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ARTICLE · 01 NOVEMBER 2016

Wind Energy Planning Framework for NSW - cancelling out the white noise

Colin Biggers & Paisley
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The NSW government aims for more clarity around the wind farm development process by its Wind Energy Planning Framework.

AustraliaEnergy and Natural Resources
Todd Neal
Todd Neal

In brief - NSW government aims for more clarity around wind farm development process

The NSW Department of Planning and Environment is now considering the public submissions it has received on its newly proposed Wind Energy Planning Framework, which will underpin the future strategic policy for wind farm developments in NSW.

Wind energy investment needs to be balanced with community needs

The recent debate over wind farms has led to inertia on the development of wind farms in NSW. In particular, the uncertainty and delay in obtaining approvals or modifications to approvals has impacted on wind farm investment in NSW when compared to other states in Australia. This is despite the 2011 Draft Planning Guidelines for Wind Farms.

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