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Cogeneration – Gas Turbine
Generation of electricity and heat jointly, especially the extraction/export of the heat to a heat recovery boiler(s) for useful process
Cogeneration – Steam Turbine
Generation of electricity and steam jointly, especially the extraction/export of the steam for useful process
Cogeneration – Combined Cycle Steam Turbine
Generation of electricity and steam jointly, especially the extraction/export of the steam for to drive a steam turbine for useful process
Installation comprising one or more generating units (even where sited separately) owned and/or controlled by the same Generator, which may
reasonably be considered as being managed as one generating station
Electrical generating unit within a generating station, with all plants and Apparatus at that station (up to the Connection Point), relating exclusively to the operation of that generating unit. A Generating Unit can be either:
In March 2018, The Council of Ministers approved resolution No. 353, which expands SEEC's mandate to include the “energy (fuel) consumption in electricity generation including electricity transmission and distribution and water desalination".
Therefore, SEEC launched utilities initiative aiming to develop a framework to improve the energy efficiency of power generation, cogeneration, water desalination sectors and electricity transmission and distribution networks.
The framework document focuses on the power generation, cogeneration, water desalination, as well as electricity transmission and distribution networks.
The following assets are excluded from the scope of the framework:
Electricity transmission
network
The Transmission System consists of all lines and Substation Equipment where the nominal voltage are of 110 kV and above. The Transmission system consists of:
The Electricity Transmission System definition is not linked to specific assets but includes those components of the electrical network that have a measurable influence at Transmission level, on each other as they are operating as one Power System. Also, has the same meaning as Grid.
Electricity distribution
The system of wires and associated facilities belonging to a franchised Distribution Entity, extending between the delivery points on the connection Point to the premises of the end users of electricity. Also, it is an electricity network consisting of assets operated at a nominal voltage of 69 kV or less.[1]
The electric lines, Plant and switch-gear used to convey electricity to final Customers (excluding customers connected directly to the Transmission System (grid)).[2]
Any change in the existing electricity transmission and distribution networks (e.g., network expansion, network topology change) is included in scope of the framework.
Existing assets are the assets that were leveraged in commercial operations on/before the end of 2017. This ensures that the baseline Energy Efficiency (EE) performance is representative of a full year of commercial operations.
The existing assets are required to comply with all the existing assets' requirements detailed in this framework. The existing assets' enforcement mechanisms apply to all existing assets.
New assets are the assets that were not part of the tendering process before the announcement of the framework as mentioned in the document. The starting point of the tendering process is the date of the issuance of the request for proposal (RFP) to potential investors and/or contractors.
New assets are required to comply with all the new assets' requirements detailed in this framework. The new assets' enforcement mechanisms apply to all new assets.
Grey area assets are the assets that do not meet the criteria to be qualified as new or existing assets. The EE requirements of the first cycle do not apply to the grey area assets. However, the grey area assets are required to comply with the framework reporting requirements starting from the year when these assets are leveraged for commercial operations. All the assets that will be part of commercial operations before the start of the next cycle will be included in the scope of the second cycle[3] of existing assets.
This section describes the EE KPIs used by SEEC to measure the EE performance of the assets and networks within the framework scope.
The EE KPI used for power generation assets is the net heat rate[4], based on the lower heating value (LHV) of the fuel. The net heat rate is calculated on an annual basis at the:
For all generation types, the same net heat rate formula is used:
Equation 1 - Power generation - Net Heat Rate
The illustrations including high-level parameters used to calculate the net heat rate are presented below for each generation type:
Figure 1: Simple Cycle - Heat Rate input parameters – Illustrative
Figure 2 - Combined Cycle Gas Turbine - Net Heat Rate inputs – Illustrative
Figure 3 - Steam Turbine - Net Heat Rate input parameters – Illustrative
The difference between the plant level[5] and the sum of unit level fuel consumption, if any, shall be allocated to the individual unit based on its fuel consumption. The KPI calculation at the unit level will be done based on the reported values after fuel allocation.
Similarly, the difference between the plant level and the sum of the individual unit level auxiliary consumption, if any, shall be allocated to the individual unit based on its generation. The KPI calculation at the unit level will be done based on the reported values after allocation of auxiliary consumption.
The EE KPI used for cogeneration assets is the equivalent net heat rate based on the LHV of the fuel. The equivalent net heat rate is calculated on an annual basis and its formula depends on the cogeneration type. The equivalent net heat rate formula accounts for the steam extracted / generated and used in other processes.
For Cogeneration – Gas Turbine (Cogen-GT) assets, the net heat rate formula is:
Equation 2 - Cogen-GT Net Heat Rate formula
Equation 3 - Cogen-GT Equivalent Fuel Energy formula
Where Net Steam Enthalpy from HRSG is the difference between the enthalpy of steam delivered to the client minus the enthalpy of return feedwater/condensate/steam from the client.
The boiler efficiency is an assumed parameter given that Cogen-GT assets do not usually have boilers. The value used is 87% for assets using natural gas as primary fuel[6] and is based on the LHV of the fuel.
For Cogeneration – Steam Turbine (Cogen-ST) and Cogeneration – Combined Cycle (Cogen-CCGT) assets, the net heat rate formula is:
Equation 4 - Cogen-ST & Cogen-CCGT Net Heat Rate formula
Equation 5 - Cogen-ST & Cogen-CCGT - Virtual Power Generation formula
In order to calculate the Electricity Equivalent of Steam Consumed, the following assumptions are used:
The assumptions are based on standard references set by the US Environment Protection Agency[7].
The illustrations including high-level parameters used to calculate the net heat rate are presented below. Further details are available in the data collection user manual / templates:
Figure 4 - Cogen-GT - Net Heat Rate input parameters – Illustrative
Figure 5 - Cogen-ST - Neat Heat Rate inputs - Illustrative
Figure 6 - Cogen-CCGT Net Heat Rate inputs - Illustrative
The EE KPI used for water desalination is the TSEC (Total Specific Electricity Equivalent Consumption) in kWhe/m3. The TSEC is defined using the formula below:
Equation 6 - Water Desalination TSEC formula
Where the Electricity Equivalent of Steam Consumed is defined as follows:
Equation 7 - Electricity Equivalent of Steam Consumed Formula
The assumptions are based on standard references set by the US Environment Protection Agency[9].
The input parameters required are illustrated below for each desalination type. These figures are illustrative only, and for the KPI calculation, kindly refer the data collection user manual.
Figure 7 - MSF TSEC inputs - Illustrative
Figure 8 - MED TSEC inputs - Illustrative
Figure 9 - RO TSEC inputs - Illustrative
The boundaries for the water desalination are defined from the seawater intake to the product storage tank. Also, for the steam import, the boundary of the water desalination starts from the steam extraction point from the turbine. The detailed explanation of the boundaries is as follows:
Energy efficiency KPIs used are the network losses. These KPIs are calculated for electricity transmission network and distribution network separately:
The Losses are evaluated by computing the difference of the energy injected into the network and the energy delivered by the network. This applies to both the electricity transmission network and the electricity distribution network separately.
Network related energy efficiency KPIs are calculated at individual company[10] level (e.g., electricity transmission losses for company A, electricity distribution losses for company A, electricity transmission losses for company B).
However, total network losses (combination of the electricity transmission and distribution losses) are also calculated at kingdom / companies' level, and measured for indicative purposes only, and will not be compared with the energy efficiency targets. For further details, kindly refer to the “Energy Efficiency requirements" section.
The following section highlights the simplified overall network's layout and the equations to calculate the overall network losses.
Figure 10: Network Layout - Energy Flow - Illustrative
Equation 8 - Electricity transmission and distribution - Network Losses
The following section highlights the simplified electricity transmission network's layout and the equations to calculate the electricity transmission network losses.
Figure 11: Electricity transmission network losses - Energy Flow - Illustrative
Equation 9 - Electricity transmission and distribution - Transmission Losses
The following section highlights the simplified electricity distribution network's layout and the equations to calculate the electricity distribution network losses.
Figure 12: Electricity transmission and distribution - Distribution Losses
Equation 10 – Electricity transmission and distribution - Distribution Losses
The framework will include two cycles. Each cycle duration allows companies sufficient time to identify, design and implement measures to improve the Energy Efficiency of their fleet.
The first cycle will set targets on existing power generation, cogeneration, and water desalination assets in 2020 based on 3-year performance data. The targets are required to be achieved in the target year 2025.
The second cycle will set targets on existing power generation, co-generation and water desalination assets in the same manner of the first cycle.
The existing assets cycles are illustrated below:
Figure 13 - Framework cycles - Existing assets – Illustrative
The framework will also include two cycles. Each cycle duration allows transmission and distribution system providers sufficient time to identify, design and implement measures to reduce the losses of their networks.
The first cycle will set targets on electricity transmission networks and electricity distribution networks in 2021 based on the 2019 baseline. The targets are required to be met in 2025 and 2030 for the first cycle and second cycle respectively.
The electricity transmission and distribution networks cycles are illustrated below:
Figure 14 - Framework cycles – Electricity transmission and distribution networks - Illustrative
SEEC established the energy efficiency baseline for all the existing assets based on the 2018 data. The data was collected directly from companies and was reviewed and validated by SEEC. When necessary, SEEC conducted site visits to ensure that the baseline data is exhaustive and plausible.
SEEC established the energy efficiency baseline for all electricity transmission and distribution networks based on 2019 network losses. The data was collected directly from service providers by SEEC in participation of WERA. The baseline was reviewed and validated by SEEC through rounds of engagements and using WERA data to ensure that it is plausible.
[1] As per the Saudi Arabia Grid Code definition
[2] As per the Saudi Arabia Distribution Code definition
[3] Framework cycles are detailed in section 2.4.
[4] Heat rate indicates the energy efficiency
[5] Plant level includes the unit level consumption and additional consumption if any. For example: emergency diesel generator, fire pumps, etc. The details are provided in the data collection templates/data collection user manual
[6] This value is based on the efficiency reference values for production of electricity and heat included in the “Commission delegated regulation (EU) 2015/2402 of 12 October 2015"
[7] Cogeneration Unit Efficiency Calculations-EPA Docket Number: OAR-2003-0053 March 2005.
[8] Steam extractions include the extractions from turbines, letdown stations, steam taken directly from boiler/ HRSG, etc.
[9] Cogeneration Unit Efficiency Calculations-EPA Docket Number: OAR-2003-0053 March 2005.
[10] “Company" in electricity transmission and distribution networks' related sections refers to TSP – Transmission system provider and/or DSP – Distribution system provider
The energy efficiency targets are set based on the local benchmarks of similar assets. The data source for the local benchmarks is the 3-year performance data for years 2018, 2019 and 2020, collected and validated by SEEC in each performance year. The target shall be achieved (or outperformed) by the first cycle target year.
In order to identify relevant benchmarks, SEEC grouped the assets into clusters with similar features. The clustering criteria are detailed in the section below for each sub-sector. SEEC computed the benchmarking curve to identify the local top performance, for each cluster.
The clustering criteria used for power generation assets are the following:
The segmentation is specific to each generation type to reflect fundamental differences in the asset's characteristics. The full segmentation is available in the following sections.
For each cluster, the benchmark was calculated as the breakpoint between the 1st and 2nd quartiles. Each asset is associated to a single cluster. The assets are required to meet (or outperform) the benchmark of their own cluster. Below are the benchmarks calculated for each cluster.
Figure 15 – power generation clusters breakpoint
The following criteria were used to cluster the Simple Cycle assets and will ensure that the assets within the same cluster are comparable:
Table 3 - EE clustering criteria for existing Simple Cycle assets
Note: Any unit with full operating hours less than 10% has no target.
The following criteria were used to cluster the Steam Turbine assets and ensure the assets within the same cluster are comparable:
Table 4 - EE clustering criteria for existing Steam Turbine assets
The following criteria were used to cluster the Combined Cycle assets and ensure that the assets within the same cluster are comparable:
Table 5 - EE clustering criteria for existing Combined Cycle assets
The clustering criteria used for cogeneration assets are the following:
The segmentation is separate for each cogeneration type to reflect fundamental differences in the asset's characteristics. The full segmentation is available in the following sections.
For each cluster, the benchmark was calculated as the breakpoint between the 2nd and 3rd quartiles. Each asset is associated to a single cluster. The assets are required to meet (or outperform) the benchmark of their own cluster. Below are the benchmarks calculated for each cluster.
Figure 16 – Cogeneration clusters breakpoint
The following criteria were used to cluster the Cogen-GT assets and ensure that the assets within the same cluster are comparable:
Table 6 - EE clustering criteria for Cogen-GT assets
The following criteria were used to cluster the Cogen-ST assets and ensure that the assets within the same cluster are comparable:
Table 7 - EE clustering criteria for Cogen-ST assets
The following criteria were used to cluster the Cogen-CCGT assets and ensure that the assets within the same cluster are comparable:
Table 8 - EE clustering criteria for Cogen-CCGT assets
Steam generation Pressure
The clustering criteria used for water desalination assets are the following:
The segmentation criteria are the same for all desalination types. However, the clustering and benchmarking are done at different levels for different process types:
Figure 17 – Water desalination clusters breakpoint
Table 9 - EE clustering criteria for Water Desalination assets
The Energy Efficiency (EE) requirements for new assets apply to all the new assets defined in the section 2.2.2.2. Assets qualification – New assets. The EE requirements are set by SEEC in 2021 and will be periodically reviewed and potentially updated to reflect the latest technology trends that affect EE. If SEEC updates the new assets' EE requirements, SEEC will notify the relevant stakeholders. The communication protocol is detailed in section 8.6.
SEEC will study each new power generation asset. Overall asset design must be set to optimize the energy efficiency. Therefore, companies shall submit the conceptual design for their new power generation assets to SEEC. Upon review, SEEC will issue a conditional approval of the conceptual design to allow the project owner to start the detailed design phase. The detailed design shall be submitted to SEEC in order to obtain the final approval. The assets that optimize the energy efficiency at the conceptual design and detailed design stages will be approved by SEEC in a written format. The reporting requirements for new assets are detailed in section 5.2.
The KPIs used for the EE requirements for the new assets are the following:
EE requirements for new power generation assets were developed based on the following criteria:
Within each criteria, the top 10% Net Heat Rate performance of the existing asset in the scope for the year 2018 was defined as the minimum EE requirement. The following requirements shall be met by all new power generation assets with taking into consideration that these requirements will be updated frequently. Companies shall communicate with SEEC regarding the new assets. Reporting requirements for new assets are detailed in section 5.2.
Table 1 - EE requirements for new power assets
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SEEC will evaluate new cogeneration assets on a case-by-case basis as the efficiency of the cogeneration plants depends on the heat and power requirements. Overall asset design must be set to optimize the energy efficiency. Therefore, companies shall submit the conceptual design of their new cogeneration assets with SEEC. Upon review, SEEC will issue a conditional approval of the conceptual design to allow the project owner to start the detailed design phase. The detailed design shall be submitted to SEEC in order to obtain the final approval. The assets that optimize the energy efficiency at the concept and the detailed design stages will be approved by SEEC in a written format. The reporting requirements for new assets are detailed in section 5.2.
SEEC will evaluate each new seawater desalination asset[1] with capacity more than 10,000 m3/day. Overall asset design must be set to optimize the energy efficiency. Therefore, companies are requested to share the conceptual and detailed design for their new seawater desalination assets with SEEC. Upon review, SEEC will issue a conditional approval of the conceptual design to allow the project owner to start the detailed design phase. The assets that optimize energy efficiency at the conceptual design and detailed design stages will be approved by SEEC in a written format. The reporting requirements for new assets are detailed in section 5.1.
The KPI used for the EE requirements is the TSEC – Total Specific Electricity Consumption.
EE requirements for new water desalination assets were defined by process type:
The following EE requirements shall be met by all the new seawater desalination assets in scope. The below requirements are applicable for all new seawater desalination assets with capacity greater than 10,000 m3/day
Table 2 – Minimum EE requirements for new water desalination assets as of 2020
*Represented numbers are the bare minimum EE requirement. However, the requirements are subjected to frequent updates. Companies shall communicate with SEEC regarding the new assets. Reporting requirements for new assets are detailed in section 5.2.
Various methods for targets setting were explored and the internal simulation based target approach was selected and agreed upon with relevant stakeholders due to the unique characteristics of the electricity transmission and distribution networks in the Kingdom, i.e. network topology, demand projections, expansions, etc. Companies are required to follow this methodology to propose the internal simulation based targets. In the case if the companies have neither major network expansions nor technology update the companies are required to maintain their baseline performance.
For the current cycle:
For the next cycle, SEEC will conduct the following to set the EE targets for the electricity transmission and the distribution network losses:
Further details on reporting requirements are covered in section 5. Reporting requirements
[1] Companies shall submit the details for the new water desalination plants to SEEC to confirm the eligibility according to SEEC scope.
SEEC will conduct a detailed data collection for the target year. The collected data will include various elements aiming to:
The reporting requirements are detailed in the section 5. Reporting requirements
The energy efficiency requirements are set at the asset level / network level depending on the type of asset and network. Even though the main objective is that individual assets / networks should meet their EE requirements, some assets / networks might face challenges due to certain limitations (e.g. outdated technology, etc.).
Consequently, a flexibility mechanism was designed to ensure that the targets are achievable for each company, while maintaining the overall energy efficiency improvement ambition for the Kingdom.
The flexibility mechanism aims to encourage companies to focus their efforts and resources on the assets / networks with the most energy savings' potential, as they see fit, as long as they maintain the overall energy savings targets at the company level.
Assets / networks that achieve savings beyond the EE requirements will generate a savings credit in the target year, whereas assets / networks that perform below the EE requirements will generate a savings deficit. The sum of credits and deficits for all assets within a company will determine whether the company has met the EE requirements.
The Assets that retire during the cycle will also contribute to credits generation, based on the overall improvement in the efficiency through retirement, at the company level. These credits will help offset the overall deficit at the company level, if any.
Credit / deficit calculation methodologies depend on the current EE performance of the asset, / individual networks. Each asset / network can be in one of the following situations:
Figure 18 – Credit/deficit mechanism for assets/network required to improve
* The baseline for the electricity transmission and distribution is based on the network losses of the year 2019 and on the 2018 performance related data for power generation, cogeneration and water desalination
For example: If the baseline heat rate / network losses are higher than the targeted heat rate / network losses, then:
Figure 19 – Credit/deficit mechanism for assets/networks not required to improve
*The baseline for the electricity transmission and distribution is based on the network losses of the year 2019 and on the 2018 performance related data for power generation, cogeneration and water desalination.
For example: If the baseline heat rate / network losses are lower than the targeted heat rate/network losses, then:
If HR actual < HR target then:
Credit actual = (HR target – HR actual) x P actual
If HRactual < HR2018 then:
Credit actual = (HR2018 – HR actual) x P actual
If HR actual > HR target then:
Deficit actual = (HR actual – HR target) x P actual
Where:
If TSEC actual < TSEC target then:
Credit actual = (TSEC target – TSEC actual) x P actual x SHR actual
If TSEC actual < TSEC2018 then:
Credit actual = (TSEC2018 – TSEC actual) x P actual x SHR actual
If TSEC actual > TSEC target then:
Deficit actual = (TSEC actual – TSEC target) x P actual x SHR actual
TL2019 > TL target
DL2019 > DL target
If TL actual < TL target then:
Credit actual = (TL target – TL actual) x IET actual
If DL actual < DL target then:
Credit actual = (DL target – DL actual) x IED actual
TL2019 < TL target
DL2019 < DL target
If TL actual < TL2019 then:
Credit actual = (TL2019 – TL actual) x IET actual
If DL actual < DL2019 then:
Credit actual = (DL2019 – DL actual) x IED actual
Any TL2019
Any DL2019
If TL actual > TL target then:
Deficit actual = (TL actual – TL target) x IET actual
If DL actual > DL target then:
Deficit actual = (DL actual – DL target) x IED actual
The sum of credits of all the assets / networks within a company will determine the total generated credits at the company level.
The sum of deficits of all the assets / networks within a company will determine the total generated deficits at the company level.
The credit / deficit calculations only apply to the existing assets and electricity transmission and distribution networks in scope as defined in section 2.2.
For the first cycle, the EE requirements are applicable for the target year only. No credits or deficit will be generated for the intermediate years, i.e. the years between framework announcement and target year.
In the target year, the companies can be in one of the situations below:
EE performance will still be monitored on a yearly basis by SEEC, and companies are required to share any relevant data requested by SEEC for this purpose. Further details on data requirements are available in the following section.
The annual energy efficiency performance and operational data of all existing assets and electricity transmission and distribution networks in scope shall be submitted to SEEC. Communication protocol is covered in section 8.6.
There are four data reporting related activities:
All companies[1] shall submit an Energy Efficiency Improvement Plan (EEIP) to SEEC. The EEIP should detail companies' measures to ensure compliance with energy efficiency requirements throughout the cycle.
The EEIP can focus only on the assets / networks requiring enhancement or also cover the compliant ones if the company plans to leverage the flexibility mechanism.
The EEIP should include the following:
Companies shall submit the draft EEIP after 3 months of official target communication and a final EEIP by 6 months.
Companies are required to submit a refreshed EEIP on a yearly basis after the submission of the final EEIP, which includes, in addition to the submitted EEIP the following:
The EEIP is not binding (i.e. the energy efficiency improvement measures can be changed by the asset / network service provider at his discretion). The purpose of the EEIP is to provide SEEC to ensure that companies have credible plans to close energy efficiency gaps.
As per the requirements of the Saudi energy efficiency program, new assets are required to comply with optimal energy efficiency requirements to avoid potential repercussions at a later stage. Hence, to ensure that the new assets are designed and built according to the energy efficiency requirements, SEEC has introduced specific requirements at various stages of the lifecycle of the project, from pre-conceptual design phase until assets' operational phase.
Companies planning to build a new asset are required to:
SEEC will evaluate the new asset at the conceptual design stage to ensure that the energy efficiency aspects are considered at the early stages of the asset development.
After obtaining the conceptual design certificate, companies will proceed to the detailed design stage. Detailed design review will be conducted at this stage, which consists of validating the design during the detailed engineering[3] and procurement stage, to ensure that energy efficiency is considered during the design stage and optimal energy efficiency will be achieved.
This step will ensure that best practices related to energy efficiency enhancements are adopted before proceeding to the construction phase of the asset. SEEC will either provide the company
With the "detailed design certificate" or request a modification / update of the design to meet the energy efficiency requirements.
SEEC provides two certificates during the design phase of a new asset under SEEP scope:
SEEC certificates are mandatory requirements to obtain the power generation, cogeneration and / or desalination license from WERA.
These certificates are issued based on data / information provided by the companies and relevant analysis conducted by SEEC. Hence, companies are responsible for the following:
Obtaining the Conceptual Design Certificate does not automatically lead to the delivery of the Detailed Design Certificate.
The Detailed Design Certificate is only valid for four years, from the issuance date. Companies are required to apply for extension by providing the justification for the same.
There are no separate requirements for the new / expansion of the existing electricity transmission and distribution networks as all the expansions are already covered in the existing electricity transmission and distribution networks' framework. Further details are available in section 2.2.
A robust measurement, reporting and verification process is essential to ensure effective and credible assessment of energy efficiency performance of assets / networks. Hence, the success of the scheme depends upon a cohesive and transparent measurement, reporting and verification (M&V) system.
Measurement and Verification (M&V) is the process to assess the energy efficiency of each asset / network during the cycle, and in the target year. The verification means a thorough and independent evaluation of the activities undertaken by the companies to comply with energy efficiency targets, in the target year, and to assess the entitlement to energy credits to benefit from under the flexibility mechanism.
SEEC will conduct Energy Efficiency Measurement and Verification (EE M&V) audits for both cycles of the framework. The methodology of the audits will be shared with companies by SEEC prior to the audits dates. SEEC, along with government entities, will collaborate in this effort. Third parties' contribution may take place, when necessary, if decided by SEEC.
The underlying principles for measurement and verification include:
Individual assets / networks are required to meet the following M&V requirements:
Following documents (but not limited to) are required to be presented during the verification process, as applicable. Hence, companies are advised to keep all related records according to a proper filing structure:
[1] Including the companies already meeting the EE targets to demonstrate the sustenance of the performance equal to or better than the targets till the target year.
[2] Net heat rate for standalone power asset, equivalent net heat rate for cogeneration asset and TSEC for water desalination asset
[3] The critical equipment is generally selected during FEED (front end engineering design)
The energy efficiency targets are set in such a manner that most of the companies shall be able to meet them directly or through the flexibility mechanism. However, in case the companies are not able to meet these targets by implementing the economically feasible[1] EE measures, SEEC will evaluate the individual submissions by the companies on the same.
SEEC will request the companies to submit relevant cases of inability to meet the energy efficiency targets economically (considering SEEC pre-requisites mentioned below).
Pre-requisites:
SEEC will review the case in two steps:
For the companies that are able to demonstrate that the targets cannot be met economically, following mitigation plan can be used individually or combined, depending on the case assessment.
[1] The parameters to calculate the economic feasibility will be provided by SEEC.
In the event that the assets' operational conditions are impacted by external factors out of the utility company's control, the EE performance may be normalized.
The external factors eligible include:
-Full load operating hours in the target year are outside of the benchmarking cluster's range due to a change in power generation dispatching.
-The primary fuel type in the target year is different than the primary fuel type in baseline due to a supply shortage.
- other factors
Suitable adjusted factors will then be derived and applied. This adjustment will be considered only to offset the deficit and will not generate any credit at the company level.
The adjustment will also be conducted if the assumptions used is changed.
Companies are required to communicate to SEEC these scenarios / external factors potentially affecting the energy efficiency, along with the expected impact.
For the Utilities framework related communications, SEEC shall coordinate with a single point of contact per company, the companies shall assign one main contact and one back-up contact in case of absence of the main contact for power generation, cogeneration and water desalination assets.
In addition, for the electricity transmission and distribution networks, a single focal point shall be assigned per network service provider. Focal points will manage communications, coordination, and ensure fulfillment of SEEC requirements.
Each assigned focal point is in charge of the following responsibilities:
When a company decides to change the assigned focal point, it must inform SEEC with the replacement decision in advance.
The process that companies shall follow in order to change focal points is described below.
To inform SEEC, the company shall follow the communication protocol mentioned in section 8.6. The communication should contain the following details of the new focal point:
When changing assigned focal point, each company must ensure proper handover from the previous focal point to the newly appointed one, where role and responsibilities are explained in details and all communications / materials relevant to the framework are shared with the newly appointed focal point.
Companies are required to submit data and / or information requested by SEEC. Common communication methods used by SEEC are emails and / or letters.
Responses from companies should follow the same communication protocol unless directed otherwise by SEEC. The description of common interactions with SEEC is covered below.
SEEC will request companies to submit performance data on annual basis along with the supporting documents[1] as requested by SEEC. In addition, for the electricity transmission and distribution sector, the network losses data shall be reported on annual basis and or quarterly basis.
The data request will be communicated by SEEC via email with a proposed timeline. The requested data is communicated in standard templates attached to the email to be shared, or as mentioned in the communication method. Companies must provide the data and information as instructed. Upon receipt of the data collection request from SEEC, the company should confirm back in writing the proper receipt of the template and adherence to the proposed timeline.
Companies shall collect and submit the data leveraging data collection templates / tools shared by SEEC, and adhere to the instructions and timeline stated in the initial request. SEEC prohibits any amendment to the templates.
Data submissions shall occur on time. Any delay in submission shall be escalated to the company's management.
SEEC will run a validation check upon reception of data submitted by companies. SEEC will issue a clarification request during the validation exercise and may request additional supporting documents to ensure data integrity and validity. Companies are requested to respond within specified timeline mentioned during the clarification requests.
SEEC shall conduct site visits to companies as needed, for the following purposes:
In some cases, SEEC may request companies to provide additional data or information. Companies shall fulfill the requirements and provide the additional data or information to SEEC on a timely manner.
SEEC classifies all data submitted by companies as confidential. Employees having access to this data, treat submitted data carefully and are aware of its confidentiality.
[1] The example of the supporting documents includes the simulation/modelling for estimating/ forecasting the network losses, fuel invoice, etc.
Last update: 13 April 2022
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