NSW Peak Reduction Certificates

(PRCs)

PRCs

Peak Reduction Certificates (PRCs) are tradable certificates created under the NSW Government’s Peak Demand Reduction Scheme (PDRS).

1 PRC represents 0.1 kW of peak demand reduction, averaged over one hour during the peak summer period. PRCs help reduce pressure on the electricity grid while supporting lower costs.

1 PRC
=
0.1 kW
Peak Demand Reduction

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How Are PRCs Created?

An Accredited Certificate Provider (ACP), such as Ecovertex, calculates the demand savings from eligible upgrades or modifications in line with scheme requirements, enabling the resulting PRCs to be created and registered.:

The peak period runs from 2:30pm to 8:30pm AEDT between September 30 and March 31 each year. For every 0.1 kW of eligible peak demand reduction achieved during this period, one PRC can be created.

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Once PRCs are created and registered, organisations can sell them to liable entities such as retailers. The income generated can help reduce the overall project cost and may be provided as an upfront discount.

PRCs for Battery Storage

PRCs for batteries were introduced on 1 November 2024 to support the installation and use of eligible battery systems in homes and small businesses.

PRCs can be created:
1-When a new battery is installed.
2-When a new battery is installed and connected to a VPP
3-When an existing battery is connected to a VPP.
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