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 Sponsorship Funds for projects in early-stage planning and development, followed by Community Benefit Funds (CBFs) and Community Benefit Agreements (CBAs) to provide direct and lasting support to local initiatives, community groups, charities and other legacy projects.
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. We have also signed CBAs with Toowoomba Regional Council and Western Downs Regional Council for our proposed Cattle Creek Wind Farm.
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.
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