$6 million awarded to First Nations projects in the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone
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.
Anchoring renewable jobs in western Sydney
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.
NSW boosts energy security with new firming tender
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.
NSW Government proposes law to strengthen the electricity network
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.
$60 million in community benefits start flowing to the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone
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.
Multibillion-dollar renewables investment by private sector to power 2.7 million NSW homes
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.
New guide to help landholders navigate the energy transition
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.
Funding energy upgrades to cut bills and tackle climate change
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.
Solar battery installations soar, cutting energy bills in NSW
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.
South West Renewable Energy Zone powers up
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).