20Procedure for declaring renewable energy zones and access areas

20 Procedure for declaring renewable energy zones and access areas

20 Procedure for declaring renewable energy zones and access areas

Before making a declaration of a renewable energy zone or an access area, the Minister must—

(a) consider a report from the Secretary about the potential effects of the declaration on electricity costs for NSW electricity customers, and

(b) consider the infrastructure investment objectives and the most recent report prepared by the consumer trustee under section 45, and

(c) consult with the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces, and

(d) consult with AEMO, and

(e) make a draft declaration publicly available on the Department’s website for at least 28 days.

s 20: Am 2025 No 80, Sch 1[7] [8].