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Climate action that keeps giving
We had a fantastic time at our launch of Project 45. CERES Fair Food’s refrigerated van, it was so great to meet supporters and learn about how the van and its refrigeration unit work in practice. Following the launch we caught up with Jesse Hull, Operations manager at CERES Fair Food to find out how …
We are very excited to announce our 63rd project with Springwood Community Kindergarten in Queensland for a 10.3kW solar system. We aren’t fundraising for this loan as we had enough money in the revolving fund to loan to it straight away, meaning that this community run kindergarten is able to reduce it’s carbon emissions and …
How one volunteer’s “escape project” became a meaningful step toward a career in sustainability, and why volunteering with Corena means building something real. When Amir first walked into a Funding Network presentation and heard Georgia speak about Corena’s work, he didn’t need much convincing. His reaction was immediate: “I wanna get involved. Let’s do something.” …
On 28 July 2026, Corena’s Head of Operations, Sarah McCabe, hosted an informal online Q&A session about community energy fund loans. It was open to community organisations, not-for-profits, and social enterprises interested in energy efficiency, solar, batteries, and EV projects. These sessions are deliberately low-key. They’re not a typical webinar, so people feel comfortable jumping …
Corena is proud to announce that we are now an official Environmental Partner of 1% for the Planet – a global network connecting purpose‑driven businesses with vetted environmental organisations creating measurable impact. This partnership strengthens our mission to accelerate community‑led climate action across Australia and helps businesses direct their giving to projects that deliver real …
How a simple idea—lend it, get it back, lend it again—is powering solar, batteries, and EVs for community organisations across the country. What if the money you donated to climate action never actually ran out? That’s the question at the heart of a new video interview between Corena committee member Phil Browne and Greg, host …
It has been a huge year for Corena with lots of new projects and some big changes to our operations. Come along to find out what Corena has been up to and our plans for the coming year. No need to be a member to attend, however you will need to become a financial member …
How an $8-a-week idea from an Adelaide grandmother is helping community organisations across Australia cut both their emissions and their bills Every big movement starts with someone asking a simple question. For Margaret Hender, the founder of Corena (Citizens Owned Renewable Energy Network Australia), that question was: “Great — where do I send my $8 …
We’re delighted to welcome Joshna Joseph as a volunteer with Corena! Joshna recently completed her Master of Public Policy at Monash University and brings a rich background in international development and community engagement from her work with Caritas India and B Lab Australia & New Zealand. At Caritas India, Joshna coordinated evaluations of a five-year …
One of the first places to start when considering how to cut carbon emissions and energy costs is to conduct an energy efficiency audit. By understanding how and when your organisation is using energy, you’ll be better placed to make use of renewable energy sources, such as installing solar panels, or swapping out old inefficient …
