Australia: EnergyCo Proposes New South Wales’ First Urban Renewable Energy Zone

NSW Gov’t engages community for Illawarra Renewable Energy Zone - Manufacturers' Monthly

Image: Nick Brundle/stock.adobe.com The NSW Government has engaged with industry, community and union leaders in Wollongong on its new plans to establish NSW’s first ‘urban renewable energy zone’ (REZ). The REZ is planned to leverage the unique characteristics of the Illawarra region to deliver more affordable and reliable power to NSW homes and businesses. The Illawarra REZ Roundtable saw energy experts, business leaders and community repres…

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Australia: EnergyCo proposes New South Wales’ first urban renewable energy zone

Australia's NSW government has proposed developing the state’s first urban REZ in Illawarra, which could be delivered as early as 2030.

New REZ for smaller tech - Ecogeneration

Image: Washburn/stock.adobe.comNew South Wales is working on its first urban Renewable Energy Zone (REZ). The Minns Government has launched planning consultation for a Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) in the Illawarra. The new REZ is aimed at facilitating decentralised energy solutions that prioritise consumer and community-scale assets. The Illawarra REZ Roundtable, held in Wollongong last week, brought together industry, government and community re…

Illawarra to become NSW’s first urban renewable energy zone

The NSW Government has announced plans to establish NSW’s first urban renewable energy zone in the Illawarra region to deliver more affordable and reliable power to the state’s homes and businesses. An Illawarra REZ Roundtable will see energy experts, business leaders and community representatives map out next steps for the REZ, including initial options which can be delivered by 2030. Related article: Work to begin on Australia’s first renewab…