EXPLANATORY NOTE
(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order amends the Feed-in Tariffs (Specified Maximum Capacity and Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/678) (“the 2010 Order”).
The 2010 Order gives functions to the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority (“the Authority”) in connection with the administration of the Feed-in tariffs scheme (“the FIT scheme”). Other provisions of the FIT scheme are contained in the modifications to electricity supply licences made under section 41 of the Energy Act 2008 (c.32) which are available from the Department of Energy and Climate Change, 3 Whitehall Place, London, SW1A 2AW.
Article 3 amends article 5A of the 2010 Order (as inserted by S.I. 2001/1181) to extend the period of application of a temporary provision enabling hydro generating stations with a declared net capacity of 50 kilowatts or less to be accredited for feed-in tariffs where, if such stations had a declared net capacity exceeding 50 kilowatts, they would meet the requirements for accreditation under the Renewables Obligation. As amended, the provision now applies to eligible hydro generating installations commissioned on or before 31st March 2012.
Articles 4 and 5 amend articles 10 and 13 of the 2010 Order to make minor changes to functions of the Authority relating to the assignment of tariff codes to accredited FIT installations, and the annual publication of a table of FIT payment rates adjusted for inflation.
An impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no impact on the private or voluntary sectors is foreseen.