Community energy sector raises its profile

24 April 2015

The BCCM has become a member of the Coalition for Community Energy (C4CE), a group consisting of organisations at the forefront of the emerging community energy sector and supporters. The Coalition’s objectives include identifying and creating strategic opportunities and attract investment for the sector and coordinate strategic initiatives which build the knowledge, know-how and capacity of its members and the sector.

Seperately, a recent report published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics outlines the full time equivalent employment in renewable energy activities in Australia for the years 2009-10 to 2013-14. In 2013-2014, annual direct employment in renewable energy activities in Australia stood at 12,590. With employment taking a slight dip in recent times, the report also highlights each State and Territories government policies in the area.

The BCCM is committed to working with and promoting community energy groups across Australia and realising the full economic and social benefits of renewable energy projects.

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