self-employed
22 Jun 2020

What is your name? - Name

Steven Watkins

What is your organisation? - Organisation

self-employed

Which of the following best describes the current or intended operations of your business? - Which of the following best describes the current or intended operations of your business?

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Which of the following best describes the current or intended operations of your business? - Other

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Where are your company’s headquarters located? - company location

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Where are your company’s headquarters located? - Other

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Which sector best describes your organisation’s operations in Australia? - D Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services

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Which sector best describes your organisation’s operations in Australia? - M Professional, Scientific and Technical Services

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Which sector best describes your organisation’s operations in Australia? - Other (please specify)

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Is your organisation currently a liable entity under the National Greenhouse Energy & Reporting Scheme - Is your organisation currently a liable entity under the National Greenhouse Energy & Reporting Scheme

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How much hydrogen do you estimate you will produce in 2021? - How much hydrogen do you estimate you will produce in 2021?

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Beyond 2021 what do you anticipate will be your maximum annual production of hydrogen, and when will you reach that milestone? - maximum annual production of hydrogen

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Beyond 2021 what do you anticipate will be your maximum annual production of hydrogen, and when will you reach that milestone? - Year you will reach that milestone

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How much hydrogen do you estimate you will consume in 2021? - How much hydrogen do you estimate you will consume in 2021?

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What do you anticipate will be your maximum annual consumption of hydrogen, and when will you reach that milestone? - maximum annual production of hydrogen

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Which do you consider more important for your Australian operations? - Which do you consider more important for your Australian operations?

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For the scheme you nominated above, what is the ideal date to have it in place by? - For the scheme you nominated above, what is the ideal date to have it in place by?

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For the scheme you nominated above, what is the ideal date to have it in place by? - Why?

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If the ideal date was not achievable, what would be the latest date a certification scheme could be in place by without adversely affecting your Australian operations? - Select year, starting from 2021

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If the ideal date was not achievable, what would be the latest date a certification scheme could be in place by without adversely affecting your Australian operations? - Why?

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If both domestic and international schemes are important (Q7), should there be separate schemes or a single scheme? If there are separate schemes, what elements would be the most important to align and what linkages need to occur? - If both domestic and international schemes are important (Q7), should there be separate schemes or a single scheme? If there are separate schemes, what elements would be the most important to align and what linkages need to occur?

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A certification scheme would measure and track the carbon emissions associated with hydrogen production. Are there any existing carbon accounting methodologies that a certification scheme should align with or adopt (e.g. the Australian National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting System?). - A certification scheme would measure and track the carbon emissions associated with hydrogen production. Are there any existing carbon accounting methodologies that a certification scheme should align with or adopt (e.g. the Australian National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting System?).

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Are there any other existing Australian regulatory frameworks that might interact with a certification scheme? - Are there any other existing Australian regulatory frameworks that might interact with a certification scheme?

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What are the three most important features a certification scheme should have? - 1

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What are the three most important features a certification scheme should have? - 2

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What are the three most important features a certification scheme should have? - 3

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What are the three most important things a scheme should avoid? - 1

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What are the three most important things a scheme should avoid? - 2

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What are the three most important things a scheme should avoid? - 3

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Is there anything else you would like to bring to our attention? - Is there anything else you would like to bring to our attention?

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Commercially sensitive information - If you wish your answers to be treated as commercial-in-confidence, please tick this box

No

Participating in the technical advisory group - If you would like to be considered for membership of the technical advisory group, please tick this box.

No

Which state government do you represent? - Location

Victoria

Please rank the following applications of a certification scheme in order of importance: - Please rank the following applications of a certification scheme in order of importance - Providing individual consumers with information about the source and environmental impacts of hydrogen they consume

1

Please rank the following applications of a certification scheme in order of importance: - Please rank the following applications of a certification scheme in order of importance - Providing corporate consumers with information about the source and environmental impacts of hydrogen they consume

2

Please rank the following applications of a certification scheme in order of importance: - Please rank the following applications of a certification scheme in order of importance - Supporting exports

7

Please rank the following applications of a certification scheme in order of importance: - Please rank the following applications of a certification scheme in order of importance - As a mechanism to support individual or company compliance with voluntary targets or other certification schemes (for example: as part of carbon neutral certification for a company or product)

4

Please rank the following applications of a certification scheme in order of importance: - Please rank the following applications of a certification scheme in order of importance - As a mechanism to demonstrate progress towards a jurisdictional emissions target

3

Please rank the following applications of a certification scheme in order of importance: - Please rank the following applications of a certification scheme in order of importance - As a mechanism to support individual or company compliance with a mandatory target

6

Please rank the following applications of a certification scheme in order of importance: - Please rank the following applications of a certification scheme in order of importance - To track improvements in environmental impacts of hydrogen production

5

If a certification scheme was introduced, governments would need to consider how it interacts with existing domestic legislation and voluntary frameworks. For example, certifying renewable energy content for hydrogen production would require considering interactions with the Large Scale Renewable Energy Target. Other examples might include emissions reporting, energy market legislation, or building environmental certification schemes. - Which legislation or voluntary frameworks in your state might interact with a certification scheme?

Victoria’s Climate Change Act 2017
Onshore gas exploration

Which do you consider more important for your state? - Which do you consider more important for your state?

Both are equally important

For the scheme you nominated above, what is the ideal date to have it in place by? - Select year, starting from 2021

2023

For the scheme you nominated above, what is the ideal date to have it in place by? - Why?

A certification scheme sends a clear message to potential investors - the earlier they see the parameters of the scheme, the quicker they can make their decisions regarding investing in the Australian industry. Also, a certification scheme based on international best practices sends a signal to the world/potential customers that Australia is serious about developing a Hydrogen industry and they can be confident of the Australian product.

If the ideal date was not achievable, what would be the latest date a certification scheme should be in place by without adversely affecting potential projects or policies in your jurisdiction? - Select year, starting from 2022

2025

If the ideal date was not achievable, what would be the latest date a certification scheme should be in place by without adversely affecting potential projects or policies in your jurisdiction? - Why?

The sooner the better. Globally, developments of national Hydrogen industries are moving quickly and Australia should be at the forefront - we do not want to miss this important opportunity. Plus, if Australia can be perceived as a global leader in developing an industry with accompanying excellent certification scheme, then this provides entree into new markets and possibilities for Australia to influence standards in other countries developing their hydrogen industries or perhaps even globally.

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