RACQ Resilient Energy Centre Program

Communities across Queensland are increasingly vulnerable to power disruptions caused by disasters and extreme weather events. Resilient Energy Centres address this risk by retrofitting community clubs and charities with solar, battery storage, smart load management and satellite phone and internet backup. These upgrades ensure facilities can remain operational during grid or telecommunications outages, allowing them to serve as vital hubs for the broader community.

Funding for capital and installation may include:
- Solar panels and batteries
- Switchboard and phase upgrade
- Reasonable network connection or disconnection costs
- Communications equipment such as satellite internet
- Energy management and control systems
- Demand management and monitoring devices
- Installer labour.

In addition to funding, targeted mentoring and technical guidance may be provided to support eligible projects to prepare for implementation, where required.

The RACQ Resilient Energy Centre program supports communities to plan, develop and install these upgrades. Through funding assistance, mentoring and technical guidance, the program helps community organisations strengthen their energy resilience and improve their capacity to respond during times of crisis.

Funding of up to $50,000 in renewable energy solutions is available per project, with the possibility of higher support in exceptional circumstances. Projects that include co‑contributions or existing infrastructure (such as solar systems without batteries) may be given positive consideration as this helps reduce the overall funding required.

If you’re part of a community organisation, including clubs, charities, sporting groups or First Nations councils, and want to keep the lights on for your community, apply now.

Provides grants to retrofirt community clubs and charities with solar, battery storage, smart load management and satellite phone and internet backup.

Eligible organisations must be:
- A community organisation, charity or other organisation whose primary purpose is social, environmental or cultural activities, or
- A Queensland First Nations Shire as recognised by Local Government Authorities of Queensland
- Registered with an Australian Business Number (ABN).

Large entities with revenue greater than $3 million are expected to offer co-contributions to fund their project.