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Nearly 40 First Nations people in Perth for PowerMakers: Ngaarda Media

November 07, 2024

In an exciting step forward for renewable energy, nearly 40 First Nations people are in Perth for the First Nations Clean Energy Networks second clean energy training program taking place until 8 November 2024.

PowerMakers: First Nations leaders take intensive renewable energy training course

November 05, 2024

Significant renewable energy resources will be needed to power Australia’s energy transition, all of which need consent from Traditional Owners.

Shaping our clean energy futures: PowerMakers

November 01, 2024

37 First Nations people from across Australia have been selected from over 100 applicants to attend the First Nations Clean Energy Network’s second PowerMakers program for emerging First Nations leaders in the clean energy transition, from 4-8 November 2024 in Walyalup (Fremantle), Western Australia.

PowerMakers 2024 ready to roll!

October 24, 2024

A big *congratulations* to 35 First Nations people selected for our PowerMakers 2024 capacity building program, being held in Walyalup (Fremantle) from 4-8 November 2024.

Investing in, incentivising and including First Nations consent, partnerships and participation in the energy transition is an investment decision

October 16, 2024

The First Nations Clean Energy Network has been busy representing our Members aspirations by responding to a number of government enquiries over the last few months.

Where the wind blows: Nari Nari Tribal Council in partnership to develop a wind farm (ABC)

September 23, 2024

The Nari Nari Tribal Council in south western New South Wales is working with companies willing to partner with it to build a wind farm on Country.

Future Made in Australia Bill embeds First Nations sharing in benefits of the transition

September 20, 2024

The Future Made in Australia legislation has passed the lower house with amendments to recognise First Nations participating in and sharing in the benefits of the clean energy transition.

Last chance! Submit your Expression of Interest for PowerMakers 2024 today!

September 12, 2024

We're inviting you to be part of PowerMakers, a program created to empower First Nations leaders' own clean energy solutions within our communities and on Country.

Diesel is expensive, smelly and noisy: Reducing diesel for solar in remote communities

September 10, 2024

I really want to see us put renewables into remote community energy systems and reduce the amount of diesel that we’re burning.

First Nations must be enabled to lead the design of the national workforce education and training system: Submission

September 09, 2024

First Nations are a ready made workforce in regional and remote Australia where the majority of projects necessary for Australia’s clean energy transition will be placed.