Updates
When myths hit home: The real cost of renewable energy misinformation in our regions
April 10, 2026
Misinformation and disinformation about renewable energy is causing real harm to rural and regional communities. That’s what the Senate Select Committee Inquiry into Information Integrity...
A pivotal moment as WA’s regional community benefit approach gets underway
March 18, 2026
The Western Australian State Government recently released its Community Benefit Guideline, designed to support communities to realise the opportunities of the state’s energy shift.
Large scale batteries could strengthen both the grid, and regional communities, across Queensland
January 22, 2026
Queensland’s energy system is changing fast, and large-scale batteries are becoming increasingly crucial. If done well, they can strengthen both the grid and regional communities.
An incredible year of our Regional Leaders Network
December 17, 2025
We’re so proud to convene a network of rural and regional leader legends who are experiencing large-scale renewable energy in their regions. Our Regional Leaders...
Our national environmental laws have been amended. What does this mean for regions and renewable energy?
December 10, 2025
Last month, the Federal Government passed major amendments to the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (or EPBC Act). These new laws, as well...
Opening remarks in public hearing for Senate Committee on Information Integrity on Climate Change and Energy
November 13, 2025
RE-Alliance National Director Andrew Bray is speaking today at the public hearing for the Senate Committee on Information Integrity on Climate Change and Energy. These...
With regional energy strategies, communities are leading local energy shifts on their terms
November 10, 2025
Regional energy strategies are a clear articulation of a community-informed place-based roadmap and vision, which is unique to each locale and associated represented communities.
Rainforest Reserves Australia’s approach to protecting nature highlights bigger issues
October 22, 2025
Having conversation about the real impacts of renewable energy on the environment can be tricky. We are deeply concerned with Rainforest Reserves Australia's use of...
Proposed Victorian grid access changes raising the bar for communities
October 16, 2025
The proposed changes as part of the Victorian Access Regime, released by the state government, could set a new national standard. Have your say before...
Queensland’s energy plan: A missed opportunity
October 13, 2025
Queensland’s new energy plan means uncertainty for rural and regional Queenslanders. It shifts the investment focus back to coal and gas, giving very little certainty...
Making Queensland’s new community benefit arrangements work for all
July 17, 2025
What is Queensland's new legislation on renewable energy community benefit arrangements, and what do they mean for communities?
Reducing impacts from wind farm development on birds and bats – A new Victorian handbook
June 19, 2025
We welcome the release of a new handbook by the Victorian Government on guidance to reduce impacts from wind farms on threatened bird and bat...