Published on Monday, 24 November 2025 at 10:51:17 AM
Australia is in the middle of a once-in-a-generation shift to clean energy. Wind, solar, batteries and hydropower projects are being built, along with new transmission lines to transport this energy across the country. This shift to clean energy is a national effort requiring significant coordination and expertise. New clean energy projects can bring numerous benefits while also creating positive impacts for the communities and environments in which they are located. The best outcomes are created when communities are ‘on the front foot’ and able to be involved in shaping this change.
The Community Power Agency believes that communities have the knowledge and insight essential to maximise the benefits and unlock an energy shift that supports local needs. And while government and industry engagement is improving, organised communities can better advocate for local aspirations and shape clean energy projects and policies, transforming their regions.
In places where change is happening quickly, communities are already coming together to understand the impacts of building new energy projects, voice local needs, and find ways to shape a prosperous future together. A handbook created by the Community Power Agency is available below.
Collaborating for a Fair Energy Shift: A Handbook for Communities
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