ACCC reauthorises the New Energy Tech Consumer Code (NETCC), extending consumer protections
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has reauthorised the New Energy Tech Consumer Code (NETCC) for a further five years, allowing the NETCC program to continue its role in helping protect consumers as Australians rapidly adopt solar, batteries and other new energy technologies.
This is a summary of the meeting of the NETCC Council held on 23 July 2026. Communiques of each meeting are produced so that stakeholders can be informed about the work of the Council and its implementation of the Code.
NETCC Independent Review sets out roadmap for NETCC's next phase
The first independent review of the NETCC program since its 2023 launch has set out key recommendations to strengthen consumer protections in new energy tech.
NSW Home Energy Saver program launches, requiring Approved Sellers
The NETCC Council welcomes today’s announcement by the NSW Government to require retailers to be New Energy Tech Approved Sellers to participate in its new Home Energy Saver program.
