Green Power Australia
Joint initiative of ACT, NSW, SA, QLD, VIC and WA government agencies
Accredit renewable electricity products to a national Australian standard
Key Strengths
- Government-backed accreditation from six Australian state/territory agencies
- Provides consumer assurance against greenwashing in retail electricity markets
- Nationally recognised standard across major Australian states and territories
- Applies to specific products, enabling granular renewable energy claims
- Long-established program with over 25 years of credibility since 1997
- Supports traceability and sourcing verification of renewable electricity
Ideal For
GreenPower is best suited for Australian energy retailers and electricity suppliers who want to offer government-accredited renewable electricity products to residential and commercial customers. It is particularly valuable for retailers seeking to differentiate their green energy offerings with credible, government-backed verification rather than self-made marketing claims.
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1997
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Program WebsiteJoint initiative of ACT, NSW, SA, QLD, VIC and WA government agenciesLast verified Mar 11, 2026