POWER OF COMMUNITY presenter

Photos courtesy of Renewable Newstead

Don Culvenor will engage with delegates around his involvement in the Newstead Community Energy Project. As a strategic thinker with a lifetime of experience in business, local farming, and community volunteerism. Don brings planning and policy experience and an understanding of the technical and commercial aspects of THE project.

DON CULVENOR ON RENEWABLE NEWSTEAD

The Newstead Community Energy Project is a pioneering community-led initiative demonstrating how a small regional town can transition to renewable energy in a way that is technically feasible, commercially viable, and socially equitable. Located in central Victoria, Newstead has delivered a 3MW solar farm and 5MWh battery system capable of generating six times the town’s electricity needs. The project stands as a model for how local leadership, strong partnerships, and deep community engagement can drive meaningful energy transformation.

EVENT INFO

POWER OF COMMUNITY - Yarrayne / Guildford

DATES 12-14 March 2026

LOCATION Yarrayne / Guildford on Dja Dja Wurrung Country in the Victorian Central Goldfields region. The Friday main seminar day will be at the Guildford Public Hall, 32 Fryers St, Guildford Victoria

CPD 6 formal points available on the Friday. Delegates can make their own assessment for informal CPD for fringe events attended.