corena - Interest-Free Loans for Community Climate Projects
Climate action that keeps giving
We are very excited to announce our 57th project with community energy cooperative Hepburn Energy and our very first community battery project! We hope to loan at least $100,000 to this important project co-located at the Hepburn Wind farm in Victoria. Find out more.
Community renewable energy projects are evolving beyond simply generating clean electricity. Across Australia and the globe, innovative initiatives are integrating shared electric vehicles (EVs) and charging infrastructure, powered by renewable sources like solar, into their community energy models. This exciting convergence offers a powerful solution to reduce carbon emissions, lower energy costs, and foster stronger, …
Non-profit organisations play a vital role in our communities, providing essential services and support to those in need. However, many non profits operate on tight budgets, making it difficult to invest in much-needed upgrades like renewable energy systems. That’s where interest-free loans for solar panels and other sustainable projects can be a game-changer. Organisations like …
In Australia, there are a number of renewable energy grants, incentives, rebates and funding programs available to help businesses, non profit organisations, and individuals with decarbonisation and to transition to clean energy. However, with non profits being so time poor and so many options available, it can be difficult to know what’s worth applying for …
While large-scale renewable projects are making headway, a quieter revolution is taking place at the grassroots level: community energy. Australia is a sunburnt country, a land of sweeping plains and abundant sunshine. It’s also a country with a growing appetite for clean energy. This movement empowers local communities to take control of their energy production …
Our latest project is with Byron Community College in NSW and a generous donor, Ottway the Label, have topped up our existing “coming soon” balance to fully fund this project straight away! Find out more.
Want to find out about the project application process? Have a look at our new explainer video.
Attention Adelaide people ! Here is a great opportunity to support CORENA. The Capri Theatre recently switched on a 71.8 kW solar system and 51.2 kWh battery with the assistance of a $155,303 interest free loan from CORENA. This is CORENA’s biggest loan to date and to celebrate we are going to the movies! Buy …
Find out how in our brand new explainer video here.
Thank you to all our members and supporters who chipped in to this fantastic project! It is anticipated this project will save approx 94,458kWhs of electricity, 31 tonnes of carbon and $32,500 every year. CORENA Head of Operations, Sarah McCabe, and Capri Theatre General Manager, Rob Jordan, were interviewed on ABC Adelaide about the project. …
