In partnership with delivery provider Shine Hub, our region’s Community Renewables Program provides an end-to-end solution to support the community’s shift to solar power, battery storage, and participation in a Virtual Power Plant (VPP).

The Program is designed to reduce energy bills, cut carbon emissions, and empower households and businesses to take control of their energy future.  It will remove major barriers to renewable energy while building local economic resilience and reducing emissions across all four council areas.

Key goals of the program include:

• Reducing upfront costs of solar and battery storage technologies.
• Expanding access to renewable energy for households and businesses, including renters and those without suitable rooftops.
• Supporting job creation through partnerships with local installers and service providers.
• Educating the community on energy efficiency and the benefits of distributed energy systems.

The Community Renewables Program represents a major step toward the region’s shared goal of achieving net zero emissions and sets a strong precedent for collaborative climate action across local government boundaries.

Residents and businesses can express interest and access further information by going to ShineHub _ Illawarra Shoalhaven.