Energy Savings Scheme
Under the NSW Electricity Supply Act 1995, the Minister can grant full or partial exemption from Energy Savings Scheme liabilities for an industry or activity that is both emissions intensive and trade-exposed.
Exemptions from the Energy Savings Scheme are intended to ensure that NSW industrial energy users are not at a competitive disadvantage. The Energy Savings Scheme exemptions process paper outlines the exemption process. These exemptions are based on the framework used for the Australian Government's Renewable Energy Target.
There are additional exemptions available to green hydrogen producers that receive concessions through the green hydrogen electricity concession application process.
Effective 1 January 2025 the Energy Savings Scheme (Electricity Load Exemptions) Order 2024 grants exemptions from the Energy Savings Scheme in 2025.
Effective 1 January 2026 the Energy Savings Scheme (Electricity Load Exemptions) Order 2025 grants exemptions from the Energy Savings Scheme in 2026.
Peak Demand Reduction Scheme
Exemptions from the Peak Demand Reduction Scheme are aligned with those for the Energy Savings Scheme.
The Peak Demand Reduction Scheme (Electricity Load Exemptions) Order 2025 grants current exemptions from the Peak Demand Reduction Scheme.
Renewable Fuel Scheme
We are currently developing the Renewable Fuel Scheme, which will commence on 1 January 2027. To enable liable parties to plan for their scheme obligations, no exemptions are proposed.
Contact us
For more information about exemptions from the Energy Security Safeguard, please contact us at [email protected]