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More about the ESS

An ESC is a tradeable certificate. ACPs create ESCs from eligible activities. Scheme participants surrender ESCs. 

ESS activities and equipment must meet eligibility requirements. 

These are specific activities that are excluded from the scheme. They cannot be used to create ESCs. 

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Eligible fuels under the ESS include electricity, gas and others. 

Fuel switching activities can be eligible under the ESS if they meet certain requirements. 

Find out more about the legal framework governing the ESS. 

The ESS Rule applies to ACPs and their energy saving activities. It is updated regularly. 

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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)…
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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…
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industry: ESS industry: PDRS

Building Commission NSW advisory notes on heat pump installations

1 Apr 2025
The Building Commission NSW website has published new guidance on hot water heat pump installations. They have created advisory notes for…
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