The state’s first Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) is one step closer to delivering electricity into the grid after ACEREZ Partnership (ACEREZ) was granted a transmission operator’s licence for the Central-West Orana REZ transmission system. ACEREZ, a consortium of Acciona Concesiones, Cobra and Endeavour Energy, was selected by the Energy Corporation of NSW (EnergyCo) as the preferred network operator to deliver the Central-West Orana REZ transmission system, following a rigorous competitive tender. The Minis

The Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) transmission project has secured Commonwealth planning approval, marking a pivotal step forward for Australia’s journey towards a renewable energy future. It follows the project's NSW planning approval granted in June. With both State and Commonwealth planning approvals now secured, this crucial infrastructure is poised to transition into its delivery phase.  The Energy Corporation of NSW (EnergyCo) will now continue working towards awarding the final con

NSW landholders will have a greater voice on the energy transition after a three-way partnership was struck in the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (REZ). A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed between NSW Farmers, the state’s peak farming body, EnergyCo, the statutory authority responsible for leading delivery of REZs, and ACEREZ, which is the preferred network operator to design, construct and maintain new transition infrastructure in the Central-West Orana REZ.  The MOU will suppor

The Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) transmission project has taken another significant step forward with the opening of new work packages that will bring jobs and local business opportunities to the region. These work packages consist of contracts for items such as early earth works, drainage, fencing, and other elements of civil construction for the transmission lines. The NSW Government wants to help local business take advantage of this opportunity. EnergyCo in collaboration with ACEREZ, a c