The Clean Energy Regulator (CER) is reminding participants across Australia’s emissions reduction schemes to meet their obligations or risk compliance action.
The latest Quarterly Compliance Update outlines actions taken between October and December 2025 to deliver the compliance and enforcement priorities 2025-26.
CER Chair David Parker said the agency takes compliance action seriously to ensure the integrity of its schemes.
‘When we focus on our core purpose of accelerating carbon abatement for Australia, it’s not just about what we do, but how we account for it,’ Mr Parker said.
‘Transparency is non-negotiable for fostering trust in the energy industry.’
We are closely monitoring compliance of installers under the Cheaper Home Battery Program, with installers facing removal from the program if national installation standards aren’t met.
Following the voluntary recall of the Sigenergy single phase energy controllers, the CER has written to manufacturers reminding them to promptly report any systemic faults or safety issues. The agency will not hesitate to take action if necessary to protect consumers and uphold the integrity of the scheme.
CER obtained a federal court order to wind up Mojo Power East Pty Ltd (formerly People Energy Pty Ltd) on 25 November 2025 due to unpaid shortfall charges and interest for the 2022 and 2023 Renewable Energy Target assessment years.
‘Where we detect non-compliance, we will actively take enforcement action drawing from the full suite of compliance and enforcement powers,’ Mr Parker said.
21 projects have been removed from the Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) Scheme as part of a review into projects failing to report on time.
Three proponents alerted CER to fires affecting their project during the quarter, taking the total to 8 for the year. CER uses remote sensing to monitor fire scars across Australia, ensuring they will be detected even if the agency isn’t notified. Failing to report a fire may trigger relinquishment of ACCUs.
Safeguard Mechanism facilities are encouraged to avoid exceeding their baseline ahead of the 31 March 2026 compliance deadline. Facilities that exceed their baseline must surrender ACCUs or Safeguard Mechanism Credit units.
8 organisations that were previously warned for missing the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting 31 October 2025 deadline have now submitted their reports, avoiding infringement notices or civil action.
For full details, read the latest Quarterly Compliance Update.
Contact: media@cer.gov.au or 02 6159 3448.