Community members from the Isaac, Whitsunday, and Mackay regions are invited to the Queensland Community Renewables Forum in Nebo on Thursday, 28 November 2024. This important event aims to provide insight into large-scale renewable energy development for local communities.

The forum, part of a series of free regional events across Queensland, will feature information booths, presentations, and interactive Q&A sessions with experts from the renewable energy, agriculture, academia and government sectors.

The Queensland Community Renewables Forums are a collaborative effort between the Queensland Government, the Queensland Renewable Energy Council (QREC), and Coexistence Queensland, formerly known as GasFields Commission Queensland.

Community members are encouraged to register for the Nebo event at queenslandrenewables.org.au.

QREC Chief Executive Katie-Anne Mulder emphasised the forum’s role in fostering understanding among all stakeholders involved in the renewable energy sector.

“The renewable energy sector is committed to engaging with agriculture, local governments, environmental advocates, and the resources sector to ensure sustainable energy development,” Ms Mulder said.

“This initiative, which began in Miles in July, continues in Nebo, brings together communities and industry to discuss the nation-building energy transition.”

Coexistence Queensland Chief Executive Warwick Squire highlighted the forum’s goal of balancing diverse community needs and provision of important information about the industry.

“This energy transition must benefit all Queenslanders. The forum will create a platform for dialogue among communities, First Nations people, agricultural producers, and the renewable energy industry.

“Importantly, it will also provide the opportunity for community members to access information about the renewable energy sector, how it operates and engage directly with companies operating in the local area,” Mr Squire said.

The event schedule includes:

• Forum: 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM (28 November)
• Exhibition: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (28 November)
• Community Site Visit (Location TBC): 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM (29 November)

Register to attend or exhibit by visiting queenslandrenewables.org.au.