This survey builds on our 'Clean Energy Big Yarnin' survey for the wider community

This survey builds on our 'Clean Energy Big Yarnin' survey for the wider community.

It is being used to gather and record stakeholder feedback, as we work together to design Queensland's First Nations and Remote Clean Energy Strategy.

It will inform how we managed the transition to renewables, and where we prioritise investment.

For the remote community/s you represent... how satisfied do you think the community/s is with the reliability of the electricity supply?

For the remote community/s you represent... how concerned do you think members of the community are generally about their ongoing ability to pay their electricity bills, or top up their power cards?

Let us know why you made the selections or ratings above.

We're keen to hear about your experience, or any thoughts, around the power supply in the community/s today, especially around safety, reliability or disaster resilience.

Or about your vision for a clean energy future or perhaps related infrastructure or economic plans.

You may have a great idea where we can collaborate to help address the cost of living remotely or deliver other community benefits?

Topics: safety / reliability-security-availability of supply / resilience / community plans / cost of living / energy affordability

The following yarn starters give you the chance to go deeper into some of the other energy-related topics above, taken from our talks to date.

Feel free to skip ahead to the topics of specific interest to you.

How do we protect and celebrate Country, and grow First Nations’ land stewardship?

How important is it to the community that we reduce their reliance on diesel, or help advance other electricity/climate change-related actions? What do we have to consider in using land for wind or solar, generally, or specifically? Are there actions that can deliver emission offsets, that protect Country (reforesting, etc)? How can the energy transition advance the role of First Nations land stewardship?

Topics: environment / decarbonisation / cultural heritage / land stewardship

How do we support access to energy expertise, and lift energy literacy?

How can we better share knowledge collectively, and help stakeholders to connect to expertise, so the community is able to make informed energy-related decisions (especially around new technology)? What are the biggest opportunities to lift energy literacy – around energy use or bills, safety, energy systems and renewables? Who could lead or partner with us on this?

Topics: energy expertise / energy literacy

What does good engagement and real collaboration look like in the community/s you represent?

How do we listen well, build trust, and grow community support to move away from a reliance on diesel generation? Who do we need to talk to? What does Free, Prior and Informed Consent mean to your community with regard to land use for renewable projects? Are there other projects underway we should know about, or ideas where we can collaborate?

Topics: listening / collaboration

How can we best support electric lives, livelihoods and transport, and access to solar?

What does ‘electrification’ look like in community… is there a move away from gas, or future value around electric vehicles or e-mobility? What are the obstacles to taking up energy efficiency measures or accessing roof top solar? What support could Ergon Energy Network or Ergon Energy Retail provide? What advances in electricity metering or tariffs would benefit the community?

Topics: electrification / energy efficiency / metering / solar

How do we get more locals into jobs in the energy space?

What are the opportunities in community to get First Nations people into apprenticeships and advancing in careers in the electricity industry? How can we enlist the local workforce for our project's civil works, construction and maintenance, and boost First Nations participation in supply chains? Where could new electricity connections or greater capacity support new economic activity or regional development?

Topics: jobs / local business opportunities

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How do we advance economically sustainable solutions and leave a legacy?

What should be considered from an economic perspective? What are the possible funding or economic models? Are there related opportunities for regional development or to build economic diversity through the energy transformation (with biofuels, fire management, or regeneration)?

sustainable solutions / regional development

To help us understand your perspectives, and guide our future engagement efforts, please tell us a little about yourself.

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Please let us know if you would like us to contact you about anything you have shared (or if you have any other feedback).

If completing this from an offline stakeholder discussion, please add name/s, location, event, date and actions here.

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What best describes your interest in the clean energy transition...

I only know a little about the power supply, and just want updates on things that may be of direct interest to me

I understand the need to reduce the use of diesel/move to renewables, and would like to hear more as the strategies/projects progress

I am very interested in the clean energy transition, from several perspectives, and would like to contribute to the design of any strategies/plans

Other (please specify)

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You are welcome to add any relevant documents.

To keep the conversation going, please provide your details:

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First and Last Name

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Job title or role

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Organisation

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Phone number (optional)

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Thank you for your time and consideration.