37Using NGER methods to work out factors

37  Using NGER methods to work out factors

 (1) This section applies to working out the following parameters for the purposes of calculating the emissions abated by an implementation for a reporting period:

 (a) the energy content factor of fuel type i;

 (b) the emissions factor for greenhouse gas type j released due to the combustion of fuel type i;

 (c) an industrial process emission.

Same NGER method to be used for baseline and operating emissions

 (2) If, for an implementation, a project proponent works out a parameter in accordance with an NGER method, the project proponent must use the method to work out the parameter for the purposes of:

 (a) developing the baseline emissions model for the implementation; and

 (b) working out total measured operating emissions for the implementation during a reporting period.

Note 1: The project proponent may choose to use an NGER method in accordance with the monitoring requirements or be required to use one as a consequence of failing to monitor a parameter as required (see Division 3 of Part 5).

Note 2: This means that the analysis used in a regression baseline emissions model or engineering baseline emissions model may need to be revised if a different method is used or if the method has been amended.

Current version of NGER method to be used if possible

 (3) If it is not possible to use the version of the NGER method as in force at the end of the reporting period for the purposes of paragraph (2)(a) or (b), the project proponent must use the most recent version of the NGER method that it is possible to use for the purposes of that paragraph.

 (4) To avoid doubt, subsection (3) has effect despite paragraph 11(2)(b).

Emissions‑weighted average of factor to be used for emissions models

 (5) If, in using a version of an NGER method for the purposes of a baseline emissions model in accordance with this section, more than one factor would apply in the baseline measurement period, the factor to be used for the period is the emissions‑weighted average of all the factors that would have applied during the period.

Part 4—Net abatement amount

Division 1—Preliminary

38  Operation of this Part

For paragraph 106(1)(c) of the Act, this Part specifies the method for working out the carbon dioxide equivalent net abatement amount for a reporting period for an industrial and commercial emissions reduction project that is an eligible offsets project.