The future of new energy is here
The future of
new energy is here
Welcome to the web portal designed by Gippslanders, for Gippslanders, to tell the story of our new energy journey.
This portal brings together easy to understand information about types of renewable energy technologies and the location of proposed infrastructure developments in Gippsland.
It will also connect you to information about cultural and environmental considerations, community engagement opportunities and local skills and training you can participate in. Gippsland has powered Victoria for generations, and we will continue to do so into the future.
The future of new energy is here
The future of
new energy is here
Welcome to the web portal designed by Gippslanders, for Gippslanders, to tell the story of our new energy journey.
This portal brings together easy to understand information about types of renewable energy technologies and the location of proposed infrastructure developments in Gippsland.
It will also connect you to information about cultural and environmental considerations, community engagement opportunities and local skills and training you can participate in. Gippsland has powered Victoria for generations, and we will continue to do so into the future.
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A window into the future
Gippsland has experienced the impacts of climate change that have posed risks to people, animals, and our beautiful environment. We have suffered extreme weather events including; heatwaves, storms, floods, droughts, and fire events that have threatened communities, agriculture, and industry. Our coastal communities are facing inundation, erosion, and sea level rise.
We must act now to avoid the worst climate change scenarios predicted.
Gippsland will play a strong role in Victoria’s response to climate change and Net Zero emission targets. We are hosting Australia’s first Offshore Wind Declared Area and have been identified as one of six proposed renewable energy zones (REZ) across Victoria.
The coal fired power stations in the Latrobe Valley are closing. Hazelwood closed in 2017, Yallourn is expecting to close in 2028 and AGL have announced a 2035 closure date for Loy Yang A. The power they currently generate needs to be replaced and Gippsland, alongside other regions across Victoria, will provide this through a mix of offshore wind, onshore wind, solar farms, big batteries and hydrogen projects. These new energy resources will support Victoria’s renewable energy transition.
These projects are expected to have positive impacts on the environment and on our local communities, through business opportunities, local jobs, economic boosts and community benefit funds.
Take a look at the whole picture of new energy development in Gippsland.
Gippsland
Connection to Country
The Gunaikurnai people are the Traditional Owners of much of what is now referred to as Gippsland in Victoria, Australia. Their country spans from Warragul in the west to the Snowy River in the east, and from the Great Divide in the north to the coast in the south.
For Gunaikurnai, Country is the land, the water, the air and the sky, the people and the stories, the past and the future. All of it is connected. All of it is important. All of it must be cared for to ensure that it remains healthy for future generations.
By working together in a spirit of mutual respect and partnership, we can create a future that is not only sustainable and resilient, but also culturally rich and socially just for all.
To find out more about the aspirations of the Gunaikurnai, view the Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation’s Renewable Energy Strategy.
