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Draft energy policy framework


The draft energy policy framework was on exhibition from 14 November 2023 to 29 January 2024. 

On 28 October 2024, the NSW Government released the final framework, renamed to the Renewable Energy Planning Framework. 

The framework provides communities, councils and the energy industry with clarity and transparency for how renewable energy projects and transmission infrastructure are assessed and managed. 

View the final Renewable Energy Planning Framework documents

Submissions and what we heard 

The framework has been developed based on consultation with community and industry stakeholders, including feedback received through the public exhibition process. All submissions received during exhibition are available to view below.  

A range of changes were made to the draft framework to address comments and concerns, including amendments to the visual impact assessment process, additional guidance on benefit sharing, simplified guidance on private agreements, and more.  

Read more about the key themes of the consultation, what’s been done to address these, and further actions being taken by the NSW Government in the Renewable Energy Transition Update. 

View submissions

More information

If you have any questions about the final Renewable Energy Planning Framework or Renewable Energy Transition Update contact [email protected] 

Timeline

  • On Exhibition

    The consultation is open for public comment.

  • Under Consideration

    We'll be reviewing what you told us.

  • Made and Finalised

    The final outcomes of this consultation will be documented here.

Consultation period

From:
To:

More information

planning.nsw.gov.au
Exhibiting agency or agencies: DPE
Exhibition location: NSW Planning Portal