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Last November, Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen\u2019s 2022 “pledging spree”<\/a>, put $200 million into around 400 community batteries.<\/p>\n

But Distributed Network Service Providers (DNSPs<\/a>) are learning they have to win over the communities who will be home to the container-sized batteries.<\/p>\n

When Ausgrid\u2019s Cameron Park community battery went live last year<\/a>, you\u2019d be forgiven for expecting the program to roll out across Sydney without a hitch.<\/p>\n

However, Ausgrid has run into a degree of opposition from Sydney councils, centred mainly on the choice of location. Since the argument is in electorates targeted by \u201cteals\u201d in last year’s elections, The Daily Telegraph is giving residents\u2019 \u201cangry response\u201d<\/a> a play (it\u2019s paywalled, of course).<\/p>\n

Two councils recently went public on ABC Sydney to explain that the size of the batteries<\/a> means Ausgrid is looking for open space for their installation.<\/p>\n

That often means nearby parks or playgrounds, and that\u2019s where councils \u2013 and individuals \u2013 get upset.<\/p>\n

Waverley Council Mayor Paula Masselos told the ABC the proposed location in her LGA, Thomas Hogan Reserve, wasn\u2019t suitable and she wanted better engagement from Ausgrid.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe don\u2019t believe where the batteries will be located, number one, will have a community benefit\u201d,<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

…she told ABC Sydney Wednesday morning.<\/p>\n

Masselos conceded that it can be challenging to find a suitable spot in the Waverley LGA.<\/p>\n

\u201cDown near the beach is a very hostile environment,\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

…particularly relating to rust, she said.<\/p>\n

Still, her comments fell short of an \u201cangry response\u201d:<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re working with Ausgrid to find a site \u2026 Ausgrid does have its own assets, or there\u2019s a road reserve we might have a look at.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

North Sydney Mayor Zo\u00eb Baker said Ausgrid offered a \u201cvery positive presentation by Ausgrid to council\u2019s environment reference group\u201d, adding that \u201cthey\u2019ve committed to upfront community engagement\u201d.<\/p>\n

The issue of locating near parks is of as much concern in North Sydney as elsewhere, and Baker said Ausgrid is seeking alternatives in her LGA.<\/p>\n

While the utility tries not to locate batteries near high-speed traffic, Baker said, \u201cthey have not ruled out a Warringah Freeway road reserve\u201d, and a substation location is being explored for a battery in Cammeray.<\/p>\n

\u201cAusgrid seem genuinely committed to communicating with both the community and the council\u201d, Baker said.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

This agenda item<\/a> from the council\u2019s May 8 meeting (PDF) provides a more complete outline of the council\u2019s location requirements. As well as asking Ausgrid to avoid \u201cland zoned RE1 Public Recreation\u201d, the council wants Ausgrid to favour private land if possible, to avoid removing or disrupting trees in the LGA, and to avoid heritage impacts.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Last November, Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen\u2019s 2022 “pledging spree”, put $200 million into around 400 community batteries. 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