Western Murray Land Improvement Group (WMLIG) has a vision to facilitate the development of a Community Energy Retail Hub that will incentivise the uptake of renewable energy for a fair price that will create local jobs. This social enterprise would reduce economic leakage from the region which will be invested back into the community. The Community Energy Retail Hub would be used to support self-reliance and recovery from the impact of an adverse event, such as drought, fire, flood or pandemic. Currently there are over 100 active Community Energy projects within Australia. There are a range of social, environmental, technological and political motivators to develop Community Energy projects, including: Community engagement and empowerment Co-exists with other land use such as farming Local jobs Community income Energy self sufficiency Supporting regional communities. A percentage of the income generated from the Community Energy Retail Hub will go into the Community Foundation enabling funds to hit the ground in an expedient manner, this is so the community is not reliant on government handouts in the event of a drought or other adverse event.