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ARTICLE · 14 DECEMBER 2023

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Changes To The Australian GreenPower Accreditation Program In 2024 And 2025

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GreenPower is changing their accreditation program in 2024 to align with relevant sustainability frameworks, while also aiming to recognise the Renewable Power Percentage (‘RPP') in their products in 2025.

AustraliaEnergy and Natural Resources
Gerard Pike
Gerard Pike
Neena Aynsley
Neena Aynsley
Nick Baker
Nick Baker
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Peter Davis
Alison Dodd
Alison Dodd
Kathryn Pacey
Kathryn Pacey
David J Ryan
David J Ryan
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Daniel Zador

GreenPower is changing their accreditation program in 2024 to align with relevant sustainability frameworks, while also aiming to recognise the Renewable Power Percentage ('RPP') in their products in 2025.

Snapshot

  • The following changes will come into effect on 1 January 2024:
    • Accreditation dates for renewable electricity generators will align with the Clean Energy Regulator.
    • 15-year age limit for GreenPower generators.
    • 27-month certificate vintage requirement on Large-scale Generation Certificates ('LGCs').
    • GreenPower providers will report purchases by postcode every quarter.
  • From 2025, GreenPower will include the Large-scale Renewable Energy Target ('LRET') and RPP in their products.

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