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Create a new REC Registry Account

The REC Registry Account Wizard will assist you in selecting the appropriate type of REC Registry account to meet your needs.

Some of these accounts require you to be a Legal Person and/or go through the Proof of Identification verification process.

Follow the steps in the REC Registry Account Wizard to determine the level of access you require and provide information for the Proof of Identity (POI) verification process.

When the Proof of Identity verification process has been submitted for online applications, a new account in the REC Registry needs to be opened.
Go to the REC Registry and select “Apply for an Account”.
Fill in the required information. Select ‘create account’. The access granted initially is the General User permission.
The account administrator is the default permission for the initial user created for that account. You can add and remove users from an account by following the Adding REC Registry users process outlined below.

The ‘General User’ initial access provides basic use of the REC Registry. The Clean Energy Regulator will set the required permissions to upgrade your account once your identity verification (if required) is confirmed. You will not be able to create certificates or use the STC Clearing House until this is completed. It may take four to six weeks to verify your identity and complete your application.

Continue an existing application

If you have already begun an application and need to continue to verify your identity please click the button below:

Logging into the REC Registry for the first time

Once you have submitted your REC Registry account application, an email will be sent to your email address with your user name and temporary password.

Use these details to log into the REC Registry.
Read the Terms and Conditions, click on the check box to confirm your acceptance and then click on ‘Submit’.
You will then be prompted to change your temporary password and nominate a secret question and answer.
A confirmation message of the change of details will appear, select ‘Confirm’.

Adding REC Registry users

To add users to your REC Registry account, the account administrator needs to:

Log into the REC Registry account.
Click on ‘My Account’.
Select ‘Manage My Account’ from the drop down list.
Select ‘Create New User’.
Input required data.
Click on ‘Create User’.
A confirmation message page is displayed to verify the new user’s details.
Click on ‘Confirm’ if the details are correct.

Upgrade your REC Registry account

This page contains information on how you upgrade your existing REC Registry account so that you can perform more tasks and/or access the STC Clearing House.

Please note that only Account Administrators can upgrade accounts.

If you are not the account administrator you will not have access to the ‘Manage My Account’ menu option.

If you need to appoint a new account administrator please complete the ‘Appointing a new Account Administrator’ form.

Upgrade to a registered person account

A registered person account is required to:

Create small-scale technology certificates (STCs)
Create large-scale generation certificates (LGCs)
Have an accredited renewable energy power station attached to the account
Report on installations registered in your account.

How to upgrade from a general user to a registered person:

Log in to your REC Registry account
Click on ‘My Account’
Select ‘Manage My Account’ from the drop down list
Select ‘Upgrade to Registered Person’
Complete the required information, confirmation and declarations and then click on ‘Submit’
The Proof of Identity (POI) verification process is initiated in a separate window. Complete the required information and submit your application.

The Clean Energy Regulator will set the required permissions to upgrade your account once your identity verification is confirmed. You will not be able to create STCs, LGCs or accredit a renewable energy power station until this is completed. It may take up to four weeks to verify your identity and complete your application.

Upgrade to a Registered Agent account

A registered agent account is required to:

Create small-scale technology certificates (STCs) on behalf of others
Create large-scale generation certificates (LGCs) on behalf of others (through transitionary arrangements)
Report on installations registered in your account.

How to upgrade from a registered person to a registered agent:

Log in to your REC Registry account
Click on ‘My Account’
Select ‘Manage My Account’ from the drop down list
Select ‘Upgrade to Agent’
Complete the required information, confirmation and declarations and then click on ‘Submit’
The Proof of Identity (POI) verification process is initiated in a separate window. Complete the required information and submit your application.

The Clean Energy Regulator will set the required permissions to upgrade your account once your identity verification is confirmed. You will not be able to create STCs or LGCs on behalf of owners of solar water heaters and small-scale solar, wind and hydro systems until this is completed. It may take up to four weeks to verify your identity and complete your application.

Upgrade to access the STC Clearing House

STC Clearing House access is required to buy or sell small-scale technology certificates (STCs) through the STC Clearing House.

How to obtain STC Clearing House access:

Log in to your REC Registry account
Click on ‘My Account’
Select ‘Manage My Account’ from the drop down list
Select ‘Apply for Clearing House Access’
Complete the required information, confirmation and declarations and then click on ‘Submit’
The Proof of Identity (POI) verification process is initiated in a separate window. Complete the required information and submit your application.

The Clean Energy Regulator will set the required permissions to upgrade your account once your identity verification is confirmed. You will not be able to use the STC Clearing House until this is completed. It may take up to four weeks to verify your identity and complete your application.

Once you have been given permission to use the STC Clearing House you will need to ensure that your GST status is correct and that your BSB and bank details are entered and correct. If these details are not present, sales, purchases and transfers on the STC Clearing House will not be finalised.

Date last updated: 28 Mar 2012