Peak Demand Reduction Scheme Rule changes
You can download discussion papers on the final Peak Demand Reduction Scheme (PDRS) rule changes, draft PDRS rule versions and public submissions using the links in the table below.
History of ESS Rule changes
Discussion papers on final ESS Rule changes, draft ESS Rule versions and public submissions can be downloaded on this page.
About the Energy Security Safeguard
The Energy Security Safeguard (Safeguard) is the home for the Energy Savings Scheme (ESS). It also includes 2 new schemes that will help address emissions reduction – the Peak Demand Reduction Scheme (PDRS) and the Renewable Fuel Scheme (RFS).
Haystacks Solar Garden
A groundbreaking leap for renters and solar energy.
Review and reform
Previous reviews and reforms made to the Energy Security Safeguard
North Wollongong seawall
The historic North Wollongong Surf Club has been revitalised and protected against coastal erosion with the completion of a new seawall.
AI helping protect koalas
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is testing artificial intelligence (AI) in their fire management practices, addressing a critical issue identified in the NSW Koala Strategy.
Belrose Battery storage
The NSW Government is embarking on a groundbreaking project to repurpose the old Belrose landfill site into a state-of-the-art Battery Energy Storage System with a capacity of up to 14.2 MW.
Energy Security Safeguard
Energy Security Safeguard provides financial incentives for cost-effective energy savings and peak demand reduction measures.