PART 2The renewables obligation

Determining the total number of renewables obligation certificates to be produced in an obligation period11

1

Having completed calculations A, B and C for an obligation period, the Secretary of State is to determine the total number of renewables obligation certificates required to be produced by designated electricity suppliers (“the total obligation”) for that period in accordance with paragraphs (2) to (5).

2

Where calculation A is greater than calculation B for an obligation period, the total obligation for that period is calculation A.

3

Subject to paragraph (4), where calculation B is greater than calculation A for an obligation period, the total obligation for that period is calculation B.

4

Where calculation B is greater than calculations A and C for an obligation period, the total obligation for that period is calculation C.

5

References to the total obligation in article 12 are to be construed accordingly.