Community Power Agency

We’re launching an online short course! Our Socially Responsible Renewable Energy Development course is ideal for energy practitioners, advocates & policymakers. 📅 Launching Mon 28 April 📩 Sign up for our EOI list to stay in the loop! cpagency.org.au/professional-t… @Griffith_Uni

"After nearly 15 years working in community development in the renewables sector, I can say with confidence: when projects are developed well, and local people are brought along, the benefits can be extraordinary" - Dr @JarraHicks newcastleherald.com.au/story/8970531/…

Cambodia is rapidly #electrifying⚡️ However, 245 villages still lack electricity access + more live with energy insecurity. Small, community-owned renewables offer a faster, cheaper & more just solution. Read more about our project with @oxfam & AMPRES. cpagency.org.au/project/commun…

🎄🎶 All we want for Christmas is... #localenergyhubs! 🎄🎶

For this week’s local solar story, we spoke with Leichhardt Women’s Community Health Centre about how installing solar, alongside a heat pump and battery, is not only saving the centre money, but also helping the environment. Win, win!

Our project with Mansfield Autism Statewide Services has been installed! Thanks to your help, they now have a 99.56kW #solar system on their new multi-use activity centre, and once their loan is paid off, it will save $23,249 per year which can go towards serving their community!

CPA in the spotlight ⚡️ Thanks @naturensw! nature.org.au/community_powe…

Our campaign for Local Energy Hubs has been heating up. What would they look like? @EnergyGeni is a great template. Listen to Managing Director, Sally Hunter, on how Hubs could help to demystify renewables + the importance of involving community ⚡️ open.spotify.com/episode/2I3Xbs…

If we want more solar and wind farms, we need locals on board by ensuring they benefit too - Clean energy transition news.csu.edu.au/opinion/if-we-…

So exciting to see this project up and running! This co-development model, between Renewable Newstead & @FlowPower_au, is a great blueprint for how communities can be powered by renewables in their own backyard ⚡️ #communityenergy #doingrenewablesbetter abc.net.au/news/2024-08-2…

@imdavidbryan We agree that there’s some challenges - but we’ve been working hard with other groups to find ways to achieve a net gain in biodiversity on solar farms. Our Guide sets out how this can be achieved - you can read a summary here ⬇️ cpagency.org.au/better-biodive…

@climatecouncil @reallianceaus @CommunityPowerA @Yes2Renewables Well, renewables certainly don't go together with forests & biodiversity:

Farming and renewables go together like vegemite and toast. Watch this @reallianceaus, @CommunityPowerA and @Yes2Renewables video to hear about some of the benefits, like saving money and future-proofing farms. Learn more here: localenergyhubs.org.au comment:

Shade in summer, shelter from the rain & green growth from the moisture running off the panels - the surprising co-benefits of integrating solar farms and livestock 🌱🐑☀️ #doingrenewablesbetter watoday.com.au/environment/su…

Great insights from Dave Carr at the launch of our Building Better Biodiversity on Solar Farms Guide. The guide covers the A-Z of solar and biodiversity 🌱 🌞 Read more ➡️ cpagency.org.au/better-biodive…

Three great stories, one important message: regional communities deserve access to the info they need to navigate the shift to renewable energy 💡 Find out more about Local Energy Hubs & watch the full video here ➡️ localenergyhubs.org.au @reallianceaus @Yes2Renewables

"Farmers are time poor. If we had somebody in my town that I could go to who was knowledgeable within the energy space, it would've cut the length of time we had to spend on researching" Singleton farmer Sophie Nichols on the need for Local Energy Hubs ⚡️ newcastleherald.com.au/story/8728338/…

"Big renewables mean big changes for communities. Local Energy Hubs can ensure regions are placed at the centre of this change & have all the tools they need to direct opportunities to meet local needs & aspirations." 🎯✍️ Our Director Jarra Hicks & Andrew Bray, @reallianceaus

Chepstowe farmer Neville Oddie has restored brolga habitat – right next to wind turbines. An excellent example of how biodiversity doesn't need to come off second best to renewable energy⚡️🌱 theguardian.com/australia-news…

Imagine a local energy drop-in centre where you could get info & support on all things energy - from local renewable & transmission projects to household electrification. This is a great read on how Local Energy Hubs could help the Hunter⚡️@hunterenviro newcastleherald.com.au/story/8704830/…

For First Nations communities to benefit from renewables, workforce opportunities & preparedness must be prioritised. A great report by @FirstNationsCEN which lists 12 actions to power First Nations jobs in clean energy⚡️ #doingrenewablesbetter firstnationscleanenergy.org.au/ready_set_go_1…