CORENA - Citizens' Own Renewable Energy Network Australia
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Fossil fuels are responsible for greenhouse gas emissions that are driving climate change. Therefore, taking climate action both on an individual and organisational level is pivotal in order to help tackle the climate emergency and establish sustainable and renewable energy sources as the leading form of power generation in Australia. To address the detrimental effects …
Updated: April 2025 There has never been a better time to transition to renewable energy and technologies like electric vehicles in Australia. Over recent years, the country has undergone something of a renewable energy revolution, with solar power capacity growing in leaps and bounds as well as more and more people and organisations alike getting …
The Citizens Own Renewable Energy Network Australia (CORENA) is pleased to call for nominations for the inaugural CORENA Innovation Award. The award recognises the most innovative and creative emission reduction project or initiative, as assessed against the judging criteria by the CORENA Committee. The award was established in recognition of CORENA’s founder, Margaret Hender, and …
We are currently recruiting for a Treasurer, Secretary and General Board Members. This voluntary position will require a commitment to attend monthly online meetings, as well as contribute to the organisation through additional volunteer work based on your expertise and availability. Treasurer and Secretary roles will have additional responsibilities. Find out more.
We are very excited to announce our newest project, the Barnardos South Coast Children’s Family Centre. This centre offers a range of services including family support, early learning, foster care, community building and bushfire recovery support for vulnerable families in the Shoalhaven region of NSW. This loan will allow them to install solar panels and …
We have been working hard behind the scenes on several new projects. We are still finalising the loan amount for this one but wanted to give you a sneak peek of Project 52. – Capri Theatre in Adelaide. You can read all about it and donate here.
Installing solar panels and transitioning to renewable energy is one of the best ways your organisation can reduce carbon emissions and energy costs. Here at CORENA, we work with a wide range of not for profits, providing interest-free loans to install solar panels and other energy efficiency measures to tackle the climate emergency. If your …
Climate change is a global challenge that demands local solutions. We need to, decarbonise, shift rapidly to net zero and support the uptake of renewable energy, energy efficiency, electrification of vehicles, plus opportunities which will see use reduce carbon emissions immediately. Citizens Own Renewable Energy Network Australia (CORENA) is an Australian renewable energy and community …
Earth Day 2023 marked CORENA’s 10 year anniversary! We celebrated by gathering with many of our partners, loan recipients and supporters to hear about CORENA’s achievements over that time. It was great to come together for the occasion! Thank you to our members, supporters, volunteers and project partners for your support over the years. Here’s …
With the rise of electric vehicle technology and an ever-increasing uptake by the public, there are many electric vehicle benefits for organisations that you might not be aware of. CORENA works with a wide range of not for profits, social enterprises and community organisations, many of which use vehicles in their operations. These include delivery …
