Scheme Participants

Participation in the scheme for power generators is optional, however, one of the objectives of the scheme is to provide an incentive for generators to use gas in the generation of power. Any power station that does or will generate eligible gas-fired electricity can participate.

Gas-fired generation is electricity generated from eligible fuels such as:

• natural gas (eg. liquefied natural gas or compressed natural gas)
• coal seam gas (including waste coal mine gas)
• liguefied petroleum gas
• waste gases associated with conventional petroleum refining.

Queensland electricity retailers and other liable parties must apply in the approved form (Word - 394KB) to be registered as scheme participants (liable persons). This enables them to hold an 'account' on the GEC Registry and obtain ownership of Gas Electricity Certificates (GECs).

Scheme participants are able to apply for exemptions from the annual GEC liability for the following:

• renewable energy exemption
• state development exemption
• auxiliary load exemption.

Interested persons for an electricity load may also apply for an exemption from the annual GEC liability to become a scheme participant.

As at 30 January 2009, there were 19 accredited generators in Queensland.