First Nations Clean Energy Network
@firstnationscen.bsky.social
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The new international Four Directions Energy Fund focuses on the pre-development gap --> getting a project from idea to shovel ready, an area where capital is largely absent for First Nations and Indigenous people globally.
www.4directionsfund.com
#firstnations #mobsky #indigenous #energy #auspol
www.4directionsfund.com
#firstnations #mobsky #indigenous #energy #auspol
September 21, 2026 at 12:28 AM
The new international Four Directions Energy Fund focuses on the pre-development gap --> getting a project from idea to shovel ready, an area where capital is largely absent for First Nations and Indigenous people globally.
www.4directionsfund.com
#firstnations #mobsky #indigenous #energy #auspol
www.4directionsfund.com
#firstnations #mobsky #indigenous #energy #auspol
"Yindjibarndi people expect any proponent who works on our Ngurra to respect Yindjibarndi laws and the way we conduct our business, based on a win-win approach"
Michael Woodley CEO Yindjibarndi Nation
Many First Nations groups in Australia echo this sentiment
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09... #auspol
Michael Woodley CEO Yindjibarndi Nation
Many First Nations groups in Australia echo this sentiment
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09... #auspol
September 20, 2026 at 10:40 PM
"Yindjibarndi people expect any proponent who works on our Ngurra to respect Yindjibarndi laws and the way we conduct our business, based on a win-win approach"
Michael Woodley CEO Yindjibarndi Nation
Many First Nations groups in Australia echo this sentiment
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09... #auspol
Michael Woodley CEO Yindjibarndi Nation
Many First Nations groups in Australia echo this sentiment
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09... #auspol
🔆 Hey First Nations!
We're excited to announce expressions of interest are open for our fourth First Nations PowerMakers program taking place 27–29 October 26 in Mulubinba (Newcastle, NSW).
PowerMakers is designed by and for First Nations people.
Apply here docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... #mobsky
We're excited to announce expressions of interest are open for our fourth First Nations PowerMakers program taking place 27–29 October 26 in Mulubinba (Newcastle, NSW).
PowerMakers is designed by and for First Nations people.
Apply here docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... #mobsky
August 25, 2026 at 5:46 AM
🔆 Hey First Nations!
We're excited to announce expressions of interest are open for our fourth First Nations PowerMakers program taking place 27–29 October 26 in Mulubinba (Newcastle, NSW).
PowerMakers is designed by and for First Nations people.
Apply here docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... #mobsky
We're excited to announce expressions of interest are open for our fourth First Nations PowerMakers program taking place 27–29 October 26 in Mulubinba (Newcastle, NSW).
PowerMakers is designed by and for First Nations people.
Apply here docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... #mobsky
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🔆 Celebrated Emma Donovan, Gumbaynggirr and Noongar singer and songwriter, is performing at our First Nations Clean Energy Symposium dinner showcase!
Come along!! Register today firstnationscleanenergy.swoogo.com/symposium/re... #auspol #cleanenergy #mobsky #firstnations
Come along!! Register today firstnationscleanenergy.swoogo.com/symposium/re... #auspol #cleanenergy #mobsky #firstnations
August 11, 2026 at 4:00 AM
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Colleagues at UNSW are conducting research on the Australian energy industry’s capacity to deliver First Nations outcomes.
If you work in RE project development, community engagement, construction, finance, etc would love you to participate in this survey!
unsw.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
If you work in RE project development, community engagement, construction, finance, etc would love you to participate in this survey!
unsw.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
August 10, 2026 at 11:50 PM
Colleagues at UNSW are conducting research on the Australian energy industry’s capacity to deliver First Nations outcomes.
If you work in RE project development, community engagement, construction, finance, etc would love you to participate in this survey!
unsw.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
If you work in RE project development, community engagement, construction, finance, etc would love you to participate in this survey!
unsw.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
🔆 Celebrated Emma Donovan, Gumbaynggirr and Noongar singer and songwriter, is performing at our First Nations Clean Energy Symposium dinner showcase!
Come along!! Register today firstnationscleanenergy.swoogo.com/symposium/re... #auspol #cleanenergy #mobsky #firstnations
Come along!! Register today firstnationscleanenergy.swoogo.com/symposium/re... #auspol #cleanenergy #mobsky #firstnations
August 11, 2026 at 3:31 AM
🔆 Celebrated Emma Donovan, Gumbaynggirr and Noongar singer and songwriter, is performing at our First Nations Clean Energy Symposium dinner showcase!
Come along!! Register today firstnationscleanenergy.swoogo.com/symposium/re... #auspol #cleanenergy #mobsky #firstnations
Come along!! Register today firstnationscleanenergy.swoogo.com/symposium/re... #auspol #cleanenergy #mobsky #firstnations
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Data centres can operate *after* we remove all the diesel/prepaid powered energy for remote first nations communities + the facilities they use, swapping it for clean energy. Right @firstnationscen.bsky.social?
August 6, 2026 at 4:22 AM
Data centres can operate *after* we remove all the diesel/prepaid powered energy for remote first nations communities + the facilities they use, swapping it for clean energy. Right @firstnationscen.bsky.social?
As the First Nations Clean Energy Symposium edges closer and speakers lock in, there's still a few registration tickets available.
Get in quick!
Register today firstnationscleanenergy.swoogo.com/symposium/re...
#auspol #vicpol #mobsky #cleanenergy #renewableenergy #firstnations #policy #invest
Get in quick!
Register today firstnationscleanenergy.swoogo.com/symposium/re...
#auspol #vicpol #mobsky #cleanenergy #renewableenergy #firstnations #policy #invest
Speakers locking in for upcoming First Nations Clean Energy Symposium
Speakers locking in for the upcoming First Nations Clean Energy Symposium
www.firstnationscleanenergy.org.au
August 5, 2026 at 2:57 AM
As the First Nations Clean Energy Symposium edges closer and speakers lock in, there's still a few registration tickets available.
Get in quick!
Register today firstnationscleanenergy.swoogo.com/symposium/re...
#auspol #vicpol #mobsky #cleanenergy #renewableenergy #firstnations #policy #invest
Get in quick!
Register today firstnationscleanenergy.swoogo.com/symposium/re...
#auspol #vicpol #mobsky #cleanenergy #renewableenergy #firstnations #policy #invest
Yindjibarndi Aboriginal Corporation have lodged a section 10 application under the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act, reports Brad Thompson from The Australian.
#auspol #mobsky #fpic #consent #nativetitle #energy
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#auspol #mobsky #fpic #consent #nativetitle #energy
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July 30, 2026 at 12:55 AM
Yindjibarndi Aboriginal Corporation have lodged a section 10 application under the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act, reports Brad Thompson from The Australian.
#auspol #mobsky #fpic #consent #nativetitle #energy
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#auspol #mobsky #fpic #consent #nativetitle #energy
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I reaffirm our commitment to listening to, and working alongside First Nations Australians... That is why this Government is implementing the first ever First Nations Clean Energy Strategy.
Chris Bowen MP, Federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy
minister.dcceew.gov.au/bowen/speech... #auspol
Chris Bowen MP, Federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy
minister.dcceew.gov.au/bowen/speech... #auspol
July 24, 2026 at 4:56 AM
I reaffirm our commitment to listening to, and working alongside First Nations Australians... That is why this Government is implementing the first ever First Nations Clean Energy Strategy.
Chris Bowen MP, Federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy
minister.dcceew.gov.au/bowen/speech... #auspol
Chris Bowen MP, Federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy
minister.dcceew.gov.au/bowen/speech... #auspol
First Nations outcomes are not incidental to energy policy.
They can be built into rules, incentives and contracts that shape the clean energy market.
First Nations economic participation must be actively supported.
reneweconomy.com.au/cis-shows-ho... #auspol #electricity #mobsky #energy #policy
They can be built into rules, incentives and contracts that shape the clean energy market.
First Nations economic participation must be actively supported.
reneweconomy.com.au/cis-shows-ho... #auspol #electricity #mobsky #energy #policy
CIS shows how energy policy can deliver for First Nations. ESEM can build on this progress
The ESEM is expected to become Australia's enduring energy investment framework. Like the CIS, its design must continue to support First Nations outcomes.
reneweconomy.com.au
July 24, 2026 at 12:08 AM
First Nations outcomes are not incidental to energy policy.
They can be built into rules, incentives and contracts that shape the clean energy market.
First Nations economic participation must be actively supported.
reneweconomy.com.au/cis-shows-ho... #auspol #electricity #mobsky #energy #policy
They can be built into rules, incentives and contracts that shape the clean energy market.
First Nations economic participation must be actively supported.
reneweconomy.com.au/cis-shows-ho... #auspol #electricity #mobsky #energy #policy
Dedicated First Nations Set Asides in Capacity Investment Scheme Tenders, with minimum expectations on First Nations equity participation & benefit-sharing, has demonstrated governments can influence outcomes.
An op ed by the Network.
reneweconomy.com.au/cis-shows-ho...
#auspol #energy #mobsky
An op ed by the Network.
reneweconomy.com.au/cis-shows-ho...
#auspol #energy #mobsky
CIS shows how energy policy can deliver for First Nations. ESEM can build on this progress
The ESEM is expected to become Australia's enduring energy investment framework. Like the CIS, its design must continue to support First Nations outcomes.
reneweconomy.com.au
July 24, 2026 at 12:04 AM
Dedicated First Nations Set Asides in Capacity Investment Scheme Tenders, with minimum expectations on First Nations equity participation & benefit-sharing, has demonstrated governments can influence outcomes.
An op ed by the Network.
reneweconomy.com.au/cis-shows-ho...
#auspol #energy #mobsky
An op ed by the Network.
reneweconomy.com.au/cis-shows-ho...
#auspol #energy #mobsky
The Electricity Services Entry Mechanism represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to embed First Nations participation, partnership and ownership into Australia’s enduring electricity market framework.
#auspol #energy #investors #mobsky
#auspol #energy #investors #mobsky
CIS shows how energy policy can deliver for First Nations. ESEM can build on this progress
The ESEM is expected to become Australia's enduring energy investment framework. Like the CIS, its design must continue to support First Nations outcomes.
reneweconomy.com.au
July 23, 2026 at 6:17 AM
The Electricity Services Entry Mechanism represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to embed First Nations participation, partnership and ownership into Australia’s enduring electricity market framework.
#auspol #energy #investors #mobsky
#auspol #energy #investors #mobsky
🔆 One month to go! Register now for the fabulous First Nations Clean Energy Symposium!
"At last year’s Symposium we hadn’t broken ground – now we have a microgrid and we’re receiving the benefit!” Community member, NT
Register here firstnationscleanenergy.swoogo.com/symposium/re... #auspol #energy
"At last year’s Symposium we hadn’t broken ground – now we have a microgrid and we’re receiving the benefit!” Community member, NT
Register here firstnationscleanenergy.swoogo.com/symposium/re... #auspol #energy
July 23, 2026 at 2:11 AM
🔆 One month to go! Register now for the fabulous First Nations Clean Energy Symposium!
"At last year’s Symposium we hadn’t broken ground – now we have a microgrid and we’re receiving the benefit!” Community member, NT
Register here firstnationscleanenergy.swoogo.com/symposium/re... #auspol #energy
"At last year’s Symposium we hadn’t broken ground – now we have a microgrid and we’re receiving the benefit!” Community member, NT
Register here firstnationscleanenergy.swoogo.com/symposium/re... #auspol #energy
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Sure, this is a great start @robertarnol.bsky.social but it begs the question: given what has happened to First Nations in Australia, why isn't it time to bake in equity/revenue/SOMETHING to every👏single👏deal👏??
#AusPol #cleanenergy #energyjustice
#AusPol #cleanenergy #energyjustice
🔆OPPORTUNITY🔆
The federal government is setting aside 500 megawatts (MW) in each of the next Capacity Investment Scheme tenders for clean energy projects that bake-in equity or revenue sharing deals with First Nations groups.
reneweconomy.com.au/cis-bakes-in... #auspol #cleanenergy #mobsky
The federal government is setting aside 500 megawatts (MW) in each of the next Capacity Investment Scheme tenders for clean energy projects that bake-in equity or revenue sharing deals with First Nations groups.
reneweconomy.com.au/cis-bakes-in... #auspol #cleanenergy #mobsky
CIS bakes in First Nations equity, revenue sharing deal for next renewables and storage tenders
Capacity in upcoming renewable and storage tenders under the CIS to be reserved for projects that lock in equity deals with First Nations groups.
reneweconomy.com.au
July 8, 2026 at 3:08 AM
Sure, this is a great start @robertarnol.bsky.social but it begs the question: given what has happened to First Nations in Australia, why isn't it time to bake in equity/revenue/SOMETHING to every👏single👏deal👏??
#AusPol #cleanenergy #energyjustice
#AusPol #cleanenergy #energyjustice
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"To qualify, developers will need to partner with First Nations groups with either a minimum 5% equity stake, revenue sharing equal to 5% equity, or both that equals to 5% equity."
It'll be interesting to see who talks the talk, and does better by First Nations. fyi @kevinjkircher.com #energysky
It'll be interesting to see who talks the talk, and does better by First Nations. fyi @kevinjkircher.com #energysky
🔆OPPORTUNITY🔆
The federal government is setting aside 500 megawatts (MW) in each of the next Capacity Investment Scheme tenders for clean energy projects that bake-in equity or revenue sharing deals with First Nations groups.
reneweconomy.com.au/cis-bakes-in... #auspol #cleanenergy #mobsky
The federal government is setting aside 500 megawatts (MW) in each of the next Capacity Investment Scheme tenders for clean energy projects that bake-in equity or revenue sharing deals with First Nations groups.
reneweconomy.com.au/cis-bakes-in... #auspol #cleanenergy #mobsky
CIS bakes in First Nations equity, revenue sharing deal for next renewables and storage tenders
Capacity in upcoming renewable and storage tenders under the CIS to be reserved for projects that lock in equity deals with First Nations groups.
reneweconomy.com.au
July 8, 2026 at 3:39 AM
"To qualify, developers will need to partner with First Nations groups with either a minimum 5% equity stake, revenue sharing equal to 5% equity, or both that equals to 5% equity."
It'll be interesting to see who talks the talk, and does better by First Nations. fyi @kevinjkircher.com #energysky
It'll be interesting to see who talks the talk, and does better by First Nations. fyi @kevinjkircher.com #energysky
🔆OPPORTUNITY🔆
The federal government is setting aside 500 megawatts (MW) in each of the next Capacity Investment Scheme tenders for clean energy projects that bake-in equity or revenue sharing deals with First Nations groups.
reneweconomy.com.au/cis-bakes-in... #auspol #cleanenergy #mobsky
The federal government is setting aside 500 megawatts (MW) in each of the next Capacity Investment Scheme tenders for clean energy projects that bake-in equity or revenue sharing deals with First Nations groups.
reneweconomy.com.au/cis-bakes-in... #auspol #cleanenergy #mobsky
CIS bakes in First Nations equity, revenue sharing deal for next renewables and storage tenders
Capacity in upcoming renewable and storage tenders under the CIS to be reserved for projects that lock in equity deals with First Nations groups.
reneweconomy.com.au
July 8, 2026 at 12:46 AM
🔆OPPORTUNITY🔆
The federal government is setting aside 500 megawatts (MW) in each of the next Capacity Investment Scheme tenders for clean energy projects that bake-in equity or revenue sharing deals with First Nations groups.
reneweconomy.com.au/cis-bakes-in... #auspol #cleanenergy #mobsky
The federal government is setting aside 500 megawatts (MW) in each of the next Capacity Investment Scheme tenders for clean energy projects that bake-in equity or revenue sharing deals with First Nations groups.
reneweconomy.com.au/cis-bakes-in... #auspol #cleanenergy #mobsky
A landmark rooftop solar and battery installation is happening now on 48 houses in Point Pearce Aboriginal community on Narungga Country in South Australia.
Learn more about the project with utility AGL www.firstnationscleanenergy.org.au/gathering_he... #mobsky #cleanenergy #firstnations #auspol
Learn more about the project with utility AGL www.firstnationscleanenergy.org.au/gathering_he... #mobsky #cleanenergy #firstnations #auspol
Gathering held to celebrate the Point Pearce Community Solar and Battery Project
A celebratory gathering marking a landmark rooftop solar and battery installation happening on 48 houses in Point Pearce Aboriginal Community on Narungga Country in South Australia was held on 30 June...
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July 7, 2026 at 5:11 AM
A landmark rooftop solar and battery installation is happening now on 48 houses in Point Pearce Aboriginal community on Narungga Country in South Australia.
Learn more about the project with utility AGL www.firstnationscleanenergy.org.au/gathering_he... #mobsky #cleanenergy #firstnations #auspol
Learn more about the project with utility AGL www.firstnationscleanenergy.org.au/gathering_he... #mobsky #cleanenergy #firstnations #auspol
The First Nations Clean Energy Symposium brings together Traditional Owners, leaders & communities with investors, policy makers, industry & government to reflect on the incredible work being led by our communities.
Register here www.firstnationscleanenergy.org.au/first_nation... #auspol #mobsky
Register here www.firstnationscleanenergy.org.au/first_nation... #auspol #mobsky
June 30, 2026 at 5:09 AM
The First Nations Clean Energy Symposium brings together Traditional Owners, leaders & communities with investors, policy makers, industry & government to reflect on the incredible work being led by our communities.
Register here www.firstnationscleanenergy.org.au/first_nation... #auspol #mobsky
Register here www.firstnationscleanenergy.org.au/first_nation... #auspol #mobsky
🔆 First Nations equity participation and revenue sharing in renewable energy and storage projects awarded via the Capacity Investment Scheme? We’re here for this! 🔆
www.firstnationscleanenergy.org.au/factsheet_un... #auspol #energy #equity #mobsky #benefitsharing
www.firstnationscleanenergy.org.au/factsheet_un... #auspol #energy #equity #mobsky #benefitsharing
June 30, 2026 at 5:00 AM
🔆 First Nations equity participation and revenue sharing in renewable energy and storage projects awarded via the Capacity Investment Scheme? We’re here for this! 🔆
www.firstnationscleanenergy.org.au/factsheet_un... #auspol #energy #equity #mobsky #benefitsharing
www.firstnationscleanenergy.org.au/factsheet_un... #auspol #energy #equity #mobsky #benefitsharing
Justice Stephen Burley of the Federal Court has ordered $150 million be paid to Yindjibarndi Ngurra Aboriginal Corporation in Western Australia for cultural loss, and $100,000 for economic loss in the biggest native title compensation payout ever awarded, reports ABC.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05...
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05...
Record payout after billionaire built mine without traditional owners' permission
Andrew Forrest's Fortescue has been ordered to pay $150 million to WA traditional owners after mining their land without permission.
www.abc.net.au
May 13, 2026 at 1:08 AM
Justice Stephen Burley of the Federal Court has ordered $150 million be paid to Yindjibarndi Ngurra Aboriginal Corporation in Western Australia for cultural loss, and $100,000 for economic loss in the biggest native title compensation payout ever awarded, reports ABC.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05...
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05...
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Good news to start the day!
When First Nations lead
Yindjibarndi Energy Corporation is building the Jinbi Solar Project in WA’s Pilbara after signing a 30-year power purchase agreement with Rio Tinto and reaching financial close on the development.
www.pv-magazine-australia.com/2026/05/11/y... #auspol #mobsky #energysky
Yindjibarndi Energy Corporation is building the Jinbi Solar Project in WA’s Pilbara after signing a 30-year power purchase agreement with Rio Tinto and reaching financial close on the development.
www.pv-magazine-australia.com/2026/05/11/y... #auspol #mobsky #energysky
Yindjibarndi Energy pushes ahead with solar project after signing PPA with Rio
Construction proper is set to begin on one of Australia’s largest Indigenous-led renewable energy projects after the developer locked in a long-term energy offtake deal with mining giant Rio Tinto.
www.pv-magazine-australia.com
May 11, 2026 at 10:42 PM
Good news to start the day!
When First Nations lead
Yindjibarndi Energy Corporation is building the Jinbi Solar Project in WA’s Pilbara after signing a 30-year power purchase agreement with Rio Tinto and reaching financial close on the development.
www.pv-magazine-australia.com/2026/05/11/y... #auspol #mobsky #energysky
Yindjibarndi Energy Corporation is building the Jinbi Solar Project in WA’s Pilbara after signing a 30-year power purchase agreement with Rio Tinto and reaching financial close on the development.
www.pv-magazine-australia.com/2026/05/11/y... #auspol #mobsky #energysky
Yindjibarndi Energy pushes ahead with solar project after signing PPA with Rio
Construction proper is set to begin on one of Australia’s largest Indigenous-led renewable energy projects after the developer locked in a long-term energy offtake deal with mining giant Rio Tinto.
www.pv-magazine-australia.com
May 11, 2026 at 10:33 PM
When First Nations lead
Yindjibarndi Energy Corporation is building the Jinbi Solar Project in WA’s Pilbara after signing a 30-year power purchase agreement with Rio Tinto and reaching financial close on the development.
www.pv-magazine-australia.com/2026/05/11/y... #auspol #mobsky #energysky
Yindjibarndi Energy Corporation is building the Jinbi Solar Project in WA’s Pilbara after signing a 30-year power purchase agreement with Rio Tinto and reaching financial close on the development.
www.pv-magazine-australia.com/2026/05/11/y... #auspol #mobsky #energysky
First Nations-led renewable energy solutions to reduce diesel reliance and increase access to clean reliable affordable power are gaining momentum.
#auspol #mobsky #cleanenergy #energysky
#auspol #mobsky #cleanenergy #energysky
First Nations-owned Sun Turtle solar and battery project approved for development
A remote Western Australia First Nations community with its sights set on reducing diesel dependence and energy insecurity has had a solar and 3.25 MW battery energy storage project approved for deve...
www.pv-magazine-australia.com
May 8, 2026 at 1:52 AM
First Nations-led renewable energy solutions to reduce diesel reliance and increase access to clean reliable affordable power are gaining momentum.
#auspol #mobsky #cleanenergy #energysky
#auspol #mobsky #cleanenergy #energysky
For generations, the Arctic Inuit village of Inukjuak depended on costly, polluting diesel shipped in. Now it runs on its own river. The community has moved from total diesel dependence to renewable energy, "redefining Indigenous energy sovereignty”
www.ctvnews.ca/montreal/the... #mobsky #energysky
www.ctvnews.ca/montreal/the... #mobsky #energysky
May 8, 2026 at 12:14 AM
For generations, the Arctic Inuit village of Inukjuak depended on costly, polluting diesel shipped in. Now it runs on its own river. The community has moved from total diesel dependence to renewable energy, "redefining Indigenous energy sovereignty”
www.ctvnews.ca/montreal/the... #mobsky #energysky
www.ctvnews.ca/montreal/the... #mobsky #energysky