Regional women in NSW flock to clean energy training program
1 October 2026 Community Power Agency has welcomed an overwhelming response to its Women in Clean Energy Engagement (WiCEE) program, with nearly 70 Expressions of Interest received from regional women across NSW in August. Applications came from regional areas across all of NSW’s Renewable Energy Zones, with some new to renewable energy or community engagement, […]
Musselroe Wind Farm on Tebrakunna Country
In the far northeast tip of Trouwerner/ Lutruwita/ Tasmania, the Melaythenner Teeackana Warrana (Heart of Country) Aboriginal Corporation has formed a unique and fruitful partnership with the Musselroe Wind Farm – developing a relationship that is one of respectful partnership, belonging and exploring opportunities. A partnership that tells truth and (em)powers Read the media release […]
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 […]
Nationally consistent approach to benefit sharing is welcome but communities still need a say to build trust
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 for the energy shift across regional Australia requires much more […]
SRRED goes online: a new way to learn Socially Responsible Renewable Energy Development
We’re excited to announce the launch of our newly redeveloped Socially Responsible Renewable Energy Development (SRRED) course, now available as a self-paced online learning experience! Since 2021, our SRRED course has helped over 120 participants, including developers, policymakers and community leaders, gain the skills they need to ensure renewable energy projects create real, lasting benefits […]
Federal, State and Local MPs want Local Energy Hubs for regional communities
A raft of Federal and State MPs and more than 40 Local Government representatives have joined a growing call for the federal government to fund and resource Local Energy Hubs: physical centres with a strong outreach program in renewable energy regions, staffed by trusted local experts. Community Power Agency, RE-Alliance and Yes2Renewables have joined forces to […]
Tasmanian Government proposes first Renewable Energy Zone, setting a precedent for early community involvement
The Tasmanian Minister for Energy and Renewables has proposed a Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) in North West Tasmania. Having declared the North West region as the first area to be investigated for a Renewable Energy Zone in the state in 2022, the Tasmanian Government embarked on a detailed analysis of the region throughout 2023. Unlike […]
Response to AIEC Community Engagement Review
Today the Australian Energy Infrastructure Commissioner unveils the findings of the long-awaited Community Engagement Review. Community Power Agency, a leading advocacy organisation in the energy sector, expresses both welcome relief and a call for decisive action. “After years of working with host communities, we are disappointed but not surprised to learn that the Review revealed […]
Volts Podcast: Getting local communities on board with renewable energy, Australia edition
Our Director, Dr Jarra Hicks, sat down with David Roberts on the Volts podcast. In the episode, Jarra talks about addressing rural resistance to clean energy infrastructure through effective community engagement. Getting local communities on board with renewable energy, Australia edition by David Roberts A conversation with Jarra Hicks. Read on Substack