Our office closes Friday 24 December 2021 and will re-open on Monday 10 January 2022.

We have published our 2020 ESS Annual Report. It includes information on the energy savings achieved, the compliance of Scheme Participants and Accredited Certificate Providers, and key administration activities and developments.

IPART has published its new Safeguard Stakeholder Engagement Strategy.

We’ve taken on board your views and feedback to develop a strategy that sets out our commitments, principles and priorities for improved stakeholder engagement.

We hosted our annual Stakeholder Forum virtually on 28 October 2021. Participants heard about the new Peak Demand Reduction Scheme and participated in interactive discussions.

IPART has been appointed as the administrator and regulator of the Peak Demand Reduction Scheme.
It will create incentives for households to cut their energy usage at peak times during summer.