Overseen by the independent Clean Energy Regulator, the Guarantee of Origin (GO) scheme will track and verify emissions across a product’s lifecycle and create certificates which prove when, where, and how renewable electricity in Australia is produced.
The GO scheme is an important part of the broader $22.7 billion (USD 15.2 billion) Future Made in Australia package and will support the development of Australia’s new green industries.
Critically, it will prove eligibility under the $6.7 billion Hydrogen Production Tax Incentive which will be vital for growing renewable hydrogen production in Australia.
The new renewable electricity guarantee of origin (REGO) certification mechanism – also established in the Bill – will operate alongside and then replace the large-scale generation certificate (LGC) framework under the renewable energy target (RET) when it ends in 2030.
Assistant Federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy Josh Wilson said the GO scheme is an essential platform for unlocking crucial investment in Australia’s net zero industries as our nation seizes the massive opportunities in the clean energy transition as we realise our potential to be a renewable energy superpower.
“It will create opportunities for Australian businesses to verify new clean products and to market their low-emissions credentials through an effective, trusted scheme,” Wilson said.
“Aligned with international standards, it will improve Australian competitiveness in new and emerging domestic and global markets, and will increase Australian exports and Australian jobs as part of the Future Made in Australia imperative.
“The new renewable electricity guarantee of origin certification mechanism will build on the strengths of the current program, and continue to support new renewable investment.”
The voluntary GO Scheme has been subject to extensive consultation with industry, business, including the climate change and renewable energy sector, as well as state and territory governments through a policy design process that began in 2020.
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