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Scheme participant information sessions

IPART is proposing changes to how exemptions are determined. We're running one-on-one information sessions in April for scheme participants to learn more and ask questions.

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New PDRS Rule commenced

The NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy the Environment and Water has published a new PDRS Rule, effective 1 April 2026.

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Becoming an Auditor
2025 KPI Report published

The Report - Key Performance Indicators 2025 covers our performance as Scheme Administrator and Scheme Regulator against our KPIs for the 2025 calendar year.

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Offline payments for registering certificates no longer available

Certificate registration payments can now only be made using credit card, PayPal, or PayID.

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Accredited Certificate Providers

Accredited Certificate Providers (ACPs) are voluntary participants in the Energy Security Safeguard schemes. They create certificates from activities that save energy or reduce peak demand, like upgrading appliances in homes and businesses.

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Scheme participants

Scheme participants (typically energy retailers) are required to participate in the Energy Security Safeguard. They acquire certificates and surrender them to meet targets each year.

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Auditors

Members of the Audit Services Panel play an essential role in the Energy Security Safeguard. They provide reasonable assurance over scheme compliance.

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Consumers

Find out how your household or business can benefit from upgrades available under the schemes.

Products

The schemes provide incentives for installing, modifying and replacing certain types of equipment.

TESSA online system

Anyone can use TESSA to view the Registry of Certificates, Accepted Products List and Published List of ACPs and Accreditations.

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Report misconduct

Information from the community or other businesses is important to ensuring compliance in the Schemes.

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News and updates

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ESS Newsletter Issue 77 - March 2026

31 Mar 2026
Welcome to our March newsletterIn this edition:learn how to improve your evidence for better outcomesread key messages from our industry reference…
industry: ESS industry: PDRS industry: RFS
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PDRS Rule change - 1 April 2026

27 Mar 2026
The NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy the Environment and Water has published a new PDRS Rule, effective 1 April 2026.The Rule change removes…
industry: PDRS type: Other
ESS Newsletter Issue 75 - October 2025

ESS Newsletter Issue 75 - October 2025

10 Nov 2025
Welcome to our October newsletterIn this edition, we cover our new compliance priorities for 2025-2026, our upcoming Stakeholder Forum and recap key…
industry: ESS industry: PDRS industry: RFS
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RFS amendments introduced

29 Oct 2025
The NSW Government has introduced amendments to the RFS legislation in NSW Parliament. These amendments to the Electricity Supply Act 1995 and…
industry: RFS
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Update your fact sheets

16 Oct 2025
Switch to the latest fact sheets by November 17, 2025What has changedWe have updated three fact sheets: HEERHEER heat pump water heatersIHEAB…
industry: ESS industry: PDRS
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Consultations

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Proposed change to determining scheme participant exemptions

Some scheme participants in the ESS and PDRS can claim exemptions for electricity loads used in connection with activities that are both Emissions…
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