REZ Archives - Renew Economy

Policy & Planning

Victoria scraps contested renewable zone, says region has limited capacity for more solar and wind
Victoria cancels contentious renewable zone ahead of state election on grounds it holds “significant renewable energy” projects, and has limited capacity for more.
Rachel Williamson

Sep 10, 2026

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Policy & Planning

“Tangible benefits:” REZ unlocks $1.4 million to fund tech upgrades for local farmers
NSW launches grants of up to $35,000 to help up to 40 farmers buy new and upgraded agricultural technology, backed by funds from the state’s renewable energy zone (REZ) benefits scheme.
Joshua S Hill

Aug 12, 2026

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Policy & Planning

“Two very different types of people:” Australia’s split energy personality and what it means for grid connections
When it comes to network people and developer people, opposites do not attract and this can be a real problem for getting projects connected to the grid.
Rachel Williamson

Jun 11, 2026

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Utilities

First transmission tower finally goes up in NSW’s first renewable energy zone
The first transmission tower in the first renewable energy zone is now up.
Rachel Williamson

Apr 2, 2026

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Utilities

Construction begins on network upgrade to bring major coal region into the energy future
Ausgrid will start building the REZ based around existing infrastructure in early 2026, with work expected to be done within two years.
Rachel Williamson

Dec 19, 2025

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Policy & Planning

State seeks fresh feedback on five renewable energy zones, puts one on the back-burner
State launches consultation on five draft onshore renewable energy zones (REZs) and one “shoreline” REZ, in final call for fresh feedback from community, industry.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 25, 2025

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Policy & Planning

Ombudsman says transmission projects plagued by lack of trust in local communities
Ombudsman has only been handling transmission issues for six months but has already formed strong views on what needs to be fixed.
Rachel Williamson

Oct 15, 2025

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Policy & Planning

NSW doubles its spend on transmission to connect more renewables, faster
New South Wales government budget doubles its bet on the state’s transmission buildout, including poles and wires to connect its five Renewable Energy Zones.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 24, 2025

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Policy & Planning

Renewables disconnect: Data reveals what people in NSW REZs do – and don’t – want
Between a community survey and state ombudsman review, it’s becoming clearer what the people living in state REZs want from developers – and what needs to change.
Rachel Williamson

Jun 23, 2025

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Policy & Planning

EnergyCo grants $60m to 54 projects in first round of REZ community benefits scheme
More than 50 regional community projects will share in $60 million in grant funding awarded to communities in the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (REZ).
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 11, 2025

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Policy & Planning

Tasmania launches consultation on state’s first REZ in “windy north west”
Tasmania launches six weeks of consultation on the final design of its first renewable energy zone.
Sophie Vorrath

May 28, 2024

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Policy & Planning

NSW to open bids for access to first two renewable zones, in race to plug in new wind, solar and batteries
Applications open for a spot on the grid in the Central West Orana REZ, while bids to open soon in second zone in south-west.
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 24, 2024

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