​Most of us are frustrated by the lack of strong political leadership in addressing global warming and accelerated climate change. But there is a large amount of investment and innovation in renewables happening on a local and industry level despite the policy vacuum. 
In the last 12 months, the 23 community funded solar projects administered by Repower Shoalhaven have:
* generated 860,000 kWh of clean electricity 
* reduced CO2 emission by 700 tonnes
* reduced the power bills of local businesses and farms 
* provided investors with reasonable returns.
How good is that????
Think globally act locally!
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REPOWER Shoalhaven is seeking to build a solar farm that builds on the national momentum for community-based solar power. This is a community initiative planned to supply 4 Megawatts of affordable, solar generated electricity to the Shoalhaven community on a not for profit basis.  Up to 2,000 households and/or businesses could be provided with lower cost, renewable energy from the project.  The site selected is, subject to the resolution of access issues, a former waste management site in South Nowra.  The project aims to take a degraded, contaminated site of little intrinsic value, and turn it into a hub for renewable energy. A dedicated team is working hard to bring this project to reality. Stay up to date with the project by signing up to the email list here.

By Daniel Jones.

It’s true that people can create ‘energy’. Not the kind that powers lights, but it can be felt and has an effect just the same.
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A day before the congress started and it was already buzzing, after settling in we heard from two Churchill Scholarship holders and at this little side event. You can only imagine what it was like the next morning; walking through the CBD of Melbourne, up the red carpet staircase of the Town Hall and into the main chamber. Here hundreds of Community Energy Congress attendees were checking in and meeting each other to the soundtrack of the cinema screen sized organ; the Indiana Jones theme was probably my favourite.

Sydney Morning Herald
By Kieran Gair

First, it was the local bowling club. Then the churches. In the Shoalhaven, community solar power is on the rise. 

Last week it was Arno the Mayor. This week it's Arnie the Governator! Click the picture above to view Arnie's advice to Repower Shoalhaven members.

You don't have to be Mayor Arno to be an Energy Legend (see photo above).

Simply invest in Repower Two! You'll build a FAIRER, CLEANER ENERGY SYSTEM + EARN MONEY at the same time!

South Coast Register, 16/4/2014

A celebration of solar power took place at Kangaroo Valley Community Centre and Ambulance Station on Sunday.  The event marked the success of the community-driven solar panel and energy efficient lighting project run by REpower Shoalhaven.

Thirty-two individuals and organisations donated almost $10,000 for the solar power and LED lighting system. It also coincided with the 10th anniversary of the centre, which was also celebrated.

South Coast Register article on our most recent 'New Energy Showcase' evening in November , sponsored by the Silos Estate Winery.
http://www.southcoastregister.com.au/story/1875725/showcase-to-power-innovation/
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The event was an amazing success, with approximately 80 people in attendance. Many thanks to Christina Kirsch from Clear Sky Solar Investments for coming down from Sydney to present. Also many thanks to Raj from Silo's Estate for providing the venue and keeping people topped up with their amazing carbon neutral wine!

Graph compiled by Repower Shoalhaven using data from the Clean Energy Regulator (2013)

South Coast Register article on the project kick-off for our joint project with the Kangaroo Valley Lions Club. The project aims to 'crowd-fund' a solar PV system for the Kangaroo Valley Community Centre and ambulance station to mark the 10 year anniversary of the building.