# Energy 2.1 - Renewable Energy
Supporting renewable energy in new subdivisions helps reduce emissions, manage peak electricity demand, and build resilience to climate change. It also enables communities to transition to a low-carbon future through local energy generation and storage.
# Relevant Victorian Planning Provisions
# Clause 56
# 56.09-2 Electricity and telecommunications objectives (opens new window)
To reduce greenhouse gas emissions by supporting generation and use of electricity from renewable sources.
# Other relevant clauses
# 15.01-3S Subdivision Design (opens new window)
Strategies include: to create urban structures that minimise peak electricity demand and support technologies such as microgrids and batteries.
# 19.01-1S Energy Supply (opens new window)
Strategies include: to support resilient energy infrastructure that enables on-site renewable energy generation and storage.
# BESS Subdivisions
BESS rewards subdivisions that support renewable energy by:
- Installing energy-efficient streetlighting powered by renewable sources.
- Providing renewable-powered infrastructure in public spaces, such as lighting, irrigation, or BBQs.
- Establishing local energy networks, such as microgrids or virtual power plants.
- Installing shared battery storage systems to support local energy resilience and maximise renewable energy use.