Summary

This briefing outlines how PATtech—a regional energy data science and certificate platform—supports robust regulatory oversight of renewable energy markets in Australia and New Zealand. By providing advanced Renewable Energy Guarantee of Origin (REGO) management capabilities, PATtech strengthens emissions traceability, market transparency, and alignment with both domestic and international reporting standards.

This infrastructure enables regulators to enforce energy and climate policies, safeguard market integrity, and support the next generation of renewable energy procurement.

Background and Context

As Australia and New Zealand accelerate efforts to decarbonise their electricity systems, regulators face growing demand for accurate, granular, and verifiable renewable energy data. Increasingly, both jurisdictions are being shaped by:

• Evolving net-zero commitments from government and industry
• Expanding voluntary and compliance-based clean energy markets
• The need for digital infrastructure to support real-time emissions accounting
• Emerging international reporting frameworks such as the SBTi, ISSB, and CDP

A modern REGO registry that provides high-frequency matching, real-time tracking, and auditable attribution is critical to ensuring the credibility of renewable energy claims and preventing double-counting of emissions reductions.

About PATtech

PATtech is a purpose-built digital platform that manages the full lifecycle of Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin (REGOs)—from issuance and allocation to transfer, retirement, and audit.

The platform is uniquely positioned to serve both compliance and voluntary markets in Australia and New Zealand. It is designed to interoperate with existing schemes while remaining adaptable to emerging policy requirements.

Key Features

• Granular Tracking: Hourly attribution of renewable energy generation and consumption
• End-to-End Transparency: Immutable logs of REGO creation, transfer, and retirement
• Automated Reporting: Real-time and retrospective compliance and disclosure tools
• Regulatory Integration: Compatibility with domestic and global standards

Alignment with Regulatory Frameworks

Australia

• National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER) Scheme: Supports consistent, verifiable Scope 2 emissions attribution.
• Clean Energy Regulator (CER): Complements the LGC framework with greater granularity and traceability.
• State-Level Policies: Enables localised certificate matching and proof of impact for jurisdictional targets and procurement programs.

New Zealand

• Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS): Provides renewable generation tracking and verification that complements ETS accounting.
• MBIE and EECA Initiatives: Improves transparency in emissions intensity and renewable content for informed policy and investment.
• Market Development: Supports a domestic REGO system aligned with compliance and voluntary needs, reducing reliance on international registries.

International Standards

• Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi): Enables hourly matching and credible Scope 2 reductions.
• International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB): Supports accurate, auditable energy sourcing disclosures.
• CDP and RE100: Facilitates compliance with best-practice renewable procurement frameworks.

Enabling Market Innovation and Investment

Beyond compliance, PATtech catalyses private sector participation and investment by:

• Reducing the cost and complexity of energy certificate procurement
• Enabling access to hourly matched clean energy products
• Allowing generators to monetise renewable attributes with greater precision and value
• Supporting carbon-conscious consumers with credible, granular green claims

Conclusion

PATtech delivers a flexible, transparent, and ready-to-deploy platform to oversee the rapidly evolving renewable energy certificate landscape. It enhances policy effectiveness, market confidence, and emissions credibility—providing the digital infrastructure required for a resilient, decarbonised electricity future.

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