The New Joneses – Season 4 Good Neighbours: “Offshore Wind. Onshore Opportunities” Gunaikurnai Country (Gippsland, VIC)
GCCN Board Member Tony Wolfe and GCCN CEO, Darren McCubbin interviewed by The New Joneses.
Tony Wolfe + Darren McCubbin are two Gippsland locals, amped about the jobs, economic + community benefits offshore wind is already bringing to their region.
Proud of its coal past, the La Trobe Valley is gearing up for its exciting renewables future.
Predicted to power around 1.2 million homes, Star of the South, (Australia’s most advanced offshore wind project), has the potential to supply up to 20% of Victoria’s electricity needs.
Just one rotation of these turbines can power a home for about a day and a half!
Beyond electricity, offshore wind turbines can create artificial reefs, boost fishing stocks and enhance marine life.
Tony says there’s plenty of evidence showing we can make new infrastructure “nature positive” if we choose to.
Hear why Tony and Darren see Offshore wind as Gippsland’s once-in-a-generation golden-opportunity to build a new workforce, create stable jobs and keep kids working and thriving in the region.
Visit The New Joneses and find out what makes a ‘good neighbour’ when Ryan Moloney, (aka “Toadie” from Neighbours) hits the road to meet the people welcoming solar and wind energy to their regions.
