The New England Renewable Energy Zone will be reviewed and revised if a NSW Coalition government wins next year’s state election.
It follows the NSW Liberals and Nationals unveiling their energy plan which they say will deliver a more affordable, reliable and resilient energy system that puts downward pressure on power bills and economic growth.
The NSW Coalition says the New England REZ is significantly over budget and behind schedule adding the review will prioritise upgrades to existing transmission infrastructure and remove the need for the proposed 500 kV transmission corridor line.
The Liberals and Nationals say they will diversify the state’s energy mix by unlocking energy generation, storage and distribution closer to where people live and businesses operate adding the centerpiece of the plan is the creation of the Sydney City Renewable energy Zone and accelerating work to create additional zones in Newcastle and Wollongong.
