Simplification of CRC, changes in future phases - webinar Q&A

The following questions are a sample of those that were raised during the fourth of our free webinars on CRC held on 5th June 2013.  We intend to repeat this webinar and there will be others in the series on CRC to follow.  

These questions concern the changes to the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme that have recently been brought in by the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme Order 2013.  

Please note that this article is not intended to provide legal advice and should not be relied on.  It is not to be regarded as a full statement of law and practice in this area and specific advice should be taken on matters of concern.

Q Are domestic 01 and 02 profiles included where these are used for business purposes or staff accommodation?
A No.  Electricity supplies through profile class 01 and 02 meters are excluded now, no matter what they are used for.

Q Is all gas used to power CHP excluded?  If so, from which date?
A All gas used to supply CHP plant is excluded, from compliance year 2012-13 onwards.  It doesn't count as gas used for heating purposes, and only gas used for heating purposes now has to be reported.