Share your feedback on the Energy Security Safeguard
Have your say on proposed changes to the Energy Savings Scheme and Peak Demand Reduction Scheme.
We are considering policy reforms and Rule changes to:
- address issues and opportunities identified in the 2025 statutory reviews of the Energy Savings Scheme and Peak Demand Reduction Scheme
- introduce new activities to the Peak Demand Reduction Scheme
- increase access to energy upgrades for a wider range of consumers
- adapt to market changes, with new and emerging technologies.
Two consultations are now open for the proposed Rule changes and policy reforms, respectively. Submissions close on Friday 20 February 2026 at 5:00 pm (AEDT).
Information and resources from our recent consultation webinars are now available at the following links.
The Energy Security Safeguard (the Safeguard) helps ensure our energy system is more reliable, affordable and sustainable.
This is done by creating incentives to:
- deliver cost-effective energy savings
- reduce peak demand
- increase the production of green hydrogen.
There are 3 schemes under the Safeguard:
The Energy Savings Scheme supports energy saving activities for households and businesses across NSW.
The Peak Demand Reduction Scheme supports activities that reduce demand at peak times, including flexible demand response.
The Renewable Fuel Scheme encourages the production of green hydrogen.
Together these schemes are supporting the transition to a renewable energy system in NSW and helping achieve NSW’s emissions reduction target of net zero by 2050.
If you have any further questions about any of the Safeguard's schemes, contact us.