Renewable Energy Community Benefit Scheme Discussion Paper
Developing a Community Benefit Sharing Scheme for Tasmania
The Tasmanian Government has committed to developing a Renewable Energy Community Benefit Scheme to coordinate the delivery of benefits to regional communities hosting renewable energy infrastructure.
The Tasmanian Government is updating the Guideline for Community Engagement, Benefit Sharing and Local Procurement to reflect:
- Feedback received from communities, local government and industry
- Evolving best practice in community benefit sharing
- Details of a framework for an opt-in Renewable Energy Community Benefit Scheme
The updated Guideline will support the delivery of coordinated, transparent and meaningful community benefits in Tasmania.
Renewable Energy Community Benefit Scheme Discussion Paper (PDF 275.2 KB)
Renewable energy development brings investment, jobs and long-term economic opportunity. It can also bring change to local landscapes and communities.
Community benefit sharing involves sharing the project owner’s rewards of renewable energy development with local communities by contributing to the community’s future success.
Feedback from previous community consultation has indicated that greater coordination in the delivery of benefits is the preferred approach by community and local governments. A coordinated regional fund can enable larger initiatives that make a greater impact on important local issues and leave a greater legacy for the community. Communities can benefit from a more strategic co-design and coordination of benefit sharing to create positive impacts that last for generations.
The Guideline for Community Engagement, Benefit Sharing and Local Procurement is being revised to:
- Provide details of a framework for an opt-in Renewable Energy Community Benefit Scheme
- Update engagement and benefit sharing principles to reflect current best practice
- Improve clarity, accessibility and usability for communities
The updated Guideline will continue to apply to renewable generation, storage and transmission projects.
The Tasmanian Government is inviting feedback on the Renewable Energy Community Benefit Scheme Discussion Paper and proposed updates to the Guideline for Community Engagement, Benefit Sharing and Local Procurement.
Your feedback will help shape how community benefit sharing is delivered in Tasmania.
Consultation is open until 20 April 2026.
You can:
- Complete the online survey below, or
- Provide a written submission via email to: guideline@recfit.tas.gov.au
Following consultation:
- Feedback will be reviewed and analysed.
- Targeted engagement will be undertaken with key stakeholders.
- A revised Guideline will be finalised and released.
- Details of the community benefit scheme model and approach will be released.