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Charging an electric vehicle - Commercial EV waiting to charge batter

Charging an Electric Vehicle: Remember your EV ABCs

September 17, 2024 by Corena Team

Many people are not clear about how much time is needed to charge an EV. One of the most common questions we get about electric vehicles is “How long does it take to “fill” them up?” and how will this affect the use of the vehicle by staff? It’s an important question for non profits …

Read moreCharging an Electric Vehicle: Remember your EV ABCs
Byron Community College entrance

Project 56. announced and fully funded!

September 3, 2024 by Corena Team

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.

Read moreProject 56. announced and fully funded!
Community Renewable Energy

New project application explainer video

July 22, 2024 by Corena Team

Want to find out about the project application process? Have a look at our new explainer video.

Read moreNew project application explainer video

Movie fundraiser

July 5, 2024 by Corena Team

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 …

Read moreMovie fundraiser

Want to be a climate hero?

July 3, 2024 by Corena Team

Find out how in our brand new explainer video here.

Read moreWant to be a climate hero?
Ground level view of the NACC office

Project 55 fully funded!

July 1, 2024 by Sarah McCabe

We had a huge response to our EOFY fundraising campaign, fully funding Project 55. Northern Agricultural Catchments Council (NACC) in just 10 days!! A big thankyou to all our donors. NACC are now commencing the installation process.

Read moreProject 55 fully funded!
Capri theatre solar panels

Project 52. Capri theatre installed and operating

June 20, 2024 by Corena Team

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. …

Read moreProject 52. Capri theatre installed and operating
Graphic showing Mansfield Autism Statewide Services project has been 100% funded

Project 54 fully funded!

June 20, 2024 by Sarah McCabe

Fundraising for Project 54. Mansfield Autism Statewide Services (MASS) is now complete!  A huge thankyou to our donors. MASS have now commenced the process of gaining the relevant approvals for the system, a process which can take a number of months. 

Read moreProject 54 fully funded!

Project 55 announced!

June 20, 2024 by Sarah McCabe

NACC NRM delivers a range of natural resource management projects steering the region towards a sustainable future in Geraldton, WA. CORENA’s latest project will involve installing a 32kW solar system and 13.2kWh battery. Find out more.

Read moreProject 55 announced!

Vale Corinna Pereira

May 13, 2024 by Corena Team

By Monica Oliphant – CORENA committee member and patron It is with great sadness that we note the untimely death of one of our Board Members, Corinna Pereira. She was on the CORENA board from 2016 – 2018 and 2022 – 2024. A few of us, however, had known her for many more years – …

Read moreVale Corinna Pereira
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