Renewable Energy (Electricity) Act 2000

This Part deals with various matters relating to the determination of a liable entity’s liability to renewable energy shortfall charge.

Subdivision A of Division 1 requires the lodgment of annual energy acquisition statements by liable entities. The entity may surrender renewable energy certificates for the year (or for the quarters of the year) in the statement. The entity may surrender additional certificates in certain circumstances.

Subdivision B of Division 1 requires the lodgment of annual renewable energy shortfall statements by entities that have large‑scale generation shortfalls or small‑scale technology shortfalls.

Division 1A deals with the issue and amendment of exemption certificates.

Division 2 deals with the assessment of liability to renewable energy shortfall charge, and for the amendment of assessments. It also deals with other related matters.