This method is closed – new projects can’t be registered

The aggregated small energy users method expired on 31 March 2025.

Projects that started their crediting period before the method expired aren’t affected. They’ll continue for the duration of their crediting period.

Refer to our guidance for ACCU Scheme participants impacted by the expiry or sunsetting of a method for more information.

Projects under the aggregated small energy users method can earn Australian carbon credit units (ACCUs) by helping lower the energy use of a large number of:

  • households

  • small businesses.

When to use this method

The aggregated small energy users method may be suitable for your business if you:

  • have access to energy usage data for small energy users and the right to use it
  • can engage an accredited statistician to assist with running the project
  • offer goods and services to small energy users, such as households or small businesses, to help reduce their electricity or gas use.

The goods and services you offer must help reduce consuming grid electricity and natural gas.

You can find out more about this method, and its sub-methods, by referring to our full aggregated small energy users guide.

Legislation

Eligibility

To be eligible for this method, you must:

  • have access to energy consumption data and have the right to use that data for calculating carbon abatement
  • set up a control group and a treatment group
  • engage with an accredited statistician from the Statistical Society of Australia to certify the selection process.

You must also meet general eligibility requirements for the Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) Scheme.

Relevant legislation:

  • Part 3 of the Act
  • Part 2 and Part 3 of the method

Method requirements

Documents and resources

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