Reminding Scheme Participants of Their Compliance Obligations
As participants in the NSW Energy Savings Scheme (ESS) and Peak Demand Reduction Scheme (PDRS), you have various obligations you must meet to comply with the schemes. This article provides an overview of the key compliance obligations and includes guidance and quotes directly from IPART’s Compliance Guide – Scheme Participants to remind you of what is required. Notify IPART of PDRS Exemptions and Liable AcquisitionsUnder the PDRS, you must notify IPART of any exempt electricity loads or liable acquisitions from non-market sources. According to the Compliance Guide, “You must notify us whether your PDRS liable acquisitions for the period between 2:30pm and 8:30pm AEST on each of the 4 peak days include: exempt electricity loads, or purchases of electricity from a person other than the Market Operator.” IPART requires a…