“AMR” means Automatic Meter Reading, referring to the type and level of automated Metering associated with NHH Supply Points with Profile Classes 05 – 08 that may require this type of solution.
“AMR Gas” means Automatic Meter Reading referring to the type of automated Metering associated with Gas Supply Points.
“CoP” means the Codes of Practice, as amended from time to time, created under the rules governing the electricity supply industry and the associated Metering.
“CRC” means Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency Scheme, as defined within the statutory instrument “The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme Order 2010” a draft order laid under paragraph 11 of schedule 3 of the Climate Change Act 2008; and “The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme (Amendment) Order 2011”; and “The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme Order 2013”.
“CRC Administrator” means the overseer of CRC and is performed by the Environment Agency (EA), as defined within the statutory instrument “The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme Order 2010” a draft order laid under paragraph 11 of schedule 3 of the Climate Change Act 2008; and “The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme (Amendment) Order 2011”; and “The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme Order 2013”.
“CRC Agent” means those acting on behalf of the Customer with regards to CRC, as defined within the statutory instrument “The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme Order 2010” a draft order laid under paragraph 11 of schedule 3 of the Climate Change Act 2008; and “The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme (Amendment) Order 2011”; and “The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme Order 2013”.
“CRC Allowance/s” are purchased by the Customer from the Government and represents the right to emit carbon dioxide equal to the amount of CRC Allowances purchased, as defined within the statutory instrument “The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme Order 2010” a draft order laid under paragraph 11 of schedule 3 of the Climate Change Act 2008; and “The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme (Amendment) Order 2011”; and “The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme Order 2013”.
“CRC Allowance Balancing” means the process of purchasing/surrendering CRC Allowance/s by the Customer to meet CRC Compliance, as defined within the statutory instrument “The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme Order 2010” a draft order laid under paragraph 11 of schedule 3 of the Climate Change Act 2008; and “The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme (Amendment) Order 2011”; and “The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme Order 2013”.
“CRC Annual Report” means the report that each Participant must provide via the on-line registry for CRC, as defined within the statutory instrument “The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme Order 2010” a draft order laid under paragraph 11 of schedule 3 of the Climate Change Act 2008; and “The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme (Amendment) Order 2011”; and “The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme Order 2013”.
“CRC Charges” means the charges applicable for participating within the CRC scheme and the responsibility of the Customer, as defined within the statutory instrument “The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme Order 2010” a draft order laid under paragraph 11 of schedule 3 of the Climate Change Act 2008; and “The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme (Amendment) Order 2011”; and “The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme Order 2013”.
“CRC Compliance” means the requirements to be met by the Customer under the CRC Rules, as defined within the statutory instrument “The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme Order 2010” a draft order laid under paragraph 11 of schedule 3 of the Climate Change Act 2008; and “The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme (Amendment) Order 2011”; and “The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme Order 2013”.
“CRC Emissions” is a calculation of the carbon dioxide emissions of an Organisation through the use of energy, as defined within the statutory instrument “The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme Order 2010” a draft order laid under paragraph 11 of schedule 3 of the Climate Change Act 2008; and “The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme (Amendment) Order 2011”; and “The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme Order 2013”.
“CRC Fees” means the charges applicable for participating within the CRC scheme and the responsibility of the Customer, as defined within the statutory instrument “The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme Order 2010” a draft order laid under paragraph 11 of schedule 3 of the Climate Change Act 2008; and “The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme (Amendment) Order 2011”; and “The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme Order 2013”.
“CRC Penalties” means the penalty charges applicable for failing to participate within the CRC scheme appropriately and the responsibility of the Customer, as defined within the statutory instrument “The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme Order 2010” a draft order laid under paragraph 11 of schedule 3 of the Climate Change Act 2008; and “The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme (Amendment) Order 2011”; and “The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme Order 2013”.
“CRC Registration/s” means the process for registering with the CRC scheme administrator through the on-line registry, as defined within the statutory instrument “The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme Order 2010” a draft order laid under paragraph 11 of schedule 3 of the Climate Change Act 2008; and “The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme (Amendment) Order 2011”; and “The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme Order 2013”.
“CRC Registry” is the on-line register for Participants, operated by the CRC Administrator, as defined within the statutory instrument “The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme Order 2010” a draft order laid under paragraph 11 of schedule 3 of the Climate Change Act 2008; and “The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme (Amendment) Order 2011”; and “The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme Order 2013”.
“CRC Rules” means those rules laid down to ensure the CRC process is compliant, as defined within the statutory instrument “The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme Order 2010” a draft order laid under paragraph 11 of schedule 3 of the Climate Change Act 2008; and “The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme (Amendment) Order 2011”; and “The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme Order 2013”.
“DC/DA” refers to Data Collector/Data Aggregator agencies within the Energy industry appointed to collect data direct from the Meter for the purposes of billing Customers Energy usage for the Supplier.
“DECC” means Department of Energy & Climate Change.
“Distributor” means the Regional Electricity Company (as defined in Section 6(9) of the Electricity Act 1989, which operate and maintain the electricity network in an authorised area.
“Electricity” refers to the delivery of power by the Supplier to the Supply Point, for the consumption on Site(s) by the Customer.
“Energisation” means with regard to electricity, the implementation of fuses to a live Feeder cable by the supplier and or agents and in the case of gas, the implementation of turning the main incoming gas tap on to a live gas Feeder by the suppliers.
“Energy” means Electricity and Gas [excludes Water].
“Evidence Packs” means where an Organisation is a Participant of CRC, a record must be kept of the energy usage and other supporting documentation, as defined within the statutory instrument “The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme Order 2010” a draft order laid under paragraph 11 of schedule 3 of the Climate Change Act 2008; and “The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme (Amendment) Order 2011”; and “The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme Order 2013”.
“Feeder” means in the case of electricity, the cable/s forming the Supply Point for electricity and in the case of gas, the pipe/s forming the Supply Point for gas.
“Gas” refers to the delivery of natural gas by the Supplier to the Supply Point, for the consumption on Site(s) by the Customer.
“GSM Modem” means a device to connect to Global System for Mobile communications, to transmit and receive Half-Hour Data, as an alternative method to BT Landline.
“HH” means Half Hourly and refers to the type of Metering system installed to record consumption data and/or the type of Supply Point as Registered by the Supplier. The Supply Point generally exceeds 100kW of demand.
“Half Hourly Data” means a recorded log of electrical/gas consumption data of each half hour of a day, stored within the memory of the Meter and collected as appropriate.
“Half Hourly Meters” means Metering equipment designed to record half Hour Data.
“Meter” means the same as Metering.
“Metering” means the equipment and any associated equipment used for the purpose of recording data relating to the supply of electricity/gas through each Feeder. The Metering will be provided by the Meter Operator.
“Meter Operator” means the provider who is contracted to supply, install, maintain and operate the Metering.
“Meter Operator Agreement” The Agreement for the Supply of Electricity Meter Operator Services will be between the Customer and a registered Meter Operator.
“Modem” means a device to connect to BT Landline to transmit and receive Half-Hour Data.
“Month” means, commencing on the 1st (00:00) and ending on 28th, 29th, 30th, 31st (where appropriate) (23:59).
“Monthly Data” means the collation of Half Hourly Data or other of Data Collection, relating to the Site(s) electricity/gas consumption for the preceding calendar month.
“MPAN” means Meter Point Administration Number or Supply Point as provided by the Distributor to administer point/s of connection to the electrical network.
“NHH” means Non-Half Hourly and refers to the type of Metering system installed to record consumption data and/or the type of Supply Point as Registered by the Supplier. The Supply Point generally does not exceed 100kW of demand.
“Organisation” means a group of companies as defined within the statutory instrument “The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme Order 2010” a draft order laid under paragraph 11 of schedule 3 of the Climate Change Act 2008.
“Organisational Group” means Organisation.
“Parameter” means a logged measurement item within the Meter/s memory (examples of a Parameter is kWh, kVArh, Voltage, kVA) is relies on the Meter being programmed for such a Parameter.
“Participant” means an Organisation that qualifies to register under CRC, as defined within the statutory instrument “The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme Order 2010” a draft order laid under paragraph 11 of schedule 3 of the Climate Change Act 2008; and “The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme (Amendment) Order 2011”; and “The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme Order 2013”.
“Phase 1” means the stage in the process of CRC, as defined within the statutory instrument “The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme Order 2010” a draft order laid under paragraph 11 of schedule 3 of the Climate Change Act 2008; and “The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme (Amendment) Order 2011”; and “The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme Order 2013”.
“Phase 2” means the stage in the process of CRC, as defined within the statutory instrument “The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme Order 2010” a draft order laid under paragraph 11 of schedule 3 of the Climate Change Act 2008; and “The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme (Amendment) Order 2011”; and “The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme Order 2013”.
“PES” means Public Electricity Supplier.
“PSTN” mean Public Switched Telephone Network provided by BT and used as the preferred method of Telecommunications Link.
“Qualification” means a set of criteria used to assess the basis of whether an Organisation will qualify to participate in CRC, as defined within the statutory instrument “The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme Order 2010” a draft order laid under paragraph 11 of schedule 3 of the Climate Change Act 2008; and “The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme (Amendment) Order 2011”; and “The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme Order 2013”.
“Qualifying Supply Points” means those Supply Points that Qualify under the CRC Rules and as defined within the statutory instrument “The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme Order 2010” a draft order laid under paragraph 11 of schedule 3 of the Climate Change Act 2008; and “The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme (Amendment) Order 2011”; and “The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme Order 2013”.
“Registered Data Collector” refer to “DC/DA”.
“Registration” means with regard to electricity, the recording on the PES Registration Service (“PRS”) or the Electronic Registration System (“ERS”) by the Supplier and or Agents with effect from a particular date for the supply of electricity to the Customer’s Site. Or with regard to gas, the recording on the Transco/Suppliers registration service by the Supplier and or Agents with effect from a particular date for the supply of gas to the Customer’s Site.
“Residual Sources” means those supplies of energy other than Core Source/s, as defined within the statutory instrument “The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme Order 2010” a draft order laid under paragraph 11 of schedule 3 of the Climate Change Act 2008; and “The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme (Amendment) Order 2011”; and “The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme Order 2013”.
“Secondary Metering” means the metering equipment and any associated equipment used for the purpose of recording data relating to the supply of gas/electricity at various points within the Customer’s Site(s).
“Site(s)” means any building that is owned / operated by the Customer, and who is responsible for the contract for the Supply of Electricity / Gas Meter Operator as itemised in the Site Schedule.
“Supplier” means in relation to a Supply Point an organisation the Customer has appointed to supply the Customer’s Site with Electricity/Gas.
“Supply Point” means with regard to Electricity, the point(s) at which the flow of Electricity is metered at the Site(s). Or with regard to Gas, the point(s) at which the flow of Gas is metered at the Site(s). Each Supply Point will be metered separately. A Site may have more than one Supply Point (i.e. a Gas Supply Point, and many Electricity Supply Points).
“Telecommunications Link” means any PSTN telephone line or GSM Modem used for the remote collection of data from the Metering.
“Tenant” a person/organisation who rents space/property from a landlord.
“Transco” means organisation or Agent that own and operate gas distribution network.
“Utility” means Electricity and/or Gas.