15 obligation periodsF1

(1)

This Article applies to electricity which is generated—

(a)

before 1st April 2015,

(b)

in the way described as “low-range co-firing” in Schedule 2, and

(c)

by a generating station to which Article 27 does not apply.

(2)

Subject to paragraph (4), the amount of electricity to be stated in each NIROC issued in respect of electricity to which this Article applies is $\frac{10}{3}$ of a megawatt hour.

(3)

Paragraph (4) applies to electricity to which this Article applies which is generated—

(a)

in the way described as “low-range co-firing with CHP” in Schedule 2, and

(b)

using—

(i)

pre-2013 capacity, or

(ii)

2013/15 capacity in respect of which a declaration has been made in accordance with Article 26(8).

(4)

Where this paragraph applies, the amount of electricity to be stated in each NIROC is—

(a)

in respect of the qualifying proportion of the electricity to which this paragraph applies, $\frac{5}{4}$ of a megawatt hour; and

(b)

in respect of the remainder of the electricity to which this paragraph applies, $\frac{10}{3}$ of a megawatt hour.

(5)

This Article is subject to Articles 26D, 26E and 30.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Arts. 26A-26E inserted (1.5.2013) by The Renewables Obligation (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2013 (S.R. 2013/116), arts. 1(1), 15 (with art. 34)