At RWE, we take a proactive and long-term approach to community development, engagement and support. We work respectfully and collaboratively with the people and places that host our projects, and we take our role in these communities seriously.
Our Australian Community and Stakeholder Engagement team is committed to delivering high-quality engagement built on openness, transparency and positive local relationships.
RWE also prioritises using local supply chains and employing local people where possible.
As part of this commitment, we establish Community Benefit Funds (CBFs) and Community Benefit Agreements (CBAs) to provide direct and lasting support to community groups, charities and local initiatives.
Our Limondale Solar Farm in New South Wales provides a $40,000 annual CBF, with an additional $40,000 annual Limondale Battery Energy and Storage System (BESS) CBF commencing in 2026.
For the proposed Theodore Wind Farm, we have committed a minimum of $500,000 per year (approximately $17.5 million across the project’s operational life) if the project progresses to construction.
These funds are – and will be - administered by independent local committees, ensuring funding decisions are made by the community, for the community.
We are also working on a CBA for our Cattle Creek Wind Farm with the Toowoomba and Western Downs Regional Councils.
Our Neighbour Benefit Program recognises nearby residents who may experience increased activity during wind farm construction and operation. While tailored to each project, the program generally includes:
We also acknowledge the vital role of landholders who host Designated Network Assets (transmission infrastructure) required to connect projects to the electricity grid.
For the Theodore Wind Farm in Queensland, we have introduced a Landholder Payment Program, offering a one-off voluntary payment to landholders hosting essential grid connection infrastructure only.
RWE is committed to working closely with our project communities to help deliver benefits that have a meaningful and long-lasting impact.
