# Energy 2.1d - Renewable Energy - Community batteries
# Applies to
Medium (16-59), large (60-249 lots) and very large (250+ lots) subdivisions
# 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.
Standard C28 Arrangements that support the generation or use of renewable energy at a lot or neighbourhood level are encouraged.
# Other relevant clauses
# 19.01-1S - Energy supply (opens new window)
Strategies
- Support the development of energy generation, storage, transmission, and distribution infrastructure to transition to a low-carbon economy.
# Objective
To support climate change mitigation and improve local energy resilience by enabling shared access to renewable energy storage infrastructure.
# Summary
# Excellence
Awarded where a community battery is provided within the subdivision and is accessible to at least 40% of residential lots. This supports local energy storage, enhances grid stability, and enables shared use of renewable energy generated on-site.
Applicants should demonstrate compliance by identifying the battery location, its capacity, and the proportion of lots with access, using site plans, energy system diagrams, or service agreements.
# Documentation & evidence required
# Subdivision Design Response
- Location for community battery marked on plans.
- Annotation on plans - 'Community battery (SIZE), accessible to at least 40% of lots (or actual % of lots)'