{ "entity_id": "B-000684", "folder": "Australian-Energy-Infrastructure-Commissioner", "name": "Australian Energy Infrastructure Commissioner", "type": "Advisory Body", "jurisdiction": "Commonwealth", "portfolio": "Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water", "website": "https://www.aeic.gov.au", "data_status": "partial", "completeness": { "has_strategy_brief": true, "has_strategy_structured": true, "has_vision": false, "has_kpi_targets": true, "has_kpi_results": true, "has_strategy_overview": true, "has_legislation_text": true, "has_legislation_structured": false, "has_global_initiatives_text": false, "has_ideas": true, "has_artifacts": true, "n_ideas": 12, "n_legislation": 0, "n_artifacts": 3, "n_kpi_targets": 1, "n_kpi_results": 1, "n_outcomes": 1, "verified_own_data": true }, "strategy_profile": { "status": "needs_review", "confidence": "medium", "summary": "Australia’s 87 operational wind farms deliver significant financial and social benefits to their host communities. Sharing these benefits equitably with local host communities ensures these projects generate not just much-needed clean energy, but also strengthen the social and economic fabric of regional Australia.", "official_site_url": "https://www.aeic.gov.au", "source_documents": [], "purpose": null, "vision": null, "strategic_priorities": [], "values": [ { "name": "Community engagement", "description": "", "source_url": "https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/vicwind/pages/2608/attachments/original/1625530588/AWA_Building_Stronger_Communities_Second_Edition_v04_SCREEN_%281%29.pdf?1625530588", "source_page": null }, { "name": "Sustainability", "description": "", "source_url": "https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/vicwind/pages/2608/attachments/original/1625530588/AWA_Building_Stronger_Communities_Second_Edition_v04_SCREEN_%281%29.pdf?1625530588", "source_page": null }, { "name": "Economic growth", "description": "", "source_url": "https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/vicwind/pages/2608/attachments/original/1625530588/AWA_Building_Stronger_Communities_Second_Edition_v04_SCREEN_%281%29.pdf?1625530588", "source_page": null } ], "outcomes": [ { "name": "Outcome 1: Clean Energy Generation", "description": "Australia’s 87 operational wind farms deliver significant financial and social benefits to their host communities. Sharing these benefits equitably with local host communities ensures these projects generate not just much-needed clean energy, but also strengthen the social and economic fabric of regional Australia.", "activities": [ "Community Enhancement Funds", "Payments to host landholders", "Payments to neighbours" ], "source_url": "https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/vicwind/pages/2608/attachments/original/1625530588/AWA_Building_Stronger_Communities_Second_Edition_v04_SCREEN_%281%29.pdf?1625530588", "source_page": 5, "source_deep_url": "https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/vicwind/pages/2608/attachments/original/1625530588/AWA_Building_Stronger_Communities_Second_Edition_v04_SCREEN_%281%29.pdf?1625530588#page=5" } ], "performance_measures": [ { "code": "CCE01", "measure": "Annual financial benefits to regional communities", "target": "Between $56.5 and $61 million", "latest_result": "Between $24.9 and $29.4 million", "status": "Partially achieved", "target_source_url": "https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/vicwind/pages/2608/attachments/original/1625530588/AWA_Building_Stronger_Communities_Second_Edition_v04_SCREEN_%281%29.pdf?1625530588", "target_source_page": 9, "result_source_url": "", "result_source_page": 9 } ], "document_alignment_terms": { "must_support": [], "watch_terms": [ "Annual financial benefits to regional communities" ], "avoid_claiming_without_evidence": [] }, "review_note": "Structured strategy exists but is incomplete." }, "strategy_brief_md": "# Australian Energy Infrastructure Commissioner — Strategy Brief\n\n**Reporting period**: 2024-25\n**Corporate plan in force**: 2025-26\n**Corporate Plan**: [2025-26](https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/vicwind/pages/2608/attachments/original/1625530588/AWA_Building_Stronger_Communities_Second_Edition_v04_SCREEN_%281%29.pdf?1625530588)\n\n## Outcomes\n\n### Outcome 1: Clean Energy Generation\nAustralia’s 87 operational wind farms deliver significant financial and social benefits to their host communities. Sharing these benefits equitably with local host communities ensures these projects generate not just much-needed clean energy, but also strengthen the social and economic fabric of regional Australia. [[CP p.5](https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/vicwind/pages/2608/attachments/original/1625530588/AWA_Building_Stronger_Communities_Second_Edition_v04_SCREEN_%281%29.pdf?1625530588#page=5)]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- Community Enhancement Funds\n- Payments to host landholders\n- Payments to neighbours\n\n## Values and principles\n\n- Community engagement\n- Sustainability\n- Economic growth\n\n## What they will measure themselves on this year (targets from 2025-26 corporate plan)\n\n| Code | Measure | Target | Source |\n|---|---|---|---|\n| CCE01 | Annual financial benefits to regional communities | Between $56.5 and $61 million | [CP p.9](https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/vicwind/pages/2608/attachments/original/1625530588/AWA_Building_Stronger_Communities_Second_Edition_v04_SCREEN_%281%29.pdf?1625530588#page=9) |\n\n## How they performed last year (results from 2024-25 annual report)\n\n| Code | Measure | Result | Status | Source |\n|---|---|---|---|---|\n| CCE01 | Annual financial benefits to regional communities | Between $24.9 and $29.4 million | Partially achieved | AR p.9 |", "strategy_overview_evidence_md": null, "internal_strategy_evidence_md": "# Australian Energy Infrastructure Commissioner - Strategy, Performance, and Operating Profile\n\n**Generated at**: 2026-05-09T22:35:20.566874+00:00\n**Entity ID**: B-000684\n**Entity type**: Advisory Body\n**Jurisdiction**: Commonwealth\n**Portfolio**: Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water\n**Website**: https://www.aeic.gov.au\n\n> Draft generated from scraped source material. Treat this as an evidence pack for editorial review, not a final judgement.\n\n## Source Coverage\n\n| Source type | Count |\n|---|---:|\n| other-pdfs | 3 |\n| pages | 7 |\n\n## Executive Readout\n\n### Purpose\n\n- The outputs generated The result of the The long term and\nthe benefit sharing actions, programs) through the benefit outcomes – the flow-on changes that\napproach (e.g. funding, undertaken to deliver sharing approach change created occur in communities\nin-kind contributions the benefit sharing through the benefit as a result of the\nand staff time) approach sharing approach outcomes of benefit\nsharing\n$100,000 per year A grant funds 20 youths participate Youths participating Decreased rates of\ngrant fund targeting at- a local service in personal in the program have youth unemployment\nrisk youth programs provider to partner development an increased sense and homelessness\nwith local schools of self-confidence\nStaff time to administer and businesses to Five youths are trained and increased Decreased rates of\nthe program provide employment in hospitality skills employability. youth crime\n Source: `other-pdfs/guide-to-benefit-sharing-options-for-renewable-energy-projects_-281-29.pdf (https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/vicwind/pages/2597/attachments/original/1625535117/guide-to-benefit-sharing-options-for-renewable-energy-projects_%281%29.pdf?1625535117)`\n- [Page 25]\n3.2\nProject feasibility\nThe purposes of the project feasibility 3.2.1 Technical considerations\nphase are to:\n3.2.1.1 Wind resource\n• further examine the viability of a wind farm project through\ndetailed site specific investigations\nThe installation of a wind monitoring tower is likely to\n• compare the potential issue/outcomes of the investigations\nbe required so that the wind resource on the site can be\nacross sites, where there are multiple potential sites\nconfirmed.\n Source: `other-pdfs/wind-best-practice-implementation-guidelines.pdf (http://assets.cleanenergycouncil.org.au/documents/advocacy-initiatives/community-engagement/wind-best-practice-implementation-guidelines.pdf)`\n- It outlines ways to:\n52 Planning and approvals processes\n> calculate a benefit sharing budget\n53 Legacy approaches\n> develop a theory of change to deliver the desired impact\n53 Forms of co-ownership and co-investment\n> undertake social feasibility to refine and test 54 Solar gardens and virtual solar models\nthe strategy in the community 54 Agri-solar\n> implement, monitor and evaluate the 56 Useful resources\nproject in the community.\n Source: `other-pdfs/guide-to-benefit-sharing-options-for-renewable-energy-projects_-281-29.pdf (https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/vicwind/pages/2597/attachments/original/1625535117/guide-to-benefit-sharing-options-for-renewable-energy-projects_%281%29.pdf?1625535117)`\n- Wind Farm\nDetermining the community of benefit > pioneered a new and highly replicable model with\nthe DomaCom fractional investment platform, which\n> Due to the strong feedback from participants in the\nreduces risk for community investors and developers\nsurvey, the opportunity was first made available to the\ncommunity surrounding the Sapphire Wind Farm, with > received approximately $1.8 million of community\npriority given to investors in the following order: investment from almost 100 investors into the\nSapphire Wind Farm\n1. landowners hosting Sapphire Wind Farm\nwind turbines and neighbours located within > created a community co-investment structure and\napproximately 5 km of the wind farm approach that can be easily replicated to other\n2. residents of the Inverell Shire and Glen Innes projects and scaled in size.\n Source: `other-pdfs/guide-to-benefit-sharing-options-for-renewable-energy-projects_-281-29.pdf (https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/vicwind/pages/2597/attachments/original/1625535117/guide-to-benefit-sharing-options-for-renewable-energy-projects_%281%29.pdf?1625535117)`\n\n### Role and Functions\n\n- Proponents\nwas already local to the area, they brought with them\napplying to the VREAS were required to “attempt to\nlocal knowledge and networks.\nmeet a minimum local content target and submit a local\nindustry development plan, a local investment plan and The role began early in the project, just after the site\na major project skills guarantee.7” For this auction, a local was deemed feasible, and continued throughout the\ncontent target of 64 per cent for was set for all projects, development process.\nas well as a target of 90 per cent for local operations and\n90 per cent for local steel.\n Source: `other-pdfs/guide-to-benefit-sharing-options-for-renewable-energy-projects_-281-29.pdf (https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/vicwind/pages/2597/attachments/original/1625535117/guide-to-benefit-sharing-options-for-renewable-energy-projects_%281%29.pdf?1625535117)`\n- The outputs generated The result of the The long term and\nthe benefit sharing actions, programs) through the benefit outcomes – the flow-on changes that\napproach (e.g. funding, undertaken to deliver sharing approach change created occur in communities\nin-kind contributions the benefit sharing through the benefit as a result of the\nand staff time) approach sharing approach outcomes of benefit\nsharing\n$100,000 per year A grant funds 20 youths participate Youths participating Decreased rates of\ngrant fund targeting at- a local service in personal in the program have youth unemployment\nrisk youth programs provider to partner development an increased sense and homelessness\nwith local schools of self-confidence\nStaff time to administer and businesses to Five youths are trained and increased Decreased rates of\nthe program provide employment in hospitality skills employability. youth crime\n Source: `other-pdfs/guide-to-benefit-sharing-options-for-renewable-energy-projects_-281-29.pdf (https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/vicwind/pages/2597/attachments/original/1625535117/guide-to-benefit-sharing-options-for-renewable-energy-projects_%281%29.pdf?1625535117)`\n- [pages 1,2,3,4,5,6]\n[Page 1]\nSecond edition\nBuilding Stronger CommunitieS Wind’s Growing Role in Regional Australia (Second edition) 1\n Source: `other-pdfs/AWA_Building_Stronger_Communities_Second_Edition_v04_SCREEN_-281-29.pdf (https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/vicwind/pages/2608/attachments/original/1625530588/AWA_Building_Stronger_Communities_Second_Edition_v04_SCREEN_%281%29.pdf?1625530588)`\n- [Page 3]\nCONTENTS\nexecutive Summary 2\nWind delivers new Benefits for regional Australia 4\nSharing Community Benefits 6\nCommunity Enhancement Funds 8\nAddressing Community Needs Through Community Enhancement Funds 11\nAdditional Benefits Beyond Community Enhancement Funds 15\nCommunity Initiated Wind Farms 16\nCommunity Co-ownership and Co-investment Models 19\nPayments to Host Landholders 20\nPayments to Neighbours 23\ndoing Business 24\nLocal Jobs and Investment 25\nContributions to Councils 26\nAppendix A – Community enhancement Funds 30\nAppendix B – methodology 33\nAppendix C – references 34\nFootnotes 35\nCase Studies\nOver a hundred projects and counting:\n9\nSnowtown’s Lend a Hand Foundation\nEmbracing the unique needs of communities:\n10\nMt Emerald Wind Farm’s community fund\nInvesting in local energy sustainability:\n13\nThe Gullen Range Clean Energy Program\n Source: `other-pdfs/AWA_Building_Stronger_Communities_Second_Edition_v04_SCREEN_-281-29.pdf (https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/vicwind/pages/2608/attachments/original/1625530588/AWA_Building_Stronger_Communities_Second_Edition_v04_SCREEN_%281%29.pdf?1625530588)`\n- Co-ownership, however, is where\nOverseas, community ownership, community\na community-owned vehicle owns a portion\nco-ownership and community co-investment\nof the renewable energy development and\nis commonplace for wind farms, and these\nplays an active role in decision making.19\nmodels enjoy high levels of community\nAlongside their public offer in 2010, Hepburn support.25 For example, in Denmark in 2001,\nWind offered free shares to its 67 neighbours 86 per cent of the wind turbines in the\nwithin 2.5 kilometres of the wind farm with country were cooperative owned, and in 2013,\nsignificant take-up and additional investment 46 per cent of Germany’s 63 GW of renewable\nmade into the co-operative.\n Source: `other-pdfs/AWA_Building_Stronger_Communities_Second_Edition_v04_SCREEN_-281-29.pdf (https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/vicwind/pages/2608/attachments/original/1625530588/AWA_Building_Stronger_Communities_Second_Edition_v04_SCREEN_%281%29.pdf?1625530588)`\n- 100 by a wide cross-section of stakeholders when\ninvestors across NSW and the ACT have taken an emphasis is placed on inclusion of all\nup approximately $1.8m in community shares stakeholders, and community led development.\nand are eligible to be part of the project’s\nCommunity Advisory Panel.22 The owner of\nSapphire Wind Farm, CWP Renewables, has\nindicated they will make a similar offer\navailable to the local community for their\ncurrent Bango Wind Farm in NSW, as has the\nGolden Plains Wind Farm in Western Victoria.23\nBuilding Stronger CommunitieS Wind’s Growing Role in Regional Australia (Second edition) 19\n Source: `other-pdfs/AWA_Building_Stronger_Communities_Second_Edition_v04_SCREEN_-281-29.pdf (https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/vicwind/pages/2608/attachments/original/1625530588/AWA_Building_Stronger_Communities_Second_Edition_v04_SCREEN_%281%29.pdf?1625530588)`\n\n### Strategic Priorities\n\n- Events\nNews\nTitle\nTitle\nEnter a keyword within the title\nApply filters\nShowing 1 - 6 of 42\n26 Feb 2026\nAEIC Operational and Strategic Priorities 2026\nAn overview of our annual priorities for 2026.\n Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://www.aeic.gov.au/news)`\n- Wind Farm\nDetermining the community of benefit > pioneered a new and highly replicable model with\nthe DomaCom fractional investment platform, which\n> Due to the strong feedback from participants in the\nreduces risk for community investors and developers\nsurvey, the opportunity was first made available to the\ncommunity surrounding the Sapphire Wind Farm, with > received approximately $1.8 million of community\npriority given to investors in the following order: investment from almost 100 investors into the\nSapphire Wind Farm\n1. landowners hosting Sapphire Wind Farm\nwind turbines and neighbours located within > created a community co-investment structure and\napproximately 5 km of the wind farm approach that can be easily replicated to other\n2. residents of the Inverell Shire and Glen Innes projects and scaled in size.\n Source: `other-pdfs/guide-to-benefit-sharing-options-for-renewable-energy-projects_-281-29.pdf (https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/vicwind/pages/2597/attachments/original/1625535117/guide-to-benefit-sharing-options-for-renewable-energy-projects_%281%29.pdf?1625535117)`\n- Events\nNews\nTitle\nTitle\nEnter a keyword within the title\nApply filters\n26 Feb 2026\nAEIC Operational and Strategic Priorities 2026\nAn overview of our annual priorities for 2026.\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://www.aeic.gov.au)`\n- It outlines ways to:\n52 Planning and approvals processes\n> calculate a benefit sharing budget\n53 Legacy approaches\n> develop a theory of change to deliver the desired impact\n53 Forms of co-ownership and co-investment\n> undertake social feasibility to refine and test 54 Solar gardens and virtual solar models\nthe strategy in the community 54 Agri-solar\n> implement, monitor and evaluate the 56 Useful resources\nproject in the community.\n Source: `other-pdfs/guide-to-benefit-sharing-options-for-renewable-energy-projects_-281-29.pdf (https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/vicwind/pages/2597/attachments/original/1625535117/guide-to-benefit-sharing-options-for-renewable-energy-projects_%281%29.pdf?1625535117)`\n- [Page 33]\n3.5\nConstruction\n3.5.1 Technical considerations\n3.5.1.1 Wind turbine generators All workers on site should be appropriately qualified for the\ntasks they are required to perform and the proponent should\nPrior to the commencement of construction, proponents will also give consideration to the training of the operations staff\nhave selected the final wind turbine model(s) for the site which may commence during the construction phase.\nconsidering a number of factors including site environmental\nA safety assessment of the wind turbine model(s) chosen for\nconditions in comparison to the wind turbine design parameters\nthe project will determine whether the wind turbines conform to\n(typically IEC 61400-1) (for example wind speeds, amount of\nboth state and federal OH&S requirements.\n Source: `other-pdfs/wind-best-practice-implementation-guidelines.pdf (http://assets.cleanenergycouncil.org.au/documents/advocacy-initiatives/community-engagement/wind-best-practice-implementation-guidelines.pdf)`\n- Noise, Sonus, November 2010\nCountry Fire Authority (CFA) (2012), Emergency Management\nGuidelines for Wind Farms, Version 4\nCSIRO, Exploring community acceptance of rural wind farms in\nAustralia: a snapshot, January 2012\nCSIRO, Wind Resource Assessment in Australia – A Planners Guide ,\nv1.1, 2003\nDepartment of the Environment and Heritage, Wind farm collision\nrisk for birds - Cumulative risks for threatened and migratory\nspecies, March 2006\nDepartment of Sustainability and Environment (VIC), Interim\nGuidelines for the Assessment, Avoidance, Mitigation and\nOffsetting of Potential Wind Farm Impacts on the Victorian Brolga\nPopulation 2011, Rev.\n Source: `other-pdfs/wind-best-practice-implementation-guidelines.pdf (http://assets.cleanenergycouncil.org.au/documents/advocacy-initiatives/community-engagement/wind-best-practice-implementation-guidelines.pdf)`\n- 8 – Environmental Noise ,\nDraft, May 2007\nEnvironmental Protection Authority (SA), SA EPA Wind Farms\nEnvironmental Noise Guidelines, July 2009\nEnvironment Protection Heritage Council, Draft National Wind Farm\nDevelopment Guidelines, Australian Government, 2010\nNational Airports Safeguarding Advisory Group (NASAG), The\nNational Airports Safeguarding Framework, Guideline D –\nManaging the Risk of Wind Turbine Farms as Physical Obstacles to\nAir Navigation, May 2012\n68 Clean Energy Council | Best Practice Guidelines for the Australian Wind Industry\n Source: `other-pdfs/wind-best-practice-implementation-guidelines.pdf (http://assets.cleanenergycouncil.org.au/documents/advocacy-initiatives/community-engagement/wind-best-practice-implementation-guidelines.pdf)`\n- [Page 31]\nPHoto (ABoVe):\nSapphire Wind Farm.\n© CWP Renewables.\nand an unsuccessful attempt to develop a Low minimum investment of $1,250,\ncommunity owned wind farm in the region. with maximum of $200,000.\n“Opening up community investment opportunities in 6 per cent fixed unfranked return\nlarge scale wind farms is something I’ve wanted to paid quarterly.\nsee for a long time, so to be able to work with the\nCommunity investors can apply to be on\ndeveloper to come up with such a good model\nthe Community Advisory Panel and act as\nis just wonderful!”\na conduit for wind farm tours, unit sales\n“Community investment being offered by a and ongoing communication between the\ndeveloper in such a large-scale renewable energy co-investment community, the wind farm\nproject is certainly novel and it’s given the local operator and the fund.\ncommunity a sense of ownership.”\n Source: `other-pdfs/AWA_Building_Stronger_Communities_Second_Edition_v04_SCREEN_-281-29.pdf (https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/vicwind/pages/2608/attachments/original/1625530588/AWA_Building_Stronger_Communities_Second_Edition_v04_SCREEN_%281%29.pdf?1625530588)`\n- 18 The State of Victoria, Department of Environment, Land, Water and\nPlanning (2016) ibid 37 https://www.abc.net.au/radio/ballarat/programs/breakfast/\nrokewood-wind-farm-boost-for-rural-shire/10715882\n19 Lane, T. and Hicks, J. (2017) Community Engagement and Benefit\nSharing in Renewable Energy Development: A Guide for Applicants to 38 SKM (2012) Ibid, pp 21–29\nthe Victorian Renewable Energy Target Auction.\n Source: `other-pdfs/AWA_Building_Stronger_Communities_Second_Edition_v04_SCREEN_-281-29.pdf (https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/vicwind/pages/2608/attachments/original/1625530588/AWA_Building_Stronger_Communities_Second_Edition_v04_SCREEN_%281%29.pdf?1625530588)`\n- 1/2008\nappropriate)\nNSW Rural Fire Service (RFS), A guide to Developing a Bushfire\n• ensure contractors develop an emergency response plan\nEvacuation Plan, Planning & Environment Services – NSW Rural\nthat is consistent with the proponent emergency response\nFire Service, 2004\nplan, and confirm notification and response protocols with\nthe local fire service VIC - Emergency Management Guidelines for Wind Farms, Country\n• ensure all staff are familiar with fire prevention and Fire Authority (CFA), Version 4, February 2012. http://www.cfa.vic.\nemergency response actions (e.g. by including in staff gov.au/documents/CFA_Guidelines_For_Wind_Energy_Facilities.\ninductions) and that plans developed are available to all pdf\nstaff and local and regional fire services\n• provision of basic fire-fighting equipment at each active\nsite, including fire extinguishers, knapsacks, and other\n Source: `other-pdfs/wind-best-practice-implementation-guidelines.pdf (http://assets.cleanenergycouncil.org.au/documents/advocacy-initiatives/community-engagement/wind-best-practice-implementation-guidelines.pdf)`\n\n## KPIs, Targets, and Where They Are At\n\n- 18 The State of Victoria, Department of Environment, Land, Water and\nPlanning (2016) ibid 37 https://www.abc.net.au/radio/ballarat/programs/breakfast/\nrokewood-wind-farm-boost-for-rural-shire/10715882\n19 Lane, T. and Hicks, J. (2017) Community Engagement and Benefit\nSharing in Renewable Energy Development: A Guide for Applicants to 38 SKM (2012) Ibid, pp 21–29\nthe Victorian Renewable Energy Target Auction.\n Source: `other-pdfs/AWA_Building_Stronger_Communities_Second_Edition_v04_SCREEN_-281-29.pdf (https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/vicwind/pages/2608/attachments/original/1625530588/AWA_Building_Stronger_Communities_Second_Edition_v04_SCREEN_%281%29.pdf?1625530588)`\n- Proponents\nwas already local to the area, they brought with them\napplying to the VREAS were required to “attempt to\nlocal knowledge and networks.\nmeet a minimum local content target and submit a local\nindustry development plan, a local investment plan and The role began early in the project, just after the site\na major project skills guarantee.7” For this auction, a local was deemed feasible, and continued throughout the\ncontent target of 64 per cent for was set for all projects, development process.\nas well as a target of 90 per cent for local operations and\n90 per cent for local steel.\n Source: `other-pdfs/guide-to-benefit-sharing-options-for-renewable-energy-projects_-281-29.pdf (https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/vicwind/pages/2597/attachments/original/1625535117/guide-to-benefit-sharing-options-for-renewable-energy-projects_%281%29.pdf?1625535117)`\n- The outputs generated The result of the The long term and\nthe benefit sharing actions, programs) through the benefit outcomes – the flow-on changes that\napproach (e.g. funding, undertaken to deliver sharing approach change created occur in communities\nin-kind contributions the benefit sharing through the benefit as a result of the\nand staff time) approach sharing approach outcomes of benefit\nsharing\n$100,000 per year A grant funds 20 youths participate Youths participating Decreased rates of\ngrant fund targeting at- a local service in personal in the program have youth unemployment\nrisk youth programs provider to partner development an increased sense and homelessness\nwith local schools of self-confidence\nStaff time to administer and businesses to Five youths are trained and increased Decreased rates of\nthe program provide employment in hospitality skills employability. youth crime\n Source: `other-pdfs/guide-to-benefit-sharing-options-for-renewable-energy-projects_-281-29.pdf (https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/vicwind/pages/2597/attachments/original/1625535117/guide-to-benefit-sharing-options-for-renewable-energy-projects_%281%29.pdf?1625535117)`\n- [Page 29]\n3.3\nDetailed assessment\nA detailed assessment generally commences 3.3.1 Technical considerations\nonce the information obtained from site selection\nand feasibility studies indicate the proposed The proponent will take into account, and respond to,\nwind farm will be commercially, technically and recommendations that may arise as a result of the detailed\nstudies and discussions with stakeholders.\nenvironmentally viable and a decision has been\nmade to progress.\n Source: `other-pdfs/wind-best-practice-implementation-guidelines.pdf (http://assets.cleanenergycouncil.org.au/documents/advocacy-initiatives/community-engagement/wind-best-practice-implementation-guidelines.pdf)`\n- It outlines ways to:\n52 Planning and approvals processes\n> calculate a benefit sharing budget\n53 Legacy approaches\n> develop a theory of change to deliver the desired impact\n53 Forms of co-ownership and co-investment\n> undertake social feasibility to refine and test 54 Solar gardens and virtual solar models\nthe strategy in the community 54 Agri-solar\n> implement, monitor and evaluate the 56 Useful resources\nproject in the community.\n Source: `other-pdfs/guide-to-benefit-sharing-options-for-renewable-energy-projects_-281-29.pdf (https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/vicwind/pages/2597/attachments/original/1625535117/guide-to-benefit-sharing-options-for-renewable-energy-projects_%281%29.pdf?1625535117)`\n- Wind Farm\nDetermining the community of benefit > pioneered a new and highly replicable model with\nthe DomaCom fractional investment platform, which\n> Due to the strong feedback from participants in the\nreduces risk for community investors and developers\nsurvey, the opportunity was first made available to the\ncommunity surrounding the Sapphire Wind Farm, with > received approximately $1.8 million of community\npriority given to investors in the following order: investment from almost 100 investors into the\nSapphire Wind Farm\n1. landowners hosting Sapphire Wind Farm\nwind turbines and neighbours located within > created a community co-investment structure and\napproximately 5 km of the wind farm approach that can be easily replicated to other\n2. residents of the Inverell Shire and Glen Innes projects and scaled in size.\n Source: `other-pdfs/guide-to-benefit-sharing-options-for-renewable-energy-projects_-281-29.pdf (https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/vicwind/pages/2597/attachments/original/1625535117/guide-to-benefit-sharing-options-for-renewable-energy-projects_%281%29.pdf?1625535117)`\n- For wind farm developments, this is a more transparent\nIf the strategy has already been running for several years, the methodology than a per turbine measure due to\ndocument should include what has been achieved through the the increasing scale and rapidly decreasing cost of\nbenefit sharing program and how it has changed over time and the technology.\n Source: `other-pdfs/guide-to-benefit-sharing-options-for-renewable-energy-projects_-281-29.pdf (https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/vicwind/pages/2597/attachments/original/1625535117/guide-to-benefit-sharing-options-for-renewable-energy-projects_%281%29.pdf?1625535117)`\n- [Page 33]\n3.5\nConstruction\n3.5.1 Technical considerations\n3.5.1.1 Wind turbine generators All workers on site should be appropriately qualified for the\ntasks they are required to perform and the proponent should\nPrior to the commencement of construction, proponents will also give consideration to the training of the operations staff\nhave selected the final wind turbine model(s) for the site which may commence during the construction phase.\nconsidering a number of factors including site environmental\nA safety assessment of the wind turbine model(s) chosen for\nconditions in comparison to the wind turbine design parameters\nthe project will determine whether the wind turbines conform to\n(typically IEC 61400-1) (for example wind speeds, amount of\nboth state and federal OH&S requirements.\n Source: `other-pdfs/wind-best-practice-implementation-guidelines.pdf (http://assets.cleanenergycouncil.org.au/documents/advocacy-initiatives/community-engagement/wind-best-practice-implementation-guidelines.pdf)`\n- Noise, Sonus, November 2010\nCountry Fire Authority (CFA) (2012), Emergency Management\nGuidelines for Wind Farms, Version 4\nCSIRO, Exploring community acceptance of rural wind farms in\nAustralia: a snapshot, January 2012\nCSIRO, Wind Resource Assessment in Australia – A Planners Guide ,\nv1.1, 2003\nDepartment of the Environment and Heritage, Wind farm collision\nrisk for birds - Cumulative risks for threatened and migratory\nspecies, March 2006\nDepartment of Sustainability and Environment (VIC), Interim\nGuidelines for the Assessment, Avoidance, Mitigation and\nOffsetting of Potential Wind Farm Impacts on the Victorian Brolga\nPopulation 2011, Rev.\n Source: `other-pdfs/wind-best-practice-implementation-guidelines.pdf (http://assets.cleanenergycouncil.org.au/documents/advocacy-initiatives/community-engagement/wind-best-practice-implementation-guidelines.pdf)`\n- 8 – Environmental Noise ,\nDraft, May 2007\nEnvironmental Protection Authority (SA), SA EPA Wind Farms\nEnvironmental Noise Guidelines, July 2009\nEnvironment Protection Heritage Council, Draft National Wind Farm\nDevelopment Guidelines, Australian Government, 2010\nNational Airports Safeguarding Advisory Group (NASAG), The\nNational Airports Safeguarding Framework, Guideline D –\nManaging the Risk of Wind Turbine Farms as Physical Obstacles to\nAir Navigation, May 2012\n68 Clean Energy Council | Best Practice Guidelines for the Australian Wind Industry\n Source: `other-pdfs/wind-best-practice-implementation-guidelines.pdf (http://assets.cleanenergycouncil.org.au/documents/advocacy-initiatives/community-engagement/wind-best-practice-implementation-guidelines.pdf)`\n- [Page 31]\nPHoto (ABoVe):\nSapphire Wind Farm.\n© CWP Renewables.\nand an unsuccessful attempt to develop a Low minimum investment of $1,250,\ncommunity owned wind farm in the region. with maximum of $200,000.\n“Opening up community investment opportunities in 6 per cent fixed unfranked return\nlarge scale wind farms is something I’ve wanted to paid quarterly.\nsee for a long time, so to be able to work with the\nCommunity investors can apply to be on\ndeveloper to come up with such a good model\nthe Community Advisory Panel and act as\nis just wonderful!”\na conduit for wind farm tours, unit sales\n“Community investment being offered by a and ongoing communication between the\ndeveloper in such a large-scale renewable energy co-investment community, the wind farm\nproject is certainly novel and it’s given the local operator and the fund.\ncommunity a sense of ownership.”\n Source: `other-pdfs/AWA_Building_Stronger_Communities_Second_Edition_v04_SCREEN_-281-29.pdf (https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/vicwind/pages/2608/attachments/original/1625530588/AWA_Building_Stronger_Communities_Second_Edition_v04_SCREEN_%281%29.pdf?1625530588)`\n- [pages 55,56]\nnto after a noise assessment is completed and the\nthe actual period can vary depending on the site conditions and\npredicted noise level result is known.\ndata collected.\n Source: `other-pdfs/wind-best-practice-implementation-guidelines.pdf (http://assets.cleanenergycouncil.org.au/documents/advocacy-initiatives/community-engagement/wind-best-practice-implementation-guidelines.pdf)`\n- 1/2008\nappropriate)\nNSW Rural Fire Service (RFS), A guide to Developing a Bushfire\n• ensure contractors develop an emergency response plan\nEvacuation Plan, Planning & Environment Services – NSW Rural\nthat is consistent with the proponent emergency response\nFire Service, 2004\nplan, and confirm notification and response protocols with\nthe local fire service VIC - Emergency Management Guidelines for Wind Farms, Country\n• ensure all staff are familiar with fire prevention and Fire Authority (CFA), Version 4, February 2012. http://www.cfa.vic.\nemergency response actions (e.g. by including in staff gov.au/documents/CFA_Guidelines_For_Wind_Energy_Facilities.\ninductions) and that plans developed are available to all pdf\nstaff and local and regional fire services\n• provision of basic fire-fighting equipment at each active\nsite, including fire extinguishers, knapsacks, and other\n Source: `other-pdfs/wind-best-practice-implementation-guidelines.pdf (http://assets.cleanenergycouncil.org.au/documents/advocacy-initiatives/community-engagement/wind-best-practice-implementation-guidelines.pdf)`\n- Direct and indirect FTE jobs) Contributions to councils through schemes such\nas Payment in Lieu of Rates (PiLoR) and Voluntary\ncould add over $40 million to the\nPlanning Agreements are not consistent across\nregional economy\nstates and have therefore not been included in total\ncould result in direct expenditure of up to estimates of BSM payments or economic impacts\n$3 million per annum in the operations phase of wind farm operations.\n Source: `other-pdfs/AWA_Building_Stronger_Communities_Second_Edition_v04_SCREEN_-281-29.pdf (https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/vicwind/pages/2608/attachments/original/1625530588/AWA_Building_Stronger_Communities_Second_Edition_v04_SCREEN_%281%29.pdf?1625530588)`\n\n## Key Metrics\n\n| Values found | Evidence | Source |\n|---|---|---|\n| $1.8 million, 1.8 million | Wind Farm\nDetermining the community of benefit > pioneered a new and highly replicable model with\nthe DomaCom fractional investment platform, which\n> Due to the strong feedback from participants in the\nreduces risk for community investors and developers\nsurvey, the opportunity was first made available to the\ncommunity surrounding the Sapphire Wind Farm, with > received approximately $1.8 million of community\npriority given to investors in the fol | `other-pdfs/guide-to-benefit-sharing-options-for-renewable-energy-projects_-281-29.pdf (https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/vicwind/pages/2597/attachments/original/1625535117/guide-to-benefit-sharing-options-for-renewable-energy-projects_%281%29.pdf?1625535117)` |\n| $1,250,\n, $200,000, 6 per cent | [Page 31]\nPHoto (ABoVe):\nSapphire Wind Farm.\n© CWP Renewables.\nand an unsuccessful attempt to develop a Low minimum investment of $1,250,\ncommunity owned wind farm in the region. with maximum of $200,000.\n“Opening up community investment opportunities in 6 per cent fixed unfranked return\nlarge scale wind farms is something I’ve wanted to paid quarterly.\nsee for a long time, so to be able to work with the\nCommunity investors can apply to be on\ndev | `other-pdfs/AWA_Building_Stronger_Communities_Second_Edition_v04_SCREEN_-281-29.pdf (https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/vicwind/pages/2608/attachments/original/1625530588/AWA_Building_Stronger_Communities_Second_Edition_v04_SCREEN_%281%29.pdf?1625530588)` |\n| $40 million, $3 million, 40 million, 3 million | Direct and indirect FTE jobs) Contributions to councils through schemes such\nas Payment in Lieu of Rates (PiLoR) and Voluntary\ncould add over $40 million to the\nPlanning Agreements are not consistent across\nregional economy\nstates and have therefore not been included in total\ncould result in direct expenditure of up to estimates of BSM payments or economic impacts\n$3 million per annum in the operations phase of wind farm operations. | `other-pdfs/AWA_Building_Stronger_Communities_Second_Edition_v04_SCREEN_-281-29.pdf (https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/vicwind/pages/2608/attachments/original/1625530588/AWA_Building_Stronger_Communities_Second_Edition_v04_SCREEN_%281%29.pdf?1625530588)` |\n| $1 million, 1 million | 47). http://wisepower-project.eu/wp-content/uploads/20150401_WISEPower_\nOnce constructed, the wind farm will provide a direct\nDeliverable_3-3_Final1.pdf\ninjection of approximately $1 million per annum to the\n9 Lantz, E and Tegen, S. (2009). | `other-pdfs/guide-to-benefit-sharing-options-for-renewable-energy-projects_-281-29.pdf (https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/vicwind/pages/2597/attachments/original/1625535117/guide-to-benefit-sharing-options-for-renewable-energy-projects_%281%29.pdf?1625535117)` |\n| $1 million, 1 million | [pages 35,36,37]\nproject.eu/wp-content/uploads/20150401_WISEPower_\nOnce constructed, the wind farm will provide a direct\nDeliverable_3-3_Final1.pdf\ninjection of approximately $1 million per annum to the\n9 Lantz, E and Tegen, S. (2009). | `other-pdfs/guide-to-benefit-sharing-options-for-renewable-energy-projects_-281-29.pdf (https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/vicwind/pages/2597/attachments/original/1625535117/guide-to-benefit-sharing-options-for-renewable-energy-projects_%281%29.pdf?1625535117)` |\n| $100,000 | The outputs generated The result of the The long term and\nthe benefit sharing actions, programs) through the benefit outcomes – the flow-on changes that\napproach (e.g. funding, undertaken to deliver sharing approach change created occur in communities\nin-kind contributions the benefit sharing through the benefit as a result of the\nand staff time) approach sharing approach outcomes of benefit\nsharing\n$100,000 per year A grant funds 20 youths parti | `other-pdfs/guide-to-benefit-sharing-options-for-renewable-energy-projects_-281-29.pdf (https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/vicwind/pages/2597/attachments/original/1625535117/guide-to-benefit-sharing-options-for-renewable-energy-projects_%281%29.pdf?1625535117)` |\n| $24.9 , $29.4\nMIllION, $56.5 , $61 MIllION, 29.4\nMIllION, 61 MIllION | [Page 8]\nShARINg\nCOMMUNITY\nbENEfITS\nbETwEEN $24.9 ANd $29.4\nMIllION gOES dIRECTlY INTO\nREgIONAl COMMUNITIES EVERY\nYEAR ThROUgh pAYMENTS TO hOST\nlANdhOldERS ANd COMMUNITY\nENhANCEMENT fUNdS.\nwITh 26 MORE wINd fARMS\nUNdER CONSTRUCTION, ThAT\nANNUAl fIgURE wIll dOUblE TO\nbETwEEN $56.5 ANd $61 MIllION. | `other-pdfs/AWA_Building_Stronger_Communities_Second_Edition_v04_SCREEN_-281-29.pdf (https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/vicwind/pages/2608/attachments/original/1625530588/AWA_Building_Stronger_Communities_Second_Edition_v04_SCREEN_%281%29.pdf?1625530588)` |\n| $3.7 million, $8.7 million, 3.7 million, 8.7 million | It has contributed at the end of 2019, wind farm projects around\nmore than $3.7 million towards over 800 Australia have the potential to support regional\nprojects since its establishment in 2005. townships and community networks with an\nSome CEFs are managed wholly by community estimated $8.7 million in CEF funding every year.\nrepresentatives with input from the wind farm While urbanisation and a changing climate\ncompany, such as the Waubra Wind | `other-pdfs/AWA_Building_Stronger_Communities_Second_Edition_v04_SCREEN_-281-29.pdf (https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/vicwind/pages/2608/attachments/original/1625530588/AWA_Building_Stronger_Communities_Second_Edition_v04_SCREEN_%281%29.pdf?1625530588)` |\n| $4,600\n, $158,700\n, $22.4 , $26.9 MIllION, $51.5\n, $56 MIllION | That’s going to make a big difference to\nDonations to charitable causes $4,600\nlocal businesses in Crookwell and Goulburn.”\n-----------------------------------------\nTotal to the local economy $158,700\n*****************************************\nwINd fARMS CURRENTlY pAY AN ESTIMATEd\n$22.4 TO $26.9 MIllION TO hOST lANdhOldERS\nEACh YEAR ThROUgh lEASE pAYMENTS.\nwITh ThE AddITION Of wINd fARMS CURRENTlY\nUNdER CONSTRUCTION, ThIS fIgURE IS ESTIMATEd\nTO M | `other-pdfs/AWA_Building_Stronger_Communities_Second_Edition_v04_SCREEN_-281-29.pdf (https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/vicwind/pages/2608/attachments/original/1625530588/AWA_Building_Stronger_Communities_Second_Edition_v04_SCREEN_%281%29.pdf?1625530588)` |\n| $733 million, $18.31 Billion, 733 million, 18.31 Billion | Around\nit is much more difficult to estimate payments\n16 Victorian rural councils receive PiLoR\nmade to councils in other states, and as\npayments from wind farms (see Appendix B).\nsuch, while these contributions are significant,\nAs wind farms increase in capacity, so does they have not been quantified here.\nthe size of the payments accruing to local\nacross the 25-year life span of existing wind\nfarms and wind farms under construction,\n1,200 ongoi | `other-pdfs/AWA_Building_Stronger_Communities_Second_Edition_v04_SCREEN_-281-29.pdf (https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/vicwind/pages/2608/attachments/original/1625530588/AWA_Building_Stronger_Communities_Second_Edition_v04_SCREEN_%281%29.pdf?1625530588)` |\n| $32,000\n, $42,000\n, $46,000\n, $167,500\n, $137,931\n, $127,500 | Where possible, figures listed are contributions in 2018,\nwhich may differ from stipulated contributions at time of CEF inception.\nnew South Wales\nWind Farm Wind Farm Commencement Annual CEF Contribution\nCullerin Range Wind Farm 2009 $32,000\nCapital & Woodlawn Wind Farms 2010–2011 $42,000\nGunning Wind Farm 2011 $46,000\nBoco Rock Wind Farm 2014 $167,500\nGullen Range Wind Farm 2014 $137,931\nTaralga Wind Farm 2016 $127,500\nWhite Rock Wind Farm 2017 | `other-pdfs/AWA_Building_Stronger_Communities_Second_Edition_v04_SCREEN_-281-29.pdf (https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/vicwind/pages/2608/attachments/original/1625530588/AWA_Building_Stronger_Communities_Second_Edition_v04_SCREEN_%281%29.pdf?1625530588)` |\n| $2000, $10,000 , 20 million | In the UK, for example, contributions from wind\naround £20 million over the next 25 years, which is enough to\nfarms range from $2000-$10,000 per installed MW per year. | `other-pdfs/guide-to-benefit-sharing-options-for-renewable-energy-projects_-281-29.pdf (https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/vicwind/pages/2597/attachments/original/1625535117/guide-to-benefit-sharing-options-for-renewable-energy-projects_%281%29.pdf?1625535117)` |\n| $56.5 , $61 million, 61 million | With 26 more wind\nsupport for wind farms.4 While BSMs are farms under construction, that annual figure\nreferred to in some planning regulations, will double to between $56.5 and $61 million\nthere is little to no legislative requirement (See Appendix B).\nfor BSMs in Australia. | `other-pdfs/AWA_Building_Stronger_Communities_Second_Edition_v04_SCREEN_-281-29.pdf (https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/vicwind/pages/2608/attachments/original/1625530588/AWA_Building_Stronger_Communities_Second_Edition_v04_SCREEN_%281%29.pdf?1625530588)` |\n| $22.4 , $26.9 million, 26.9 million | As the case\nWind farms operating now will pay an study on page 21 demonstrates, there’s never\nestimated $22.4 to $26.9 million to host a shortage of things to be done on the farm\nlandowners each year through lease and plenty of them need money to be spent.\npayments. | `other-pdfs/AWA_Building_Stronger_Communities_Second_Edition_v04_SCREEN_-281-29.pdf (https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/vicwind/pages/2608/attachments/original/1625530588/AWA_Building_Stronger_Communities_Second_Edition_v04_SCREEN_%281%29.pdf?1625530588)` |\n| $733 million, 733 million | On completion of the wind farms currently\nWith six gigawatts of new wind farm capacity being constructed, around 1,200 ongoing\ncurrently under construction, an estimated regional jobs could contribute $733 million\n5,700 direct jobs have been created in every year across the wind industry. | `other-pdfs/AWA_Building_Stronger_Communities_Second_Edition_v04_SCREEN_-281-29.pdf (https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/vicwind/pages/2608/attachments/original/1625530588/AWA_Building_Stronger_Communities_Second_Edition_v04_SCREEN_%281%29.pdf?1625530588)` |\n| 6 FTE | A 50 MW wind farm: SKM’s estimate as a starting point, we consulted\nwith a range of wind farm developers and\ncould employ between 5 and 6 FTE staff for\nstakeholders to generate a robust, indicative\noperations and maintenance\nrange of payments to host landholders. | `other-pdfs/AWA_Building_Stronger_Communities_Second_Edition_v04_SCREEN_-281-29.pdf (https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/vicwind/pages/2608/attachments/original/1625530588/AWA_Building_Stronger_Communities_Second_Edition_v04_SCREEN_%281%29.pdf?1625530588)` |\n| 64 per cent, 90 per cent | Proponents\nwas already local to the area, they brought with them\napplying to the VREAS were required to “attempt to\nlocal knowledge and networks.\nmeet a minimum local content target and submit a local\nindustry development plan, a local investment plan and The role began early in the project, just after the site\na major project skills guarantee.7” For this auction, a local was deemed feasible, and continued throughout the\ncontent target of 64 per | `other-pdfs/guide-to-benefit-sharing-options-for-renewable-energy-projects_-281-29.pdf (https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/vicwind/pages/2597/attachments/original/1625535117/guide-to-benefit-sharing-options-for-renewable-energy-projects_%281%29.pdf?1625535117)` |\n| $100,000 | The outputs generated The result of the The long term and\nthe benefit sharing actions, programs) through the benefit outcomes – the flow-on changes that\napproach (e.g. funding, undertaken to deliver sharing approach change created occur in communities\nin-kind contributions the benefit sharing through the benefit as a result of the\nand staff time) approach sharing approach outcomes of benefit\nsharing\n$100,000 per year A grant funds 20 youths parti | `other-pdfs/guide-to-benefit-sharing-options-for-renewable-energy-projects_-281-29.pdf (https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/vicwind/pages/2597/attachments/original/1625535117/guide-to-benefit-sharing-options-for-renewable-energy-projects_%281%29.pdf?1625535117)` |\n| $1.8 million, 1.8 million | Wind Farm\nDetermining the community of benefit > pioneered a new and highly replicable model with\nthe DomaCom fractional investment platform, which\n> Due to the strong feedback from participants in the\nreduces risk for community investors and developers\nsurvey, the opportunity was first made available to the\ncommunity surrounding the Sapphire Wind Farm, with > received approximately $1.8 million of community\npriority given to investors in the fol | `other-pdfs/guide-to-benefit-sharing-options-for-renewable-energy-projects_-281-29.pdf (https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/vicwind/pages/2597/attachments/original/1625535117/guide-to-benefit-sharing-options-for-renewable-energy-projects_%281%29.pdf?1625535117)` |\n| $1,250,\n, $200,000, 6 per cent | [Page 31]\nPHoto (ABoVe):\nSapphire Wind Farm.\n© CWP Renewables.\nand an unsuccessful attempt to develop a Low minimum investment of $1,250,\ncommunity owned wind farm in the region. with maximum of $200,000.\n“Opening up community investment opportunities in 6 per cent fixed unfranked return\nlarge scale wind farms is something I’ve wanted to paid quarterly.\nsee for a long time, so to be able to work with the\nCommunity investors can apply to be on\ndev | `other-pdfs/AWA_Building_Stronger_Communities_Second_Edition_v04_SCREEN_-281-29.pdf (https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/vicwind/pages/2608/attachments/original/1625530588/AWA_Building_Stronger_Communities_Second_Edition_v04_SCREEN_%281%29.pdf?1625530588)` |\n\n## Key Achievements\n\n- [Page 29]\n3.3\nDetailed assessment\nA detailed assessment generally commences 3.3.1 Technical considerations\nonce the information obtained from site selection\nand feasibility studies indicate the proposed The proponent will take into account, and respond to,\nwind farm will be commercially, technically and recommendations that may arise as a result of the detailed\nstudies and discussions with stakeholders.\nenvironmentally viable and a decision has been\nmade to progress.\n Source: `other-pdfs/wind-best-practice-implementation-guidelines.pdf (http://assets.cleanenergycouncil.org.au/documents/advocacy-initiatives/community-engagement/wind-best-practice-implementation-guidelines.pdf)`\n- Around\nit is much more difficult to estimate payments\n16 Victorian rural councils receive PiLoR\nmade to councils in other states, and as\npayments from wind farms (see Appendix B).\nsuch, while these contributions are significant,\nAs wind farms increase in capacity, so does they have not been quantified here.\nthe size of the payments accruing to local\nacross the 25-year life span of existing wind\nfarms and wind farms under construction,\n1,200 ongoing wind farm joBs could contriBute\n$733 million every year to the regions and an\nestimated $18.31 Billion could Be delivered\nto host communities.\n Source: `other-pdfs/AWA_Building_Stronger_Communities_Second_Edition_v04_SCREEN_-281-29.pdf (https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/vicwind/pages/2608/attachments/original/1625530588/AWA_Building_Stronger_Communities_Second_Edition_v04_SCREEN_%281%29.pdf?1625530588)`\n- It outlines ways to:\n52 Planning and approvals processes\n> calculate a benefit sharing budget\n53 Legacy approaches\n> develop a theory of change to deliver the desired impact\n53 Forms of co-ownership and co-investment\n> undertake social feasibility to refine and test 54 Solar gardens and virtual solar models\nthe strategy in the community 54 Agri-solar\n> implement, monitor and evaluate the 56 Useful resources\nproject in the community.\n Source: `other-pdfs/guide-to-benefit-sharing-options-for-renewable-energy-projects_-281-29.pdf (https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/vicwind/pages/2597/attachments/original/1625535117/guide-to-benefit-sharing-options-for-renewable-energy-projects_%281%29.pdf?1625535117)`\n- Wind Farm\nDetermining the community of benefit > pioneered a new and highly replicable model with\nthe DomaCom fractional investment platform, which\n> Due to the strong feedback from participants in the\nreduces risk for community investors and developers\nsurvey, the opportunity was first made available to the\ncommunity surrounding the Sapphire Wind Farm, with > received approximately $1.8 million of community\npriority given to investors in the following order: investment from almost 100 investors into the\nSapphire Wind Farm\n1. landowners hosting Sapphire Wind Farm\nwind turbines and neighbours located within > created a community co-investment structure and\napproximately 5 km of the wind farm approach that can be easily replicated to other\n2. residents of the Inverell Shire and Glen Innes projects and scaled in size.\n Source: `other-pdfs/guide-to-benefit-sharing-options-for-renewable-energy-projects_-281-29.pdf (https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/vicwind/pages/2597/attachments/original/1625535117/guide-to-benefit-sharing-options-for-renewable-energy-projects_%281%29.pdf?1625535117)`\n- [Page 33]\n3.5\nConstruction\n3.5.1 Technical considerations\n3.5.1.1 Wind turbine generators All workers on site should be appropriately qualified for the\ntasks they are required to perform and the proponent should\nPrior to the commencement of construction, proponents will also give consideration to the training of the operations staff\nhave selected the final wind turbine model(s) for the site which may commence during the construction phase.\nconsidering a number of factors including site environmental\nA safety assessment of the wind turbine model(s) chosen for\nconditions in comparison to the wind turbine design parameters\nthe project will determine whether the wind turbines conform to\n(typically IEC 61400-1) (for example wind speeds, amount of\nboth state and federal OH&S requirements.\n Source: `other-pdfs/wind-best-practice-implementation-guidelines.pdf (http://assets.cleanenergycouncil.org.au/documents/advocacy-initiatives/community-engagement/wind-best-practice-implementation-guidelines.pdf)`\n- Noise, Sonus, November 2010\nCountry Fire Authority (CFA) (2012), Emergency Management\nGuidelines for Wind Farms, Version 4\nCSIRO, Exploring community acceptance of rural wind farms in\nAustralia: a snapshot, January 2012\nCSIRO, Wind Resource Assessment in Australia – A Planners Guide ,\nv1.1, 2003\nDepartment of the Environment and Heritage, Wind farm collision\nrisk for birds - Cumulative risks for threatened and migratory\nspecies, March 2006\nDepartment of Sustainability and Environment (VIC), Interim\nGuidelines for the Assessment, Avoidance, Mitigation and\nOffsetting of Potential Wind Farm Impacts on the Victorian Brolga\nPopulation 2011, Rev.\n Source: `other-pdfs/wind-best-practice-implementation-guidelines.pdf (http://assets.cleanenergycouncil.org.au/documents/advocacy-initiatives/community-engagement/wind-best-practice-implementation-guidelines.pdf)`\n- 8 – Environmental Noise ,\nDraft, May 2007\nEnvironmental Protection Authority (SA), SA EPA Wind Farms\nEnvironmental Noise Guidelines, July 2009\nEnvironment Protection Heritage Council, Draft National Wind Farm\nDevelopment Guidelines, Australian Government, 2010\nNational Airports Safeguarding Advisory Group (NASAG), The\nNational Airports Safeguarding Framework, Guideline D –\nManaging the Risk of Wind Turbine Farms as Physical Obstacles to\nAir Navigation, May 2012\n68 Clean Energy Council | Best Practice Guidelines for the Australian Wind Industry\n Source: `other-pdfs/wind-best-practice-implementation-guidelines.pdf (http://assets.cleanenergycouncil.org.au/documents/advocacy-initiatives/community-engagement/wind-best-practice-implementation-guidelines.pdf)`\n- [pages 25,26,27,28]\nheir land.30 agreements become a more common feature\nOther models currently being implemented of development in NSW.\n Source: `other-pdfs/AWA_Building_Stronger_Communities_Second_Edition_v04_SCREEN_-281-29.pdf (https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/vicwind/pages/2608/attachments/original/1625530588/AWA_Building_Stronger_Communities_Second_Edition_v04_SCREEN_%281%29.pdf?1625530588)`\n- [Page 31]\nPHoto (ABoVe):\nSapphire Wind Farm.\n© CWP Renewables.\nand an unsuccessful attempt to develop a Low minimum investment of $1,250,\ncommunity owned wind farm in the region. with maximum of $200,000.\n“Opening up community investment opportunities in 6 per cent fixed unfranked return\nlarge scale wind farms is something I’ve wanted to paid quarterly.\nsee for a long time, so to be able to work with the\nCommunity investors can apply to be on\ndeveloper to come up with such a good model\nthe Community Advisory Panel and act as\nis just wonderful!”\na conduit for wind farm tours, unit sales\n“Community investment being offered by a and ongoing communication between the\ndeveloper in such a large-scale renewable energy co-investment community, the wind farm\nproject is certainly novel and it’s given the local operator and the fund.\ncommunity a sense of ownership.”\n Source: `other-pdfs/AWA_Building_Stronger_Communities_Second_Edition_v04_SCREEN_-281-29.pdf (https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/vicwind/pages/2608/attachments/original/1625530588/AWA_Building_Stronger_Communities_Second_Edition_v04_SCREEN_%281%29.pdf?1625530588)`\n- 18 The State of Victoria, Department of Environment, Land, Water and\nPlanning (2016) ibid 37 https://www.abc.net.au/radio/ballarat/programs/breakfast/\nrokewood-wind-farm-boost-for-rural-shire/10715882\n19 Lane, T. and Hicks, J. (2017) Community Engagement and Benefit\nSharing in Renewable Energy Development: A Guide for Applicants to 38 SKM (2012) Ibid, pp 21–29\nthe Victorian Renewable Energy Target Auction.\n Source: `other-pdfs/AWA_Building_Stronger_Communities_Second_Edition_v04_SCREEN_-281-29.pdf (https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/vicwind/pages/2608/attachments/original/1625530588/AWA_Building_Stronger_Communities_Second_Edition_v04_SCREEN_%281%29.pdf?1625530588)`\n- The\n> the nature of the project (e.g. scale, placement)\nstrategy will document the objectives of benefit sharing, the\nrationale for the benefit sharing budget and approach, the > the economics of the project\ndefinition of the community of benefit and details of how > local topography and the influence this has on project\nthe strategy will be (or was) delivered, the timeline for benefit\nvisibility and sound impacts\nsharing in relation to project development, how the strategy is\n> the social context, including the population density of the\nperforming and how the strategy will be evaluated over time.\nnearby neighbourhood/area and how receptive they are to\nThe key sections in a benefit sharing strategy document should\nthe project.\ninclude:\nThere will be two different budget versions:\n> the goal and overall objectives of the program\n1. an internal development budget\n Source: `other-pdfs/guide-to-benefit-sharing-options-for-renewable-energy-projects_-281-29.pdf (https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/vicwind/pages/2597/attachments/original/1625535117/guide-to-benefit-sharing-options-for-renewable-energy-projects_%281%29.pdf?1625535117)`\n- [Page 30]\n3.3\nDetailed assessment\n3.3.2 Environmental considerations\nConsultation with local or state authorities during feasibility • Flora and fauna\nstudies will have identified the scope for environmental The impact of the wind farm on the ecological values\nassessment required to progress a planning application.\n Source: `other-pdfs/wind-best-practice-implementation-guidelines.pdf (http://assets.cleanenergycouncil.org.au/documents/advocacy-initiatives/community-engagement/wind-best-practice-implementation-guidelines.pdf)`\n\n## Key Issues, Risks, and Recommendations\n\n- Wind Farm\nDetermining the community of benefit > pioneered a new and highly replicable model with\nthe DomaCom fractional investment platform, which\n> Due to the strong feedback from participants in the\nreduces risk for community investors and developers\nsurvey, the opportunity was first made available to the\ncommunity surrounding the Sapphire Wind Farm, with > received approximately $1.8 million of community\npriority given to investors in the following order: investment from almost 100 investors into the\nSapphire Wind Farm\n1. landowners hosting Sapphire Wind Farm\nwind turbines and neighbours located within > created a community co-investment structure and\napproximately 5 km of the wind farm approach that can be easily replicated to other\n2. residents of the Inverell Shire and Glen Innes projects and scaled in size.\n Source: `other-pdfs/guide-to-benefit-sharing-options-for-renewable-energy-projects_-281-29.pdf (https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/vicwind/pages/2597/attachments/original/1625535117/guide-to-benefit-sharing-options-for-renewable-energy-projects_%281%29.pdf?1625535117)`\n- Noise, Sonus, November 2010\nCountry Fire Authority (CFA) (2012), Emergency Management\nGuidelines for Wind Farms, Version 4\nCSIRO, Exploring community acceptance of rural wind farms in\nAustralia: a snapshot, January 2012\nCSIRO, Wind Resource Assessment in Australia – A Planners Guide ,\nv1.1, 2003\nDepartment of the Environment and Heritage, Wind farm collision\nrisk for birds - Cumulative risks for threatened and migratory\nspecies, March 2006\nDepartment of Sustainability and Environment (VIC), Interim\nGuidelines for the Assessment, Avoidance, Mitigation and\nOffsetting of Potential Wind Farm Impacts on the Victorian Brolga\nPopulation 2011, Rev.\n Source: `other-pdfs/wind-best-practice-implementation-guidelines.pdf (http://assets.cleanenergycouncil.org.au/documents/advocacy-initiatives/community-engagement/wind-best-practice-implementation-guidelines.pdf)`\n- 8 – Environmental Noise ,\nDraft, May 2007\nEnvironmental Protection Authority (SA), SA EPA Wind Farms\nEnvironmental Noise Guidelines, July 2009\nEnvironment Protection Heritage Council, Draft National Wind Farm\nDevelopment Guidelines, Australian Government, 2010\nNational Airports Safeguarding Advisory Group (NASAG), The\nNational Airports Safeguarding Framework, Guideline D –\nManaging the Risk of Wind Turbine Farms as Physical Obstacles to\nAir Navigation, May 2012\n68 Clean Energy Council | Best Practice Guidelines for the Australian Wind Industry\n Source: `other-pdfs/wind-best-practice-implementation-guidelines.pdf (http://assets.cleanenergycouncil.org.au/documents/advocacy-initiatives/community-engagement/wind-best-practice-implementation-guidelines.pdf)`\n- [Page 31]\nPHoto (ABoVe):\nSapphire Wind Farm.\n© CWP Renewables.\nand an unsuccessful attempt to develop a Low minimum investment of $1,250,\ncommunity owned wind farm in the region. with maximum of $200,000.\n“Opening up community investment opportunities in 6 per cent fixed unfranked return\nlarge scale wind farms is something I’ve wanted to paid quarterly.\nsee for a long time, so to be able to work with the\nCommunity investors can apply to be on\ndeveloper to come up with such a good model\nthe Community Advisory Panel and act as\nis just wonderful!”\na conduit for wind farm tours, unit sales\n“Community investment being offered by a and ongoing communication between the\ndeveloper in such a large-scale renewable energy co-investment community, the wind farm\nproject is certainly novel and it’s given the local operator and the fund.\ncommunity a sense of ownership.”\n Source: `other-pdfs/AWA_Building_Stronger_Communities_Second_Edition_v04_SCREEN_-281-29.pdf (https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/vicwind/pages/2608/attachments/original/1625530588/AWA_Building_Stronger_Communities_Second_Edition_v04_SCREEN_%281%29.pdf?1625530588)`\n- The proponent should ensure that there is a safety management 3.5.1.3 Electrical connection\nplan developed prior to the commencement of construction\non site, if a contractor is managing the site then this would be\nProponents will finalise the network connection arrangements\nundertaken by the contractor and reviewed by the proponent.\nfor the wind farm with the Network Service Provider (NSP) and\nPotential safety issues and the means taken to eliminate or\nfinalise the detailed design for the electrical works.\nmitigate them, as per the hierarchy of controls and a risk\nanalysis based approach, should be included in the plan.\n Source: `other-pdfs/wind-best-practice-implementation-guidelines.pdf (http://assets.cleanenergycouncil.org.au/documents/advocacy-initiatives/community-engagement/wind-best-practice-implementation-guidelines.pdf)`\n- [pages 33,34]\nonstruction\non site, if a contractor is managing the site then this would be\nProponents will finalise the network connection arrangements\nundertaken by the contractor and reviewed by the proponent.\nfor the wind farm with the Network Service Provider (NSP) and\nPotential safety issues and the means taken to eliminate or\nfinalise the detailed design for the electrical works.\nmitigate them, as per the hierarchy of controls and a risk\nanalysis based approach, should be included in the plan.\n Source: `other-pdfs/wind-best-practice-implementation-guidelines.pdf (http://assets.cleanenergycouncil.org.au/documents/advocacy-initiatives/community-engagement/wind-best-practice-implementation-guidelines.pdf)`\n- 1/2008\nappropriate)\nNSW Rural Fire Service (RFS), A guide to Developing a Bushfire\n• ensure contractors develop an emergency response plan\nEvacuation Plan, Planning & Environment Services – NSW Rural\nthat is consistent with the proponent emergency response\nFire Service, 2004\nplan, and confirm notification and response protocols with\nthe local fire service VIC - Emergency Management Guidelines for Wind Farms, Country\n• ensure all staff are familiar with fire prevention and Fire Authority (CFA), Version 4, February 2012. http://www.cfa.vic.\nemergency response actions (e.g. by including in staff gov.au/documents/CFA_Guidelines_For_Wind_Energy_Facilities.\ninductions) and that plans developed are available to all pdf\nstaff and local and regional fire services\n• provision of basic fire-fighting equipment at each active\nsite, including fire extinguishers, knapsacks, and other\n Source: `other-pdfs/wind-best-practice-implementation-guidelines.pdf (http://assets.cleanenergycouncil.org.au/documents/advocacy-initiatives/community-engagement/wind-best-practice-implementation-guidelines.pdf)`\n- Download\nPosition Statement Public Liability Insurance for Landholders Neighbouring Energy Infrastructure\n(pdf, 391.85 KB)\nLAST UPDATED: 4 Dec 2025\nPosition Statement Public Liability Insurance for Landholders Neighbouring Energy Infrastructure\n(docx, 1.85 MB)\nLAST UPDATED: 4 Dec 2025\nAbout this document\nThis position statement outlines the Australian Energy Infrastructure Commissioner’s call for a nationally consistent framework to ensure rural landholders neighbouring large-scale renewable energy and transmission projects are not exposed to increased public liability insurance risks or costs.\n Source: `pages/media-releases-index__01.html (https://www.aeic.gov.au/publications/position-statement-public-liability-insurance-landholders-neighbouring-energy-infrastructure)`\n- The outputs generated The result of the The long term and\nthe benefit sharing actions, programs) through the benefit outcomes – the flow-on changes that\napproach (e.g. funding, undertaken to deliver sharing approach change created occur in communities\nin-kind contributions the benefit sharing through the benefit as a result of the\nand staff time) approach sharing approach outcomes of benefit\nsharing\n$100,000 per year A grant funds 20 youths participate Youths participating Decreased rates of\ngrant fund targeting at- a local service in personal in the program have youth unemployment\nrisk youth programs provider to partner development an increased sense and homelessness\nwith local schools of self-confidence\nStaff time to administer and businesses to Five youths are trained and increased Decreased rates of\nthe program provide employment in hospitality skills employability. youth crime\n Source: `other-pdfs/guide-to-benefit-sharing-options-for-renewable-energy-projects_-281-29.pdf (https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/vicwind/pages/2597/attachments/original/1625535117/guide-to-benefit-sharing-options-for-renewable-energy-projects_%281%29.pdf?1625535117)`\n- The aim of the Guidelines is to describe the\n• Appendix 5 - Landscape assessment\nenvironmental, amenity and stakeholder consultation aspects of\nthe planning, approval and operational aspects of wind farms. • Appendix 6 - Noise\nConsideration of technical/commercial and contractual aspects • Appendix 7 - Ecological assessment\nare also included where the issues are of public interest. (Combined Birds and Bats appendices 8 and 9)\n• Appendix 8 - Fire management guidelines\nThe Guidelines do not replace existing energy or environmental\nplanning legislation, policy or regulations at local, state or • Appendix 9 - Electromagnetic interference (EMI)\nfederal levels but can be used to support these assessments. • Appendix 10 - Wind turbine standards\nProject proponents must ensure they are developing their • Appendix 11 - Environmental Management Framework\n Source: `other-pdfs/wind-best-practice-implementation-guidelines.pdf (http://assets.cleanenergycouncil.org.au/documents/advocacy-initiatives/community-engagement/wind-best-practice-implementation-guidelines.pdf)`\n- [Page 25]\n3.2\nProject feasibility\nThe purposes of the project feasibility 3.2.1 Technical considerations\nphase are to:\n3.2.1.1 Wind resource\n• further examine the viability of a wind farm project through\ndetailed site specific investigations\nThe installation of a wind monitoring tower is likely to\n• compare the potential issue/outcomes of the investigations\nbe required so that the wind resource on the site can be\nacross sites, where there are multiple potential sites\nconfirmed.\n Source: `other-pdfs/wind-best-practice-implementation-guidelines.pdf (http://assets.cleanenergycouncil.org.au/documents/advocacy-initiatives/community-engagement/wind-best-practice-implementation-guidelines.pdf)`\n- [Page 29]\n3.3\nDetailed assessment\nA detailed assessment generally commences 3.3.1 Technical considerations\nonce the information obtained from site selection\nand feasibility studies indicate the proposed The proponent will take into account, and respond to,\nwind farm will be commercially, technically and recommendations that may arise as a result of the detailed\nstudies and discussions with stakeholders.\nenvironmentally viable and a decision has been\nmade to progress.\n Source: `other-pdfs/wind-best-practice-implementation-guidelines.pdf (http://assets.cleanenergycouncil.org.au/documents/advocacy-initiatives/community-engagement/wind-best-practice-implementation-guidelines.pdf)`\n- The determining the surveys to be conducted and their design.\nresults of the ecological assessment will also inform a referral\nApproach\nto the Australian Government Minister of the Environment for\nconsideration under the Environment Protection Biodiversity\nConservation Act 1999 if one is made for the assessment The ecological assessment guidelines follow the general\nof potential impacts on matters of National Environmental approach for ecological assessment of any site regardless of the\nSignificance. proposed use and includes:\n• a desktop review of available information to identify\nany potential issues that may prevent the project being\napproved\n• field surveys to map the vegetation and identify flora and\nfauna species\n• species-specific studies to obtain more information about\nsignificant flora and fauna (particularly birds and bats) that\n Source: `other-pdfs/wind-best-practice-implementation-guidelines.pdf (http://assets.cleanenergycouncil.org.au/documents/advocacy-initiatives/community-engagement/wind-best-practice-implementation-guidelines.pdf)`\n- [pages 64,65]\nty (CFA), Version 4, February 2012. http://www.cfa.vic.\nemergency response actions (e.g. by including in staff gov.au/documents/CFA_Guidelines_For_Wind_Energy_Facilities.\ninductions) and that plans developed are available to all pdf\nstaff and local and regional fire services\n• provision of basic fire-fighting equipment at each active\nsite, including fire extinguishers, knapsacks, and other\nequipment suitable for initial response actions\n• provision for mobile telephone and UHF radio\ncommunications at construction sites\n• keep local rural fire services updated about any changes to\nworks schedules or access arrangements\n• compliance with state Acts regarding high risk work\nactivities on high fire danger days.\n Source: `other-pdfs/wind-best-practice-implementation-guidelines.pdf (http://assets.cleanenergycouncil.org.au/documents/advocacy-initiatives/community-engagement/wind-best-practice-implementation-guidelines.pdf)`\n\n## Corporate Values and Operating Culture\n\n- 1/2008\nappropriate)\nNSW Rural Fire Service (RFS), A guide to Developing a Bushfire\n• ensure contractors develop an emergency response plan\nEvacuation Plan, Planning & Environment Services – NSW Rural\nthat is consistent with the proponent emergency response\nFire Service, 2004\nplan, and confirm notification and response protocols with\nthe local fire service VIC - Emergency Management Guidelines for Wind Farms, Country\n• ensure all staff are familiar with fire prevention and Fire Authority (CFA), Version 4, February 2012. http://www.cfa.vic.\nemergency response actions (e.g. by including in staff gov.au/documents/CFA_Guidelines_For_Wind_Energy_Facilities.\ninductions) and that plans developed are available to all pdf\nstaff and local and regional fire services\n• provision of basic fire-fighting equipment at each active\nsite, including fire extinguishers, knapsacks, and other\n Source: `other-pdfs/wind-best-practice-implementation-guidelines.pdf (http://assets.cleanenergycouncil.org.au/documents/advocacy-initiatives/community-engagement/wind-best-practice-implementation-guidelines.pdf)`\n- 4 Principles of benefit sharing\nThis guide includes strategies and case studies on different\n5 Policy and finance drivers\nforms of benefit sharing, including:\n6 What value does benefit sharing provide?\n> neighbourhood benefit programs\n> the creation of grant funds 6 Communities\n6 Investors and owners\n> innovative financing methods that enable community\n7 Developers\nco-investment or community co-ownership.\n Source: `other-pdfs/guide-to-benefit-sharing-options-for-renewable-energy-projects_-281-29.pdf (https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/vicwind/pages/2597/attachments/original/1625535117/guide-to-benefit-sharing-options-for-renewable-energy-projects_%281%29.pdf?1625535117)`\n- The outputs generated The result of the The long term and\nthe benefit sharing actions, programs) through the benefit outcomes – the flow-on changes that\napproach (e.g. funding, undertaken to deliver sharing approach change created occur in communities\nin-kind contributions the benefit sharing through the benefit as a result of the\nand staff time) approach sharing approach outcomes of benefit\nsharing\n$100,000 per year A grant funds 20 youths participate Youths participating Decreased rates of\ngrant fund targeting at- a local service in personal in the program have youth unemployment\nrisk youth programs provider to partner development an increased sense and homelessness\nwith local schools of self-confidence\nStaff time to administer and businesses to Five youths are trained and increased Decreased rates of\nthe program provide employment in hospitality skills employability. youth crime\n Source: `other-pdfs/guide-to-benefit-sharing-options-for-renewable-energy-projects_-281-29.pdf (https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/vicwind/pages/2597/attachments/original/1625535117/guide-to-benefit-sharing-options-for-renewable-energy-projects_%281%29.pdf?1625535117)`\n- Introduction 3\n1.1 The Clean Energy Council 4\n1.2 The best practice guidelines – background 4\n1.3 Principles underpinning the Guidelines 5\n1.4 Implementing the Guidelines 6\n1.5 Guideline themes 7\n1.6 Structure of the Guidelines 8\n2 Approvals, consents & stakeholder liaison 9\n2.1 Approval pathways 10\n2.2 Land owner consent 10\n2.3 Regulatory authorities 11\n2.3.1 Commonwealth government 11\n2.3.2 State government 11\n2.3.3 Local authorities 11\n2.4 Community consultation 12\n2.5 Other stakeholders 12\n2.5.1 Native title and cultural heritage 13\n2.5.2 Emergency services 13\n2.5.3 Network Service Providers and regulators 13\n2.5.4 Electricity Retailers 14\n2.5.5 Local Infrastructure Agencies 14\n2.5.6 Other third party land use groups 14\n3 Stages of development 15\n3.1 Site selection 16\n3.1.1 Technical considerations 16\n3.1.2 Environmental considerations 18\n3.1.3 Communication and consultation 20\n3.\n Source: `other-pdfs/wind-best-practice-implementation-guidelines.pdf (http://assets.cleanenergycouncil.org.au/documents/advocacy-initiatives/community-engagement/wind-best-practice-implementation-guidelines.pdf)`\n- Is concerned with all subsystems of wind\nturbines such as control and protection mechanisms, internal\nFor small wind turbines (rotor diameter up to 200 m2) the\nelectrical systems, mechanical systems and support structures.\nfollowing Australian Standard is applicable:\nIEC 61400-2:1996\nAS 61400.2(Int)-2006\nWind turbines Part 2: Design requirements for small wind turbines\nWind turbines - Design requirements for small wind turbines\nDeals with safety aspects, quality assurance, and engineering\nThis Interim Standard specifies design requirements for small\nintegrity and specifies requirements for the safety of small\nwind turbines (viz with a swept area up to 200 m2).\n Source: `other-pdfs/wind-best-practice-implementation-guidelines.pdf (http://assets.cleanenergycouncil.org.au/documents/advocacy-initiatives/community-engagement/wind-best-practice-implementation-guidelines.pdf)`\n- 1/2008\nAcoustics Australia - published 3 times per year by the Australian\nNSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) (2004), A guide to Developing a\nAcoustical Society, NSW\nBushfire Evacuation Plan, Planning & Environment Services – NSW\nRural Fire Service, 2004\nEcogeneration – Monthly by Australian Business Councils for\nSustainable Energy\nPlanning SA, Advisory Notice, Planning Wind Farms, Department\nfor Transport, Urban Planning and the Arts, 2002\nEnergy Generation – Quarterly by Australasian Power Technologies\n(APT) Publications, Brisbane QLD\nRenewablesSA, Renewable Energy Plan for South Australia,\nGovernment of South Australia Strategy Paper, October 2011\nGlobal Wind Report - Annual Market Update, Global Wind Energy\nCouncil (GWEC)\nSustainable Energy Development Authority, NSW Wind Energy\nHandbook, 2002\nReNew – Quarterly by Alternative Technology Association\n Source: `other-pdfs/wind-best-practice-implementation-guidelines.pdf (http://assets.cleanenergycouncil.org.au/documents/advocacy-initiatives/community-engagement/wind-best-practice-implementation-guidelines.pdf)`\n- It outlines ways to:\n52 Planning and approvals processes\n> calculate a benefit sharing budget\n53 Legacy approaches\n> develop a theory of change to deliver the desired impact\n53 Forms of co-ownership and co-investment\n> undertake social feasibility to refine and test 54 Solar gardens and virtual solar models\nthe strategy in the community 54 Agri-solar\n> implement, monitor and evaluate the 56 Useful resources\nproject in the community.\n Source: `other-pdfs/guide-to-benefit-sharing-options-for-renewable-energy-projects_-281-29.pdf (https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/vicwind/pages/2597/attachments/original/1625535117/guide-to-benefit-sharing-options-for-renewable-energy-projects_%281%29.pdf?1625535117)`\n- However, there is no guarantee of\n> Minimum investment of $1250 per investor account another investor purchasing the units being offered for\nand maximum of $200,000. sale.\n> Six per cent unfranked return paid quarterly. > Financial risk and inability to service the loan and pay out\nthe loan on maturity.\n Source: `other-pdfs/guide-to-benefit-sharing-options-for-renewable-energy-projects_-281-29.pdf (https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/vicwind/pages/2597/attachments/original/1625535117/guide-to-benefit-sharing-options-for-renewable-energy-projects_%281%29.pdf?1625535117)`\n\n## Global Ideas and Case Study Inputs\n\n_No global-intelligence source text found yet. Run `CLAUDE/global-ideas-scraper.py ` to populate case-study sources._\n\n## Source Artifacts Used\n\n- `pages/about.html` - pages - https://www.aeic.gov.au/about\n- `pages/homepage.html` - pages - https://www.aeic.gov.au\n- `pages/media-releases-index.html` - pages - https://www.aeic.gov.au/public-liability-landholders-neighbouring-renewable-energy-projects-clarified-media-release\n- `pages/media-releases-index__00.html` - pages - https://www.aeic.gov.au/public-liability-landholders-neighbouring-renewable-energy-projects-clarified-media-release\n- `pages/media-releases-index__01.html` - pages - https://www.aeic.gov.au/publications/position-statement-public-liability-insurance-landholders-neighbouring-energy-infrastructure\n- `pages/news-latest.html` - pages - https://www.aeic.gov.au/news\n- `pages/publications-index.html` - pages - https://www.aeic.gov.au/publications/best-practice\n- `other-pdfs/guide-to-benefit-sharing-options-for-renewable-energy-projects_-281-29.pdf` - other-pdfs - https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/vicwind/pages/2597/attachments/original/1625535117/guide-to-benefit-sharing-options-for-renewable-energy-projects_%281%29.pdf?1625535117\n- `other-pdfs/wind-best-practice-implementation-guidelines.pdf` - other-pdfs - http://assets.cleanenergycouncil.org.au/documents/advocacy-initiatives/community-engagement/wind-best-practice-implementation-guidelines.pdf\n- `other-pdfs/AWA_Building_Stronger_Communities_Second_Edition_v04_SCREEN_-281-29.pdf` - other-pdfs - https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/vicwind/pages/2608/attachments/original/1625530588/AWA_Building_Stronger_Communities_Second_Edition_v04_SCREEN_%281%29.pdf?1625530588\n\n## Gaps To Fix\n\n- No corporate plan text source found.\n- No annual report text source found.\n- No global comparison/case-study sources found.", "legislation_md": "# Australian Energy Infrastructure Commissioner - Acts and Legislation Discovery\n\n**Generated at**: 2026-05-09T21:22:41.542591+00:00\n**Entity ID**: B-000684\n**Jurisdiction**: Commonwealth\n**Portfolio**: Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water\n\n> This is an evidence-based discovery list from scraped department material. A mention does not always mean the department administers the legislation; high-confidence and official register links should be reviewed.\n\n## Summary\n\n- Source files scanned: 11\n- Unique legislation references found: 6\n\n| Type | Count |\n|---|---:|\n| Act | 5 |\n| Regulation | 1 |\n\n## Legislation References\n\n### Environment Protection Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Environment+Protection+Biodiversity+Conservation+Act+1999\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/wind-best-practice-implementation-guidelines.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- cceptable impact on ecological values. The determining the surveys to be conducted and their design.\nresults of the ecological assessment will also inform a referral\nApproach\nto the Australian Government Minister of the Environment for\nconsideration under the Environment Protection Biodiversity\nConservation Act 1999 if one is made for the assessment The ecological assessment guidelines follow the general\nof potential impacts on matters of National Environmental approach for ecological assessment of any site regardless of the\nSignificance. proposed use and includes:\n• a d\n Source: `other-pdfs/wind-best-practice-implementation-guidelines.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Glossary EPA Environmental Protection Agency EPBC Act The Federal Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Glossary+EPA+Environmental+Protection+Agency+EPBC+Act+The+Federal+Environmental+Protection+and+Biodiversity+Conservation+Act+1999\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/wind-best-practice-implementation-guidelines.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- , and statutory\nrequirements that a development may or must observe into the development, construction,\noperation and decommissioning of a wind farm.\nClean Energy Council | Best Practice Guidelines for the Australian Wind Industry 35\n\n[page 40]\nA1\nAppendix 1: Glossary\nEPA Environmental Protection Agency\nEPBC Act The Federal Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.\nGWh Gigawatt hour is a unit of energy equivalent to one gigawatt of power being generated for one\nhour. Equal to 1000 MWh (Megawatt hours).\nHub height This is the height of the wind turbine rotor axis above the ground.\nIEC International Electrotechnical Comm\n Source: `other-pdfs/wind-best-practice-implementation-guidelines.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Commonwealth Native Title Act 1993\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Commonwealth+Native+Title+Act+1993\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/wind-best-practice-implementation-guidelines.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- at rights make up native title?\nthemselves.\nThe set, or bundle, of rights that makes up native title may\nThe principle of native title was established by the High Court\ninclude the right to:\nof Australia in two important decisions: Mabo (1992) and\nWik (1996). The Commonwealth Native Title Act 1993 (with\n• possess and enjoy traditional country (exclusive\nsubsequent amendments) (NTA) provides the legal principles for\npossession), including the right to control access to, and\nthe recognition of native title and the integration of this form of\nuse of, the\n Source: `other-pdfs/wind-best-practice-implementation-guidelines.pages.jsonl`\n\n### NSW Rural Fires Regulation 2008\n\n**Type**: Regulation\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=NSW+Rural+Fires+Regulation+2008\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/wind-best-practice-implementation-guidelines.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- of the wind farm planning process. In\nAustralia, wind farms are commonly constructed Wind farm developments need to comply with all relevant\nin rural and bushland environments where fire Acts (e.g. VIC Electricity Safety Act) and supporting regulations\n(e.g. NSW Rural Fires Regulation 2008) and consideration\nis a significant concern. Despite the low fire risk\nof all guidelines. This is in relation to both wind farms and\nthat wind farms present, the development of an\ntransmission or distribution lines.\neffective fire prevention and emergency res\n Source: `other-pdfs/wind-best-practice-implementation-guidelines.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Native Title Act 1993\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Native+Title+Act+1993\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/wind-best-practice-implementation-guidelines.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- city\nprevail. Where native title does exist at a potential wind farm Act). In Western Australia and the Northern Territory, which are\nsite, seeking professional advice is highly recommended. The not connected to the NEM, it could be an electrical utility or a\nNative Title Act 1993 (Cwlth) sets out detailed rules that must small grid owner/operator which may or may not be regulated.\nbe followed by those who do anything that affects native title. There are also grids in the NEM states which are not connected\nBackground information provid\n Source: `other-pdfs/wind-best-practice-implementation-guidelines.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Victorian Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act 1988\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Victorian+Flora+and+Fauna+Guarantee+Act+1988\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/wind-best-practice-implementation-guidelines.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- offsets under\n3 Ecological communities includes vegetation communities, the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act\necological vegetation communities and faunal communities 1999. August 2007. 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