2. The Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme Regulations 2011(1) are amended in accordance with regulations 3 to 14.
3. In regulation 2—
(a)insert “(1)” before “In these Regulations—”;
(b)after the definition of “commissioned” insert the following definition—
““consumer prices index” means—
the consumer prices index calculated and published by the Office of National Statistics; or
where the index is not published for a year, any substituted index or figures published by that Office;”;
(c)after the definition of “environmental permit” insert the following definition—
““environmental quality assurance scheme” means a voluntary scheme which establishes environmental or social standards in relation to the production of biomass or matter from which biomass is derived;”;
(d)after the definition of “working day” insert the following—
“(2) Where these Regulations provide for a figure to be rounded—
(a)if the figure is required to be stated to one decimal place, that figure must be rounded to the nearest tenth of a penny, with any twentieth of a penny being rounded upwards;
(b)if the figure is required to be stated to two decimal places, that figure must be rounded to the nearest hundredth of a penny, with any two hundredth of a penny being rounded upwards.”.
4. For regulation 13(1)(b) substitute—
“(b)a scheme where—
(i)installers are certified to that scheme’s standards by a certification body or organisation accredited to EN 45011(2) or EN ISO/IEC 17065:2012(3);
(ii)the plant is installed in accordance with the installation requirements applicable to the plant under that scheme on the plant’s first commissioning date and which are equivalent to a relevant installation standard; and
(iii)that scheme is equivalent to the Microgeneration Certification Scheme.”.
5. For regulation 23(5)(c) substitute—
“(c)for any subsequent quarterly period that includes 1st April of any year, the value of A in the previous quarterly period adjusted by the percentage increase or decrease in—
(i)the retail prices index for the previous calendar year, if the tariff start date is earlier than 1st April 2016; or
(ii)the consumer prices index for the previous calendar year, if the tariff start date is on or after 1st April 2016,
the resulting figure being stated to two decimal places and rounded.”.
6.—(1) In regulation 36B(3)(a) after “any” insert “biogas or”.
(2) In regulation 36B(3)(a)(i) after “Renewables Obligation Order 2009” insert “, the Renewables Obligation Order 2015(4)”.
(3) For regulation 36B(3)(a)(iii) substitute—
“(iii)where—
(aa)in the case of solid biomass used before 24th March 2016, information about that solid biomass is provided to the Authority(5) in accordance with article 54 of either the Renewables Obligation Order 2009(6) or the Renewables Obligation (Scotland) Order 2009(7);
(bb)in the case of biogas or solid biomass used on or after 24th March 2016 in a generating station in Scotland, the biogas or solid biomass meets the greenhouse gas emission criteria in paragraph 2 of Part 1 of Schedule A1A to the Renewables Obligation (Scotland) Order 2009(8) and the relevant land criteria in Schedule A2 to that Order(9); or
(cc)in the case of biogas or solid biomass used on or after 24th March 2016 in a generating station in England or Wales, the biogas or solid biomass meets the greenhouse gas criteria in paragraph 2 of Part 1 of Schedule 2 to the Renewables Obligation Order 2015 and the relevant land criteria in Schedule 3 to that Order; or”.
7. For regulation 36D(3)(a) substitute—
“(a)any biogas or solid biomass in respect of which regulation 36B(1) is deemed to be complied with by virtue of regulation 36B(3)(a);”.
8.—(1) In regulation 37(8)—
(a)in sub-paragraph (b) for the words from “rounded” to “rounded upwards”, substitute “stated to one decimal place and rounded”;
(b)in sub-paragraph (c)(i) for the words from “rounded” to “rounded upwards”, substitute “stated to one decimal place and rounded”;
(c)in sub-paragraph (c)(ii) for the words from “rounded” to “rounded upwards”, substitute “stated to one decimal place and rounded”.
(2) For regulation 37(11) substitute—
“(11) Subject to paragraph (12), for the purposes of paragraph (7)(b), the subsequent tariff for a particular subsequent year is the tariff applicable to the biomethane produced by the participant or to the installation on the 31st March immediately preceding the commencement of the subsequent year, adjusted by the percentage increase or decrease in the relevant measure of inflation for the calendar year ending on the 31st December immediately preceding the commencement of that subsequent year, the resulting figure being stated to—
(a)one decimal place and rounded, if the subsequent year commences on a date which is earlier than 1st April 2015; or
(b)two decimal places and rounded, if the subsequent year commences on or after 1st April 2015.”.
(3) After regulation 37(11) insert—
“(11A) In paragraph (11), the “relevant measure of inflation” is—
(a)the retail prices index, if the tariff start date is earlier than 1st April 2016; or
(b)the consumer prices index, if the tariff start date is on or after 1st April 2016.”.
(4) In regulation 37(12)(a) omit the words from “to the nearest tenth of a penny” to the end.
9.—(1) In regulation 37B(2)—
(a)in sub-paragraph (a) for the words from “rounded” to “rounded upwards”, substitute “stated to one decimal place and rounded”;
(b)in sub-paragraph (b) for the words from “rounded” to “rounded upwards”, substitute “stated to one decimal place and rounded”.
(2) For regulation 37B(4) substitute—
“(4) If the tariff start date is within any subsequent tariff period commencing with 1st April, A is the previous tariff adjusted by the percentage increase or decrease in the relevant measure of inflation for the calendar year ending on the 31st December immediately preceding the commencement of that subsequent tariff period, the resulting figure being stated to—
(a)one decimal place and rounded, if the subsequent tariff period commences on a date which is earlier than 1st April 2015; or
(b)two decimal places and rounded, if the subsequent tariff period commences on or after 1st April 2015.”.
(3) After regulation 37B(4) insert—
“(4A) In paragraph (4), the “relevant measure of inflation” is—
(a)the retail prices index, if the tariff start date is earlier than 1st April 2017; or
(b)the consumer prices index, if the tariff start date is on or after 1st April 2017.”.
10.—(1) In regulation 39C(3)(a)(ii) after “Renewables Obligation Order 2009” insert “, the Renewables Obligation Order 2015”.
(2) In regulation 39C(3)(a)(iii) for “of those Orders” substitute “the Renewables Obligation Order 2009 or the Renewables Obligation (Scotland) Order 2009, or under article 35(7) of the Renewables Obligation Order 2015”.
(3) In regulation 39C(3)(b)(ii) after “Renewables Obligation Order 2009” insert “, the Renewables Obligation Order 2015”.
(4) For regulation 39C(3)(b)(iii) substitute—
“(iii)forms part of a generating station which is or at any time since it was so accredited has been—
(aa)a qualifying combined heat and power generating station within the meaning of article 2 of the Renewables Obligation Order 2009 or the Renewables Obligation (Scotland) Order 2009; or
(bb)a qualifying CHP station within the meaning of article 2 of the Renewables Obligation Order 2015.”.
11. In Schedule 2 omit paragraph 5.
12.—(1) Schedule 2B is amended as follows.
(2) In paragraph 2 omit the definition of “lightly forested area”.
(3) For paragraph 4 substitute—
“4. Solid biomass which is wood or wholly derived from wood (except energy crops) meets the land criteria if—
(a)at least 70% of each consignment was obtained from a sustainable source;
(b)where more than one consignment is used in a quarterly period, at least 70% of the solid biomass used was obtained from a sustainable source; or
(c)the solid biomass was certified under an environmental quality assurance scheme which ensures that at least 70% of the solid biomass certified by that scheme was obtained from a sustainable source.”.
(4) For paragraph 5 substitute—
“5.—(1) For the purposes of paragraph 4, solid biomass which is wood or wholly derived from wood (except energy crops) is obtained from a sustainable source if it—
(a)was grown within an area of forest or of other land which is managed—
(i)in a way that is consistent with—
(aa)the Forest Europe Sustainable Forest Management Criteria, or
(bb)a set of international principles for the sustainable management of land which meet the requirements specified in sub-paragraph (2); and
(ii)to meet the requirements specified in sub-paragraph (4);
(b)was residue from arboriculture carried out in an area which was not a forest; or
(c)was removed for the purpose of creating, restoring or maintaining the ecosystem of an area which was not a forest.
(2) The requirements specified in this sub-paragraph are that—
(a)the principles have been adopted following a process (“the principle-setting process”) which sought to—
(i)obtain a balanced representation of the views of interest groupings,
(ii)ensure that no single interest grouping could dominate the principle-setting process, and
(iii)ensure that no decision on the contents of the principles could be made in the absence of agreement from a majority within each interest grouping involved in the principle-setting process; and
(b)the principles can be changed by a process (“the change process”) which seeks to ensure that—
(i)no single interest grouping can dominate the change process, and
(ii)no decision on changes to the principles can be made in the absence of agreement from a majority within each interest grouping involved in the change process.
(3) For the purposes of sub-paragraph (2), each of the following is an interest grouping in relation to an area of forest or of other land where the solid biomass was grown—
(a)persons with interests which are predominantly economic in nature;
(b)persons with interests which are predominantly environmental in nature;
(c)persons with interests which are predominantly social in nature.
(4) The requirements specified in this sub-paragraph are—
(a)harm to ecosystems is minimised, in particular by—
(i)assessing the impacts of the extraction of wood from the area and adopting plans to minimise any negative impacts,
(ii)protecting soil, water and biodiversity,
(iii)controlling the use of chemicals and ensuring that chemicals are used in an appropriate way,
(iv)wherever possible, using integrated pest management (within the meaning of Article 3(6) of Directive 2009/128/EC establishing a framework for Community action to achieve the sustainable use of pesticides(10)), and
(v)disposing of waste in a manner that minimises any negative impacts;
(b)the productivity of the area is maintained, in particular by—
(i)adopting plans to avoid significant negative impacts on productivity,
(ii)adopting procedures for the extraction of wood that minimise the impact on other uses of the area,
(iii)providing for all of the contractors and workers who are working in the area to be adequately trained in relation to the maintenance of productivity, and
(iv)maintaining an adequate inventory of the trees in the area (including data on the growth of the trees and on the extraction of wood) so as to ensure that wood is extracted from the area at a rate which does not exceed its long-term capacity to produce wood;
(c)compliance with the requirement in paragraph (b) is monitored, the results of that monitoring are reviewed and planning is updated accordingly;
(d)the health and vitality of ecosystems is maintained, in particular by—
(i)adopting plans to maintain or increase the health and vitality of ecosystems,
(ii)adopting plans to deal with natural processes or events such as fires, pests and diseases, and
(iii)taking adequate measures to protect the area from unauthorised activities such as illegal logging, mining and encroachment;
(e)biodiversity is maintained, in particular by—
(i)implementing safeguards to protect rare, threatened and endangered species,
(ii)conserving key ecosystems in their natural state, and
(iii)protecting features and species of outstanding or exceptional value;
(f)those responsible for the management of the area (and any contractors engaged by them) comply with local and national laws relating to health and safety and the welfare of workers;
(g)those responsible for the management of the area have regard to—
(i)legal, customary and traditional rights of tenure and land use,
(ii)mechanisms for resolving grievances and disputes including those relating to tenure and land use rights, forest or land management practices and working conditions, and
(iii)safeguarding the health and safety and rights of workers;
(h)there is regular assessment of the extent to which those responsible for the management of the area have met the requirements set out in paragraphs (a) to (g).”.
(5) Omit paragraphs 7 and 8.
13. For Schedule 4 substitute—
Regulations 37C and 37D
| Assessment date | Total expenditure anticipated for subsequent year | Expenditure threshold when calculating C for the purposes of regulation 37A |
|---|---|---|
| 30th April 2013 | £ 97.2 million | £ 48.6 million |
| 31st July 2013 | £ 120.2 million | £ 60.1 million |
| 31st October 2013 | £ 143.3 million | £ 71.6 million |
| 31st January 2014 | £ 166.3 million | £ 83.2 million |
| 30th April 2014 | £ 192.8 million | £ 96.4 million |
| 31st July 2014 | £ 184.1 million | £ 92.1 million |
| 31st October 2014 | £ 207.2 million | £ 103.6 million |
| 31st January 2015 | £ 230.3 million | £ 115.1 million |
| 30th April 2015 | £ 260.9 million | £ 130.4 million |
| 31st July 2015 | £ 306.2 million | £ 153.1 million |
| 31st October 2015 | £ 351.5 million | £ 175.7 million |
| 31st January 2016 | £ 396.8 million | £ 198.4 million |
| 30th April 2016 | £ 442.1 million | £ 221.1 million |
| 31st July 2016 | £ 487.4 million | £ 243.7 million |
| 31st October 2016 | £ 532.7 million | £ 266.4 million |
| Any date after 30th January 2017 | £ 578.0 million | £ 289.0 million” |
14.—(1) Schedule 5 is amended as follows.
(2) For Table 1 in Part 1 (small biomass plants) substitute—
| Assessment date | Expenditure anticipated for subsequent year | Expenditure threshold when calculating C for the purposes of regulation 37A | Anticipated increase in expenditure since previous assessment date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30th April 2013 | £ 14.8 million | £ 22.2 million | - |
| 31st July 2013 | £ 16.7 million | £ 25.1 million | £ 2.9 million |
| 31st October 2013 | £ 18.7 million | £ 28.0 million | £ 2.9 million |
| 31st January 2014 | £ 20.6 million | £ 30.9 million | £ 2.9 million |
| 30th April 2014 | £ 22.6 million | £ 34.0 million | £ 3.1 million |
| 31st July 2014 | £ 48.8 million | £ 58.6 million | £ 8.7 million |
| 31st October 2014 | £ 56.0 million | £ 67.2 million | £ 8.7 million |
| 31st January 2015 | £ 63.2 million | £ 75.9 million | £ 8.7 million |
| 30th April 2015 | £ 71.1 million | £ 85.3 million | £ 9.5 million |
| 31st July 2015 | £ 80.3 million | £ 96.4 million | £ 11.0 million |
| 31st October 2015 | £ 89.5 million | £ 107.4 million | £ 11.0 million |
| 31st January 2016 | £ 98.7 million | £ 118.5 million | £ 11.0 million |
| 30th April 2016 | £ 107.9 million | £ 129.5 million | £ 11.0 million |
| 31st July 2016 | £ 117.1 million | £ 140.5 million | £ 11.0 million |
| 31st October 2016 | £ 126.3 million | £ 151.5 million | £ 11.0 million |
| Any date after 30th January 2017 | £ 135.4 million | £ 162.5 million | £ 11.0 million” |
(3) For Table 2 in Part 2 (medium biomass plants) substitute—
| Assessment date | Expenditure anticipated for subsequent year | Expenditure threshold when calculating C for the purposes of regulation 37A | Anticipated increase in expenditure since previous assessment date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30th April 2013 | £ 13.4 million | £ 20.1 million | - |
| 31st July 2013 | £ 15.5 million | £ 23.2 million | £ 3.1 million |
| 31st October 2013 | £ 17.6 million | £ 26.3 million | £ 3.1 million |
| 31st January 2014 | £ 19.6 million | £ 29.4 million | £ 3.1 million |
| 30th April 2014 | £ 21.8 million | £ 32.7 million | £ 3.3 million |
| 31st July 2014 | £ 43.7 million | £ 52.5 million | £ 6.3 million |
| 31st October 2014 | £ 49.0 million | £ 58.8 million | £ 6.3 million |
| 31st January 2015 | £ 54.2 million | £ 65.1 million | £ 6.3 million |
| 30th April 2015 | £ 59.9 million | £ 71.8 million | £ 6.7 million |
| 31st July 2015 | £ 66.2 million | £ 79.4 million | £ 7.6 million |
| 31st October 2015 | £ 72.5 million | £ 87.0 million | £ 7.6 million |
| 31st January 2016 | £ 78.8 million | £ 94.5 million | £ 7.6 million |
| 30th April 2016 | £ 85.1 million | £ 102.1 million | £ 7.6 million |
| 31st July 2016 | £ 91.4 million | £ 109.7 million | £ 7.6 million |
| 31st October 2016 | £ 97.8 million | £ 117.3 million | £ 7.6 million |
| Any date after 30th January 2017 | £ 104.1 million | £ 124.9 million | £ 7.6 million” |
(4) For Table 3 in Part 3 (large biomass plants) substitute—
| Assessment date | Expenditure anticipated for subsequent year | Expenditure threshold when calculating C for the purposes of regulation 37A | Anticipated increase in expenditure since previous assessment date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30th April 2013 | £ 23.1 million | £ 34.7 million | - |
| 31st July 2013 | £ 27.6 million | £ 41.3 million | £ 6.6 million |
| 31st October 2013 | £ 32.0 million | £ 48.0 million | £ 6.7 million |
| 31st January 2014 | £ 36.4 million | £ 54.6 million | £ 6.6 million |
| 30th April 2014 | £ 41.2 million | £ 61.8 million | £ 7.2 million |
| 31st July 2014 | £ 10.9 million | £ 16.3 million | £ 2.2 million |
| 31st October 2014 | £ 12.4 million | £ 18.5 million | £ 2.2 million |
| 31st January 2015 | £ 13.9 million | £ 20.8 million | £ 2.2 million |
| 30th April 2015 | £ 15.8 million | £ 23.8 million | £ 3.0 million |
| 31st July 2015 | £ 18.8 million | £ 28.2 million | £ 4.5 million |
| 31st October 2015 | £ 21.8 million | £ 32.7 million | £ 4.5 million |
| 31st January 2016 | £ 24.8 million | £ 37.2 million | £ 4.5 million |
| 30th April 2016 | £ 27.8 million | £ 41.7 million | £ 4.5 million |
| 31st July 2016 | £ 30.8 million | £ 46.2 million | £ 4.5 million |
| 31st October 2016 | £ 33.8 million | £ 50.7 million | £ 4.5 million |
| Any date after 30th January 2017 | £ 36.8 million | £ 55.2 million | £ 4.5 million” |
(5) For Table 6 in Part 4 (ground source heat pumps) substitute—
| Assessment date | Expenditure anticipated for subsequent year | Expenditure threshold when calculating C for the purposes of regulation 37A | Anticipated increase in expenditure since previous assessment date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31st July 2014 | £ 7.4 million | £ 11.1 million | £ 2.3 million |
| 31st October 2014 | £ 8.9 million | £ 13.3 million | £ 2.3 million |
| 31st January 2015 | £ 10.4 million | £ 15.6 million | £ 2.3 million |
| 30th April 2015 | £ 12.6 million | £ 18.9 million | £ 3.3 million |
| 31st July 2015 | £ 16.2 million | £ 24.2 million | £ 5.4 million |
| 31st October 2015 | £ 19.7 million | £ 29.6 million | £ 5.4 million |
| 31st January 2016 | £ 23.3 million | £ 35.0 million | £ 5.4 million |
| 30th April 2016 | £ 26.9 million | £ 40.4 million | £ 5.4 million |
| 31st July 2016 | £ 30.5 million | £ 45.8 million | £ 5.4 million |
| 31st October 2016 | £ 34.1 million | £ 51.2 million | £ 5.4 million |
| Any date after 30th January 2017 | £ 37.7 million | £ 56.6 million | £ 5.4 million” |
(6) For Table 7 in Part 5 (plants using solar collectors) substitute—
| Assessment date | Expenditure anticipated for subsequent year | Expenditure threshold when calculating C for the purposes of regulation 37A | Anticipated increase in expenditure since previous assessment date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30th April 2013 | £ 4.9 million | £ 4.9 million | - |
| 31st July 2013 | £ 6.0 million | £ 6.0 million | £ 1.1 million |
| 31st October 2013 | £ 7.2 million | £ 7.2 million | £ 1.2 million |
| 31st January 2014 | £ 8.3 million | £ 8.3 million | £ 1.1 million |
| 30th April 2014 | £ 9.6 million | £ 9.6 million | £ 1.3 million |
| 31st July 2014 | £ 3.9 million | £ 3.9 million | £ 0.8 million |
| 31st October 2014 | £ 4.7 million | £ 4.7 million | £ 0.8 million |
| 31st January 2015 | £ 5.5 million | £ 5.5 million | £ 0.8 million |
| 30th April 2015 | £ 6.5 million | £ 6.5 million | £ 0.9 million |
| 31st July 2015 | £ 7.5 million | £ 7.5 million | £ 1.1 million |
| 31st October 2015 | £ 8.6 million | £ 8.6 million | £ 1.1 million |
| 31st January 2016 | £ 9.8 million | £ 9.8 million | £ 1.1 million |
| 30th April 2016 | £ 10.9 million | £ 10.9 million | £ 1.1 million |
| 31st July 2016 | £ 12.0 million | £ 12.0 million | £ 1.1 million |
| 31st October 2016 | £ 13.1 million | £ 13.1 million | £ 1.1 million |
| Any date after 30th January 2017 | £ 14.1 million | £ 14.1 million | £ 1.1 million” |
(7) For Table 9 in Part 6 (plants which generate heat from biogas) substitute—
| Assessment date | Expenditure anticipated for subsequent year | Expenditure threshold when calculating C for the purposes of regulation 37A | Anticipated increase in expenditure since previous assessment date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31st July 2014 | £ 3.9 million | £ 3.9 million | £ 0.8 million |
| 31st October 2014 | £ 4.7 million | £ 4.7 million | £ 0.8 million |
| 31st January 2015 | £ 5.5 million | £ 5.5 million | £ 0.8 million |
| 30th April 2015 | £ 6.5 million | £ 6.5 million | £ 0.9 million |
| 31st July 2015 | £ 7.5 million | £ 7.5 million | £ 1.1 million |
| 31st October 2015 | £ 8.6 million | £ 8.6 million | £ 1.1 million |
| 31st January 2016 | £ 9.8 million | £ 9.8 million | £ 1.1 million |
| 30th April 2016 | £ 10.9 million | £ 10.9 million | £ 1.1 million |
| 31st July 2016 | £ 12.0 million | £ 12.0 million | £ 1.1 million |
| 31st October 2016 | £ 13.1 million | £ 13.1 million | £ 1.1 million |
| Any date after 30th January 2017 | £ 14.1 million | £ 14.1 million | £ 1.1 million” |
(8) For Table 10 in Part 6 (producers of biomethane for injection) substitute—
| Assessment date | Expenditure anticipated for subsequent year | Expenditure threshold when calculating C for the purposes of regulation 37A | Anticipated increase in expenditure since previous assessment date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31st July 2014 | £ 41.5 million | £ 49.8 million | £ 5.1 million |
| 31st October 2014 | £ 45.9 million | £ 55.1 million | £ 5.3 million |
| 31st January 2015 | £ 50.3 million | £ 60.4 million | £ 5.3 million |
| 30th April 2015 | £ 57.5 million | £ 69.0 million | £ 8.6 million |
| 31st July 2015 | £ 70.2 million | £ 84.2 million | £ 15.2 million |
| 31st October 2015 | £ 82.8 million | £ 99.4 million | £ 15.2 million |
| 31st January 2016 | £ 95.5 million | £ 114.6 million | £ 15.2 million |
| 30th April 2016 | £ 108.2 million | £ 129.8 million | £ 15.2 million |
| 31st July 2016 | £ 120.8 million | £ 145.0 million | £ 15.2 million |
| 31st October 2016 | £ 133.5 million | £ 160.2 million | £ 15.2 million |
| Any date after 30th January 2017 | £ 146.2 million | £ 175.4 million | £ 15.2 million” |
(9) For Table 11 in Part 7 (new solid biomass CHP systems) substitute—
| Assessment date | Expenditure anticipated for subsequent year | Expenditure threshold when calculating C for the purposes of regulation 37A | Anticipated increase in expenditure since previous assessment date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31st July 2014 | £ 17.9 million | £ 26.9 million | - |
| 31st October 2014 | £ 18.8 million | £ 28.2 million | £ 1.4 million |
| 31st January 2015 | £ 19.7 million | £ 29.6 million | £ 1.4 million |
| 30th April 2015 | £ 22.8 million | £ 34.2 million | £ 4.7 million |
| 31st July 2015 | £ 30.3 million | £ 45.5 million | £ 11.2 million |
| 31st October 2015 | £ 37.8 million | £ 56.7 million | £ 11.2 million |
| 31st January 2016 | £ 45.3 million | £ 68.0 million | £ 11.2 million |
| 30th April 2016 | £ 52.8 million | £ 79.2 million | £ 11.2 million |
| 31st July 2016 | £ 60.3 million | £ 90.4 million | £ 11.2 million |
| 31st October 2016 | £ 67.7 million | £ 101.6 million | £ 11.2 million |
| Any date after 30th January 2017 | £ 75.2 million | £ 112.8 million | £ 11.2 million” |
(10) For Table 12 in Part 8 (deep geothermal plants) substitute—
| Assessment date | Expenditure anticipated for subsequent year | Expenditure threshold when calculating C for the purposes of regulation 37A | Anticipated increase in expenditure since previous assessment date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31st July 2014 | £ 3.9 million | £ 3.9 million | - |
| 31st October 2014 | £ 4.7 million | £ 4.7 million | £ 0.8 million |
| 31st January 2015 | £ 5.5 million | £ 5.5 million | £ 0.8 million |
| 30th April 2015 | £ 6.5 million | £ 6.5 million | £ 0.9 million |
| 31st July 2015 | £ 7.5 million | £ 7.5 million | £ 1.1 million |
| 31st October 2015 | £ 8.6 million | £ 8.6 million | £ 1.1 million |
| 31st January 2016 | £ 9.8 million | £ 9.8 million | £ 1.1 million |
| 30th April 2016 | £ 10.9 million | £ 10.9 million | £ 1.1 million |
| 31st July 2016 | £ 12.0 million | £ 12.0 million | £ 1.1 million |
| 31st October 2016 | £ 13.1 million | £ 13.1 million | £ 1.1 million |
| Any date after 30th January 2017 | £ 14.1 million | £ 14.1 million | £ 1.1 million” |
(11) For Table 13 in Part 9 (air source heat pumps) substitute—
| Assessment date | Expenditure anticipated for subsequent year | Expenditure threshold when calculating C for the purposes of regulation 37A | Anticipated increase in expenditure since previous assessment date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31st July 2014 | £ 12.2 million | £ 18.3 million | - |
| 31st October 2014 | £ 14.0 million | £ 21.0 million | £ 2.7 million |
| 31st January 2015 | £ 15.8 million | £ 23.7 million | £ 2.7 million |
| 30th April 2015 | £ 17.9 million | £ 26.8 million | £ 3.2 million |
| 31st July 2015 | £ 20.7 million | £ 31.0 million | £ 4.2 million |
| 31st October 2015 | £ 23.4 million | £ 35.1 million | £ 4.2 million |
| 31st January 2016 | £ 26.2 million | £ 39.3 million | £ 4.2 million |
| 30th April 2016 | £ 29.0 million | £ 43.5 million | £ 4.2 million |
| 31st July 2016 | £ 31.8 million | £ 47.7 million | £ 4.2 million |
| 31st October 2016 | £ 34.6 million | £ 51.9 million | £ 4.2 million |
| Any date after 30th January 2017 | £ 37.4 million | £ 56.1 million | £ 4.2 million” |
S.I. 2011/2860; relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2012/1999, 2013/1033, 2410 and 3179, 2014/928 and 1413, 2015/145, 197, 477 and 1459.
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means the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority, as defined in section 100(3) of the Energy Act 2008 (c.32).
S.I. 2009/785; the relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2010/1107, 2011/984, 2013/768 and 2014/893.
S.S.I. 2009/140, as amended by S.S.I. 2009/276, S.S.I. 2010/147, S.S.I. 2011/225, S.S.I. 2011/226, S.S.I. 2013/116, S.S.I. 2014/94, S.S.I. 2015/188 and S.S.I. 2015/384.
Schedule A1A was inserted by S.S.I. 2015/384.
Schedule A2 was substituted by S.S.I. 2015/384.
OJ No L 309, 24.11.2009, p71.