It is an archive page that shares the latest government scheme updates, alerts and changes across the energy market for Australia (VIC, NSW, QLD, TAS, WA, SA) and Singapore.

What is the most recent government scheme update listed on the page, and when was it posted?

The most recent update, dated August 6, 2026, is titled 'SRES expansion: STC eligibility to increase from 100 kW to 1 MW from October 2026'.

What update was published on February 20, 2026 regarding the Energy Savings Scheme?

On February 20, 2026, Northmore Gordon published an update titled 'Energy Savings Scheme reform proposed: stronger focus on gas reduction and electrification'.

What VEU-related update was also published on February 20, 2026?

On February 20, 2026, an update titled 'Victorian Government VEU Program Review and What It Means for Your Business in 2026' was published, covering the Victorian Government VEU program review.

What earlier VEU-related article is listed from March 2023?

On March 1, 2023, Northmore Gordon published 'VEU Market Update and Target Setting'.

Does the page include any updates related to the Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF)?

Yes, an update dated October 25, 2021 titled '13th Auction Results Cap a Big Month for the ERF' covers Emissions Reduction Fund auction results.

What news item related to climate science is listed on the page?

An entry dated August 17, 2021 titled 'The sixth assessment report released by the IPCC paints an alarming and damning picture of how we're tracking in our race to limit global warming' discusses the IPCC's sixth assessment report.

What update from February 2021 relates to the Energy Savings Scheme's long-term targets?

On February 17, 2021, Northmore Gordon posted 'Targets for the Energy Savings Scheme announced for 2022 to 2050'.

What are the two oldest entries on the Government Scheme Updates archive, and what do they cover?

What contact numbers does Northmore Gordon provide for Australia on this page?

Northmore Gordon lists 1300 854 561 for Advisory inquiries and 1300 878 500 for Certificates inquiries, based at Suite 1, Level 4, 607 Bourke Street, Melbourne VIC 3000.

What contact information is provided for Northmore Gordon's Singapore office?

The Singapore office contact number is +65 6690 2480, located at 1 Keong Saik Road, Singapore 089109.

Beyond scheme updates, what other resources or services does the page link to?

The page links to Live AU Certificate Prices, a Trade with Us page for buying and selling Global RECs, and various sections including Services (e.g., Energy Audit Services, M&V Services, Grants and Programs), Sectors, Upgrades (e.g., Boiler Upgrades, Solar PV Small Scale), Certificates, Government Schemes, and Helpful Links (About Us, Careers, Articles, News, Glossary).

According to knowledge base context, when does the NSW Energy Savings Scheme Rule commence and what does it establish?

The Energy Savings Scheme Rule dated 7 September 2026 establishes the current regulatory framework for NSW's Energy Savings Scheme, commencing on 7 September 2026 with transition provisions for earlier implementations.

What restriction applies to gas-fired equipment under the PIAM&V pathway of the NSW Energy Savings Scheme?

New or replacement gas-fired steam boilers, water heaters, hot-water boilers and space heaters implemented on or after 1 July 2026 cannot create Energy Savings Certificates (ESCs) under the Project Impact Assessment with Measurement and Verification (PIAM&V) pathway, though this restriction is specific to those activities and method, not a universal gas-saving exclusion.

What are BESS4 and BESS5 under the NSW Peak Demand Reduction Scheme (PDRS), and when do they commence?

BESS4 and BESS5 are business battery activities under the NSW Peak Demand Reduction Scheme that commence on 1 September 2026, with further changes applying from 7 September 2026; these activities explicitly exclude residential buildings and data centres.

Images on This Page

https://px.ads.linkedin.com/collect/?pid=3718913&fmt=gif
(no alt text)
https://northmoregordon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/ng-logo.svg
(no alt text)
https://northmoregordon.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Earn-more-from-CI-solar-WEB.jpg
(no alt text)
https://northmoregordon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/ng-ess-1024x657.jpeg
ESS prorgam - Sydney Harbour Bridge - Northmore Gordon
https://northmoregordon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/melbourne-966465-1024x576.jpg
Melbourne City - Riverbank - Northmore Gordon
https://northmoregordon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/shutterstock_1044968128.jpeg
(no alt text)
https://northmoregordon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/shutterstock_328555370-1-1024x684.jpg
(no alt text)
https://northmoregordon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/shutterstock_1595723254.jpg
(no alt text)
https://northmoregordon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Targets-for-the-Energy-Savings-Scheme-announced-for-2022-to-2050-1024x561.jpg
Targets for the Energy Savings Scheme announced for 2022 to 2050 - Northmore Gordon
https://northmoregordon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Energy-Savings-Scheme-ESS-Update-Commercial-Lighting-Amendments-1-Nov-2018-1024x683.jpg
Energy Savings Scheme (ESS) Update - Commercial Lighting Amendments - 1 Nov 2018 - Northmore Gordon
https://northmoregordon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/VEET-Scheme-Update-VEU-Sch-34-Building-Based-BB-Lighting-Upgrades-Additional-Photos-Required-6-Oct-2018-1024x683.jpg
VEET Scheme Update - VEU Sch 34 - Building Based (BB) Lighting Upgrades - Additional Photos Required - 6 Oct 2018 - Northmore Gordon
https://northmoregordon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/ng-logo.png
(no alt text)

Government Scheme Updates

Get in touch

Australia

Melbourne

Singapore

Singapore

Services

Sectors

Upgrades

Certificates

Government Schemes

Helpful Links

What is the Government Scheme Updates page on Northmore Gordon's website about?