Define the renewable supply your business needs.
Reliable customer demand can help new production attract investment. Start with the specification and service required: gas, heat, electricity, CO₂ or a nutrient product; annual volume; daily or seasonal profile; delivery location; and purchasing duration. Shelby Bioenergy, Shelby’s National Renewable Gas Policy consultation response; Shelby consultation response, Role of renewable gas in the energy transition (company position) The delivery point and seasonal demand shape whether on-site supply, network gas or another configuration can meet your requirements.
Specify the supply you actually need
Reliable customer demand can help new production attract investment. Start with the specification and service required: gas, heat, electricity, CO₂ or a nutrient product; annual volume; daily or seasonal profile; delivery location; and purchasing duration. Shelby Bioenergy, Shelby’s National Renewable Gas Policy consultation response; Shelby consultation response, Role of renewable gas in the energy transition (company position)
How Shelby connects demand to production
Shelby is developing a framework to connect this demand with production opportunities. Supply assessment must address product quality, delivery, interruptions, certification and the claims your organisation intends to make. Registering demand does not confirm product availability or create a supply contract.
Matching your claims to the evidence
Decide early how the purchase will be reported. Emissions reporting, voluntary claims and customer-facing statements can each require different evidence, such as certificates, chain-of-custody records or product test results. Australia’s Guarantee of Origin scheme, administered by the Clean Energy Regulator, is designed to track the origin and emissions intensity of renewable products. Confirm which instrument your auditor or reporting framework accepts before agreeing price, so the certificate you pay for supports the statement you intend to make.
Frequently asked questions
Does buying a certificate mean receiving physically segregated renewable gas?
The certificate and physical delivery arrangement must be examined separately; specify both in the contract where relevant.
What should a buyer specify before seeking supply?
Specify the product and quality, annual volume, daily and seasonal profile, delivery location, contract length and any certification or claims requirements. This lets producers test whether they can serve the demand.
Can buyers help new projects get built?
Yes. A credible, specified demand commitment can help a producer secure finance. Shelby can help define the requirement and identify candidate supply for qualification.
Sources & References
- Shelby Bioenergy, Shelby’s National Renewable Gas Policy consultation response
Publication: 2026-10
Observation period: October 2026
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- Clean Energy Regulator, Product Guarantee of Origin
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Last link / title verification: 2026-10-11
Publisher link checked; individual claims, costs and regulatory applicability still require review.
Reviewed page states current electrolytic-hydrogen participation and planned expansion. Check current eligible pathways before publishing scheme eligibility.