SCHEDULE 2Meaning of installation and regulated activity

Meaning of installationI12

1

Subject to sub-paragraph (2), in this Order, “installation” means a stationary technical unit or units where one or more regulated activities are carried out.

2

Installation” does not include any of the following (which are outside the scope of the UK ETS)—

a

an installation that uses only biomass as a fuel;

b

an installation, or part of an installation, the primary purpose of which is research and development (including the testing of new products and processes);

c

an installation, the primary purpose of which is the incineration of hazardous or municipal waste;

d

a relevant Northern Ireland electricity generator.

3

In sub-paragraph (2), a reference to an installation is a reference to what would be an installation, but for that sub-paragraph.

4

References in this Order to an installation include references to part of an installation.