Common use of Rule Clause in Contracts

Rule. For eligibility there should be a clear analysis of the eligible and non-eligible energy use on the site to demonstrate whether the site meets the 70/30 rule. Where the eligible energy use is very high and well over 70%, the site may choose to demonstrate this by a calculation, preferably in a spreadsheet showing a list of the non-eligible equipment, the energy ratings (for example in kW), the relevant hours of operation and the level of utilisation (that is, how long each item of equipment is used during the hours of operation). All of this can be reasonably estimated. Alternatively the site may have used temporary meters to check actual eligible or non-eligible energy for a period. Where the eligible energy use is less than 70%, it must be sub-metered and recorded. This data must also be current as per the requirement to review the PP10/11 forms annually. The audit will look at the processes and procedures that companies have for managing their CCA data collection and reporting and checking the accuracy of the data before submission. This will include the energy and throughput data for base year and each target period. The review of the data will include an examination of: • the energy units, calorific values and conversion factors used for each fuel or energy source; • meter information or records for each fuel or energy source in the baseline; • a clear audit trail to account for the figures reported in the register (via AIC); • evidence of standards of accuracy; • evidence of calibration of meters (if necessary). The Environment Agency only hold data for the total target unit (i.e. a site or group of sites). Hence if a site chosen for audit is in a ‘bubble’ (i.e. a target unit with a number of sites), the auditor will expect to see evidence of how the data for the site fits into the overall target unit’s data. The auditor will expect to see primary evidence records of energy use such as supplier invoices or the site’s own meter/fuel gauge readings, and sample records from production systems. If a significant error is found in the energy or production data the auditor may raise an action for the operator to correct this through a variation. If the company has an energy management system or quality system accredited to a recognised standard, then it will be used as the starting point of the audit to recognise this good practice and check it is being used effectively.

Rule. For eligibility there should be a clear analysis of the eligible and non-eligible energy use on the site to demonstrate whether the site meets the 70/30 rule. Where the eligible energy use is very high and well over 70%, the site may choose to demonstrate this by a calculation, preferably in a spreadsheet showing a list of the non-eligible equipment, the energy ratings (for example in kW), the relevant hours of operation and the level of utilisation (that is, how long each item of equipment is used during the hours of operation). All of this can be reasonably estimated. Alternatively the site may have used temporary meters to check actual eligible or non-eligible energy for a period. Where the eligible energy use is less than 70%, it must be sub-metered and recorded. This data must also be current as per the requirement to review the PP10/11 forms annually. The audit will look at the processes and procedures that companies have for managing their CCA data collection and reporting and checking the accuracy of the data before submission. This will include the energy and throughput data for base year and each target period. The review of the data will include an examination of: • the energy units, calorific values and conversion factors used for each fuel or energy source; • meter information or records for each fuel or energy source in the baseline; • a clear audit trail to account for the figures reported in the register (via AICBMPA); • evidence of standards of accuracy; • evidence of calibration of meters (if necessary). The Environment Agency only hold data for the total target unit (i.e. a site or group of sites). Hence if a site chosen for audit is in a ‘bubble’ (i.e. a target unit with a number of sites), the auditor will expect to see evidence of how the data for the site fits into the overall target unit’s data. The auditor will expect to see primary evidence records of energy use such as supplier invoices or the site’s own meter/fuel gauge readings, and sample records from production systems. If a significant error is found in the energy or production data the auditor may raise an action for the operator to correct this through a variation. If the company has an energy management system or quality system accredited to a recognised standard, then it will be used as the starting point of the audit to recognise this good practice and check it is being used effectively.

Rule. For eligibility there should be a clear analysis of the eligible and non-eligible energy use on the site to demonstrate whether the site meets the 70/30 rule. Where the eligible energy use is very high and well over 70%, the site may choose to demonstrate this by a calculation, preferably in a spreadsheet showing a list of the non-eligible equipment, the energy ratings (for example in kW), the relevant hours of operation and the level of utilisation (that is, how long each item of equipment is used during the hours of operation). All of this can be reasonably estimated. Alternatively the site may have used temporary meters to check actual eligible or non-eligible energy for a period. Where the eligible energy use is less than 70%, it must be sub-metered and recorded. This data must also be current as per the requirement to review the PP10/11 forms annually. The audit will look at the processes and procedures that companies have for managing their CCA data collection and reporting and checking the accuracy of the data before submission. This will include the energy and throughput data for base year and each target period. The review of the data will include an examination of: • the energy units, calorific values and conversion factors used for each fuel or energy source; • meter information or records for each fuel or energy source in the baseline; • a clear audit trail to account for the figures reported in the register (via AICNAMB); • evidence of standards of accuracy; • evidence of calibration of meters (if necessary). The Environment Agency only hold data for the total target unit (i.e. a site or group of sites). Hence if a site chosen for audit is in a ‘bubble’ (i.e. a target unit with a number of sites), the auditor will expect to see evidence of how the data for the site fits into the overall target unit’s data. The auditor will expect to see primary evidence records of energy use such as supplier invoices or the site’s own meter/fuel gauge readings, and sample records from production systems. If a significant error is found in the energy or production data the auditor may raise an action for the operator to correct this through a variation. If the company has an energy management system or quality system accredited to a recognised standard, then it will be used as the starting point of the audit to recognise this good practice and check it is being used effectively.