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Lighting - product acceptance
Lighting applications are made on our online system, TESSA.When applying on TESSA, you must submit several documents and categorise them appropriately.
Other products - product acceptance
Other product applications (including chimney dampers) are made on our online system, TESSA.For acceptance of other products, raise a correspondence case in TES
RFS Participant obligations deferred until 2026
Key date changes have been made to the Renewable Fuel Scheme (RFS) due to expected legislative amendments being considered by the NSW Government later this year
ESS
30 June deadline to create ESCs
To create an ESC from energy savings that occurred during a calendar year, you need to apply for registration by 30 June of the following year (refer to your me
ESS
Auditing Scheme Participants
We use independent audits to verify the inputs to a Scheme Participant's Declaration of Liable Acuisitions.We are aligning reporting dates for the ESS and
PDRS
Operating as an ACP in the PDRS
If you become an Accredited Certificate Provider (ACP) under the PDRS, you are eligible to create Peak Reduction Certificates (PRCs) from eligible activities.
PDRS
Nomination as the Capacity Holder
To be able to create Peak Reduction Certificates (PRCs) from an activity, an Accredited Certificate Provider (ACP) must be the person with the right to the peak
ESS
Preparing the application
To prepare your application you need to develop or update your business systems and documentation, and compete the two-part application form.Completing an appli
PDRS
Working with others in the PDRS
As an Accredited Certificate Provider (ACP), you may work with others to implement peak demand reduction activities, including:marketersinstallersDemand Response
Heat Pump Water Heater FAQs
Frequently asked questions to help assist Accredited Certificate Providers (ACPs), Installers and other participants in understanding their compliance and licen
ESS Rule
The Energy Savings Scheme Rule (ESS Rule) applies to Accredited Certificate Providers (ACPs) and their energy savings projects.
Reporting on Scheme Administration and Performance
Annual Reports to the MinisterWe have published our first combined annual report for the ESS and PDRS.
PDRS
Shortfalls and shortfall penalties
The Peak Demand Reduction Scheme (PDRS) compliance period is from 1 November to 31 March.
PDRS
Scheme certificate target
The scheme certificate target is the total number of Peak Reduction Certificates (PRCs) required to be surrendered in a Peak Demand Reduction Scheme (PDRS) comp
Our 2024-25 compliance priorities
The Compliance Priorities set out where IPART’s Energy Sustainability Schemes Team will focus its compliance resources for the year.
Stakeholder forum and Auditor workshops
Stakeholder ForumsStakeholder Forums are held on an as-needed basis, but typically occur annually and towards the end of the year.
Upcoming events
Calendar of EventsFind out about the latest developments in the Energy Savings Scheme (ESS) and Peak Demand Reduction Scheme (PDRS) and how this affects you at