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

### ⚡ New England Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) Development Finance Opportunity Energy Corporation of NSW (EnergyCo) is inviting Registrations of Interest (ROI) for the **Development Finance Entity Package** associated with the New England Renewable Energy Zone. This is a strategic infrastructure project aimed at delivering 6GW of clean energy capacity to New South Wales, with development milestones set for 2032 and 2034. #### 📋 Project Scope & Requirements EnergyCo seeks a qualified entity or consortium to provide lower-risk financing for critical development costs, including land acquisition, biodiversity offsets, and contingency funding. Key aspects include: * **Financial Role:** Managing financing for development-phase costs without exposure to construction or operational risks. * **Model:** Appointment under a regulated concession model. * **Capability:** Bidders must demonstrate a proven track record in financing large-scale infrastructure projects. #### 💡 Why This Matters This initiative is designed to enhance investment certainty, reduce overall project costs, and ultimately lower electricity prices for NSW consumers. It represents a significant long-term investment opportunity for financial partners to engage in a whole-of-life financing approach for one of Australia's most critical energy infrastructure projects. #### 🔑 Key Information for Bidders * **Access:** Interested parties must execute a Confidentiality and Disclaimer Deed Poll to access the Data Room. * **Submission:** Registrations must be submitted via email to nerez.dfe@energyco.nsw.gov.au by the closing date. * **Compliance:** The project is subject to NSW Government social procurement policies, including Aboriginal Procurement, Shorter Payment Terms, and SME policies. **Keywords:** Renewable Energy, Infrastructure Finance, New England REZ, EnergyCo, NSW Government, Project Finance, Sustainability, Energy Infrastructure.