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Poppy Johnston

FORGOTTEN HISTORY: How worker housing woes can be a win for energy zones - The Untold Story

As the push for renewable energy grows so does the need to house workers involved in the projects. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Towns battling housing shortages fear locals being shut out as hundreds of temporary workers flock to their regions to build crucial renewable-energy projects.

But not-for-profit organisation Re-Alliance, which advocates for a responsible shift to renewables that benefits regions, says the clean energy transition needn't be a burden and can help ease long-term housing pain points in host communities.

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