The Electricity and Gas (Energy Company Obligation) Order 2014

Approval of an appropriate methodology for the carbon saving or cost saving [F1attributable to a SAP scored qualifying action] E+W+S

This section has no associated Explanatory Memorandum

24.—(1) For the purposes of determining the carbon saving or the cost score to be attributed to a [F2SAP scored qualifying action], a supplier may apply to the Administrator to approve a methodology other than the Standard Assessment Procedure or the Reduced Data Standard Assessment Procedure (“an appropriate methodology”).

(2) An application under paragraph (1) must be made prior to the carrying out of the action.

(3) The Administrator may approve an appropriate methodology if it is satisfied that—

(a)the Reduced Data Standard Assessment Procedure and the Standard Assessment Procedure do not contain a methodology for determining the carbon or cost savings associated with the action; and

(b)in cases where the methodology is to be used to determine a carbon saving, it makes provision for the likely performance of measures once they are installed in domestic premises.

[F3(3A) The Administrator may also approve an appropriate methodology if the methodology is published by, or on behalf of, the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy as a replacement for the Reduced Data Standard Assessment Procedure or the Standard Assessment Procedure.]

(4) The Administrator must notify a supplier of its decision under this article.

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