New South Wales Energy Upgrades (ESS)
The Energy Savings Scheme (ESS) reduces electricity consumption in NSW by creating financial incentives for organizations to invest in energy savings projects. Energy savings are achieved by installing, improving, or replacing energy savings equipment.
The Energy Savings Scheme is governed by NSW legislation. It places a mandatory obligation on Scheme Participants to obtain and surrender energy savings certificates, which represent verifiable energy savings. Policy development is overseen by the Department of Planning and Environment (www.energy.nsw.gov.au).
What is the HEER Method?
The ESS Rule provides a method for up-front deeming of energy savings from upgrades undertaken at residential and small business sites, including for the replacement of inefficient lighting: the Home Energy Efficiency Retrofits (HEER) method.
Only Accredited Certificate Providers (ACPs) are authorized to deliver HEER activities under the ESS to help NSW households and businesses save power through supported lighting upgrades, heat pump retrofits, and HVAC improvements.
ACPs are accredited by the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART). An ACP must be nominated by the energy saver prior to completion of the upgrade to create Energy Savings Certificates (ESCs). All equipment must be installed by accredited, licensed technicians to guarantee safety and compliance.
How Does It Work?
Free Heat Pump & Hot Water Upgrades in NSW
Powerwise Group helps commercial facilities, industrial sites, hotels, gyms, and offices across NSW replace old, inefficient electric hot water tanks with high-efficiency heat pump systems under the Energy Savings Scheme.
Our units use renewable thermal ambient extraction, producing continuous commercial hot water at a fraction of traditional operating costs.
