News
First Nations Clean Energy Network wins national award
July 19, 2023
We're proud to have received the 2023 Clean Energy Council 'First Nations Engagement and Participation' Award for demonstrating outstanding positive community engagement with First Nations communities.
Read MoreNew funding opportunity available for regional and remote First Nations not-for-profits
July 12, 2023
The Australian government's 'Growing Regions Program' is now open for capital works projects. Expressions of interest must be submitted by 1 August 2023.
Read MoreKey learnings from the Northern Territory roundtable
June 30, 2023
The second of many roundtables feeding into the co-design of the Federal government’s First Nations Clean Energy Strategy was held on 16-17 May 2023 in Alice Springs with nearly 100 people in attendance. The first was held in March 2023 in the Pilbara, Western Australia.
Read MoreNegotiations for Traditional Owners webinar
June 28, 2023
We just held a webinar on 'Negotiations for Traditional Owners'. The key takeout? Clean energy project negotiations can be complex!
Read MoreHave your say on an offshore wind proposal
June 28, 2023
The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water have published a notice of proposal to declare an area in the Southern Ocean region off Victoria and South Australia, historically referred to as the Portland area. Consultation is now open on the suitability of offshore renewable energy infrastructure...
Read MoreCosmos: Calls for extension of solar power to more Indigenous communities
June 23, 2023
In Tennant Creek, the sun shines about 300 days of the year but for many in the Indigenous community, that energy isn’t being put to good use in the home.
Read MoreResolving the barriers to First Nations participation in the energy transition
June 22, 2023
The story of this incredibly significant energy transition is one that absolutely must include our Traditional Owners and our leaders.
Read MoreAustralian government releases Critical Minerals Strategy
June 20, 2023
The Australian government has released its Critical Minerals Strategy with First Nations engagement and benefit sharing one of the 6 key focus areas, focusing on: strengthening engagement and partnerships with First Nations people and communities, respecting their land and water rights and interests; supporting the...
Read MoreANU: Rooftop solar a game-changer for First Nations prepay customers in the Top End
June 19, 2023
Rooftop solar can reduce energy insecurity and improve wellbeing among First Nations households pre-paying for electricity in the Northern Territory.
Read MoreRisks and opportunities for First Nations in Australia’s energy transition
June 15, 2023
Enabling and empowering First Nations to play a key and central role in Australia’s renewable energy transition goes beyond just social licence issues.
Read More