We held an online information session on Thursday, 18 September to review the updated Energy Savings Scheme (ESS) and Peak Demand Reduction Scheme (PDRS) Rules.
Information session recording: ESS and PDRS Rule changes: What it means for you
- 00:00 - Main Menu / Intro
- 02:25 - Key changes and timeline
- 07:05 - Unsolicited doorknocking
- 08:39 - Monthly reporting
- 12:08 - Changes by method
- 26:38 - What to do if your method is ending
- 34:00 - Questions and answers
The session reviewed the updated ESS and PDRS Rules that commenced 12 September 2025. It covered:
- details of what’s included in the new rules
- effective dates for changes across different activities
- information on the activities that are ending
- what to do if your accreditation is affected
- what you need to know about all the changes
- how to comply with new requirements.
Session feedback
You can submit queries to:
- ESS (for administrative and program queries) TESSA enquiry form or ess@ipart.nsw.gov.au
- DCCEEW (policy or legislative queries) DCCEEW’s webform or sustainability@environment.nsw.gov.au
We also published the following to assist you:
- Information session slides - ESS and PDRS Rule Change - What it means for you
- Information session - Question and answer sheet
- ESS Reference Table (lists specific changes to clauses in the ESS Rule)
- PDRS Reference Table (lists specific changes to clauses in the PDRS Rule)
- ESS Rule changes webpage (steps out key changes and those specific to each method)
- PDRS Rule changes webpage (steps out key changes and those specific to each method)
- Updated method guides (HEER, IHEAB, MBM, NABERS, PIAM&V, PDRS and Public Lighting).