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How the schemes work for businessesThe Energy Savings Scheme (ESS) and Peak Demand Reduction Scheme (PDRS) encourage businesses to upgrade equipment to save ene

VintageVintage is a characteristic of every Peak Reduction Certificate (PRC).

A Peak Reduction Certificate (PRC) is active for a limited time.

The Scheme Administrator may refuse applications for accreditation for several reasons.

We produce a number of publications for our stakeholders.

The ActThe Electricity Supply Act 1995 (Act) establishes: the Energy Savings Scheme (ESS) under Part 1 of Schedule 4A to the ActThe Peak Demand Reduct

The Minister may, by Order published in the Gazette, grant full or partial exemptions from the Energy Security Safeguard.Scheme participants can deduct the full

Guidance materialThe Compliance Guide - Scheme Participants details the process scheme participants have to follow to meet their obligations. The Audit Gui

TESSA online system for scheme participantsTESSA is our online system for supporting the Energy Security Safeguard, including the Energy Savings Scheme (ESS) an

The Energy Security SafeguardThe Energy Security Safeguard is an initiative of the NSW Government to help ensure our energy system is more reliable, affordable

Scheme participants must meet the obligations for the relevant scheme.

Scheme participant legislationOur Scheme participant legislation page explains the Act, Regulation and Compliance Rule relevant to scheme participant obligation

Scheme participants are required to participate in each scheme by:notifying us of relevant informationlodging an Annual Statement for each scheme in which they

Key datesKey dates for the Energy Savings Scheme (ESS) and Peak Demand Reduction Scheme (PDRS) compliance periods are published on our Scheme participant compli

To prepare your application you need to develop or update your business systems and documentation and complete the application forms.

Products used under the SafeguardThe Safeguard provides financial incentives to install, upgrade or replace equipment to use less energy, and reduce peak electr

The Store and Shift Capacity sub-method (SASC Method) under the Peak Demand Reduction Scheme Rule (PDRS Rule) incentivises households and small b