Renewable energy for business, simplified
Accelerating large-scale renewable energy use across Australia
An information hub and membership platform that will simplify, streamline and accelerate corporate purchasing of large-scale wind and solar energy and storage. It is an independent place for energy buyers, developers and service providers to connect.
A not-for-profit initiative of Climate-KIC Australia, WWF-Australia’s Renewable Energy Buyers Forum and the Institute for Sustainable Futures (UTS). The BRC-A will be supported by funding from Australian Governments over the next 3 years.
Why does brc-a exist?
More Australian organisations are seeking energy price security through fixed pricing (corporate Power Purchasing Agreements or ‘PPAs’). Many have set ambitious renewable energy or carbon reduction targets, such as via the RE100. Attractive prices exist, however corporate PPAs remain a challenge to negotiate, requiring an in-depth understanding of the energy market, the opportunity and industry players. BRC-A will draw from the knowledge and experience of Australian industry and the Business Renewables Center (USA), which has already helped major global organisations to procure 11,080 MW of renewable energy since 2014.
WHAT WE OFFER
When you become a member of BRC-A, you gain access to a wide range of educational resources, networking and partnership opportunities, and industry insights:
Learn
We will provide primers and guides, templates and training that will simplify the most important technical issues related to corporate renewable energy transactions.
Connect
Our online marketplace will connect corporate buyers and renewable energy generators with available projects. Our industry events will provide further opportunities to network and share knowledge.
Track
Our deal tracker showcases new corporate renewable energy contracts as they are announced
WE AIM TO HELP AUSTRALIAN ORGANISATIONS
TO PROCURE FIVE GIGAWATTS OF RENEWABLE
ENERGY BY 2030
why join?
ENERGy BUYERS
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Secure your organisation’s energy needs against market volatility
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Gain access to tools, templates and training that explains and simplifies the PPA process
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Share insights and learnings from other experienced energy buyers
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Lock in energy prices for the long-term and meet corporate emissions targets
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Network with energy developers to find the right energy partner
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Membership is free for energy buyers (but essential to access all BRC-A resources)
Developers, Retailers and Project Financiers
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Secure contracts that generate growth and development
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Gain access to tools, templates and training that simplify PPA contracts for corporate investors
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Hear what buyers are looking for – from the buyers
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Network with corporate decision-makers and champion Australia’s renewable energy offering
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Opportunity to input into tools, present at BRC-A events and showcase case studies (by invitation)
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Membership is free for developers, retailers and project financiers for Year 1 (fees start 1 Sept 2019)
Professional Service Providers
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Gain access to training and templates that simplify PPA contracts for your clients
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Grow your knowledge of the needs of both sides of industry
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Become an informed connector and provider of choice
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Network with energy buyers and developers/retailers
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Opportunity to input into tools, present at BRC-A events and showcase case studies (by invitation)
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Membership is free for professional service providers for Year 1 (fees start 1 Sept 2019)
Are you from a Government organisation?
Specific guidance for local governments and state government agencies is being developed see here
PROJECT PARTNERS
funding partners
