Project Partners

Community Power Agency

Elly Pattison2019-11-12T03:21:56+00:00

The Community Power Agency (CPA) was established in 2011 to support community groups in navigating the complex process of setting up community owned renewable energy (community energy) projects. The CPA’s mission is to help grow a vibrant community renewable energy sector in Australia, through building the capacity of communities on the ground and working collaboratively with other organisations to address systemic barriers facing the sector as a whole. To achieve these goals, the Community Power Agency engages in three main areas [...]

June 13, 2018

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Frontier Impact Group

Elly Pattison2019-11-12T03:24:15+00:00

Frontier Impact Group decided to develop the Community Renewable Energy Financing Toolkit when they discovered that funding was one of the key barriers for Community Energy project developers and there was a need to improve financial literacy around renewable energy projects. The aim of the toolkit is to up-skill the financial literacy of community energy developers and increase the likelihood that projects can be funded. The Community Energy Funding Toolkit currently consists of two guidebooks: the Funding Basics Guidebook and a Behind the [...]

May 22, 2018

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Kingfisher Law

Elly Pattison2018-06-13T07:01:14+00:00

Kingfisher Law has specialist expertise in co-operative and mutual structures, farming infrastructure and supply chains, rural and peri-urban development projects, irrigation, water trading, licensing, compliance and regulatory reform, environment and native title. Kingfisher Law have vast experience acting for clients across the full spectrum of agricultural production, from large commercial enterprises to individual farm owners. Kingfisher Law are specialists in co-operative businesses with a deep understanding of both Federal and State legislation and laws, and their impact on co-operatives, mutuals, partnerships [...]

May 1, 2018

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Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Admin Kobe2018-06-18T06:49:10+00:00

Corrs Chambers Westgarth is proud to support the Victorian Community Solar Alliance as a key contributor to community solar initiatives. Corrs has extensive experience in solar and renewable energy projects, advising public, private and community sector clients. Our renewable energy team is an integrated group of lawyers, offering tailored, expert advice across all aspects of solar energy projects. It’s this portfolio approach to renewables that provides you with an end-to-end service. For further information, please visit the Corrs website http://www.corrs.com.au/ 

May 1, 2018

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Kobe Creations

Admin Kobe2018-06-18T06:47:39+00:00

Kobe Creations is a digital design and technology firm, focused on helping our clients achieve impact through both beautiful and functional web experiences. Kobe’s design, strategy and technology services enable organisations to grow through digital innovation and by bringing together the ‘art’ and ‘science’ of web. Our clients obtain the skills and knowledge to equip them for growth so they can embrace change through being supported by a comprehensively skilled technology partner. Find out more about Kobe Creations here.

May 1, 2018

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DELWP

Admin Kobe2018-06-18T06:46:29+00:00

The Victorian Government supports community energy projects and is focused on helping communities achieve their energy priorities. The government has funded a range of projects, including the pilot Community Power Hubs; flagship grants for projects such as Newstead’s transition to zero emissions that provides a blueprint for other communities, and the Woodend timber mill solar PV installation; and a pumped hydro pre-feasibility study in Bendigo. The Community Solar Toolkit project successfully secured a $164,000 grant in 2017 as part of the [...]

May 1, 2018

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Australian Energy Foundation

Admin Kobe2019-09-16T04:42:10+00:00

Australian Energy Foundation (AEF) is a national for-purpose organisation, with twenty years of on the ground experience. Through our expertise, tenacity and partnerships, we: Demonstrate the pathways to a zero carbon society Influence and inspire to build understanding, investment and action Deliver solutions that have a positive impact. We strive for an equitable zero carbon society. We want all Australians to have access to the affordable and renewable energy they need to: Be healthy Have meaningful work Maintain financial stability Connect with their community Prosper through continuous learning AEF [...]

May 1, 2018

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