18Approval of acquired energy savings factor

18 Approval of acquired energy savings factor (1) A NERL retailer may apply to the administrator for approval of the acquisition of an energy savings factor (an approved energy savings factor) from an approved energy savings provider or another retailer. (2) The administrator must approve an acquisition if satisfied that— (a) the acquisition occurred; and (b) the acquired energy savings factor relates to an eligible activity in the ACT; and (c) the acquired energy savings factor has not been used to achieve another retailer’s energy savings obligations. (3) If the administrator approves an acquisition, the retailer may apply the acquired energy savings factor to the retailer’s energy savings obligation.