New England Renewable Energy Zone - Development Finance Entity Package - Call for Registrations of Interest

### ⚡ New England Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) Development Finance Opportunity The **Energy Corporation of NSW (EnergyCo)** is inviting expressions of interest for the **Development Finance Entity (DFE) Package** (ROI-2014632) to support the critical New England Renewable Energy Zone infrastructure project. This initiative is a cornerstone of the NSW Government's Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap, aiming to deliver 6GW of clean energy capacity through a two-stage development process (Stage 1: 2.4GW by 2032; Stage 2: 3.6GW by 2034). #### 🎯 Project Scope & Objectives EnergyCo is seeking a qualified entity or consortium to provide lower-risk financing for land, biodiversity, contingency, and other development costs. Key highlights include: * **Regulated Concession Model:** The appointed entity will operate under a regulated framework without exposure to construction or operational risks. * **Strategic Goal:** To boost investment certainty, lower overall project costs, and provide alternate financing mechanisms to benefit NSW electricity consumers. * **Requirements:** Bidders must demonstrate a proven track record and capability in financing large-scale infrastructure projects. #### 📝 Submission Process Interested parties must execute a **Confidentiality and Disclaimer Deed Poll** and an **Individual Deed Poll** to access the DFE Data Room. Submissions must include specific returnable schedules covering organizational structure, capability, and experience. **Keywords:** Renewable Energy, Infrastructure Finance, New England REZ, EnergyCo, NSW Government, Project Financing, Sustainable Energy, Financial Services, Public-Private Partnership.