Renewable Energy (Electricity) Regulations 2001

The Regulator may approve an accreditation scheme if, and only if, the Regulator is satisfied that:

the scheme operator is a fit and proper person; and

the scheme operator, and each person involved in the management of the scheme:

has appropriate knowledge and understanding of the regulatory framework and standards applicable to the installation of small generation units, including the framework for the creation of certificates under the Act and these Regulations; and

has the necessary qualifications, experience and expertise to properly manage the operation of the scheme; and

the scheme operator has the capacity, resources and record (if any) to properly manage the operation of the scheme, consistent with the details set out in the application, in a sound, objective, transparent and rigorous manner; and

the governance arrangements for the scheme are appropriate, having regard to the scope of the scheme; and

the scheme includes appropriate measures and procedures to ensure that the requirements of the scheme, and the requirements of the Act and these Regulations, in relation to the installation of small generation units and the creation of certificates for such units are complied with; and

the scheme operator has in place appropriate measures and procedures to identify and manage actual and perceived conflicts of interest in relation to the scheme; and

the scheme operator has in place appropriate measures and procedures to identify and address non‑compliance with the requirements of the scheme and the requirements of the Act and these Regulations, including requirements in relation to the creation of certificates for small generation units; and

the scheme operator has in place appropriate measures and procedures for the discipline of persons accredited under the scheme for failing to comply with the scheme’s requirements, and the requirements of the Act and these Regulations, in relation to the design and installation of small generation units and the creation of certificates for such units; and

the scheme operator has given the undertaking mentioned in paragraph 20BD(2)(f); and

the fees to be charged under the scheme are reasonable.

In deciding whether to approve an application, the Regulator must have regard to any guidelines determined by the Regulator under subregulation (3) for the purposes of this regulation.

The Regulator may, in writing, determine guidelines for the purposes of this regulation.

The Regulator must publish details of any guidelines determined under subregulation (3) on the Regulator’s website.