Regional communities hosting renewable energy projects are being urged to think beyond painting the town hall and footy jerseys and take the lead in securing long-term social, economic and environmental benefits from the renewable transformation.
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Posted inArmidale, Energy, Expos, conferences and meetings
Helping locals plug into cheaper home batteries
A free community event in Armidale this Thursday night promises to demystify the world of battery storage and help locals tap into the new federal rebate for home batteries.
Posted inArmidale, Consultations and feedback, Energy
More feedback sought on proposed Boorolong Wind Farm project
The Boorolong Wind Farm project is seeking feedback on their proposal after changing their proposal based on earlier community consultation.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Energy, Local News, New England Electorate
More of Joyce’s “truth” on Net Zero after demotion to the back bench
Barnaby Joyce is upbeat and back at work, focused on fighting Net Zero after being dumped from the shadow ministry.
Posted inAgriculture, Deepwater, Energy
Agrivoltaics could shine in Deepwater
German know-how in renewable technology and agrivoltaics could soon be arriving in Deepwater if a 120MW solar farm and battery storage project gets the green light.
Posted inEnergy, Regional Development, Tamworth
Tamworth council addresses Hills of Gold misconceptions
Tamworth Regional Council continues to oppose the Hills of Gold windfarm but wants to clear up community misconceptions.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Energy, Muswellbrook, New England Electorate
The Muswellbrook debate at the heart of the election
The energy transition at the heart of election debate is personal for Muswellbrook residents.
Posted inBusiness, Energy, Uralla
Logistics in action as REZ upgrade takes shape
Uralla residents will enjoy a rare spectacle and insight to the scale of the clean energy transition when a 171-tonne energy transformer is trucked through the town this Sunday, April 13.
Posted inEnergy, Uralla
New England Solar recognised in Climate Council Choice Awards
The New England Solar Farm was recognised in the Climate Council Choice Awards for successfully integrating large-scale renewable energy with traditional farming.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Energy
Thirsty nuclear plants ‘could suck water from farmers’
Farmers and businesses may be forced to surrender gigalitres of water to fuel proposed nuclear power stations due to their inland locations, a report claims.