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NSW is moving towards a more affordable, clean and reliable energy system. Here's how to help save energy and support a transformation to renewable energy.
Lithium-ion batteries: shop, charge, and recycle safely
When buying and using lithium-ion battery-powered products, safety should come first. In NSW, lithium-ion batteries have become a leading fire hazard, posing serious risks in homes, workplaces, and waste facilities.
Latest energy updates
Ministerial media release
29 May 2025
The delivery of a modern, low carbon, low waste, climate resilient health system is at the heart of a new Roadmap launched by NSW Health.
Ministerial media release
24 May 2025
NSW is rapidly rolling out more EV chargers, with the Minns Labor Government investing another $16.1 million to install 246 fast and ultra-fast EV chargers across the state.
Ministerial media release
23 May 2025
The Minns Labor Government will today engage with industry, community and union leaders in Wollongong on its new plans to establish NSW’s first ‘urban renewable energy zone’, leveraging the unique characteristics of the Illawarra region to deliver more affordable and reliable power to NSW homes and businesses.
Ministerial media release
16 May 2025
The Minns Government is paving the way to a greener energy future with the approval of a large-scale solar farm in the Richmond Valley that will power more than 36,000 homes, create 200 local jobs in construction and deliver strong community benefits.
Ministerial media release
8 May 2025
Ten renewable energy projects have been given the green light to connect to the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (REZ), through agreements that will deliver enough power to supply more than half of NSW homes.
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Recent energy publications
Report
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | 2 December 2024
The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) annual report volume 2 presents the audited financial statements of DCCEEW and the Water Administration Ministerial Corporation.
Report
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | 2 December 2024
The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) 2023–24 annual report focuses on achievements from 1 January to 30 June 2024 – the period since DCCEEW was formed – while achievements from 1 July to 31 December 2023 are in the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure’s 2023–24 annual report.
Fact sheet
Regional Growth NSW Development Corporation | 1 October 2020
Energy from waste is an effective way to manage residual waste that cannot be recycled. This waste is diverted from landfill and used to create energy, delivering positive outcomes for the community and the environment.
Authority
State Records NSW | 25 August 2016
Used by Environment and Heritage, Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Authority
State Records NSW | 25 February 2011
Used by energy services corporations established under the Energy Services Corporations Act 1995.