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New South Wales Commits $1.9B to Renewable Transport by 2027

4/17/2026

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New South Wales will transition its electric bus, train, and light rail services to fully renewable energy by 2027 through a $1.9 billion contract with Snowy Energy.
The agreement aims to reduce transport power costs by $130 million and cut CO2 emissions by over 800,000 tonnes annually.
The state government plans to replace diesel-powered ferries with electric vessels by 2035 and has ordered 500 electric buses, targeting 7,500 more to replace the diesel fleet.
The government is also expanding its electric vehicle strategy, funding 1,000 new chargers to support increased EV adoption amid rising petrol prices.

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New South Wales will transition its electric bus, train, and light rail services to fully renewable energy by 2027 through a $1.9 billion contract with Snowy Energy.
The agreement aims to reduce transport power costs by $130 million and cut CO2 emissions by over 800,000 tonnes annually.
The state government plans to replace diesel-powered ferries with electric vessels by 2035 and has ordered 500 electric buses, targeting 7,500 more to replace the diesel fleet.
The government is also expanding its electric vehicle strategy, funding 1,000 new chargers to support increased EV adoption amid rising petrol prices.