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New PDRS Rule commenced

A new PDRS Rule commenced on 1 July 2025. We've updated our information and guidance documents.

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BESS1 DER Register requirements

We have published a notice setting out requirements for evidencing BESS1 DER Register requirements.

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Compliance action: ACP accreditations cancelled

We have published a compliance notice regarding ACP accreditations cancelled for providing ‘false or misleading information’.

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Updates to water heater application process

New water heater application guides and required declaration forms published. The guides outline the new process to apply for product acceptance. 

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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 (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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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.

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

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PDRS Rule change

1 Jul 2025
A new PDRS Rule commenced on 1 July 2025. Changes include: suspending BESS1 (Install a new behind the meter battery energy storage…
industry: PDRS
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New hot water heater guidance now available

24 Jun 2025
IPART has published updated guidance for hot water heater applications. This guidance broadly aligns with the latest Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU)…
industry: ESS industry: PDRS
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ACP accreditations cancelled

2 Jun 2025
IPART has acted against Phenix Trading Pty Ltd over its exaggeration of the energy efficiency of freezers and its provision of ‘false or misleading…
industry: ESS industry: PDRS
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New PDRS Rule published

2 Jun 2025
NSW DCCEEW has released a new PDRS Rule, set to take effect from 1 July 2025. The updated rule introduces significant changes to battery-related…
industry: PDRS
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