Energy Reserve 1
We are developing Energy Reserve 1 as a fast-start, dispatchable power generation facility, to help provide capacity security, in a world of increasing intermittent renewable energy supply
Helping provide increased energy security and system stability to our customers
Lochard Energy is developing a new, fast start dispatchable energy generation facility, near Benalla in north-east, Victoria, called Energy Reserve 1 (ER1).
ER1 is being designed to use highly efficient natural gas reciprocating engines (GPG) and batteries (BESS) to provide a rapid supply of electricity at times when demand for energy is high, or when other forms of energy generation are not available to meet market demand.
This type of power plant, sometimes referred to as a “peaker”, typically only operates for a few hours or days at a time.
A planning application is being lodged to enable either or both technologies to be commercially considered at a later date on the basis of customer, market, social and regulatory requirements.
Project enquiries
Lochard Energy understands that neighbours and the community may have questions or concerns regarding the proposed Energy Reserve 1 Project and we take community engagement and feedback very seriously. We welcome the opportunity to directly discuss any queries about the Project.
Please email your enquiry to [email protected] and an appropriate team member from our project team will contact you, or alternatively fill out the form below.
Project status
Connection enquiry
Complete
Site environmental assessments
Complete
EES and EPBC self assessment
Complete
Cultural heritage management plan
Approved
Development application
In progress
Connection agreement
In progress
Financial investment decision & start of construction
2024/2025
Commercial operation date
2026/2027