1.8.1

These changes went live 14 December 2023

BESS-7 & BESS-8 Engines

• Updates to highlight Victorian Government announcement that from January 1, 2024 planning changes will prohibit gas connections for new dwellings, apartments, and residential subdivisions. If you are undertaking a BESS assessment for a planning permit application due to be lodged after January 1, 2024, you should be mindful of this change.
• Energy category - Energy Supply. Additional drop-down option for 'Electricity & wood'. When Electricity & wood is selected, credit 2.6 Electrification is not available.
• Note that further changes may be implemented in early 2024 after the planning changes are gazetted.

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