Media releases
Our media releases centre regional voices and perspectives on various issues in the shift to renewable energy.
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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.
A 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...
Victorian 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. “We’re pleased...
Transmission 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,...
State 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...
New 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...
NSW 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...
New 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...
Electricity Plan Great News for budding Renewable Energy Zones
December 15, 2021
A new plan to transform Australia’s electricity system will drive a long period of prosperity for rural and regional Australia, says regional community advocacy group,...
RE-Alliance Response to Labor 43% target: solid foundation, more ambition needed.
December 06, 2021
On Friday, the Federal Labor party released a 43% emissions reduction target to take to the next election. RE-Alliance, a community-based organisation that advocates for...
Media Release: Moyne Shire launches nation-first wind fund
April 01, 2021
Moyne dreams big about joint community fund Community benefit schemes by wind farms across Moyne Shire could grow to $700K each year A joint fund...
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...