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We use independent audits to verify the inputs to a Scheme Participant's Declaration of Liable Acuisitions.We are aligning reporting dates for the ESS and

If you become an Accredited Certificate Provider (ACP) under the PDRS, you are eligible to create Peak Reduction Certificates (PRCs) from eligible activities.

To be able to create Peak Reduction Certificates (PRCs) from an activity, an Accredited Certificate Provider (ACP) must be the person with the right to the peak

As an Accredited Certificate Provider (ACP), you may work with others to implement peak demand reduction activities, including:marketersinstallersDemand Response

Frequently asked questions to help assist Accredited Certificate Providers (ACPs), Installers and other participants in understanding their compliance and licen

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

Annual Reports to the MinisterWe have published our first combined annual report for the ESS and PDRS.

The Compliance Priorities set out where IPART’s Energy Sustainability Schemes Team will focus its compliance resources for the year.

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

Calendar of EventsFind out about the latest developments in the Energy Savings Scheme (ESS) and Peak Demand Reduction Scheme (PDRS) and how this affects you at

Working together in an Evolving Scheme  170 people met on 6 November to learn about practical ways of working together in an evolving scheme.

Driving Success in our Expanding SchemesNearly 200 stakeholders joined us for this year's hybrid Safeguard Stakeholder Forum at the State Library of NSW on Thur

Approved M&V ProfessionalsThe ESS Rule requires that M&V Professionals must be used by Accredited Certificate Providers (ACPs) to confirm the validity o

Draft PDRS Method Guide consultationConsultation on the draft Method Guide for the Peak Demand Reduction Scheme (PDRS) ended on 4 July 2024.

TESSA online systems for ACPs TESSA has replaced the ESS Portal, ESS Registry and ELT Portal.

TESSA online system for Auditors TESSA has replaced the ESS Portal and the ESS Registry.

 If you’re entering the Annual Operating Hours (AOH) for New Areas where the Space Type is either “Un-Switched Maintained Emergency Luminaire” or “Switched