30 July 2026 (PDF) Community Power Agency welcomes the leadership shown by Clean Energy Council Chief Executive, Jackie Trad, at the Australian Clean Energy Summit this week acknowledging “The fundamental problem the [renewable energy] industry has is trust.” But, building genuine trust and social licence
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
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
This opinion piece was first published in Renew Economy. The shift to renewable energy is not just a technological feat. It is one of the most significant social changes regional Australia has navigated in decades. I recently published research examining the experiences and motivations of
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
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
