New South Wales Consolidated Regulations

ELECTRICITY SUPPLY (GENERAL) REGULATION 2001 - REG 45D

45D Renewable energy sources accreditation schemes

(1) The Minister may approve one or more renewable energy sources accreditation schemes of which suppliers may be members for the purpose of supplying electricity from accredited renewable energy sources.

(2) An accreditation scheme may be established specifically for the purposes of this Division or may form part of or be embodied in another scheme established for other purposes.

(3) Without limiting the provisions that may be included in an accreditation scheme, an accreditation scheme may contain provisions regarding:

(a) the administration of the scheme, and

(b) eligibility for obtaining and retaining membership of the scheme, and

(c) the accreditation of renewable energy sources for the supply of electricity by suppliers, and

(d) the participation of suppliers in the scheme, and

(e) the making of renewable energy sources offers, and

(f) the supply of electricity by suppliers from accredited renewable energy sources.

(4) An approval by the Minister may be unconditional or subject to conditions attached by the Minister, whether at the time of approval or afterwards.

(5) The Minister may revoke or vary an approval.