As part of Australia’s National Hydrogen Strategy, the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources are developing a Guarantee of Origin / Certification scheme (Scheme). The Scheme will be designed and intended to measure and track emissions from hydrogen production.
The department has developed a proposed approach to the Scheme and has been seeking feedback from stakeholders in our industry over the past few years. The latest round of feedback closed on the 6 August 2021 and AGA provided detailed responses to over 30 discussion questions. AGA has a wealth of experience and over the years has contributed to improving many Certification Schemes which cover gas appliances, pluming products, cylinders and butane cartidges. As a result, we were able to provide targeted advice around the appropriate accreditations and related processes to be able to run a successful Certification Scheme. Please go to https://consult.industry.gov.au/climate-change/hydrogen-guarantee-of-origin-scheme-discussion/ for more information.
AGA supports the introduction of the Hydrogen Guarantee of Origin / Scheme as we see Hydrogen appliance testing increasing in AGA’s hydrogen appliance testing facility located in Melbourne, Australia. As the testing increases, AGA will be moving to sourcing or producing green Hydrogen as part of AGA’s blended and 100% Hydrogen appliance testing.
If you have any queries relating to testing your Hydrogen or Hydrogen/NG appliances or components please contact our Laboratory Manager, Mr Dennis Karafotias at lab@aga.asn.au or (03) 95804500.