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The ACP must make sure that the lighting upgrade meets the scheme requirements. This includes ensuring the new lighting system is fit for purpose, maintains service levels and complies with lighting industry standards.

IPART requires audits of all ACPs to ensure they comply with ESS requirements. Audits relate to the compliance of the ACP, not you, but IPART values and requires your cooperation. Audit activities which may occur include the following:

  • Inspection of lighting upgrades by the auditor to verify that:
    • the equipment installed as part of upgrade has been accepted for use in the ESS, and
    • the equipment installed is the same as what was claimed by the ACP.
  • Speaking to some purchasers (like you) to find out what was paid for the lighting upgrade and whether you received any rebates, payments or other financial benefits from the ACPor third parties.

The latter is to check that the ACP ensured that the purchaser contributed the required minimum co-payment.

The ACP will advise you if your lighting upgrade has been selected for a site inspection or if the auditor will contact you regarding the minimum co-payment. Please note, it is not appropriate for anyone, including an ACP or lighting installer, to tell you, the purchaser, what to tell the auditor.