Renewable Newstead

Vision

To run our town on 100% locally generated, grid-connected, reliable, affordable renewable energy that also generates other benefits for our community.

Any model we develop will:

Be optional for Newstead households & businesses
Use power generated from locally based renewable sources
Generate additional benefits for our community
Be grid-connected
Be price sensitive

"We have access to the cleanest and most abundant energy source available, but refuse to take full advantage of it. I am keen to see our community innovate, capitalise and lead the way in becoming 100% renewable."

"I believe that renewables must be a major part of our energy budget if our species is to survive. The time to implement is now, while we still have some non-renewables left to do it with. And why Newstead? Well, why not?"

"Being a farmer, being able to resource and produce what you can from where you are, naturally, whether it’s crops or animals or energy is important to me. Newstead will prove whether we can do it 100% renewably."

"Maldon our nearest town is known as the the first notable town in Australia. Newstead will be known as the first self efficient renewable energy town in Australia. Now that is something to look forward to for the future of our children!"

"Globally, since Paris, the climate change issue has now got major industry on its side. What's left, in Australia, is employment which is strongly favoured by Renewables"

"The world is shifting to renewable power. I reckon this project will allow our community to ride the changes, and benefit from sustainable technologies and new opportunities."

"Innovation in the renewable energy area will help provide jobs and maintain environmental cleanliness and sustainability. This will help preserve Australia's crisp air, natural beauty and pristine waterways and oceans and that's a small step towards supporting our kids' future."

"I support 100% renewable energy because it is the best and most sustainable way to manage and own energy use in the future. I would hope that understanding local energy usage patterns might lead to improved use and lower transmission loss. Renewable Newstead can only help grow understanding and effective use of energy."

"For us 100% Renewable Energy is a small step in making our planet a better and safer place for our grand children and future generations."

"100% Renewable Newstead is a positive force for the environment and supporting the household budget"

"I support this for a sustainable future for our children, and the equitability of access and costs. "

"Our environment is worthy of preservation"

"Awake! For morning in the bowl of night. Has flung the stone. That puts the stars to flight ... etc"

"We support the community benefit of 100% renewable energy"

"Because I want to live in a better world, using less."

"Our community is good at doing things; I am sure this will be successful"

Vision

Local News

Joyous Christmas

Victorian Labor announces $1m for Newstead’s planned solar project if re-elected

Nine News reports on RN’s project

Dave's Blog

Making hydrogen – why does it matter?

Half on, half off

A game changer?

Imagining Our Future

RN Community Energy Project Goes to Market