Audit & Assurance
ENERGYLINK SERVICES
EnergyLink is a member of the ESS Audit Panel and has independently audited and verified over 2.78 million tCOâ‚‚e of NSW energy efficiency abatement since 2020.
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The NSW Energy Savings Scheme (ESS) aims to reduce electricity consumption in NSW through energy efficiency improvements. Electricity retailers and Accredited Certificate Providers (ACPs) require periodic audits, which must be undertaken by a member of IPART’s Audit Services Panel.
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How We Support
EnergyLink provides independent assurance for Accredited Certificate Providers (ACPs) and Scheme Participants, supporting compliance with ESS rules and IPART requirements through:
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Delivery of periodic independent audits across ESS activities
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End-to-end audit management, from planning through to regulator engagement
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Verification of Energy Savings Certificate (ESC) eligibility
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Assessment of compliance frameworks, processes, and project documentation
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Work closely with ACPs to identify challenges and provide practical recommendations
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Our Impact
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2.78 million tCOâ‚‚e of emissions reductions audited and verified via audited ESS projects
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100+ audits delivered across 57 ACPs
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Coverage across 12 ESS methods, including CL, HEER, SONA, PIAMV and IHEAB
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Our Value
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Regulatory trust – Member of IPART’s Audit Services Panel
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Risk reduction – Early identification of compliance issues
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Audit readiness – Pre-audit reviews and readiness assessments to strengthen compliance
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Process improvement – Strengthening internal systems, controls, and documentation
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Commercial insight – Practical, experience-led audit outcomes
Who Is It For?
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Accredited Certificate Providers (ACPs)
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Scheme participants delivering energy efficiency projects
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RELATED SERVICES​
NSW ENERGY SAVINGS SCHEME (ESS)
EnergyLink has audited and verified projects representing over 2.12 million tCOâ‚‚e across more than 1,000 activities under the VEU scheme.
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The Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) Program is the key energy efficiency initiative operating in Victoria. It encourages the installation of energy efficient products and services in households and businesses by setting a state-wide target for energy savings.
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How We Support
As a member of the VEU Audit Panel, EnergyLink provides independent assurance and compliance auditing for Accredited Persons (APs), supporting alignment with the VEU Code of Conduct and regulatory requirements through:
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Delivery of compliance and assurance audits, including on-site inspections
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Consumer phone audits to verify installations, consent, and delivery outcomes
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Verification of VEEC creation and certificate eligibility
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End-to-end audit management, from planning through to regulator engagement
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Work closely with APs to identify challenges and provide practical recommendations
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Our Impact
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2.12 million tCOâ‚‚e of emissions reductions audited and verified through VEU projects
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1,000+ projects audited across residential and commercial upgrades
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Our Value
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Regulatory trust – Trusted by the Essential Services Commission to deliver high-quality audits
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Risk reduction – Identification of systemic and compliance risks before escalation
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Audit readiness – Pre-audit reviews and readiness assessments to strengthen compliance
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Process improvement – Strengthening internal systems, controls, and documentation
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Scheme expertise - Deep understanding of VEU audit requirements and expectations
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Who Is It For?
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Accredited Persons (APs) under the VEU scheme
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Organisations delivering residential or commercial energy upgrades
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RELATED SERVICES​
VICTORIAN ENERGY UPGRADES PROGRAM (VEU)
Achieve compliance with confidence
EnergyLink provides independent assurance across environmental markets, certificate schemes, and carbon and renewable energy claims. Our capabilities are underpinned by deep technical expertise in energy systems, emissions accounting, life cycle assessments, and regulatory frameworks.
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As scrutiny across energy and carbon markets increases, credible data, robust methodologies and independent verification are critical. EnergyLink ensures projects are audit-ready, certificates are valid, and claims are compliant with scheme and regulatory requirements.
EnergyLink has independently verified 576,000 tonnes of durable carbon removals on the Puro.earth platform since 2020, across 70+ validation and verification audits.
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EnergyLink is an approved auditor for leading carbon removal standards, supporting the development of trusted, high-quality carbon removal markets. These include:
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Puro.earth
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Isometric
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Planet First
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EnergyLink has conducted audits across a wide range of carbon removal methodologies, working with certification standards and organisations such as Climate Vault, including:
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Biochar
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Terrestrial biomass storage
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Enhanced weathering
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Biogenic carbon storage in materials
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Ocean biomass storage
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Direct ocean capture
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Direct air capture
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How We Support
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Independent auditing of project documentation, monitoring systems, and calculations
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Verification of lifecycle emissions, feedstock sourcing, and production processes
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Assessment of carbon removal methodologies and alignment with requirements under different standards
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Site visits to validate and verify project implementation and operational performance
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Our Value
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Independent, trusted assurance
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Investor and Scheme ready reporting – Structured, easy-to-follow audit reports
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Technical expertise - Across carbon removal technologies, lifecycle assessment (LCA), and GHG accounting
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Who Is It For?
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Carbon removal project developers
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Certification bodies and carbon crediting schemes
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Organisations developing or supplying carbon removal solutions
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RELATED SERVICES
CARBON REMOVAL STANDARDS
EnergyLink is an approved auditor under the AEA Ammonia Certification System, providing independent assurance of environmental attributes across the ammonia value chain.
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The Ammonia Energy Association (AEA) has developed the AEA Ammonia Certification System, a global, voluntary certification framework designed to support transparent and trusted trade of low-emission ammonia. The system enables producers, traders, and consumers to demonstrate key environmental attributes - including carbon footprint and origin - using independently verified data.
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How We Support
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Independent verification of environmental attributes, including carbon intensity and origin
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Assessment of chain of custody application
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Audit of data, methodologies, and supporting documentation
Our assurance approach is supported by deep expertise in carbon accounting, certification frameworks, and energy markets.
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Who Is It For?
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Ammonia producers (existing or developing facilities)
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Project developers seeking pre-certification for financing or offtake discussions
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Traders and intermediaries in ammonia supply chains
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Industrial consumers seeking verified low-emission ammonia inputs
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AEA AMMONIA CERTIFICATION SYSTEM
Supporting 3 organisations across 8 GreenPower assurance engagements, strengthening the credibility and consistency of renewable electricity claims.
GreenPower is an Australian Government‑accredited program that enables organisations to make verified renewable electricity claims, supported by accredited renewable energy generation and program rules governing purchasing, reporting, and disclosure.
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How We Support
EnergyLink provides independent assurance over GreenPower electricity reporting and claims, verifying alignment with GreenPower program requirements and supporting accurate, transparent disclosures through:
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Independent assurance of GreenPower sales, purchases, and reporting
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Verification of renewable electricity claims against program rules
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Assessment of supporting data, documentation, and marketing claims
Our technical expertise in electricity markets, renewable certificates and program requirements underpins all assurance activities.
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Who Is It For?
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Electricity retailers offering GreenPower products
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Organisations making renewable electricity or carbon claims
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Businesses seeking independent verification of energy-related disclosures
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GREENPOWER
2.12M tCOâ‚‚e
Emissions reductions audited through Victorian Energy Upgrades Program (VEU)
576k tCO2e
Durable Carbon Removals verified via Puro.earth
100+
NSW Energy Savings Scheme (ESS) Audits delivered