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Vic's first publicly owned solar farm - Yes2Renewables organisers respond
November 22, 2024
Victoria's Allan government made a significant announcement on Tuesday 20th November -- it will build Victoria's first publicly owned solar and battery project in Horsham in the state's north-west. Dubbed the SEC Renewable Energy...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareAs Victorians install solar in droves, what are the next steps to make sure everyone can be part of the change?
October 29, 2024
More and more Victorians are putting solar on their rooftops thanks to the Vic Solar Homes program, making a dent in emissions and helping people cut down on electricity prices. But there is still...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareEnergy Champions Leadership Programme 2024
July 23, 2024
Communities across Australia are stepping up to steer their regions towards the opportunities of the energy transition. We are excited to support these new leaders with the campaigning skills and resources they need. If...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareOffshore wind gathers momentum as feasibility licences awarded in Gippsland
May 01, 2024
MEDIA RELEASE 1 May 2024 Today Federal Climate and Energy Minister Chris Bowen has announced a major step forward for offshore wind in Australia, granting feasibility licences for six projects in Victoria’s Gippsland region....
Read More 1 Reaction ShareGippsland Says No to Nuclear
April 16, 2024
On Thursday 11th April, over 60 Gippsland community members rallied outside MP Darren Chester’s Traralgon Office to say NO to Nuclear. The protesters showed up with only a few days' notice. Despite the school...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareMEDIA RELEASE 06.03.24: Offshore wind decision shows federal government can balance climate action and nature protection
March 06, 2024
Environment organisation Friends of the Earth have welcomed the federal government’s declaration of the Southern Ocean offshore wind zone, saying it’s a sign that an ecologically sustainable offshore wind industry is achievable. The total...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareCommunities across Australia are gathering to support the shift to clean, sustainable energy sources.
February 01, 2024
Regional communities are leading the way in the transition to renewable energy. Unfortunately, some politicians and shadowy organisations are using divisive tactics and spreading misinformation, much like we have seen from Trump and the...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareVictoria to kick off auctions for 2 gigawatts of offshore wind in 2024, enough to power 1.5 million homes
December 14, 2023
MEDIA RELEASE 14.12.23 Environmental justice group Friends of the Earth welcomes the Allan government’s announcement today it will kickstart offshore wind auctions in 2024, a big step forward for climate that will power 1.5...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareFederal gov to rapidly expand investment scheme for clean energy projects
November 23, 2023
In a major development today, the federal government has announced it will underwrite the costs of building 9GW of storage and 23GW of renewable generation. Federal energy minister Chris Bowen has used the Energy...
Read More 1 Reaction Share$1 billion in renewable energy projects as AGL confirms a closure date by 2035.
August 21, 2023
Media release. August 21, 2023 Today, the Victorian Minister for Energy and Resources, Lily D'Ambrosio, announced that the government is investing $1 billion in renewable energy projects to deliver 4.5 gigawatts of power, equivalent...
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