Updates
Improved Rules for transmission line consultation announced
May 24, 2021
On Friday the Energy Security Board announced new Rules to encourage greater local participation in transmission planning. Building new transmission lines is a critical step...
Victorian Government backs thousands of regional wind and solar jobs
May 03, 2021
Yesterday the Victorian Government released Victoria’s Climate Change Strategy, which sets new interim emissions reduction targets for the next decade, including initiatives across different sectors...
PROPOSED COMMUNITY-DRIVEN FUND FOR MOYNE
April 26, 2021
Moyne Region Wind Farm Community Fund RE-Alliance is collaborating with Moyne wind farms and residents to establish a new community Fund for the Moyne Shire. ...
Proud to launch first region-wide community benefit fund
April 01, 2021
This week, we were in the Victorian south-west town of Mortlake, talking with community leaders about the Moyne Shire joint community wind fund we hope...
Are you a Friend of the Wind Farm?
January 24, 2021
I was recently up in Nundle, meeting people in the small community just south of Tamworth. There's a wind farm proposed for the area and...
Welcome to RE-Alliance
January 19, 2021
A new brand for the next chapter of the Australian Wind Alliance. Today, we launch RE-Alliance, a trusted, independent organisation that sits between regional...
It's watt we want: Project EnergyConnect to boost renewables in NSW, SA & VIC
December 06, 2020
In a massive step in the transition to renewables, the Australian Energy Regulator yesterday approved Project EnergyConnect, a vital 900-kilometre transmission line between South Australia...
$32bn energy shot in the arm for regional NSW
November 27, 2020
The NSW government has outlined their plans to unlock a $32 billion investment to create a renewable energy boom in regional NSW. As part of...
Victorian Regional Roadmaps know where they’re going
November 25, 2020
Community at the Centre of Regional Renewable Energy Roadmaps “...a majority of people would like to see the region powered by 100 per cent...
Victoria's Investment to Supercharge Renewables
November 24, 2020
Great news for jobs, economic development and climate action. The Vic Govt is investing $1.6 billion to create thousands of jobs, reduce carbon emissions and...
Victorian Government providing clarity around noise laws
November 23, 2020
In August the Australian Wind Alliance pointed out a mismatch in the current legislation governing wind farm compliance. We concluded the post by saying, “This...
Regional Victoria's Opportunity From VRET 2
September 18, 2020
There’s been some excellent community projects rolled out around the rocky paddocks at Dundonnell to the muddy farms at Mortlake South. The Victorian Renewable Energy...