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The NSW Government has launched its landmark Renewable Fuel Strategy to accelerate the production and use of renewable fuels in NSW, to drive down emissions and underpin industrial activity in NSW.

Driving through NSW in an electric vehicle has never been easier thanks to a $5.9 million boost to charging infrastructure from the Minns Labor Government.

The NSW Government has unveiled $4.5 million worth of grants to save businesses money, improve energy performance and reduce emissions long term.

Mandatory climate-related reporting for government entities is being introduced under reforms by the Minns Labor Government designed to better manage climate change risks and opportunities.

The Minns Labor Government is supporting a more stable gas supply for NSW by backing the repurposing of an existing pipeline to transport gas from South Australia to the east coast of NSW.

The Minns Labor Government is delivering a new comprehensive plan to help reduce energy bills and add protections to ensure customers who are part of an embedded network have a fairer go. 

The NSW Government is ramping up efforts to cut emissions from the agriculture and land sector, with $7.5 million in funding now available through the second round of its High Impact Partnerships grants.

The Minns Labor Government is creating local low-carbon manufacturing jobs on the NSW Mid North Coast by awarding just over $2 million to Solidcast, to boost production of low-carbon concrete panels used for housing and other projects.

The Minns Labor Government is taking further action to bolster the reliability of the state’s power supply with the opening of a competitive tender for new firming infrastructure.

The Minns Labor Government is investing in the jobs of the future by delivering $28 million to build a new Renewables Manufacturing Hub in Blacktown.

The NSW Government is switching on nearly $2 million in funding to help vulnerable households take control of their energy usage, save money and be part of the state’s clean energy future.

Aboriginal communities in the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) will benefit from $6 million in funding for community-led projects that will deliver lasting economic, social and environmental benefits.

The Albanese and Minns Labor Governments are partnering with 22 Community Housing providers to upgrade thousands of social housing homes to make them cheaper to run, more comfortable to live in, and better for the environment.

The NSW Government has introduced a Bill to Parliament to amend the Electricity Infrastructure Investment Act 2020 (EII Act) to accelerate the delivery of critical network infrastructure that will keep the lights on and the grid stable.

NSW is boosting the security and reliability of its energy grid, with Energy Minister Penny Sharpe directing a tender for projects that deliver 500MW of firm capacity.

The community is invited to face-to-face information sessions and an online webinar to have your say on proposed changes to make it clearer and easier for landholders and companies to negotiate land access for pipeline projects.

A trailblazing project in NSW’s north west that will reduce carbon emissions and create the state’s first large-scale green hydrogen and ammonia production facility has been given the green light to kick the project into the next gear.

The Minns Labor Government is investing $26.2 million to spearhead the next wave of emissions reduction technologies, supporting cutting-edge solutions which deliver both environmental and economic benefits to the state.

The NSW Government has launched a new $1 million grants program to assist businesses to investigate the feasibility of energy-efficient heat pump technology.

Electric Vehicle drivers in NSW will soon have access to another 549 new kerbside chargers across 130 suburbs, thanks to a $2.8 million investment by the Minns Labor Government.

The NSW Energy Security Corporation is now fully operational, with the appointment of an independent Board and funding available to invest in accelerating projects that will get more reliable, clean and affordable electricity into the NSW energy grid. 

The NSW Government is reducing emissions and moving closer to reaching its Net Zero targets. The state will bridge the gap with a new plan to get to net zero by 2050.

The Minns Labor Government has launched the state’s first large-scale Virtual Power Plant under the NSW Electricity Roadmap, which will help manage the reliable supply of electricity during peak periods to avoid blackouts and price spikes.

The Minns and Albanese Labor Governments have teamed up to double the incentives available for NSW households and small businesses to install a solar battery and connect it to a Virtual Power Plant, providing almost $5,000 in upfront benefits for a typical system that unlocks long-term cost-of living reductions.

NSW is rapidly rolling out more EV chargers, with the Minns Labor Government investing another $16.1 million to install 246 fast and ultra-fast EV chargers across the state.

Ten renewable energy projects have been given the green light to connect to the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (REZ), through agreements that will deliver enough power to supply more than half of NSW homes.

In a major milestone, 4 wind, solar and battery projects have been granted the right to connect to new power lines in the South West Renewable Energy Zone (REZ).

The Minns Labor Government is delivering $60 million to communities across the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (REZ), marking the first downpayment on legacy-building local projects ahead of major construction.

The Minns Labor Government and NSW Farmers have teamed up to launch a new guidebook that will help empower landowners and community members to better navigate and understand the transition to renewable energy.

Thousands of NSW households are enjoying lower energy bills thanks to the strong early adoption of the Minns Labor Government's household battery incentive, which delivers thousands of dollars off the cost of installation.