Amendments to the regulations

Forty Third amendment round – Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency (F2011L02649, SLI 2011 No. 270)

The Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency commenced an amendment round (Round 44). Round 44 Amendment Regulations were registered on 12 December 2011. The amendment prescribes 1 July 2012 as the starting day and definition for the waste coal mine gas (WCMG) as an eligible renewable energy source.

Forty Second amendment round – Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency (F2011L02410, SLI 2011 No. 222)

The Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency commenced an amendment round (Round 43). Round 43 Amendment Regulations were registered on 23 November 2011. The amendment relates to eligible renewable energy sources for renewable energy power stations. Biomass from native forests is now excluded as a renewable energy fuel source.  However, if an applicable was made on or before 10 July 2011 or the renewable energy power station was accredited on or before 10 July 2011 then the previous regulations apply.

Forty Second amendment round – Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency (F2011L02025, SLI 2011 No. 177)

The Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency commenced an amendment round (Round 42). Round 42 Amendment Regulations were registered on 5 October 2011. The amendment increases the small-scale technology certificate (STC) creation fee to $0.47c per certificate for STCs created on or after 17 October 2011.

Forty first amendment round – Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency (F2011L01381, SLI 2011 No. 116)

The Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency commenced an amendment round (Round 41). Round 41 Amendment Regulations were registered on 5 July 2011, with an effective start date of 1 July 2011, for:

• amendments to the methodology used to determine the amount of partial exemption for companies conducting emission intensive trade exposed entities; and
• transitional arrangements for small generation unit installations in recognition that the multiplier was reduced.

Fortieth amendment round – Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency (F2011L01090, SLI 2011 No. 88)

The Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency commenced an amendment round (Round 40). Round 40 Amendment Regulations were registered on 21 June 2011, with an effective date of 1 July 2011, for the small generation unit multiplier to be reduced from 5 to 3.

Thirty eighth amendment round – Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency – Consequential changes (F2011C00134, SLI2010 No. 205), Renewable Energy (Electricity) Amendment (Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2010

The Department of Climate Change commenced an amendment round (Round 38) to implement legislative changes as required under the Act. The Round 38 Amendment Regulations were registered on 3 March 2011. This updates the previous Renewable Energy (Electricity) Amendment (Transitional Provision) Regulations 2010 (F2011C00134, SLI 2010 No. 205) and provides:

• transitional arrangements for air sourced heat pumps with a volumetric capacity of 425 litres or greater
• lodgment of application dates for the transfer of certificates taken to be large-scale generation certificates.

Thirty seventh amendment round – Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency – Consequential changes (F2011L00332, SLI 2011 No. 11)

The Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency commenced an amendment round (Round 37) in February 2011. The Round 37 Amendment Regulations were registered on 1 March 2011. The amendment includes matters relevant to companies that are carrying on emission intensive trade exposed (EITE) activities and who wish to apply for partial exemption certificates. Two additional EITE activities have been included.

Thirty sixth amendment round – Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency – Consequential changes (F2010L03205, SLI 2010 No. 322), Renewable Energy (Electricity) Amendment (Transitional Provision) Regulations 2010)

The Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency commenced an amendment round (Round 36) to implement legislative changes as required under the Act. The Round 36 Amendment Regulations were registered on 13 December 2010. This updates the previous Renewable Energy (Electricity) Amendment (Transitional Provision) Regulations 2010 (F2010L03205, SLI 2010 No. 322) and provides

• new requirements for a party to apply for STCs to become LGCs if there is a contact between two parties
  
• for the publication of the aggregate annual transfer number of STCs to LGCs under regulation 12.

Thirty fifth amendment round – Office of the Renewable Energy Regulator – Consequential Changes (F2010 F2010L03159, SLI 2010 No. 321)

The ORER commenced an amendment round (Round 35) in October 2010.  The Round 35 Amendment Regulations were registered on 13 December 2010.  The Round 35Amendment Regulations sets the:

• Renewable Power Percentage (RPP) for 2011, which establishes the rate of liability.  The RPP is set to achieve the interim targets as specified in the legislation for the Large-scale Renewable Energy Target
  
• Small-scale Technology Percentage (STP), which established the rate of liability for the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme.

Thirty fourth amendment round – Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency – Consequential Changes (F2010L03206, SLI 2010 No. 320)

The Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency commenced an amendment round (Round 34) to implement legislative changes as required under the Act.  The Round 34 Amendment Regulations were registered on 13 December 2010. 

Schedule 1 of the amendment which commences on the day of registration, 13 December 2010, includes:

General

• five new definitions under regulation 3
  
• three reviewable decisions under Part 8 of the Regulations for solar water heaters and small generation unit regulations
  
• the publication of out of pocket expenses for small generation unit installations where small-scale technology certificates have been created.  Regulation 19G.

Solar water heaters

• amending the solar water heater definition under regulation 3A
  
• amending and including new eligibility requirements for solar water heaters to be listed on the register.  Regulation 19A to 19BD, 19C (3A) and Schedule 4.

Small generation units

• amending and including new eligibility requirements for small generation unit certificate creation.  Regulation 19E to 19F and 20AC (2)
  
• reduces the multiplier to 4 effective from 1 July 2011.  Regulation 20AA (2)
  
• includes new requirements to support the inspection of small generation unit installations.  Part 7 of the Regulations (regulation 29 to 48).

Partial exemption certificates

• one new definition under regulation 22A (1)
  
• amending the prescribed person with a new contract for supply of electricity.  Regulation 22J
  
• amending and including new eligibility requirements for applications.  Regulation 22O (1), 22UA to 22UC and 22ZL
  
• amending the method of calculation for PECs.  Regulation 22ZA (1) – definition of k^a_t and 22ZA (2) to (5)
  
• amending the weighted volume average market price for RECs/LGCs.  Regulation 22ZH.

Schedule 2 of the amendment which commences on 1 January 2011 includes:

STC Clearing House

• new requirements relating to the operation of the STC Clearing House.  Regulation 20G to 20P.

Liable entities

• new requirements relating to amending the required surrender amount.  Regulation 23A to 23E
  
• updating requirements for the lodgment of Annual Energy Acquisition Statements.  Regulation 24 to 25A
  
• updating reference to the 8 cent surrender fee.  Regulation 28 (4).

Thirty third amendment round – Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency (F2010L02806, SLI 2010 No. 256)

The Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency commenced an amendment round (Round 33) in October 2010.  The Round 33 Amendment Regulations were registered on 29 October 2010. The amendment includes matters relevant to companies that are carrying on emission intensive trade exposed (EITE) activities and who wish to apply for partial exemption certificates. Two additional EITE activities have been included.

Thirty second amendment round – Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency – Consequential Changes (F2010L02641, SLI 2010 No. 246)

The Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency commenced an amendment round (Round 32) to implement legislative changes as required under the Act. The Round 32 Amendment Regulations were registered on 15 October 2010.  This amendment includes matters relevant to companies that are carrying on emission intensive trade exposed (EITE) activities and who wish to apply for partial exemption certificates. Ten additional EITE activities have been included.

Thirty first amendment round – Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency – Consequential Changes (F2010L02544, SLI 2010 No. 239)

The Department of Climate Change Energy and Efficiency commenced an amendment round (Round 31) to implement legislative changes as required under the Act. The Round 31 Amendment Regulations were registered on 1 October 2010.  This amendment includes matters relevant to:

• small generation units by incorporating Australian Standard (AS/NZS) and updating new requirements, in particular regulation 3 and 20AC.  This applies to small generation units specifically solar photovoltaic installed after 31 October 2010 and small generation units other than solar photovoltaic installed after 19 December 2010
  
• companies that are carrying on emission intensive trade exposed activities and who wish to apply for partial exemption certificates, in particular regulation 22W and 22X -lodgment of application dates.  Additional requirements for partial exemption certificates, in particular regulation 22ZSA.

Thirtieth amendment round – Department of Climate Change – Consequential changes (F2010L01953, SLI 2010 No. 205, Renewable Energy (Electricity) Amendment (Transitional Provision) Regulations 2010)

The Department of Climate Change commenced an amendment round (Round 30) in July 2010 to implement legislative changes as required under the Act. The Round 30 Amendment Regulations were registered on 9 July 2010. This clarifies eligibility installation dates for solar water heaters after the amendments to the Act commenced.

Twenty ninth amendment round – Department of Climate Change – Consequential changes (F2010L01954, SLI 2010 No. 204)

The Department of Climate Change commenced an amendment round (Round 29) to implement legislative changes as required under the Act. The Round 29 Amendment Regulations were registered on 10 July 2010.  This amendment includes matters relevant to:

• small generation units by updating and incorporating new requirements, in particular regulation 20 and 20AA
  
• companies that are carrying on emission intensive trade exposed activates and who wish to apply for partial exemption certificates, in particular regulation 22D Note 2 and Schedule 6 – listing Alumina refining as eligible.

Twenty eight amendment round – Department of Climate Change – Consequential changes (F2010L01597, SLI 2010 No. 142)

The Department of Climate Change commenced an amendment round (Round 28) to implement legislative changes as required under the Act. The Round 28 Amendment Regulations were registered on 21 June 2010. This amendment includes matters relevant to:

• small generation units by updating and incorporating new requirements, in particular regulation 19D, 20, 20AC and 20BA
  
• companies that are carrying on emission intensive trade exposed activates and who wish to apply for partial exemption certificates, in particular removes any reference to the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme Act 2010 under regulation 22ZA (4).

Twenty seventh amendment round – Office of the Renewable Energy Regulator (F2010L00713, SLI 2010 No. 52)

The ORER commenced the twenty seventh amendment round (Round 27) in December 2009. The Round 27 Amendment Regulations were registered on 27 March 2010. The Round 27 Amendment Regulations set the Renewable Power Percentage (RPP) for 2010, which establishes the rate of liability. The RPP is set to achieve the interim targets as specified in the legislation.

Twenty sixth amendment round – Department of Climate Change – Consequential changes (F2010L00654, SLI 2010 No. 46)

The Department of Climate Change commenced an amendment round (Round 26) to implement legislative changes as required under the Act. The Round 26 Amendment Regulations were registered on 13 March 2010. This amendment includes matters relevant to companies that are carrying on emission intensive trade exposed activities and who wish to apply for partial exemption certificates.

Twenty fifth amendment round – Department of Climate Change – Consequential changes (F2009L04568, SLI 2009 No. 380, Renewable Energy (Electricity) Amendment (Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2009)

The Department of Climate Change commenced an amendment round (Round 25) in August 2009 to implement legislative changes as required under the Act to increase the renewable energy target. The Round 25 Amendment Regulations were registered on 18 December 2009. This amendment includes matters relevant to the transition of existing and proposed state renewable energy target schemes into the RET.

Twenty fourth amendment round – Department of Climate Change – Consequential changes (F2009L04571, SLI 2009 No. 379)

The Department of Climate Change commenced an amendment round (Round 24) in August 2009 to implement legislative changes as required under the Act to increase the renewable energy target. The Round 24 Amendment Regulations were registered on 17 December 2009. This amendment includes matters relevant to a decision to suspend the accreditation of power station and an update to solar zones for small generation units.

Twenty third amendment round – Department of Climate Change – Consequential changes (F2009L03475, SLI 2009 No. 222)

The Department of Climate Change commenced an amendment round (Round 23) in August 2009 to implement legislative changes as required under the Act to increase the renewable energy target. The Round 23 Amendment Regulations were registered on 9 September 2009. The amendment incorporates changes that expand the eligibility requirements for solar water heaters with a volumetric storage capacity over 700 litres.  As part of these requirements eligible large solar water heater installations must be accompanied by a statutory declaration otherwise the installation will not be eligible for RECs.

Twenty second amendment round – Department of Climate Change – Consequential changes (F2009L03474, SLI 2009 No. 221)

The Department of Climate Change commenced an amendment round (Round 22) in August 2009 to implement legislative changes as required under the Act to increase the renewable energy target. The Round 22 Amendment Regulations were registered on 9 September 2009. The amendment incorporates changes that allow eligible small generation units (small photovoltaic, wind and electric hydro) to claim additional RECs under a multiplier rule.  This amendment is generally referred to as the Solar Credits scheme.

Twenty first amendment round – Department of Climate Change – Consequential changes (F2009L02502, SLI 2009 No. 131)

The Department of Climate Change commenced an amendment round (Round 21) in August 2009 to implement legislative changes as required under the Act to increase the renewable energy target. The Round 21 Amendment Regulations were registered on 9 September 2009. The amendment changed the National Electricity Market Management Company (NEMMCO) reference which is now referred to as the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO).

Twentieth amendment round - Renewable Power Percentage (F2008L04657, SLI 2008 No. 263)

The ORER commenced the twentieth amendment round (Round 20) in October 2008. The Round 20 Amendment Regulations were registered on 18 December 2008.

The Round 20 Amendment Regulations set the Renewable Power Percentage (RPP) for 2009, which establishes the rate of liability. The RPP is set to achieve the interim targets as specified in the legislation.

Nineteenth amendment round - Australian Greenhouse Office - Consequential changes (F2007L03953, SLI 2007 No. 336)

The Australian Greenhouse Office commenced the nineteenth amendment round (Round 19) during 2006 - 2007. The Round 19 Amendment Regulations consisted of two parts that were registered at different times.

The first amendment was registered on 5 October 2007 and implemented various legislative changes required as a result of the comprehensive review of the Renewable Energy (Electricity) Act 2000 that was completed in 2003.

The second amendment was registered on 5 November 2007 and removed Schedule 7 which identified eligible solar water heaters under the measure. Eligible solar water heaters are now contained in a 'Register of Solar Water Heaters', including Postcode Zones, that is maintained outside the Regulations by the Office of the Renewable Energy Regulator.

Eighteenth amendment round - Renewable Power Percentage (F2007L03761, SLI 2007 No. 308)

The ORER commenced the sixteenth amendment round (Round 18) in September 2007. The Round 18 Amendment Regulations were registered on 28 September 2007. The Round 18 Amendment Regulations set the Renewable Power Percentage (RPP) for 2008, which establishes the rate of liability. The RPP is set to achieve the interim targets as specified in the legislation.

Seventeenth amendment round - Solar Water Heater (F2007L02204, SLI 2007 No. 218)

The ORER commenced the seventeenth amendment round (Round 17) on 22 December 2006, inviting solar water heater manufacturers to provide details of additional solar water heaters to be listed in the Regulations. The Round 17 Amendment Regulations were registered on 20 July 2007. Key amendments in Round 17 include:

• the inclusion in Schedule 7 of additional solar water heater models from a range of manufacturers
  
• the revision or expiry of some previously listed solar water heater models in Schedule 7, from a range of manufacturers.

Sixteenth amendment round - Renewable Power Percentage (F2006L03994, SLI 2006 No. 344)

The ORER commenced the sixteenth amendment round (Round 16) in November 2006. The Round 16 Amendment Regulations were registered on 15 December 2006. The Round 16 Amendment Regulations set the Renewable Power Percentage (RPP) for 2007, which establishes the rate of liability. The RPP is set to achieve the interim targets as specified in the legislation.

Fifteenth amendment round - Australian Greenhouse Office - Policy change (F2006L03049, SLI 2006 No. 248)

The Australian Greenhouse Office commenced an amendment round (Round 15) to implement legislative changes as required due to the comprehensive review of the Act that was completed in 2003. The Round 15 Amendment Regulations were registered on 21 September 2006. The amendment included a prescribed body with respect to Section 34 of the Renewable Energy (Electricity) Act 2000 (the Act). This means that the prescribed body is exempt from liability under the Act.

Fourteenth amendment round - Solar Water Heater (F2006L03960, SLI 2006 No. 345)

The ORER commenced the fourteenth amendment round (Round 14) on 22 May 2006, inviting solar water heater manufacturers to provide details of additional solar water heaters to be listed in the Regulations. The Round 14 Amendment Regulations were registered on 15th December 2006. Key amendments in Round 14 include:

• the inclusion in Schedule 7 of additional solar water heater models from a range of manufacturers;
  
• the revision or expiry of some previously listed solar water heater models in Schedule 7, from a range of manufacturers
  
• a provision to allow new solar water heater models to be accredited to AS/NZS 2712:2002 as amended by Standards Australia in September 2005 and AS/NZS 4692:2005 and to provide a more precise definition of the Standards applicable to systems over 700 litres.

Thirteenth amendment round - Renewable Power Percentage (F2005L04003, SLI 2005 No. 310)

The ORER commenced the thirteenth amendment round (Round 13) on 7 November 2005, inviting industry to comment on the proposed amendment. The ORER conducted a mandatory 30-day public consultation period for the thirteenth amendment round between 7 November 2005 and 7 December 2005. One submission was received. The Round 13 Amendment Regulations were registered on 19 December 2005. The Round 13 Amendment Regulations set the Renewable Power Percentage (RPP) for 2006, which establishes the rate of liability, and includes new solar water heater postcodes. The RPP is set to achieve the interim targets as specified in the legislation.

Twelfth amendment round - Solar Water Heater (F2006L01653, SLI 2006 No. 120)

The ORER commenced the twelfth amendment round (Round 12) on 1 September 2005, inviting solar water heater manufacturers to provide details of additional solar water heaters to be listed in the Regulations. The ORER conducted a mandatory 30-day public consultation period for Round 12 between 28 January 2006 and 27 February 2006. One submission was received. The Round 12 Amendment Regulations were registered on 2 June 2006. Key amendments in Round 12 include:

• the inclusion in Schedule 7 of additional solar water heater models from a range of manufacturers
  
• the revision or expiry of some previously listed solar water heater models in Schedule 7, from a range of manufacturers.

Eleventh amendment round - Australian Greenhouse Office - Consequential changes (F2005L03467, SLI 2005 No. 255)

The Australian Greenhouse Office commenced the eleventh amendment round (Round 11) on 31 August 2005, inviting industry to comment on the proposed amendments. The Australian Greenhouse Office conducted a mandatory 30-day public consultation period for Round 11 between 31 August 2005 and 29 September 2005. A total of 5 submissions were received. The Round 11 Amendment Regulations were registered on 14 November 2005. The amendment implements legislative changes as required due to the comprehensive review of the Renewable Energy (Electricity) Act 2000 that was completed in 2003.

Tenth amendment round - Solar Water Heater (F2005L03271, SLI 2005 No. 256)

The ORER commenced the tenth amendment round (Round 10) on 25 February 2005, inviting solar water heater manufacturers to provide details of additional solar water heaters to be listed in the Regulations. The ORER conducted a mandatory 30-day public consultation period for Round 10 between 25 February 2005 and 29 March 2005. A total of 16 submissions were received. The Round 10 Amendment Regulations were registered on 15 November 2005. Key amendments in Round 10 include:

• the inclusion in Schedule 7 of additional solar water heater models from a range of manufacturers
  
• the revision or expiry of some previously listed solar water heater models in Schedule 7, from a range of manufacturers
  
• reformatting Schedule 7 Part 2 of the Regulations to split the Date column into "Eligible from" and "Eligible to" columns
  
• reorganising Schedule 7 Part 2 into two new parts - Part 2A, which includes systems up to and including 700 Litres storage capacity, and Part 20B, which includes systems over 700 Litres storage capacity
  
• minor changes to Regulation 3(3)(a) and Regulations 19 to correctly reference the new Part 2A and Part 2B of Schedule 7 of the Regulations, due to the reorganising of Schedule 7 Part 2.

Ninth amendment round - Renewable Power Percentage (F2005L00222, SLI 2005 No. 5)

The ORER commenced the ninth amendment round (Round 9) on 17 November 2004, inviting industry to comment on the proposed amendment. The ORER conducted a mandatory 30-day public consultation period for the ninth amendment round between 17 November 2004 and 16 December 2004. Zero submissions were received. The Round 9 Amendment Regulations were registered on 15 February 2005. The Round 9 Amendment Regulations set the Renewable Power Percentage (RPP) for 2005, which establishes the rate of liability. The RPP is set to achieve the interim targets as specified in the legislation.

Eighth amendment round - Solar Water Heater (F2005L00954, SLI 2005 No. 72)

The ORER commenced the eighth amendment round (Round 8) on 30 July 2004, inviting solar water heater manufacturers to provide details of additional solar water heaters to be listed in the Regulations. The ORER conducted a mandatory 30-day public consultation period for Round 8 between 3 February 2005 and 4 March 2005. A total of 3 submissions were received. The Round 8 Amendment Regulations were registered on 29 April 2005. Key amendments in Round 8 include:

• the inclusion in Schedule 7 of additional solar water heater models from a range of manufacturers
  
• the revision or expiry of some previously listed solar water heater models in Schedule 7, from a range of manufacturers.

Seventh amendment round - Solar Water Heater (F2004B00371, SR 2004 No. 322)

The ORER commenced the sixth amendment round (Round 7) on 27 January 2004, inviting solar water heater manufacturers to provide details of additional solar water heaters to be listed in the Regulations. The ORER conducted a mandatory 30-day public consultation period for Round 7 between 25 June 2004 and 27 July 2004. A total of 8 submissions were received. The Round 7 Amendment Regulations were gazetted on 18 November 2004. Key amendments in Round 7 include the:

• the inclusion in Schedule 7 of additional solar water heater models from a range of manufacturers
  
• the revision or expiry of some previously listed solar water heater models in Schedule 7, from a range of manufacturers
  
• the removal of Schedule 4, which outlined renewable energy certificate eligibility for small hydroelectric systems of a set size, replacing it with a new REC calculation methodology
  
• the removal of Schedule 6, which outlined renewable energy certificate eligibility for small wind turbines, replacing it with a new REC calculation methodology
  
• the removal of regulation 3 (4) which allowed manufacturers to gain product certification under transitional arrangements.

Sixth amendment round - Solar Water Heater and Renewable Power Percentage (F2003B00329, SR 2003 No. 315)

The ORER commenced the sixth amendment round (Round 6) in June 2003 inviting solar water heater manufacturers to provide details of additional solar water heaters to be listed in the Regulations. The ORER conducted a mandatory 30-day public consultation period for Round 6 between 11 October 2003 and 11 November 2003. A total of 3 submissions were received. The Round 6 Amendment Regulations were gazetted on 11 December 2003. Key amendments in Round 6 include:

• the inclusion in Schedule 7 of additional solar water heater models from a range of manufacturers
  
• the revision or expiry of some previously listed solar water heater models in Schedule 7, from a range of manufacturers
  
• the extension of the definition of 'accredited body' to include a body accredited at 31 July 2003 (Item 1 of Schedule 1 and Item 1 of Schedule 2 refer)
  
• setting the Renewable Power Percentage (RPP) for 2004, which establishes the rate of liability. The RPP is set to achieve the interim targets as specified in the legislation.

Fifth amendment round - Solar Water Heater(F2003B00107, SR 2003 No. 96)

The ORER commenced the fifth amendment round (Round 5) in January 2003 inviting solar water heater manufacturers to provide details of additional solar water heaters to be listed in the Regulations. The ORER conducted a mandatory 30-day public consultation period for Round 5 between 29 March 2003 and 28 April 2003. A total of 2 submissions were received. The Round 5 Amendment Regulations were gazetted on 29 May 2003. Key amendments in Round 5 include:

• the inclusion in Schedule 7 of additional solar water heater models from a range of manufacturers
  
• the revision or expiry of some previously listed solar water heater models in Schedule 7, from a range of manufacturers
  
• clarification of eligibility requirements for claiming RECs after installing eligible solar water heaters
  
• clarification of eligibility requirements for tank capacity greater than 700L solar by inserting a guideline governing heat loss test procedures for system over 630L.

Fourth amendment round - Solar Water Heater and Renewable Power Percentage (F2002B00347, SR 2002 No. 339)

The ORER commenced the fourth amendment round (Round 4) on 12 October 2002 inviting solar water heater manufacturers to provide details of additional solar water heaters to be listed in the Regulations. The ORER conducted a mandatory 30-day public consultation period for Round 4 between 26 October 2002 and 27 November 2002. One submission was received. The Round 4 Amendment Regulations were gazetted on 20 December 2002. The key amendment in Round 4 involved:

• changes to eligibility requirements and definitions surrounding solar water heaters to provide a period for solar water heater manufactures to gain product and component certification for various solar water heater models listed in the regulations, to the revised Australian Standard by 30 June 2003
  
• setting the Renewable Power Percentage (RPP) for 2003, which establishes the rate of liability. The RPP is set to achieve the interim targets as specified in the legislation.

Third amendment round - Solar Water Heater (F2002B00233, SR 2002 No. 232)

The ORER commenced the third amendment round (Round 3) on 17 July 2002, inviting solar water heater manufacturers to provide details of additional solar water heaters to be listed in the Regulations. The ORER conducted a mandatory 30-day public consultation period for Round 3 between 17 July 2002 and 19 August 2002. A total of 6 submissions were received. The Round 3 Amendment Regulations were gazetted on 4 October 2002. Key amendments in Round 3 include:

• the inclusion in Schedule 7 of additional solar water heater models from a range of manufacturers
  
• modifications to the eligibility requirements and definitions surrounding solar water heaters and heat pump water heaters to allow for an extension to the period allowed for heat pump water heaters to prove their eligibility to be listed in Schedule 7.

Second amendment round - Solar Water Heater and Renewable Power Percentage (F2002B00047, SR 2002 No. 48)

The ORER commenced the second amendment round (Round 2) on 12 January 2002, inviting solar water heater manufacturers to provide details of additional solar water heaters to be listed in the Regulations. The ORER conducted a mandatory 30-day public consultation period for Round 2 between 8 January 2002 and 2 February 2002. A total of 7 submissions were received. The Round 2 Amendment Regulations were gazetted on 15 March 2002. Key amendments in Round 2 include:

• the inclusion in Schedule 7 of additional solar water heater models from a range of manufacturers
  
• modifications to the eligibility requirements and definitions surrounding solar water heaters, including the provision that RECs are only available for the first installation of a solar water heater
  
• setting the Renewable Power Percentage (RPP) for 2002, which establishes the rate of liability. The RPP is set to achieve the interim targets as specified in the legislation.

First amendment round - Solar Water Heater (F2001B00300, SR 2001 No. 219)

The ORER commenced the first amendment round (Round 1) on 4 June 2001, inviting solar water heater manufacturers to provide details of additional solar water heaters to be listed in the Regulations. The ORER conducted a mandatory 30-day public consultation period for Round 1 between 5 June 2001 and 6 July 2001. A total of 24 submissions were received. The Round 1 Amendment Regulations were gazetted on 23 August 2001. Key amendments in Round 1 include:

• the inclusion in Schedule 7 of additional solar water heater models from a range of manufacturers
  
• modifications to the eligibility requirements and definitions for solar water heaters and small generation units
  
• modifications to the eligibility requirements and definitions for the accreditation of power stations.