1、OFFICIALHydrogen and Renewable Energy ActRelease Area Tender Application Assessment Criteria and ProcessDepartment for Energy and Miningenergymining.sa.gov.auMichael MalavazosDirector EngineeringOFFICIALRelease areas Part 3 HRE ActSole pathway for renewable energy development on designated landWork
2、with landowners to identify areas of land where development is suitable with terms and conditions,before licences are offeredMinister must consult on release areas prior to declaration First Release Area Closes today Gawler Ranges East and Whyalla WestCompetitive tender process for exclusive access
3、to identified areasSuccessful proponents have right to apply for a Renewable Energy Feasibility Licence(REFL)Must reach Native Title Agreement BEFORE licence is grantedOnly proponents with a REFL can apply for a Renewable Energy Infrastructure Licence(REIL)OFFICIALFirst Release AreasOFFICIALTender E
4、valuation Criteria s.11(2)(e)HRE ActBefore commencing tender process need to have evaluation criteria ready for publication.Criteria seek to ensure that the proposal clearly aligns with the following objectives of the HRE Act.encourage and maintain an appropriate level of competition for access to d
5、esignated land to enable exploration for,and exploiting of,renewable energy resources;enable engagement with Aboriginal people to ensure the regulatory framework in this Act maximises beneficial economic,environmental and social impacts and minimises adverse cultural and heritage impacts on Aborigin
6、al people;enable engagement with rural and regional communities in relation to hydrogen and renewable energy projects for beneficial economic,environmental and social outcomes for those communities;facilitate economic prosperity and benefits for the State through the development of an industry for g