Australia’s first Indigenous-owned energy retailer, Yurringa, has officially begun operations, a significant step for the industry.
Launched at the North East Link construction site in Victoria, Yurringa Energy is set to supply 100 per cent renewable energy for the state’s largest road project, in partnership with Alinta Energy.
The initiative, supported by the Allan Labor Government, highlights Yurringa Energy’s role in advancing the state’s renewable energy goals.
Established in 2018, Yurringa is Australia’s first Indigenous-owned and operated energy provider.
It aims to supply energy to commercial and industrial markets, while fostering employment and training opportunities for Indigenous communities in the renewable sector.
Victoria’s Minister for Employment, Vicki Ward, and Minister for Energy and Resources, Lily D’Ambrosio, attended the launch to celebrate Yurringa Energy’s success.
“We’re investing in First Nations-owned businesses and backing startups like Yurringa Energy to create new and meaningful employment opportunities for First Nation Victorians – especially in growing sectors like renewables. This will improve economic opportunities for First Nations people as well as the wider community,”Minister Ward said.
According to the Victorian Government, the energy provider’s involvement in the North East Link project aligns with the Labor Government’s Yuma Yirramboi Strategy, which aims to build economic parity for First Nations people.
It also supports Victoria’s broader commitment to achieving 65 per cent renewable energy by 2030, 95 per cent by 2035, and net-zero emissions by 2045.
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