Latrobe Valley: Jobs, Hope and a Just Transition

Voices of Community Energy podcast

The Latrobe Valley has been the heart of coal fire power generation in Victoria for decades, but as power stations like Hazelwood shut down they leave towns without jobs or a longterm plan for what's next. The Valley has become central to a nationwide discussion around a just transition - how to transition away from coal in a way that is fair for everyone. For this episode, Bean spent some time with people on the frontlines of the fight for a just transition away from coal - Wendy Farmer from Voices of the Valley and Dan Musil from Earthworker. While Voices of the Valley is focused more on community health and Earthworker is working on setting up a co-operatively owned solar hot water heater factory, they both are advocates of community ownership. We discuss the historical context of this transition, their current work, and the role that community energy can play in a just transition. http://www.votv.org.au/ http://earthworkercooperative.com.au/eurekas-future/