Application R-3709-2009
CHART OF THE SEQUENCE SUPPORTING THE SELECTION OF AN ALLOCATION
APPROACH
Selecting an allocation approach for the revenue requirement
Is the P/A still in operation or is it in the pilot phase?
YES
NO
Is the projected number of participants by energy
source known?
Yes
Use this information as an
allocation factor.
No
Estimate the number of
participants projected by energy
source based on the energy
balance for the targeted sector or
on any other data that would
improve the projection for the
number of participants by energy
source. Use this information as the
allocation factor.
Is it a P/A aimed at energy efficiency or at a new technology with
the objective to save energy or to favour technological innovation
in energy?
Yes
No
Use the allocation approach based
on the energy balance. Establish
the balance that will be used on the
basis of: the targeted sector(s), the
targeted sub-sector(s), specifically
targeted energy source(s) and their
relative importance, and on the cost
driver.
Is it an administrative activity?
Yes
Integrate the revenue requirement
to the lump sum by FTE.
Original : 2009-07-09
No
Derive an allocation factor from the allocation of the revenue requirement for
remuneration and operating costs of P/As for which that P/A is
complementary.
AEE-4, Document 2.1
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