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ARTICLE · 03 MARCH 2023

Illawarra Declared As The Fifth And Final REZ In NSW

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The NSW Minister for Energy has declared a Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) in the Illawarra region. Following a draft exhibition of the declaration in late 2022,...

AustraliaEnergy and Natural Resources
Peter Briggs
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Rebecca Davie
Rebecca Davie
James Donaldson
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The NSW Minister for Energy has declared a Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) in the Illawarra region. Following a draft exhibition of the declaration in late 2022, this marks the first key step in establishing the Illawarra REZ under the Electricity Infrastructure Investment Act 2020.

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  • The Illawarra region is the final to be declared as a REZ in NSW, with Central-West Orana, New England, Hunter, and South West REZs having already been formally declared.
  • Energy Corporation of NSW (EnergyCo) has been appointed as the infrastructure planner to lead the Illawarra REZ.
  • Consultation will continue between EnergyCo and local community, industry, local government and other stakeholders on the design and delivery of the Illawarra REZ.

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