Transmission Archives - Renew Economy

Policy & Planning

Network seeks to charge data centres for full grid connection capacity, whether they use it or not
Transmission network pushes for rule change that would see large energy users pay for their full connection capacity to the grid whether they use all of that capacity, or not.
Rachel Williamson

Jul 3, 2026

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Policy & Planning

Network sets out $3.5 billion case for new link to remove bottlenecks between renewables and cities
Network weighs its options to close a gap in “ring” of transmission lines linking NSW coastal load centres with its renewable energy zones and other major upgrades and mega-projects, like Snowy 2.0.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 1, 2026

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Policy & Planning

Energy ministers seek solution to tax trap for landowners seeking compensation for transmission lines
Landowners are being stung by capital gains tax as high as 45 per cent on the compensation they’re getting for hosting transmission.
Rachel Williamson

May 12, 2026

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Policy & Planning

State-owned transmission giant wants to claw back 45 pct more revenue from customers, citing “increased complexity”
The state-owned network wants to hike its revenue base and add that to customer bills, just as the state government crows about pushing power costs down.
Rachel Williamson

Apr 1, 2026

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Utilities

Floods, inflation, insolvency: Transgrid says blowout in transmission costs “entirely” out of its control
Transgrid details causes of the “contract failure” that has blighted delivery of Project EnergyConnect, as the regulator decides if consumers should foot the higher bill.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 30, 2026

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Policy & Planning

Data centres told to “ride through” grid faults, under proposed new rules to lessen risk of blackouts
Draft rules to both protect the grid and make it easier for data centres to connect are open to consultation, but at least one tech giant is already pushing back.
Rachel Williamson

Mar 12, 2026

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Policy & Planning

Networks seek rule change to cut investment “red tape,” critics spy a new door to gold-plating
A rule change request from Energy Networks Australia seeks to shift some projects out of the onerous public cost-benefit test.
Rachel Williamson

Mar 3, 2026

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Utilities

Rule change promises tighter leash on network spending, changes to carrots and sticks
The draft rule will allow the energy regulator to alter a specific part of network revenue determinations when updates are made.
Rachel Williamson

Feb 23, 2026

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Renewables

Solar and wind titans reboot push for huge inland renewables zone, as “least-regret pathway” to coal-free NSW
A consortium of companies led by Tilt Renewables wants AEMO to factor in a massive, up to 10 GW inland REZ to its 2026 blueprint for the national grid.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 17, 2026

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Utilities

Spanish energy giant wins contract to build the other contentious Victoria transmission line
Spanish energy giant bags another key transmission project in Australia, winning the rights to build the Western Renewables Link in Victoria.
Rachel Williamson

Dec 18, 2025

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Utilities

Australia’s biggest syncon about to start work in Victoria
The country’s biggest syncon is going through its commissioning process as other states scramble to get their hands on similar machines to boost system security.
Rachel Williamson

Dec 1, 2025

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Utilities

Farmers prompt transmission giant to find new route for link supporting 100 pct renewables plan
Transmission company looking for new route for new high capacity line after local farming communities objected.
Rachel Williamson

Nov 26, 2025

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