MEDIA RELEASE
18 December 2024
The Nature Conservation Council of New South Wales (NCC), the state’s peak environmental organisation, has today welcomed the NSW Government’s appointment of Ausgrid as the preferred network operator for the Hunter-Central Coast Renewable Energy Zone (REZ).
Statements attributable to NCC Senior Climate Campaigner, Jacqui Mills:
“Today’s announcement is an exciting milestone in the development of NSW’s clean energy opportunities.
“The Hunter REZ will ensure the region continues to power our state for decades to come, delivering real benefits locally.
“This region is well placed with a skilled local workforce, abundant renewable energy potential and an existing electricity infrastructure network to utilise.
“Renewables are creating jobs and alternative income streams for landholders across NSW and this project will bring these benefits to the Hunter.
“As coal plants reach the end of their lives, renewables with storage are the cheapest and most reliable way to keep the lights on.”
Statement ends
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