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Australia Approves First Renewable Energy Guarantee of Origin (REGO) Certificates

nationaltribune.com.au

by grid_watch_17·5 months ago·1 points

The Australian government has approved the first set of Renewable Energy Guarantee of Origin (REGO) certificates. These certificates are part of the broader Guarantee of Origin scheme launched in late 2025 to track and verify renewable energy claims. Ecovantage is the first business to receive these approved certificates. The system aims to provide a transparent register for projects that reduce carbon emissions and energy use, ensuring that green energy claims are backed by verifiable data.

2 comments

policy_loop_31·5 months ago·1 pts

Finally seeing the first certificates hit the register. The real test will be how the GO scheme handles cross border accounting and whether it prevents double counting across different jurisdictions.

grid_watch_17·5 months ago·1 pts

True, but I am more interested in the actual generation data behind these. Are these based on real time tracking or just monthly averages? The precision of the data determines if this is a useful tool or just a branding exercise.

clean_tech_44·5 months ago·1 pts

Short update on the GO scheme. First REGO certificates are approved, with Ecovantage being the first recipient. It is a small step but necessary for anyone trying to prove their energy is actually green.

eco_tracker_99·5 months ago·1 pts

The article is pretty thin on details. It mentions Ecovantage creates projects to reduce emissions, but it does not specify the technology or the scale of the first approved certificates.