WEEKEND LONG READ: More than 3,200 hectares of native vegetation will go for the New England REZ transmission line, including 147 hectares of critically endangered New England Peppermint grassy woodland. And they’re allowed to do it because the law gives them a “free kick” as a state significant project.
New England REZ
Posted inEnergy, Glen Innes Severn Shire
Glen Innes Severn calls for fair REZ funding model
Glen Innes Severn Council is pushing for a fairer funding model to share New England Renewable Energy Zone benefits across communities.
Posted inConsultations and feedback, Energy, Local News
New England community invited to have say on $60m energy fund
Locals are being handed a direct say in how $60 million from the region’s renewable energy zone gets spent, with surveys, a webinar and community sessions open now.
Posted inEnergy, Local News
New England REZ key as batteries and renewables reshape the grid
The New England REZ is on track to be delivered and fully operational in 2034, upgraded to ‘anticipated’ in the national energy roadmap released today.
Posted inArmidale Regional, Energy, Glen Innes Severn Shire, NSW Politics, NSW Votes 2027, Uralla Shire
Local councils not consulted in Nationals plan to kill New England REZ
In a bizarre backflip, the Coalition has announced that if re-elected next March they would effectively abandon the New England REZ – and they didn’t consult councils before coming up with the destructive policy.
Posted inConsultations and feedback, Energy, Local News
Applications closing soon to get a seat at the REZ table
EnergyCo is seeking new members for its New England REZ community reference groups, with vacancies open for residents representing community, environmental and business interests. Applications close Friday June 5.
Posted inEnvironment, Local News
Renewable energy boom must deliver for people, nature, and regional communities
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.
Posted inEnergy
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.
Posted inEnergy
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
Posted inAgriculture, Bendemeer, Energy
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