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Renewable Energy (Electricity) Regulations 2001
7Meaning of certain energy sources that are not eligible renewable energy sources (Act s 17)
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#### 7 Meaning of certain energy sources that are not eligible renewable energy sources (Act s 17)
For subsection 17(3) of the Act:
> fossil fuels means any of the following:
(a) coal, oil, natural gas or other petroleum‑based products;
(b) products, by‑products and wastes associated with, or produced from, extracting and processing coal, oil, natural gas or other petroleum‑based products.
> Note: Examples: Condensate liquids, coal seam methane, coal mine methane.
> waste products derived from fossil fuels means the components of waste streams that:
(a) are made using, as raw materials, any material that is a fossil fuel for the Act; and
(b) are products or by‑products of manufacturing operations, including plastics, tyres, disposable nappies, synthetic carpets and synthetic textiles.