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EREP exemptions

Bosch LogoThere are several types of exemptions available to businesses that trip the EREP energy and/or water use thresholds. In recognition of the resource saving activity some businesses already have under way, sites can either apply for an exemption or roll this work into their EREP, avoiding duplication.

Nestlé Australia and Robert Bosch Australia are two examples of businesses that hold exemptions from the need to prepare a plan, because they already have an equivalent resource efficiency program in place. Read more PDF (PDF 470KB)

 

SCA LogoSCA Hygiene has a proven track record in implementing water efficiency process improvements. EPA Victoria recognised this achievement by granting their Box Hill site a partial exemption from the EREP program. Read more PDF (PDF 507KB)

Further information on the type of exemptions available are set out in the EREP Guidelines. PDF (PDF 913KB) Please contact the EREP Team to discuss your eligibility before applying for an exemption.


Exemption for temporary construction activities

EREP is designed to increase the resource efficiency of ongoing operations at commercial and industrial sites, rather than at sites with short-term projects.

Construction projects are temporary and dynamic, so activities on site change considerably over the life of a short-term project. As such, resource use assessments and resource efficiency actions do not remain relevant over a project’s life.

EPA has issued an exemption from EREP for temporary construction activities that meet the conditions of the attached Notice of Exemption.

To be eligible for an exemption, the activity must be anticipated to finish within two years following a 'trigger year' and meet the conditions of the Notice of Exemption. The applicant must also demonstrate that resource efficiency has been addressed through design, planning and operational stages.

Sites that are granted an exemption from EREP do not need to register for the program,  prepare an EREP or report annually to EPA on resource efficiency.

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