42DFunctions of infrastructure planner—particular renewable energy zones—the Act, s 63(4)(d)

42D Functions of infrastructure planner—particular renewable energy zones—the Act, s 63(4)(d)

42D Functions of infrastructure planner—particular renewable energy zones—the Act, s 63(4)(d)

(1) This clause applies if—

(a) the Energy Corporation is appointed as the infrastructure planner for a renewable energy zone, and

(b) the Minister has declared, in accordance with the Act, section 24(1), the access scheme that applies in the renewable energy zone or part of the renewable energy zone.

(2) The infrastructure planner for a renewable energy zone to which an access scheme applies has the following functions—

(a) to coordinate the construction of generation, storage and network infrastructure in the renewable energy zone,

(b) if the declaration specifies that the scheme financial vehicle is, in relation to the access scheme, liable to pay the infrastructure planner the component of fees payable under the Act, section 26 to be held for use for a community purpose or an employment purpose—

(i) to administer payments of money held for use for a community purpose or employment purpose, and

(ii) to make guidelines about the administration, management and payment of money under this clause.

Note—

See the Energy and Utilities Administration Act 1987, section 35, which establishes the Energy Administration Account.

(3) In this clause—

community purpose has the same meaning as in the Act, section 26.

employment purpose has the same meaning as in the Act, section 26.

cl 42D: Ins 2023 (348), Sch 1[3]. Am 2025 (199), Sch 1[3]; 2026 (113), Sch 1[2].