PART 5Qualifying actions

CHAPTER 1General criteria for qualifying actions

Qualifying actions: overview11

1

A qualifying action is a measure which satisfies Condition A, B or C in this article.

2

Condition A is that the Administrator is satisfied that the measure—

a

meets the requirements of article 12 (general requirements);

b

meets the condition—

i

in any one of articles 13 to 21 (ECO4 project measures); or

ii

in article 22 or 23 (in-fill measures);

c

where it is a heating measure—

i

other than where it is a measure falling within sub-paragraph (b)(ii), meets the minimum insulation requirement in article 24 or 25; and

ii

meets the requirements of article 26 (additional requirements to be met by heating measures);

d

meets the requirements of article 31 (installation standards, consumer protection and smart meter advice); and

e

is notified to the Administrator in accordance with article 43.

3

Condition B (which relates to ECO3 interim delivery actions) is that the Administrator is satisfied that the measure—

a

is completed on or after 1st April 2022 and before 1st July 2022;

b

meets the requirements set out in article 13(1)(a), (b), (d), (e) and (g) of the 2018 Order;

c

meets the requirements of article 31(1)(b) or (c);

d

is not—

i

a demonstration action;

ii

the installation of equipment for the generation of heat wholly or partly from biofuel, oil or liquefied petroleum gas, unless the measure is a repair;

iii

the installation of a connection to a district heating system that delivers heat generated wholly or partly from biofuel, oil or liquefied petroleum gas; or

iv

a repair other than—

aa

a repair of a renewable heating system;

bb

a repair of an efficient boiler or an efficient electric storage heater; or

cc

a repair of equipment for the generation of heat wholly or partly from biofuel, oil or liquefied petroleum gas; and

e

is notified to the Administrator in accordance with article 43.

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Condition C is that the measure is a surplus action.