Community leaders from the New England and Hunter Renewable Energy Zones have travelled to NSW Parliament House to urge politicians from all parties to get behind the renewable energy transition and to ensure it benefits both communities and nature.
New England REZ
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Energy and Water Ombudsman now takes REZ complaints
The Energy & Water Ombudsman NSW (EWON) has expanded its jurisdiction to take complaints from landholders and community members impacted by renewable energy infrastructure.
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Scoping report for network infrastructure next big step for New England REZ
The New England Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) is one step closer to connecting its 8 gigawatts of network capacity to the grid
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Farmers dig in on renewables as transition accelerates
Farmers are playing their part in the transition to renewable energy with little to no impact on their agricultural production
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Oven Mountain Pumped Hydro project now open for public comment
The latest development as part of the REZ, a massive pumped hydro system to be built underground between Armidale and Kempsey, is now open for comment.
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Plans for better housing for temporary REZ workers
The NSW Government and councils are planning for more and better housing for thousands of temporary and seasonal workers needed to support major projects.
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Three more solar farms open for comment
Plans for three more solar farms to be developed in the New England are currently on exhibition and open for comment.
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Building local capacity now to get renewable-ready
Heidi McElnea, Engagement Coordinator for Community Power Agency, says the renewable energy transition needs rural and regional Australia in order to meet the emission-reduction targets
Posted inEnergy, NSW Politics
Inquiry on putting transmission lines underground a win for Marshall, farmers, common sense
A parliamentary inquiry will into putting transmission lines underground has been welcomed, following calls from local member for Northern Tablelands Adam Marshall to do so.
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EnergyCo information sessions on REZ transmission line start next week
Community consultation on the proposed transmission line that will deliver New England’s abundant renewable power to the rest of the state is now underway.