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Collaborating for a fair energy shift: A handbook for communities is designed to support those that are at the forefront of the clean energy shift.
It provides a simple approach for community-led change – where local people collaborate and work together to achieve a shared vision. This involves taking a constructive approach, looking for opportunities for clean energy to contribute to local goals, while being proactive on the challenges we want to minimise or see managed. By sharing knowledge from clean energy regions across the country, we aim to support other communities in building on these approaches and maximising positive outcomes.
Read the Handbook here
Watch the launch of the Handbook
Watch the launch of the handbook, to learn about the diverse ways communities are using this once-in-a-generation change to achieve local goals and shape our energy future.
The launch featured three community leaders – sharing their stories and experience of collaborating with local people, industry, government and other organisations to secure local outcomes in their regions.
Speakers include:
- Marie Lakey, Project Manager, Community Power Agency, and author of the Handbook
- Heidi McElnea, Former Regional Coordinator, Community Power Agency and co-author of the Handbook
- Chris Sounness, Chief Executive Officer, Wimmera Southern Mallee Development
- Alison McLean, Executive Manager, Economic Development and Tourism, Hay Shire Council
