UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13A-16 OR 15D-16

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of August, 2013

Commission File Number: 001-35530

BROOKFIELD RENEWABLE ENERGY

PARTNERS L.P.

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

73 Front Street, 5th Floor

Hamilton HM 12

Bermuda

(Address of principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F ýForm 40-F o

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b) (1): o

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b) (7): o

Indicate by check mark whether by furnishing the information contained in this Form, the registrant is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

YesoNoý

If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-

EXHIBIT LIST

Exhibit

99.1                     Press Release dated August 8, 2013

99.2                     Q2 2013 Interim Report

99.3                     Interim Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 and 2012

99.4                     Management’s Discussion and Analysis for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 and 2012

99.5                     Form 52-109F2 – Certification of Interim Filings – CEO

99.6                     Form 52-109F2 – Certification of Interim Filings – CFO

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

BROOKFIELD RENEWABLE ENERGY PARTNERS, L.P. by its general partner, Brookfield Renewable Partners Limited

Date: August 8, 2013                                                                    By:  /s/ Jane Sheere

Name:          Jane Sheere

Title:            Secretary