6. The companies prepare for entering a VA by:
o implementing an EMS,
o undergoing a verification of the EMS,
o (a) undertaking an energy audit
o (a) undergoing a verification of the energy audit,
o (b) doing an energy flow screening and
o formulating special investigations.
7. The companies and the DEA negotiate and sign the VAs.
8. The companies undertake energy efficiency measures, maintain the EMS,
conduct the special investigations and report to the DEA.
9. The CCTA settles the CO2 tax rebate with the companies