A company that carries out EITE activities may benefit from an exemption certificate through negotiations with their electricity retailer (a
liable entity under the Renewable Energy Target).
Consider applying using electricity use method
The Clean Energy Regulator is currently transitioning to the
electricity use method. We encourage clients to apply for exemption certificates with the electricity use method. By 2020 all EITE exemptions are to be determined using the electricity use method.
Sites that used the electricity use method in 2018 must use it in 2019. Sites that consumed more than 2000 GWh in 2018 must use the electricity use method in 2019.
Companies deciding which of the two methods to use should refer to the
industry assistance page on our website.
2019 applications are open now
Applications for exemptions certificates are now open, and must be made on or before
1 April 2019. This is a legislated deadline and no extensions can be granted.
Further information
Further information, guidance materials or recorded webinars about application for exemption certificates, see industry assistance or forms and resources for industry assistance.
If you have specific questions on eligibility for exemption certificates or other matters please contact the RET Liability & EITEs section at
CER-IndustryAssistanceSchemes@cleanenergyregulator.gov.au or calling 1300 553 542.
Need more information about the electricity use method once an application is lodged? We will be hosting a webinar on this topic in April 2019. More information and registration details will be available on our website soon.