Our Compliance Update keeps you informed of activities related to our Compliance and Enforcement Priorities and other important information to help you comply with our schemes.
SRES Compliance
The Clean Energy Regulator (the agency) continues its focus on installers accredited by the Clean Energy Council (CEC) that do not meet eligibility requirements for the incentive for small-scale solar PV installations, as well as retailers who are knowingly involved in non-compliance with the eligibility requirements.
Warrants executed in WA on solar business
On Wednesday 29 September 2021, the agency and the Australian Federal Police (AFP) executed a search warrant on a business involved in solar panel retail and installation.
The search warrant aims to uncover evidence of fraudulent activity. The investigation concerns the alleged falsification of documents required under Western Australian electrical licensing laws. The false documents were then used to create certificates under the SRES.
At the conclusion of the investigation, consideration will be given as to whether a brief of evidence will be referred to the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions. If criminal charges are laid, a person could face up to 10 years in jail for fraud related offences.
Installers are reminded they must comply with all state/territory laws, and additional Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES) requirements, for small-scale technology certificates (STCs) to be claimed. Installers must be accredited with the Clean Energy Council (CEC) at the federal level and hold required electrical licenses issued by the state or territory body.
