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Applications for PowerMakers close this Friday 18 September!

September 14, 2026

Expressions of Interest to attend this year’s PowerMakers close this week. If you or someone in your community is interested in attending, now’s the time to apply.

Network concerned reforms will entrench a two-tier electricity system in the Northern Territory

September 08, 2026

The First Nations Clean Energy Network supports reform that can deliver a more planned, reliable, transparent and efficient Northern Territory electricity system. But the architecture will not be fit for the Territory unless it is designed around the people and communities it serves, including...

Making sure mob lead the change: Applications for PowerMakers EOI’s close in two weeks

September 07, 2026

Have you submitted your application to attend PowerMakers? Expressions of Interest to attend our clean energy capacity building program close on 18 September 2026.

New renewables pilot seeks to generate power, and financial returns, for First Nations communities

September 05, 2026

A new federal grant will provide $1 to $10 million to up to two First Nations clean energy projects, in a pilot designed to bridge the funding gap for mid-size community renewables initiatives.

Final report and photos from the First Nations Clean Energy Symposium

September 03, 2026

A final report from the First Nations Clean Energy Symposium, capturing key takeaways from each session, presentations, and some of the shared moments from our two days together, is now available.

Renewable microgrids hold huge promise for First Nations communities – so why aren’t they being built? (RenewEconomy)

August 31, 2026

While First Nations groups are trying to push through small-scale projects to support remote communities, the first movers have had to do considerable extra work to convince utilities that it would be possible.

Apply to attend PowerMakers 2026

August 25, 2026

We're excited to announce that expressions of interest are now open for our fourth First Nations PowerMakers program taking place 27–29 October 2026 in Mulubinba (Newcastle, NSW).

'Leaving no one behind': Network gathers to share, learn and look ahead at First Nations Clean Energy Symposium: IBR

August 24, 2026

The First Nations Clean Energy Network hosted its 2026 national symposium in Djilang (Geelong) last week, with First Peoples leading work for their community, from the states and territories alongside Turtle Island (North America) and Aotearoa (New Zealand), as well as government, policymakers and...

500 First Nations, investors, government and industry heads from Australia and abroad join Symposium

August 19, 2026

First Nations communities are leading the way, showing what genuine partnerships can generate, and what further investment and commitment from all levels of Government and investors could realise at the annual First Nations Clean Energy Symposium starting today on Wadawurrung Country, Djilang (Geelong, Victoria).

Learning from local and global First Nations-led models at First Nations Clean Energy Symposium

August 11, 2026

We’ll share knowledge about First Nations designing, participating and leading clean energy development in Australia and globally – with Indigenous leaders joining us from the United States, Canada and New Zealand.