# The Electricity and Gas (Energy Company Obligation) Order 2022, Article 37: Definitions: standard innovation measures and substantial innovation measures


For the purposes of this Order—
(a) a standard innovation measure is a measure which—
(i) either—
(aa) falls within a measure description published by the Administrator in accordance with article 36(1)(a); or
(bb) is an ECO3 innovation measure;
(ii) other than in the case of an ECO3 innovation measure—
(aa) is approved as a standard innovation measure; and
(bb) is completed after the date on which the application under article 33 is approved in respect of the measure; and
(iii) if relevant, is completed on or before the date on which an application under article 35 is approved in respect of the measure;
(b) a substantial innovation measure is a measure which—
(i) either—
(aa) falls within a measure description published by the Administrator in accordance with article 36(1)(a); or
(bb) is an ECO3 innovation measure;
(ii) is approved as a substantial innovation measure; and
(iii) is completed—
(aa) if an application under article 35 is approved in respect of the measure, after the date on which the application is approved;
(bb) otherwise, after the date on which the application under article 33 is approved.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2022/9780348236606/article/37 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-electricity-and-gas-energy-company-obligation-order-2022/article-37
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