What if communities weren’t just consulted about renewable energy projects, but helped shape and share in them? Across Australia, a move toward co‑ownership is beginning to change the story of the clean energy boom.
As Australia’s clean energy boom gathers pace, the conversation is slowly shifting from megawatts and infrastructure to people and place. Power in Partnership: A guide to developing a community stake in renewable energy, released by Community Power Agency, invites us to rethink what the energy transition could look like when communities are more than just hosts to change.
Instead of being consulted from the sidelines, the Guide explores ways local people can be involved from the beginning — helping shape projects, build trust and share in the benefits over time.
Approaches such as community co‑investment and co‑ownership offer a different way forward, one that values connection, care and long‑term wellbeing alongside clean power. It’s a reminder that the energy transition isn’t only about technology or targets, but about how we choose to work together — and the kind of future we want to create.
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