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The Compliance Priorities set out where IPART’s Energy Sustainability Schemes Team will focus its compliance resources for the year.

Stakeholder ForumsStakeholder Forums are held on an as-needed basis, but typically occur annually and towards the end of the year.

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

Working together in an Evolving Scheme  170 people met on 6 November to learn about practical ways of working together in an evolving scheme.

Driving Success in our Expanding SchemesNearly 200 stakeholders joined us for this year's hybrid Safeguard Stakeholder Forum at the State Library of NSW on Thur

Approved M&V ProfessionalsThe ESS Rule requires that M&V Professionals must be used by Accredited Certificate Providers (ACPs) to confirm the validity o

Ongoing compliance is key to your success as an Accredited Certificate Provider (ACP) in the Peak Demand Reduction Scheme (PDRS).

Draft PDRS Method Guide consultationConsultation on the draft Method Guide for the Peak Demand Reduction Scheme (PDRS) ended on 4 July 2024.

A scheme participant that fails to meet its individual energy savings target is liable to pay an energy savings shortfall penalty in respect of that year.The en

How to register an accountFollow these steps to register an account in TESSA:Go to TESSA at https://tessa.energysustainabilityschemes.nsw.gov.au/ and click on ‘

TESSA online systems for ACPs TESSA has replaced the ESS Portal, ESS Registry and ELT Portal.

TESSA online system for Auditors TESSA has replaced the ESS Portal and the ESS Registry.

 If you’re entering the Annual Operating Hours (AOH) for New Areas where the Space Type is either “Un-Switched Maintained Emergency Luminaire” or “Switched

Members of the publicAnyone can view the following information from the TESSA homepage without logging into a TESSA account:Registry of Certificates for in

This short video explains how to complete the correspondence form.

The Peak Demand Reduction Scheme (PDRS) encourages households and businesses to implement activities that reduce demand for electricity during peak times.

Product type by method - acceptanceThere are some products that the Scheme Administrator must first accept before use in activities under the Safeguard.