The Clean Energy Regulator has announced a new accreditation provider. Effective 29 February 2024, Solar Accreditation Australia (SAA) is responsible for the accreditation of installers and designers. Visit saaustralia.com.au now to switch or apply for accreditation. |
The Clean Energy Regulator (CER) is on track to decide, and announce, the outcome of the installer and designer accreditation scheme application process in February 2024. The CEC has not applied and so, to support a smooth transition to new provider(s), we have introduced two key changes to CEC accreditation for those planning to submit a new application before February 2024.
In the section below you will find information on the early cut off dates for new applications and shorter accreditation periods at significantly reduced fees.
More information on the transition can be found here.
You can only apply for one type of accreditation in your initial application.
Type | Application acceptance cut-off date | Fee | Note |
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Provisional accreditation application | 9 February 2024 (Previously 12 January 2024) | $182 incl. GST ($165 + GST) |
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Upgrade to full accreditation $50 for every month of accreditation until April 2024. | 18 January 2024 (Previously 22 December 2023) | November $250 incl. GST ($227.27 + GST) December $200 incl. GST ($181.82 + GST) |
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Once you hold full accreditation you will need to renew your accreditation annually.
Type | Application acceptance cut- off date | Fee | Note |
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Annual renewal $22 for every month of accreditation until April 2024 | 22 February 2024 (Previously 25 Jan 2024) Applications closed | November 2023 $110 incl. GST $100 + GST December 2023 $88 incl. GST ($80 + GST) January 2023 $66 incl. GST ($60 + GST) |
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Month by Month Extension | 22 February 2024 (Previously 25 Jan 2024) Applications closed | $66 per month ($60 + GST) |
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Once you hold full accreditation, you can add additional types of accreditation.
Type | Application acceptance cut-off date | Fee | Note |
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Provisional accreditation application | 9 February 2024 (Previously 12 January 2024) Applications closed | $182 incl. GST ($165 + GST) |
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Upgrade to full accreditation | 18 January 2024 (Previously 22 December 2023) Applications closed | $200 incl. GST ($182 + GST) |
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If you do not have enough time to renew your accreditation, you may be able to apply for an extension (one-month extension up to a maximum of three months).
Type | Application acceptance cut- off date | Cost | notes |
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One-month extension | 22 Feb 2024 Applications closed | $66 incl. GST per month ($60 + GST) |
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Find out the requirements you must meet and how to apply.