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RENEWABLE ENERGY (ELECTRICITY) ACT 2000 - SECT 17B

Overview of Division

This Division   deals with the creation of certificates, known as renewable energy certificates.

There are 2 types of renewable energy certificates:

  (a)   large - scale generation certificates, which are created in relation to the generation of electricity by accredited power stations (see Subdivision   A); and

  (b)   small - scale technology certificates, which are created in relation to the installation of solar water heaters and small generation units (see Subdivisions B and BA).

Small - scale technology certificates can also be created by the Regulator under Part   2A (clearing house for small - scale technology certificates).

Subdivision BB requires people who create certificates under Subdivision   B or BA to submit returns relating to the creation of the certificates.

Subdivision   C contains offence and civil penalty provisions relating to the improper creation of certificates.



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