Roadmap overview Flashcards
What is the roadmap in one sentence?
The Roadmap coordinates investment in transmission, generation, storage and firming infrastructure to replace aging power stations
What are 3 big benefits of the Roadmap?
o Forecast average $130 a year saving on a household electricity bill between 2023to 2040 and $430 a year saving on a small business electricity bill.
o $32 billion in regional energy infrastructure investment expected to 2030.
o 12 GW in new generation and 2 GW of long duration storage by 2030. 90 million tonnes of reduced carbon emissions to 2030.
What are benefits specifically for regional NSW?
- 6,300 constructions jobs and 2,800 ongoing jobs expected in 2030, mostly in regional NSW
- Up to $265 million in community enhancement funds to host communities by 2042.
- $1.5 billion in lease payments estimated by 2042 to landholders hosting new infrastructure
Where are the REZs?
o Central West Orana (Dubbo)
o Illawarra
o Hunter Central Coast (near Newcastle)
o New England
o South-West (Near Hay)