On paper, renewable energy zones (REZs) are an effective way to unlock energy generation at scale and move Australia closer to net zero. In reality, it’s more complicated.

In this episode, Ashurst Perkins Coie’s Elena Lambros and Dan Brown are joined by colleague Luke Houghton to explore the opportunities and challenges REZs present. Having helped shape the commercial and financial model behind NSW’s first REZ, Central-West Orana, Luke brings first-hand insight to the conversation. He explains that long-term investors are seeking certainty – on access pricing, construction costs, tax regimes and site suitability.

Luke also reflects on lessons from the Central-West Orana process and explores how the regulated concession model could work beyond energy and beyond Australia.

Check out past and future episodes of Nearing Net Zero on the Ashurst Perkins Coie website. And subscribe to ESG Matters by Ashurst Perkins Coie wherever you get your podcasts.

The information provided is not intended to be a comprehensive review of all developments in law or practice, or to cover every aspect of the topics discussed. Listeners should obtain legal advice before applying it to specific issues or transactions.

On paper, renewable energy zones (REZs) are an effective way to unlock energy generation at scale and move Australia closer to net zero. In reality, it&rsquo;s more complicated.
In this episode, Ashurst Perkins Coie&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.ashurstperkinscoie.com/en/people/elena-lambros/">Elena Lambros</a> and <a href="https://www.ashurstperkinscoie.com/en/people/dan-brown/">Dan Brown</a> are joined by colleague <a href="https://www.ashurstperkinscoie.com/en/people/luke-houghton/">Luke Houghton</a> to explore the opportunities and challenges REZs present. Having helped shape the commercial and financial model behind NSW&rsquo;s first REZ, Central-West Orana, Luke brings first-hand insight to the conversation. He explains that long-term investors are seeking certainty &ndash; on access pricing, construction costs, tax regimes and site suitability.
Luke also reflects on lessons from the Central-West Orana process and explores how the regulated concession model could work beyond energy and beyond Australia.
Check out past and future episodes of Nearing Net Zero on the <a href="https://www.ashurstperkinscoie.com/en/insights/all-insights/">Ashurst Perkins Coie website</a>. And subscribe to <a href="https://www.ashurstperkinscoie.com/en/podcasts/esg-matters-podcasts/">ESG Matters by Ashurst Perkins Coie</a> wherever you get your podcasts.
The information provided is not intended to be a comprehensive review of all developments in law or practice, or to cover every aspect of the topics discussed. Listeners should obtain legal advice before applying it to specific issues or transactions.

Sustainability is an issue that affects us all, but how can we take steps to provoke meaningful change and make a lasting impact on environmental, social and governance issues across the globe? We explore the intersection of business value with business values for a more prosperous and sustainable future.

Sustainability is an issue that affects us all, but how can we take steps to provoke meaningful change and make a lasting impact on environmental, social and governance issues across the globe? We explore the intersection of business value with business values for a more prosperous and sustainable future.

Join us for our first podcast series, ESG Matters @ Ashurst as we go searching for answers and providing practical advice to help you address the challenges facing your organisation.

ESG Matters @ Ashurst Podcast

As the race to net zero continues, ESG Matters by Ashurst Perkins Coie reveals the strategies and tactics that forward thinking organizations are pursuing.

Tackling environmental, social and governance issues, this podcast is packed with real-world innovations and practical ways for organizations to mobilize business values to grow business value.

In every episode, you’ll hear insights about the latest legal and regulatory ESG issues from across our global network. You’ll also hear from organizations that are looking beyond compliance to uncover new commercial upsides from sustainability action.

As the race to net zero continues, ESG Matters by Ashurst Perkins Coie reveals the strategies and tactics that forward thinking organizations are pursuing.
Tackling environmental, social and governance issues, this podcast is packed with real-world innovations and practical ways for organizations to mobilize business values to grow business value.
In every episode, you&rsquo;ll hear insights about the latest legal and regulatory ESG issues from across our global network. You&rsquo;ll also hear from organizations that are looking beyond compliance to uncover new commercial upsides from sustainability action.

ESG Matters by Ashurst Perkins Coie

Could renewable energy zones be key to Australia’s clean energy future? In this special audio episode (taken from our continuing Nearing Net Zero video series), we look at what it will take to give generators and investors the certainty they need. 