Investing to accelerate NSW’s energy transformation.

The Energy Security Corporation is a government-backed investor in large-scale clean energy infrastructure. We co-invest to secure the energy system NSW needs, now and into the future.

Who we are

Latest news

Energy Security Corporation open for business

The NSW Government has announced the NSW Energy Security Corporation is now fully operational, with the appointment of an independent Board and funding available to invest in accelerating projects that will get more reliable, clean and affordable electricity into the NSW energy grid.

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Strengthening NSW's energy system

$1 billion

in seed funding

$25-150 million

investment per project

50% by 2030

supporting NSW's emissions targets

Investing with clear public purpose and independence

Our strength is in our structure. With a clear public mandate and investment independence, we’re uniquely positioned to co-invest in the clean energy projects needed to deliver a reliable and secure electricity system for NSW.

How we work

Stay informed with the latest news and updates from the ESC as we invest in NSW's energy transition.

Our team brings deep expertise in infrastructure and energy finance to deliver on our public mandate.

Meet the team

Learn more about the ESC's role and how we support energy investment in NSW.

FAQs

Investment priorities

Utility-scale storage

We invest in large-scale storage projects to support a reliable energy system as the state transitions to renewables.

System security and network infrastructure

We invest in existing network infrastructure and enabling assets that unlock capacity and play a critical role in strengthening NSW's energy security and system reliability.

Ausgrid community battery. The artwork on the Ausgrid North Epping battery is by Leanne “Mulgo” Watson Redpath and titled Garad Flying

Consumer energy resources

We invest in scalable platforms and portfolios of distributed generation and storage assets and end-use equipment located on the customer-side of the meter.

Our governance

We operate and invest responsibly - applying due diligence, commercial rigour and good governance to deliver targeted sustainable returns and long-term system security for NSW.

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