6Meaning of measured energy consumption

6  Meaning of measured energy consumption

 (1) For a measurement period, measured energy consumption, in relation to a site, means:

 (a) the electricity consumed, from an electricity grid, at the site during the measurement period; or

 (b) natural gas consumption at the site during the measurement period;

that is monitored in accordance with the monitoring requirements.

 (2) For a pre‑treatment period, measured energy consumption, in relation to a site, means:

 (a) the electricity consumed, from an electricity grid, at the site during the pre‑treatment period; or

 (b) natural gas consumption at the site during the pre‑treatment period;

that was monitored in accordance with subsection (3).

 (3) For energy consumption during a pre‑treatment period, the energy consumption must have been monitored using:

 (a) billing data that is derived from data that was collected in accordance with paragraphs 71(2)(a) and (b); or

 (b) a method other than billing data, if the energy consumption meets the requirements of subsection 72(3) or paragraph 72(4)(a).