New jobs offset coal decline in regional Queensland

CEO of fossil fuel giant, Stanwell, has flagged the company’s shift away from coal…   Renewable energy – solar and wind – is now the cheapest form of energy generation so coal companies are making the shift to renewables. This is all about economics.   Rockhampton bears home to the Stanwell Power Station, one of […]

Manufacturing is coming back to Regional Australia!

Future Fortescue Industries has announced A Global Green Manufacturing centre in Gladstone Queensland. The centre sets out to build the world’s largest electrolyser, the key piece of equipment for the renewable hydrogen industry.   As the centre scales up, the benefits from a transition away from fossil fuels are bountiful! The ignition of a secure […]

World leaders come together to drive Climate action!

  The race is on but we need to sprint… With global climate talks fast approaching and time running out to prevent the most disastrous impacts of climate change, now is the time to act.   The Summit will explore the opportunities that emerge from taking action on climate change and provide a clear pathway […]

Smart Energy Heavy Industry Precincts – Regional jobs and strong communities

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Renewable Energy Zones + Australia’s Hydrogen Hubs + Industry = More Money and Jobs.     Smart Energy Heavy Industry Precincts, also known as Renewable Energy Industrial Precincts, are a brilliant idea and are a key to Australia’s economic future. These precincts would allow big industrial centres like the Hunter Region and Gladstone and Port […]

No Solar Roof? No Sweat, How you Can Still be a Solar Investor

550 people, many who cannot install solar, came together to invest $2.4 million in the Majura Community Solar Farm that produces enough to power 260 homes. Investors can expect to see returns start to hit their bank accounts in the first 12 months.