Goal Achieved!
Thanks to your donations and the CORENA revolving fund, Capri Theatre can now go solar! With this, Projects 52 and 53 are now fully funded, raising over $180,000 in total. We thank everybody who chipped in and supported the projects!
News & Blog
Commercial Electric Vehicles For Organisations
With the world progressing ever more decisively towards decarbonisation, thankfully, within the transportation industry, many automotive manufacturers have committed to transitioning their vehicle offerings to electric rather than internal combustion-based vehicles, paving the way for a greener future. As such, a new variety of commercial electric vehicles have been developed and are coming to market. …
CORENA announces $5,000 Innovation Award Winner
CORENA is pleased to announce Future Materials as the winner of their inaugural Innovation Award, and to celebrate all seven award nominees for their unique initiatives to reduce carbon emissions. The award recognises the most innovative and creative emission reduction project or initiative, as assessed by the CORENA Committee. Future Materials, currently under development, will …
$10,000 matching project donation campaign launched
We are delighted to have received a very generous offer to match our project donations dollar-for-dollar, up to a maximum of $10,000. Can you help? These funds will be used to meet our fundraising goals for Project 52. Capri Theatre and anything left over will be used for subsequent projects in the pipeline. Your donation …
CORENA AGM and 2022-23 Annual Report
It has been a big year for CORENA. Find out all about it in our 2022-23 annual report. Even better come along to our AGM which will be held on the 19th of October. Find about more and register to attend here.
Top 6 Energy Consumers In The Office & Ways To Save
No matter whether your office is commercial or not-for-profit, there are certain appliances, devices, and other power guzzlers that routinely use a significant amount of energy. By being more conscious of where your biggest energy consumption is coming from, you can take positive actions to not only reduce carbon emissions, but also save on your …
5 Ways To Fundraise For Climate Action & Renewable Energy Projects
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 …
Australia’s Renewable Energy Revolution
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 …
CORENA launches $5,000 innovation award
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 …
Board/Committee members and volunteers wanted!
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.