Ninth Report - Revised (Draft) National Policy Statement for Energy

We welcome the clarity in the NPS on undergrounding which will speed up the process for planning electricity connections through designated areas.

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Overall, we recommend that the revised (draft) NPS needs to place greater emphasis on the impact of climate change and the speed at which new infrastructure will need to be built to meet the Government’s net zero target. It must … Read more Overall, we recommend that the revised (draft) NPS needs to place greater emphasis on the impact of climate change and the speed at which new infrastructure will need to be built to meet the Government’s net zero target. It must clearly articulate how the decision-making process will weigh the urgent need for developments which contribute to climate change mitigation, against other relevant considerations. It must unambiguously express that the prime consideration for planning consent for NSIPs for renewable energy is the overall contribution to mitigating climate change and reducing emissions. Show less

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The revised NPS for energy should be a clear and unambiguous statement of the key principles underpinning the planning framework, thereby allowing a clear statement of intent while also allowing sufficient flexibility to take into account new and emerging technologies. … Read more The revised NPS for energy should be a clear and unambiguous statement of the key principles underpinning the planning framework, thereby allowing a clear statement of intent while also allowing sufficient flexibility to take into account new and emerging technologies. We recommend that the NPS for energy should, however, be closely linked to policy proposals and technology specific roadmaps, which set specific targets for specific sectors - thereby incentivising the development of those new and emerging technologies required to achieve net zero by 2050. Show less

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