Engagement strategy
Our Safeguard Stakeholder Engagement Strategy sets out how we will engage, including:
- making it easier to engage with us
- keeping you informed and being responsive
- providing clear, accurate and accessible information
- consulting with you and being open to feedback.
How we engage
We connect with our stakeholders through in-person and virtual events, consultations, and regular communications.
Regulation and compliance
We publish our Key Performance Indicators and our compliance priorities to our website. We also publish details when we refuse applications for accreditation or take other compliance action.
Latest news
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New ESS and PDRS Rules published 31 August 2026
3 Sep 2026
New Energy Savings Scheme (ESS) and Peak Demand Reduction Scheme (PDRS) Rules were published on 31 August and apply from 7 September 2026.Key changes…
Updates for water heater applicants
13 Aug 2026
New application form: HEER heat pump water heatersWe’ve introduced a new form to use when applying for acceptance of heat pump water heaters under…
New ESS and PDRS Rules commenced 1 July
1 Jul 2026
New Energy Savings Scheme (ESS) and Peak Demand Reduction Scheme (PDRS) Rules commenced on 1 July 2026. Changes to existing activities…
Uploading implementation data in TESSA: what to know and check
25 May 2026
If you’re an ACP you must upload accurate and complete implementation data to TESSA when you apply to register certificates. This helps…
ESS Newsletter Issue 77 - March 2026
31 Mar 2026
Welcome to our March newsletterIn this edition:learn how to improve your evidence for better outcomesread key messages from our industry reference…
PDRS Rule change - 1 April 2026
27 Mar 2026
The NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy the Environment and Water has published a new PDRS Rule, effective 1 April 2026.The Rule change removes…
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Consultations
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Proposed Energy Security Safeguard compliance priorities for 2026-27
We’re seeking input on our 2026-27 compliance priorities by 14 September 2026 to ensure they address current and emerging issues. We…
RFS
Renewable Fuel Scheme: preparing gas data to meet scheme participant obligations
The Renewable Fuel Scheme (RFS) is a certificate scheme that seeks to promote the production of renewable fuels, including green hydrogen and…
ESS
Proposed amendments to Accreditation Notices and accreditation conditions
We are proposing amendments to Accreditation Notices (Notices) and accreditation conditions imposed on Accredited Certificate Providers (ACPs) under…
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