Network Authorisation

Network Authorisation

Network authorisation is one of the consumer protections built into the NSW Roadmap that requires ASL, in its statutory role as Consumer Trustee, to independently assess whether a REZ network infrastructure project recommended by the Infrastructure Planner satisfies the requirements for authorisation under the Electricity Infrastructure Investment Act and Regulation.

The Network Authorisation Process and Approach Paper sets out the general approach ASL will adopt in performing its role.

Read the Network Authorisation Process & Approach Paper
Access Fee Determinations

Access Fee Determinations

In its role as the Consumer Trustee in NSW, ASL has the function under section 26 of the Electricity Infrastructure Investment Act 2020 (NSW) (EII Act) of setting Access Fees that are payable to the Scheme Financial Vehicle (SFV) by Access Right Holders in an REZ Access Scheme.

Browse Renewable Energy Zone authorisations and access fees

Central-West Orana

Central-West Orana

  • The REZ will initially unlock at least 4.5 gigawatts of new network capacity by the late-2020s.
  • New transmission infrastructure will enable generators (such as solar and wind farms) participating in the REZ to export electricity to the rest of the network.
  • It is expected to bring up to $20 billion in private investment to the Central-West Orana region by 2030.
  • At its peak, this REZ is expected to support around 5,000 construction jobs in the region.
Hunter Central Coast

Hunter Central Coast

  • The REZ will provide an additional 1 GW of network transfer capacity by 2028.
  • It is expected to deliver both short- and long-term wholesale electricity price benefits for NSW consumers.
  • It helps meet the state’s emissions reduction targets by enabling replacement renewable generation as coal-fired generators retire.
South West

South West

  • Information on South West access rights and access fees can be found on the Tender 5 page.
New England

New England

*The footage above was taken at the following sites:
Gentari, Maryvale Solar and Energy Project
Gentari, Maryvale Solar and Energy Project
Photo credit Avalind
EnergyCo, Hunter Transmission Project