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Funding and grants closing soon
March 15, 2024
We’re tracking grants and funding opportunities available to assist First Nations households, communities and businesses transition to clean energy solutions in each State and Territory and Australia-wide. There’s a few closing soon so get in quick!
Read MoreRemote communities to benefit from renewable energy
March 14, 2024
A remote First Nations community in the Northern Territory will soon have access to renewable energy while also bringing down their power bill.
Read MoreFirst Nations equity mandated? The design of the Capacity Investment Scheme could be stronger
March 07, 2024
Australia’s Capacity Investment Scheme, rolling out from April 2024, has room to echo significant First Nations equity participation requirements currently being spelt out in Canada.
Read MoreGovernment must fund energy performance and climate-resilience upgrades to all public, community and First Nations community-controlled housing
March 04, 2024
A new national survey has found over 70% of First Nations people struggle to cool their homes.
Read MoreFirst Nations peoples can play a critical role in renewable energy projects
March 04, 2024
Including First Nations peoples in energy projects on their Traditional Lands can have far-reaching positive impacts and be mutually beneficial.
Read MoreWe've launched a new Community Energy Planning Toolkit
February 29, 2024
The First Nations Clean Energy Network has launched a new clean energy Best Practice Guide for First Nations wanting to develop a clean energy project in their homes and communities.
Read MoreThe Network’s submission in response to the First Nations Clean Energy Strategy Consultation Paper
February 26, 2024
A properly funded, ambitious First Nations Clean Energy Strategy and associated funding package through the Federal Budget 2024-25 and beyond will be an investment in Australiaʼs future economic prosperity.
Read MoreTasmania has achieved 100% renewable energy generation
February 23, 2024
Tasmania is one of the few regions globally to have achieved 100% renewable energy generation in November 2020, primarily due to the high contribution of hydropower.
Read MoreSetting the gold standard to make sure all of us do projects right this time
February 22, 2024
Australia’s climate ambition relies on the rapid growth of large scale clean energy projects. With First Nations’ rights and interests now legally recognised over more than half the Australian continent, it’s critical that First Nations consent, interests, aspirations and rights are front and centre...
Read MoreNew First Nations engagement guide for the renewables industry
February 22, 2024
A new guidebook launched today to assist the clean energy industry meaningfully engage and partner with First Nations is based on all ten of the First Nations Clean Energy Network’s Best Practice Principles for Clean Energy Projects.
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