Media Releases
Reliability of wind energy not threatened by historical SA blackout case
August 07, 2019
Andrew Bray on ABC TV next to Angus Taylor: Andrew Bray on ABC Australia-wide radio: Reliability of wind energy not threatened by historical SA blackout case. 7 AUGUST 2019 “Wind energy is one of...
Read More ShareRegional benefits as work starts on community-boosting wind power project
June 21, 2019
Regional benefits galore are in store for Corangamite & Golden Plains Shires, Geelong’s manufacturing and Ballarat education as construction begins at Victoria’s newest wind farm at Berrybank. Mayors of both Corangamite and Golden Plains...
Read More ShareSharing benefits a feature of new wind farms
April 09, 2019
MEDIA RELEASE 28TH MARCH 2019 Generous benefit sharing programs announced this week by two new Victorian wind farms show that community demands are being answered, community advocacy group, the Australian Wind Alliance said. Two...
Read More ShareVictorian Renewable Energy Target: Jobs and affordable electricity at stake
October 09, 2018
Politicians must back the Victorian Renewable Energy Target (VRET) if they want to create jobs and cut electricity bills for the state, says Australian Wind Alliance National Coordinator Andrew Bray. New research by not-for-profit...
Read More ShareYass Valley Council ignores proven community benefits of wind
June 28, 2018
Media Release: Yass Valley Council ignores proven community benefits of wind The Australian Wind Alliance has expressed disappointment with Yass Valley Council’s decision to vote against the proven economic and social benefits their own residents...
Read More ShareMedia Release: Rural communities receive windfalls from wind farms
April 16, 2018
Media Release: Rural communities receive windfalls from wind farms Wind farm construction has delivered an economic boost of almost $4 billion to regional Australia, according to a new report by the Australian Wind Alliance...
Read More ShareAustralia's enormous wind power potential
December 11, 2017
Media Release: Australia's enormous wind power potential AUSTRALIA has enough onshore wind resources to power the entire country’s electricity more than 12 times over, new research shows. The Australian Wind Alliance will launch its Wind Power...
Read More ShareFarmers’ forum explores community benefits of renewable energy
November 27, 2017
Media Release - 24th November 2017 Seventy farmers from the Kentucky, Bendemeer, Woolbrook and Walcha communities gathered at the Kentucky Memorial Hall on Thursday night to hear speakers on community involvement in wind farms...
Read More ShareEnough is enough: No more time wasting on energy policy
November 23, 2017
MEDIA STATEMENT: Thursday, 23 November The Australian Wind Alliance says it’s time to get on with good energy policy, and stop endless talks on unproven ideas. “Enough is enough. Endless new ideas to address...
Read More ShareRET a vote of confidence in Victoria and no confidence in the NEG
November 15, 2017
Media Release Wednesday 15 November 2017 VRET a vote of confidence in Victoria and no confidence in the NEG The Australian Wind Alliance welcomes the news that the Victorian Renewable Energy Target (VRET) Reverse Auction...
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