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Commonwealth legislation
This is the Renewable Energy (Electricity) Regulations 2001, which sets out the detailed rules for Australia's Renewable Energy Target (RET) scheme. The legislation has two main parts:
1. Large-scale Renewable Energy Target (LRET)
2. Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES)
Key features:
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Direct links to the current provisions in Renewable Energy (Electricity) Regulations 2001.
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The scheme is designed to increase Australia's renewable electricity generation by creating a market-based incentive for investment in clean energy.