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Helen Haines MP (Sitting Independent)

Climate Policy

Locally-owned, cleaner and cheaper energy

Renewable energy is the cleanest and cheapest form of energy, and more than a dozen community groups in Indi have taken the initiative to harness the benefits of renewable energy generation and storage.  

When I was elected to Parliament, I committed to working with local communities to develop a plan to drive locally-owned renewable energy projects in the regions. Together we unveiled the Local Power Plan in 2020, a comprehensive roadmap to unlocking the potential of renewable energy in regional Australia.  

Indi is leading the way in community energy and setting an example for the nation to follow.  

What I’ve achieved

• I have helped secure over $7 million for local renewable energy projects including:
  • $1.9 million for a micro-grid in Wodonga to lower bills for businesses. 
  • $3.6 million for community batteries in the Upper Murray to store power for emergencies. 
  • $540,000 to develop community batteries in Beechworth, Bright, and Mt Beauty. 
  • $615,000 to develop a community battery in Corryong. 
  • $14,000 to install a solar and battery system on the Rutherglen. Senior Citizens’ Clubroom. 
  • $100,000 for the Jamieson Community Energy Node. 
  • $11,000 for a solar and battery system at the Y Water Discovery Centre in Yea. 
  • $9,000 for a battery and energy efficient lights for the Merrijig Public Hall. 
• Community Engagement Review
  • With the renewable energy transition underway in regional Australia, I recognised a growing tension within some farming communities whose concerns weren’t being listened to by the large companies planning renewable energy projects close to their properties. So, I worked with Independent Senator for the ACT David Pocock, and the Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen to establish a review in 2023 to improve community engagement for renewable energy infrastructure projects. I ensured the Terms of Reference of the Community Engagement Review considered issues important to our regional communities, such as the impact of projects on agricultural land, fire risks and emergency management, and increases in landholder insurance premiums. I also made sure the review examined benefit-sharing opportunities such as local jobs, training, and co-investing in large-scale projects for regional communities. You can read my full submission to the review here. The findings of the Community Engagement Review were released in July and can be viewed here. Regional communities deserve best practice community engagement to have their concerns heard and the opportunity to seize the long-term benefits of the renewables boom.
  • Appeared on the Stateline program, highlighting the importance of community benefit from renewable energy Infrastructure.

Helen is part of the Community Independents Project