More about the PDRS

A PRC is a tradeable certificate. ACPs create PRCs from eligible activities. Scheme participants surrender PRCs. 

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The PDRS Rule applies to ACPs and their peak demand reduction activities. It is updated regularly. 

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Find out more about the legal framework governing the PDRS. 

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PDRS calculation methods

A calculation method sets out how to calculate the number of PRCs an ACP can create from an activity.

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BDU exclusion from liable acquisitions

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Removal of large-scale battery liability for scheme participants The NSW Government has amended the Electricity Supply (General) Regulation 2014…
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New ESS and PDRS Rules commenced

12 Sep 2025
New Energy Savings Scheme (ESS) and Peak Demand Reduction Scheme (PDRS) Rules were released on 29 August 2025. These new rules commence from 12…
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Offline payments for registering certificates ended 31 August 2025

2 Sep 2025
No more offline payments for certificate registrationsOffline payments (direct deposits) are no longer accepted for certificate registrations. All…
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