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  • Schemes
    • How the Schemes work
    • Energy Savings Scheme (ESS)
    • Peak Demand Reduction Scheme (PDRS)
    • Renewable Fuel Scheme (RFS)
    • Roles in the Schemes
    • How to get involved
    • Scheme performance
  • Accredited Certificate Providers
    • Should I become an ACP?
    • How to become an ACP
    • How to comply as an ACP
    • Operating as an ACP
  • Scheme Participants
    • The role of scheme participants
    • Scheme participant obligations
    • Legislation, guidance and relevant information
  • Auditors
    • Benefits of being an auditor
    • Obligations of auditors and skills needed
    • Scope of works
    • Conducting audits
    • Audit panel
    • How to become an auditor
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PDRS calculation methods

A calculation method sets out how to calculate the number of PRCs an ACP can create from an activity.

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Calculation methods under the PDRS include:

Peak Saving

Peak Response

Peak Shifting

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