On Thursday 5 December 2024, the Clean Energy Regulator executed a monitoring warrant on the Melbourne offices of a business involved in solar panel retail, installation, and renewable energy certificate creation.
The purpose of the warrant was to assess the company’s compliance with the Renewable Energy (Electricity) Act 2000.
We are also concerned that the business is part of a network of companies. Other companies that we allege are part of the network have been found by us to not be fit and proper and have had their registration permanently suspended under the Act. This means they can no longer create certificates.
The warrant aimed to uncover the extent of the alleged relationship between the companies. Where we have decided that an entity or individual is not fit and proper, we will not tolerate their ongoing participation in our schemes through other entities.
Registered agents operate as a key control to help protect the integrity of the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme. Registered agents are reminded of their obligations, which include maintaining accurate records, operating procedures, and ensuring that all contractual (payment) obligations are met.
Information about registered persons and agents, including those currently suspended, can be found by searching registered persons in the REC Registry.