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.
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.
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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Find out how your household or business can benefit from upgrades available under the schemes.
The schemes provide incentives for installing, modifying and replacing certain types of equipment.
Anyone can use TESSA to view the Registry of Certificates, Accepted Products List and Published List of ACPs and Accreditations.
Report misconduct
Information from the community or other businesses is important to ensuring compliance in the Schemes.
News and updates
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New ESS and PDRS Rules published
ESS Newsletter Issue No. 74 - 22 August 2025
Official caution issued to ACP
Offline payments for registering certificates end soon
New document linking system on ESS website
