We believe generating low cost renewable energy is the key to powering communities

Our approach to engaging with the local community is both genuine and lasting. We own our projects from development right through to operations. This gives us unrivalled experience through the entire project life and provides us with a deep-founded respect for people, communities and the environment.

We always welcome your contact and feedback should you have any questions or concerns about our projects, no matter what stage they’re in.

Giving back to the community

$350k+

2024 Community Sponsorships

$700k+

2024 Community Benefit Fund

$400k

Ecological research committed

Community benefit sharing and sponsorships

We share the benefits of our projects by supporting communities over the long term. We do this through a range of opportunities such as community benefits funds, voluntary planning agreements, community sponsorship and grant initiatives.

We recognise that each community is different, and we aim to tailor benefits at each project and make positive lasting contribution to each region.

Each of our projects has a community sponsorship program, which provides funds or in-kind support to community organisations and events in the local project area. This sponsorship program runs throughout the lifecycle of the project through to the end of operations.

    Applications are open for community sponsorship. Please contact the relevant Project Manager for the project in your local area for more information. Download and complete the Community Sponsorship Application and forward with any relevant documentation to info@squadronenergy.com.

    Community Sponsorship Guidelines & Application Form

    Alternatively, you can complete and submit the form online via the link below.

    Community Sponsorship Application Form

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    Squadron Energy in the Community

    Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service partnership

    Squadron Energy is proud to support the Westpac Rescue Helicopter in Northern NSW to deliver the critical emergency medical services to people in need across the region.

    Rescues range from people who are injured at work, on the road, on farms, playing sport, in the ocean or bush, or suffering from medical conditions.

    The funding goes towards the Tamworth and Lismore based aircraft, which operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week to deliver aeromedical search, rescue and interhospital transfers.

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    St George Illawarra Dragons partnership

    Squadron Energy has joined forces with the St George Illawarra Dragons in a long-term partnership with a focus on community.

    The partnership kicked off with Squadron Energy joining the Red V as a partner in the ‘under number’ position and in 2025 Squadron Energy became the major partner of the Dragons’ NRL and NRLW teams.

    The Dragons Squadron Energy Community Blitz brings community programs to the Central-West Orana and Riverina region of NSW – where Squadron Energy has projects in operation, under construction and in development.

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    Community Co-investment

    Sapphire Wind Farm was the first large scale renewable energy project in Australia to roll out a community co-investment scheme. More than $7.4 million was pledged by community members interested in investing throughout 2017 and 2018.

    Following its success, we are rolling out a new co-investment program for community members at our more advanced development projects in the Central West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) near Dubbo and Wellington.

    We are planning to extend the program to the other regions where we are developing projects over time.
    Community co-investment offers residents in the region the opportunity to participate in and benefit from investing in Australia’s transition to renewable energy.

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    Telecommunications

    We plan to roll out telecommunications improvements at our projects to boost network and internet coverage for rural and regional communities.

    We have concluded a trial at our Spicers Creek Wind Farm project to boost network coverage through a fixed wireless service. We are now beginning to build out the program to provide residents within approximately 20km of the proposed wind farm stronger network coverage subsidised by the wind farm development.

    Benefits of this service, which we are calling Squadron Link, will strengthen internet coverage in rural and regional areas, and increase access and pathways for rural enterprises into areas such as agricultural technology solutions and health care services.

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    Government engagement requirements

    Each state government has different requirements for community and stakeholder engagement on significant infrastructure projects. Squadron Energy meets or exceeds these requirements.

    Requirements sometimes include Community Consultative Committees or similar, (noting they are no longer a requirement in NSW) and adhering to engagement guidelines set by specific governments.

    Common government objectives for good engagement include:

    • Ensuring fairness and transparency
    • Tailoring engagement to stakeholders and making engagement meaningful
    • Using feedback to inform development proposals and contribute to better planning outcomes
    • Reporting back to communities and stakeholders on how their feedback has shaped a project
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    Clean Energy Council Best Practice Charter

    Squadron Energy is a signatory to the Clean Energy Council’s Community Engagement Best Practice Charter for Renewable Energy Developments. This involves a voluntary set of commitments that we will uphold when developing and operating our clean energy projects.

    We work respectfully with the communities in which work, are sensitive to environmental and cultural values and aim to make a positive contribution to the regions in which we operate.

    Clean Energy Council Community Engagement Best Practice Charter
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    If you have any questions or feedback, please contact our community engagement team

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