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Stakeholder Forums Stakeholder Forums are held on an as-needed basis, but typically occur annually and towards the end of the year.

We produce a variety of published material to help our stakeholders. This section provides an overview of the different material we publish and its purpose.

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The Energy Savings Scheme (ESS) is governed by NSW legislation.

Our existing IT systems are undergoing major upgrades to integrate them into one online system called TESSA (The Energy Security Safeguard Application).

Apply Directly If you wish to become an Accredited Certificate Provider you must submit an application to IPART. Read more on the Becoming an ACP page.

What are Energy Savings Certificates (ESCs)?An energy savings certificate (ESC) is a tradeable certificate created under Division 7 of Part 9 of the Electricity

There are several fees charged to Accredited Certificate Providers (ACPs) to recover some of the costs incurred to run the ESS.

About this methodThe Project Impact Assessment method (PIAM) is being phased out and replaced with the Project Impact Assessment with Measurement and Verificati

About this method The Project Impact Assessment with Measurement and Verification (PIAM&V) method is based on internationally recognised measurement and veri

About these methodsThe Metered Baseline Methods (MBM) compare energy consumption before and after an energy savings project is implemented.

ESS Rule The Energy Savings Scheme Rule (ESS Rule) applies to Accredited Certificate Providers (ACPs) and their energy savings projects.

Calculation methods The Energy Savings Scheme allows energy savings to be calculated using a number of methods designed for particular sectors and activities.