Media Releases
MEDIA RELEASE: Wind energy industry call on Andrews govt to set science-based Emissions Reduction Targets
March 24, 2020
A coalition of ten leading wind energy companies and supportive organisations have today released a joint statement calling on the Andrews government to set science-based Emissions Reductions Targets that help limit global warming to...
Read More ShareMEDIA RELEASE: Taylor’s ill-judged coal stunt ignores his region’s wind energy success story
December 24, 2019
After years of ignoring the economic and environmental benefits of wind farms in his own back yard, Minister for Emissions Reduction, Angus Taylor’s appearance at a coal mine in the midst of a bushfire...
Read More ShareMEDIA RELEASE: Crookwell rejection goes against the grain
November 05, 2019
Monday 28th October The refusal of the Crookwell 3 wind farm is a blow to the local Crookwell community but won’t stop wind’s progress in New South Wales, the Australian Wind Alliance said today....
Read More SharePoles and wires - the solution for energy security and regional prosperity
August 22, 2019
Poles and wires: the solution for grid security and regional prosperity 22 AUGUST 2019 A critical new report from the energy market operator shows that old coal-fired power stations and the lack of transmission...
Read More ShareReliability 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...
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