Administration and compliance
The NSW Government’s Energy Security Safeguard provides financial incentives for cost-effective energy savings and peak demand reduction measures.
Exemptions
Under the NSW Electricity Supply Act 1995, the Minister can grant full or partial exemption from Energy Savings Scheme (ESS) liabilities for an industry or activity that is both emissions intensive and tr
Review and reform
Previous reviews and reforms made to the Energy Security Safeguard
Energy Security Safeguard resources
The following resources can help you find out more about the Energy Security Safeguard.
Services
NSW Government agencies are required to implement measures to improve resource efficiency. We can provide guidance, funding and support to assist your agency.
Going solar
We can help you purchase and install rooftop solar power for your government agency.
Our role in networks
The NSW Government plays an active role in delivering energy and gas networks across the state.
Electricity networks
Electricity networks can be dangerous to the public and network workers. Electricity network safety, electricity network assets and installation of digital meters.
Gas networks
Network Operators are required to report all incidents, accidents, emergencies, and gas quality specification variations that occur on any gas network in accordance with the NSW Gas Networks Reporting Guidelines