards decarbonisation, faster approval for transmission projects is...
Read More ShareElectricity Plan Great News for budding Renewable Energy Zones
December 15, 2021
Friday 10th December 2021 Media Release For Immediate Release Electricity Plan Great News for budding Renewable Energy Zones A new plan to transform Australia’s electricity system will drive a long period of prosperity for...
Read More ShareRE-Alliance Response to Labor 43% target: solid foundation, more ambition needed.
December 06, 2021
Media Release—for Immediate Release 03/12/21
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