This Order, made under the Climate Change Act, establishes a trading scheme for greenhouse gases for purposes of sections 44 and 46 and Schedule 2 of the Act. It applies to direct and indirect emissions from supplies of electricity and gas by public bodies and undertakings.
The trading scheme is established for six phases, comprising five consecutive phases. A participant is required to provide certain information and to keep certain records and the Administrator of the Scheme is empowered to undertake action if participant fails to do so. The Administrator may also request information concerning compliance with this Order. Schedule 1 defines supplies and emissions.