Applications open for share of Bango Wind Farm Community Enhancement Fund
Community groups are encouraged to apply for support through the Bango Wind Farm Community Enhancement Fund, which is now open for applications. The fund will contribute $73,450 this year, and is designed to share the financial benefits of the wind farm with not-for-profit groups, associations and clubs that make a positive difference in the local […]
Community invited to have their say on Dubbo Firming Power Station
An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) has been completed for Squadron Energy’s proposed Dubbo Firming Power Station. After approval from the Department of Planning and Environment (DPE) the EIS has been placed on public exhibition, and the community is welcome to have their say on the project. Dubbo Firming Power Station’s Senior Project Developer, Jeff Allen […]
Murra Warra Wind Farm funding benefits 13 local organisations
The Murra Warra Wind Farm Sustainable Community Grants Fund has awarded funding of $96,000 to 13 local organisations. Squadron Energy’s Head of Asset Management & Optimisation, Joanne Soysa said the annual fund is an ongoing commitment from Murra Warra Wind Farm which gives local groups support to deliver projects for their community. “We’re thrilled we […]
Dubbo Firming Power Station Project Update – July 2023
The proposed Dubbo Firming Power Station has reached a major milestone as we recently submitted the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to the NSW Department of Planning and Environment. Read more in the latest project update.
Spicers Creek Wind Farm Environmental Impact Statement on public exhibition
The community is invited to have their say on Spicers Creek Wind Farm with the project’s Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) placed on public exhibition by the Department of Planning and Environment (DPE). DPE advises that the EIS and technical studies will be exhibited from Friday 28 July until Thursday 24 August. This follows extensive community […]
Squadron Energy supports Armidale Women’s Shelter with Food Project funding
Squadron Energy’s Boorolong Wind Farm Project team are helping provide nutritional meals to those in need throughout New England with funding for the Women’s Shelter Armidale Food Project. Boorolong Wind Farm Project Manager Samuel Newman said the team are passionate about supporting local community programs such as this, providing a vital service for those who […]
Renewable energy: a once in a generation opportunity for regional communities
Squadron Energy is leading Australia’s rapid transition away from fossil fuels toward renewable energy, to reach net zero emission targets. The transition is complex, and requires not only generating renewable energy, but also how to store it, then transmit it to homes and businesses across the country. This change in our power source provides a […]
Community benefit funding boost for 11 local organisations
The Sapphire Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund has awarded funding of just under $100,000 to 11 local organisations under round 1 of 2023. Twice a year, Sapphire Wind Farm invites local community organisations to submit applications for a share of funding that can be used on equipment and infrastructure purchases, repairs and renovations, and programs […]
Australian renewable energy target in reach
We are getting on with the critical delivery of new renewable generation. As confirmed in the latest GenCost report from the CSIRO and the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO), wind and solar remain the cheapest form of new build electricity generation. Squadron Energy is greening Australia’s energy grid by building 30 per cent of the Federal Government’s […]
Squadron Energy supports cultural camp helping Anaiwan men
A men’s cultural camp that is changing the lives of Aboriginal boys and men in regional NSW took place over the weekend thanks to funding from Squadron Energy. Senior Anaiwan elder and Cultural Camps Aboriginal Corporation Public Officer Uncle Les Ahoy JP said the cultural camp was held over three days, providing an authentic experience […]