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.
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.
ESS calculation methods
A calculation method sets out how to calculate the number of ESCs an ACP can create from an activity.
Project-based methods
