Planning for Victoria’s future renewable energy projects will be handled by the state government but it has stopped short of taking the reins on two controversial transmission blueprints.
Energy Minister Lily D’Ambrosio launched the Victorian Transmission Investment Framework on June 8, which will shift future planning, development and consultation for renewable energy transmission to government body VicGrid.
It means an expanded scope for VicGrid, which already co-ordinates the planning and development of Victoria’s renewable energy zones.
As part of the changes, D’Ambrosio said new priority areas would be identified by early 2024 and a new draft transmission plan published for consultation later next year….