RET scheme legislation
Legislation to implement the expanded national RET scheme was passed by the Commonwealth Parliament on 20 August 2009 and following Royal Assent, is now in place,
The expanded national RET scheme is implemented through the following legislation:
The legislation above was amended by the following legislation passed by the Commonwealth Parliament on 20 August 2009:
Solar Credits regulations
Regulations to implement Solar Credits are now in force.
Assistance for Emissions Intensive, Trade Exposed activities
Regulations to implement assistance for emissions intensive, trade exposed (EITE) activities are now in force.
For information on accessing Solar Credits or on EITE assistance, visit the Office of the Renewable Energy Regulator website.
Office of the Renewable Energy Regulator
The Office of the Renewable Energy Regulator oversees the implementation of the RET scheme.
The Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency handles policy issues on the legislation.
For more information about the RET, including factsheets, registration and accreditation forms, the Renewable Energy (Electricity) Act 2000 and the Renewable Energy (Electricity) Regulations 2001, visit the Office of the Renewable Energy Regulator website.