Power to the people: the rise of community energy

Power to the people: the rise of community energy

Sluggish action on the climate crisis is inspiring communities to take charge of their own renewable energy, bringing benefits beyond lower bills. Can a new government bill supercharge the sector?

Endeavour Energy launches community battery initiative - Utility Magazine

Federal Energy Minister, Chris Bowen; Endeavour Energy Chief Customer and Strategy Officer, Leanne Pickering and Federal Minister for Chifley, Ed Husic at the Bidwell community battery. Image: Endeavour Energy.Up to 1200 households are expected to benefit from cheaper, greener power bills, with Endeavour Energy launching 31 new community batteries in four Western Sydney suburbs.  The batteries, located in Bidwill, Blaxland, Cabramatta and Hobart…

Endeavour Energy launches 31 new community batteries

New South Wales’ Endeavour Energy has launched 31 new community batteries in Bidwill, Blaxland, Cabramatta and Hobartville, in partnership with the federal government. Community batteries provide an easy and smart way for neighbourhoods to tap into more solar power, making clean energy more accessible and efficient. Related article: ARENA launches Round 2 of community batteries program “This is about helping our customers by enabling lower energ…

Community energy firm celebrates hitting £120,000 target

The people behind Croydon Community Energy, the innovative new company which wants to install solar panels across some of the borough's public buildings, saving you money while helping to save the planet, are celebrating today after hitting their initial target in a share offer, with more than 30 days still to go on the share…