The article was originally posted at Renew Economy. View the original here.

This article was originally posted at The Climate Group. View the original post here. 

With the decline of traditional manufacturing in Victoria, an opportunity lies with the production of renewable energy technologies such as wind power. Fostering these forms of manufacturing could enhance Victoria’s economic and energy security.

The renewable energy sector has created hundreds of jobs and generated millions of dollars worth of investment in south west Victoria, yet uncertainty clouds the sector’s future. Jobs and peoples' livelihoods hang in the balance. 

What plans do the major political parties have to secure renewable energy jobs and investment in Victoria? Now that’s a good question, especially with a state election fast approaching.

Portland, August 24.

FoEs' Yes 2 Renewables and the Geelong Sustainability Group present Our Energy Future: Kitchen Table Conversation. 

As the world shifts towards clean, renewable energy sources, the Victorian government has put on the brakes. Wind farms are banned in the windiest parts of the state. And unlike our South Australian neighbours, Victoria has been without a renewable energy target for years.

Join us for the first Kitchen Table Conversation event to take part in this exciting community-run research project.

MEDIA RELEASE - 23 July, 2014

The Victorian Planning Minister Matthew Guy will amend wind farm planning laws to allow already-approved wind farms to use the best-available technology.

Under the amended planning laws, wind energy companies will be permitted to make minor modifications to boost wind farm efficiency, such as increased turbine capacity or blade length.

MEDIA RELEASE – 3 June, 2014

Friends of the Earth call on Premier Denis Napthine to clarify the Victorian government’s position on the Renewable Energy Target.

Fighting fossil fuels and saying yes to renewables. This is the forum FoE will be hosting at the Sustainable Living Festival, being held in Federation Square over the weekend of 14 - 16 February.

Victoria has come to a fork in the road: Will our energy system remain hitched to polluting fossil fuels or will we shift to clean renewable energy sources?

Sunday, 16 February