History of ESS Rule changes

2022 Rule change 

The 2022 ESS Rule was effective from 14 April 2023. 

The key changes included:  

• adding incentives to switch to new fuels such as biofuel, biogas and other renewable sources like solar powered irrigation 
• a process to allow for non-routine events and adjustments due to unforeseen events such as the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

You can read more about the changes in: 

• the position paper
• non-routine events and adjustments (NRE-A) requirements 
• sample study on NRE-A requirements. 

You can also read feedback from the public about the changes. 

We consulted on the 2022 ESS Rule change in October and November 2022. 

You can find out more about the consultation for the 2022 ESS Rule change by reading: 

• the consultation paper 

• the draft Rule 

• public submissions about the 2022 Rule. 

Previous Rule changes 

Discussion papers on final ESS Rule changes, draft ESS Rule versions and public submissions can be downloaded via the links in the table below. 

These documents are only a guide and are not intended for any official ESS purposes. Older versions of the ESS Rule can be found at the Scheme Administrator’s website.