Interim EITE Exemptions added to Energy Savings Scheme
Energy Minister Ian MacDonald has announced interim exemptions for emissions intensive, trade exposed (EITE) industries under the Energy savings Scheme (ESS). The Interim Exemptions Order, to be revoked on 31 December 2009, lists a number of NSW-based industries that qualify for the partial exemption of either 60% or 90% of total load. Retailers can deduct 5% of this exempted load from their overall ESS obligations.
