NSW Government

Policy & Planning

“Obvious solution:” NSW urged to unlock demand side potential ahead of Eraring closure
With Eraring set to close, the NSW Government has an “obvious” solution to deliver lower cost electricity and higher reliability.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 22, 2024

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Renewables

As Barnaby rails against “filthy” turbines, NSW approves plans for a 335MW wind farm
While the Nationals MP publicly decries wind turbines as “filth,” a new wind farm, located half way between Sydney and Joyce’s Tamworth electorate, wins approval.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 6, 2024

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Clean energy investors propose radical rethink of planning rules in NSW
NSW’s draft energy framework will add time, cost and another layer of bureaucracy in a state that needs to remove all three, big investors say.
Rachel Williamson

Jan 24, 2024

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Battery

Firm Power gets approval for three battery projects as NSW speeds up process
Firm Power gets approval for another three big battery projects, including one in NSW in just six months.
Rachel Williamson

Jan 22, 2024

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Coal

NSW reboots and streamlines access rights to help wind and solar secure space on the grid
NSW reboots and streamlines access rights for new wind, solar and storage projects to ensure that first renewable energy zone is delivered on time to allow more coal exits.
Giles Parkinson

Jan 21, 2024

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Renewables

Stick to the plan: Lights won’t go out when Eraring closes on schedule
Consistent with AEMO’s own modelling, our new analysis reconfirms there is no material electricity reliability gap for NSW if Eraring closes on schedule.
Tim Buckley & AM Jonson

Jan 18, 2024

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Solar banks and electrification: Governments invest $206m to close the energy gap
Federal and New South Wales governments tip $206m into energy upgrades for social housing, and launch Solar Banks scheme for homes unable to access solar.
Joshua S Hill & Sophie Vorrath

Jan 15, 2024

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Wind

Massive 1500 MW wind project gets planning approval, first in NSW in nearly three years
A 1500 MW wind project, to be built with an 800 MW battery, has won planning approval in NSW, the first wind project to do so since early 2021.
Giles Parkinson

Dec 21, 2023

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Coal

Mind the gap: Will Penny Sharpe use her new powers to force Eraring to stay open?
Penny Sharpe has given herself new powers to force the Eraring coal plant to stay open. Will she use them? AEMO’s latest energy security report says there might be a gap, but maybe not.
Giles Parkinson

Dec 21, 2023

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Renewables

NSW doubles size of Australia’s first renewable energy zone, appoints operator
NSW confirms the first renewable energy zone will be doubled in size to ensure enough wind, solar and storage can be delivered to replace coal.
Giles Parkinson

Dec 20, 2023

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