EnergyCo, Key Responsibilities

EnergyCo's primary statutory function is "to investigate, plan, coordinate and carry out the planning and design" of generation infrastructure as well as the construction and operation of storage and network infrastructure.

As Infrastructure Planner, EnergyCo acts in three ways for the practical coordination of transmission with generation and firming infrastructure:

• plans and procures major network infrastructure projects to unlock additional network capacity across the state

• designs and manages network access schemes to ensure new generators can get connected and stay connected

• coordinates local community engagement to support joined-up delivery of major infrastructure and benefits

EnergyCo also supports emerging technologies (pumped hydro, long-duration storage) through grants programs.