Renewable Energy (Electricity) Act 2000
46Annual renewable energy shortfall statements
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46 Annual renewable energy shortfall statements
(1) There are 2 different types of renewable energy shortfall statement: (a) a large‑scale generation shortfall statement (see subsections (2) and (3)); and (b) a small‑scale technology shortfall statement (see subsections (4) and (5)). Large‑scale generation shortfall statement (2) A liable entity that has a large‑scale generation shortfall for a year (the assessment year) must lodge a large‑scale generation shortfall statement for the year on or before: (a) 14 February in the next year; or (b) any later day allowed by the Regulator. (3) The statement must set out: (a) the name and postal address of the liable entity; and (b) the liable entity’s large‑scale generation shortfall for the assessment year; and (c) the amount of any carried forward shortfall or carried forward surplus that the liable entity had for the previous year; and (d) either: (i) the amount of carried forward shortfall that the liable entity has for the assessment year; or (ii) the amount of large‑scale generation shortfall charge that is payable by the liable entity for the assessment year; and (e) any other information required by the regulations. Small‑scale technology shortfall statement (4) A liable entity that has a small‑scale technology shortfall for a year (the assessment year) must lodge a small‑scale technology shortfall statement for the year on or before: (a) 14 February in the next year; or (b) any later day allowed by the Regulator. (5) The statement must set out: (a) the name and postal address of the liable entity; and (b) the liable entity’s small‑scale technology shortfall for the assessment year; and (c) the amount of small‑scale technology shortfall charge that is payable by the liable entity for the assessment year; and (d) any other information required by the regulations. General requirements for statements (6) A statement under this section must: (a) be in a form approved by the Regulator; and (b) be lodged with the Regulator in accordance with the regulations; and (c) be signed by or on behalf of the liable entity making the statement.