NSW: Careers for women in clean energy engagement
A new training program by the Community Power Agency Are you looking to start or enhance your career in community engagement within the growing clean energy sector? Exciting new entry-level jobs and further career opportunities are emerging in NSW, thanks to Australia’s renewable energy transition. CPA is offering a fully supported training program for women […]
From consultation to co-ownership: how communities can share in Australia’s clean energy boom
10 March 2026, for immediate release Australia’s shift to clean energy is reshaping the country’s landscape, yet communities hosting renewable projects are often consulted rather than brought in as genuine partners. Community Power Agency today released Power in Partnership: A guide to developing a community stake in renewable energy, a new resource designed to help […]
WA renewable energy guidelines strengthen community role in benefit sharing
The Western Australian Government yesterday released its Community Benefits Guidelines for Large-scale Renewable Energy Projects in the South West Interconnected System (SWIS), setting out a framework for how renewable energy projects should share benefits with host communities. Community Power Agency welcomed the guidelines, which place regional communities at the centre of decision-making about how renewable […]
New handbook helps regional communities shape their energy future
As regional communities again find themselves at the centre of debates over Australia’s net-zero future, a new handbook launched today will help them play a more active role in shaping how renewable energy projects are developed in their region. The handbook includes case studies and tools that build on best practice from other communities at […]
New pilot launched to unlock mid-scale community solar
Community Power Agency has today launched the Community Energy Incubator – a mentorship and investment program designed to help community groups lead the development of their own mid-scale solar and battery projects. The Incubator will support local organisations to plan and deliver community-led projects on the distribution network, offering mentorship, capacity building and starter funding […]
Beyond the footy jersey fund: how to maximise community benefits from renewables
As renewable energy projects continue to roll out across regional Australia, a new guide released today urges regional community groups, councils and industry to think bigger to maximise the benefits from the renewable boom. “We only need to paint the town hall so many times,” said Kim Mallee, Director of Community Power Agency. “Energy projects […]
Free Armidale Event to Help Locals Plug into Battery Storage Solutions
With the federal government’s new Cheaper Home Batteries Program launching on 1 July, a free community event in Armidale will help locals unpack what battery storage means for households, electric vehicles and the community more broadly. Renewable Energy Storage for the Home: Home, Community and Electric Vehicle Batteries, will be held on Thursday 10 July […]
International solar farm biodiversity expert comes to New England
International solar farm biodiversity expert Dr Josh Ennen from the Renewable Energy Wildlife Institute (USA) will be in New England this month as part of a visiting fellowship coordinated by University of New England (UNE). The visit supports collaborative research between the Renewable Energy Wildlife Institute and UNE’s Renewable Energy Hub, who are investigating similar […]
Our new short course is live – learn how to make renewables work for people and planet
We’re thrilled to announce the official launch of our new Socially Responsible Renewable Energy Development (SRRED) short course – now open for enrolments! Redeveloped in partnership with Griffith University, this self-paced, university-accredited course is designed for anyone working in industry, policy or community who wants to strengthen their approach to community engagement and benefit sharing […]
Haystacks solar garden wins national sustainability award
Australia’s first large-scale solar garden, Haystacks Solar Garden, has been awarded a top honour at the National Banksia Sustainability Awards in Melbourne tonight, Thursday 3 April, following its earlier success at the NSW Sustainability Awards. The project won the Marketing and Communications for Impact Award, celebrating its innovative approach to engaging and involving communities about […]