Community Benefits Guideline: Frequently Asked Questions

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PoweringWA has released the Community Benefits Guideline for Large-scale Renewable Energy Projects in the South West Interconnected System (the Guideline) to support communities hosting new energy infrastructure to realise meaningful benefits from Western Australia’s energy transition.

Frequently Asked Questions

Information to help you better understand the Guideline and Pilot program.

Get in touch

If you have questions, concerns or need help to find more information, please email our PoweringWA Community Support team at PoweringWAsupport@deed.wa.gov.au.

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Pilot Information for Community

PoweringWA has released the Community Benefits Guideline to support communities hosting new energy infrastructure to realise meaningful benefits from WA’s energy transition.

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Pilot Information for Developers

Information about the Community Benefits Plan Pilot for developers with projects in the South West Interconnected System.

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Pilot Information for Local Governments

Information about the Community Benefits Plan Pilot for Local Governments in the South West Interconnected System.

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