UK Act of Parliament 1989 United Kingdom

Electricity Act 1989

An Act to provide for the appointment and functions of a Director General of Electricity Supply and of consumers’ committees for the electricity supply industry; to make new provision with respect to the supply of electricity through electric lines and the generation and transmission of electricity for such supply; to …

Status
Amended (in force with amendments)
Penalty ceiling
Imprisonment 9 of 130 obligations carry an unlimited fine. 10 carry different penalties and 111 have no criminal penalty — flagged in the list below.

Does it bind you?

Business-side roles with duties under this instrument.

Any Person48 Distributor17 Licence Holder13 Trader3 Applicant2 Director or Officer1

Plus 46 duties on the regulator, Crown ministers and public bodies — folded into the section list below.

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Any Person — also bound by 2340 other Acts
Distributor — also bound by 182 other Acts
Licence Holder — also bound by 225 other Acts
Trader — also bound by 825 other Acts
Applicant — also bound by 307 other Acts
Director or Officer — also bound by 429 other Acts

What it requires

Sections creating concrete business duties or carrying penalties, grouped as the instrument is structured. Titles link to the source text — blue means you’re leaving for legislation.gov.uk.

Part 1

ELECTRICITY SUPPLY

52 of 222 sections shown
s.003 Guidance on social and environmental matters. Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Secretary of State must issue guidance on social and environmental mattersCrown / Minister / Government department
s.003 Binding decisions of the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators and of the European Commission Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Ofgem must comply with binding EU energy decisionsStatutory regulator
s.003 Authority to consult and cooperate with other authorities Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Ofgem must coordinate with other authorities on electricity market regulationStatutory regulator
s.004 Prohibition on unlicensed supply etc. (opens in a new tab) Prosecution
  • Carry out electricity activities without a licenseAny Person

Unlimited fine

s.005 Duties of distribution exemption holders Regulated
  • Comply with duties for distribution exemption holdersAny Person
s.005 Duties of supply exemption holders Regulated
  • Comply with duties for exempt electricity suppliersAny Person
s.006 Applications for transmission licences. Regulated
  • Notify existing licence holders of your transmission licence applicationApplicant
s.006 Recovery of tender costs Regulated
  • Pay required tender costs and provide security or depositsLicence Holder
s.007 Conditions of licences: general. (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Comply with electricity licence conditions and regulatory directionsLicence Holder
s.007 Transfer of licences. Regulated
  • Obtain Ofgem consent before transferring an electricity licenceLicence Holder
s.008 Conditions for funding certain companies engaged in nuclear generation in Scotland. (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Fund subsidiary nuclear generation companies in ScotlandLicence Holder
s.009 General duties of licence holders. (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Maintain an efficient distribution and transmission system and foster competitionDistributor
s.010 Electricity transmission and the operation of electricity interconnectors: requirement for certain participants to be certified as independent Regulated
  • Obtain independence certification for electricity transmission or interconnectionAny Person
s.010 Report where applicant connected with a country outside the United Kingdom Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Secretary of State must report on energy security for foreign applicantsCrown / Minister / Government department
s.010 Certification Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Ofgem must decide on certification applications within statutory deadlinesStatutory regulator
s.010 Designation for the purposes of the Electricity Regulation Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Ofgem must notify you of your designation as a system operatorStatutory regulator
s.010 Review of certification: requirement to provide information etc Regulated
  • Provide information to Ofgem during a certification reviewAny Person
s.010 Report as to any connection of certified person with a country outside the United Kingdom Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Secretary of State must report on security risks of foreign connectionsCrown / Minister / Government department
s.010 Prohibition on the exercise of certain shareholder rights and rights of appointment Regulated
  • Do not exercise restricted shareholder or appointment rightsAny Person
s.011 Determination by CMA of appeal Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • CMA must determine electricity licence modification appealsTribunal / Court
s.011 CMA's powers on allowing appeal Prosecution
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • CMA must issue specific orders when allowing an electricity license appealTribunal / Court

Unlimited fine

s.011 Determination of appeal by CMA : supplementary Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • CMA must issue, explain, and publish appeal decisionsStatutory regulator
s.016 Duty to connect on request. (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Electricity distributors must connect premises on requestDistributor
s.026 Procedural requirements. (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Ofgem must follow specific procedures before issuing enforcement ordersStatutory regulator
s.027 Consumer redress orders Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Ofgem may issue consumer redress orders for rule breachesStatutory regulator
s.027 Remedial action under a consumer redress order Regulated
  • Comply with consumer redress orders and remedial actionsAny Person
s.027 Other procedural requirements in relation to consumer redress orders Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Ofgem must follow specific procedures before issuing a redress orderStatutory regulator
s.028 Power to require information etc. (opens in a new tab) Prosecution
  • Fail to provide information or tampering with records for energy regulatorsAny Person

Unlimited fine

s.029 Regulations relating to supply and safety. (opens in a new tab) Prosecution
  • Contravene electricity supply and safety regulationsAny Person

Unlimited fine

s.032 Renewables obligation orders: procedure Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Ministers must consult industry before making Renewables Obligation ordersCrown / Minister / Government department
s.032 Renewables obligation closure orders: procedure Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Secretary of State must consult and gain Parliament approval for closure ordersCrown / Minister / Government department
s.032 Use of levy payments Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Secretary of State may direct levy funds to be paid into the Consolidated FundCrown / Minister / Government department
s.032 Certificate purchase orders: corresponding provision Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Secretary of State must align certificate purchase orders across regionsCrown / Minister / Government department
s.036 Consent required for construction etc. of generating stations. (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Obtain consent before building or operating a power stationAny Person
s.036 Duties in relation to navigation Prosecution
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Authorities must assess impact on sea lanes before approving offshore energyStatutory regulator

Unlimited fine

s.037 Consent required for overhead lines. (opens in a new tab) Prosecution
  • Obtain consent before installing or keeping overhead electric linesAny Person

Fine up to £1,000

s.039 Electricity supply: performance in individual cases. (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Compensate customers if electricity supply standards are not metDistributor
s.039 Standards of performance in individual cases: electricity distributors. Regulated
  • Pay compensation for failing to meet electricity service standardsDistributor
s.040 Electricity supply: overall performance. (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Conduct business to achieve set electricity performance standardsDistributor
s.040 Overall standards of performance: electricity distributors. Regulated
  • Achieve overall standards of performance for electricity distributionDistributor
s.040 Procedures for prescribing or determining standards of performance. Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Ofgem must consult and notify before setting service standardsStatutory regulator
s.042 Information with respect to levels of performance. (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Provide electricity performance and compensation data to the regulatorDistributor
s.042 Publication of statistical information about standards of performance. Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Citizens Advice must publish performance and complaint stats for energy firmsStatutory regulator
s.042 Remuneration and service standards. Regulated
  • Disclose director pay linked to service standardsTrader
s.043 Functions with respect to competition. (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Ofgem must coordinate with competition authorities and act promptlyStatutory regulator
s.047 General functions. (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Ofgem must monitor and collect data on electricity market activitiesStatutory regulator
s.047 Power to require information etc for the purpose of monitoring Prosecution
  • Intentionally alter, suppress or destroy documents required by OfgemAny Person
  • Tamper with or destroy documents required for regulatory monitoringAny Person

Unlimited fine

s.056 Reports on references. Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • CMA must report on whether specific activities should be licensedStatutory regulator
s.056 Application by Authority for order excluding activities. Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Ofgem must consult before removing an activity from licensing requirementsStatutory regulator
s.056 Consultation by Secretary of State about order excluding activities. Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Secretary of State must consult before removing licensable activitiesCrown / Minister / Government department
s.056 Service by Authority of certain notices on Citizens Advice and Consumer Scotland. Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Ofgem must provide copies of notices to consumer advocacy bodiesStatutory regulator
s.059 Making of false statements etc. (opens in a new tab) Prosecution
  • Make false statements or impersonate electricity personnelAny Person
  • Provide false information or impersonate electricity officialsAny Person

Unlimited fine

170 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
s.003 The principal objective and general duties of the Secretary of State and the Authority.
s.003 Health and safety.
s.003 Exceptions from sections 3A to 3C.
s.006 Procedure for licence applications.
s.006 Meaning of “relevant electricity project”, “relevant licence” and “relevant contract”
s.006 Designation of a delivery body
s.006 Competitive tenders
s.006 Power to require information
s.006 Competitive tenders: supplementary
s.006 Sections 6C to 6CC: further definitions
s.006 Section 6C: supplemental provision
s.006 Property schemes in respect of relevant licences and contracts
s.006 ... Transmission during commissioning period
s.006 Section 6F: meaning of “commissioning period”
s.006 Sections 6C, 6F and 6G: modification of codes or agreements
s.007 Uniform prices etc. in certain areas of Scotland.
s.008 Standard conditions of licences.
s.010 Application for certification
s.010 Grounds for certification
s.010 The ownership unbundling requirement
s.010 The ownership unbundling requirement: supplementary
s.010 Monitoring and review of certification
s.010 Continuation or withdrawal of certification
s.010 Validity of acts infringing section 10M
s.010 Interpretation
s.010 Long duration electricity storage
s.011 Modification of conditions of licences
s.011 Modification of conditions under section 11A: early effective date
s.011 Modification of conditions under section 11A: supplementary
s.011 Appeal to the CMA
s.011 Procedure on appeal to CMA
s.011 Time limits for CMA to determine an appeal
s.012 References under section 12: time limits
s.012 References under section 12: powers of investigation
s.014 Competition Commission’s power to veto modifications following report.
s.015 Licence modifications relating to new electricity trading arrangements.
s.016 Procedure for requiring a connection.
s.027 Penalties.
s.027 Statement of policy with respect to penalties.
s.027 Time limits on the imposition of financial penalties.
s.027 Interest and payment of instalments.
s.027 Appeals against penalties.
s.027 Recovery of penalties.
s.027 Statement of policy with respect to consumer redress orders
s.027 Time limits for making consumer redress orders
s.027 Enforcement of consumer redress orders
s.027 Appeals against consumer redress orders
s.027 Consumer redress orders: miscellaneous
s.027 Maximum amount of penalty or compensation
s.032 Further provision about the renewables obligation
s.032 Renewables obligation certificates
s.032 Section 32B: supplemental provision
s.032 Amounts of electricity specified in certificates
s.032 Section 32D: transitional provision and savings
s.032 Use of renewables obligation certificates issued in Northern Ireland
s.032 Payment as alternative to complying with renewables obligation order
s.032 Allocation of amounts to electricity suppliers
s.032 Costs of the Authority and the Northern Ireland authority
s.032 Information
s.032 Renewables obligation order: general provision
s.032 Renewables obligation closure order
s.032 Onshore wind generating stations: closure of renewables obligation
s.032 Onshore wind generating stations accredited, or additional capacity added, on or before the onshore wind closure date
s.032 Onshore wind generating stations accredited, or additional capacity added, in the year after the onshore wind closure date: grid or radar delay condition met
s.032 Onshore wind generating stations accredited, or additional capacity added, on or before 31 March 2017: approved development condition met
s.032 Onshore wind generating stations accredited, or additional capacity added, between 1 April 2017 and 31 March 2018: grid or radar delay condition met
s.032 Onshore wind generating stations accredited, or additional capacity added, between 1 April 2017 and 31 January 2018: investment freezing condition met
s.032 Onshore wind generating stations accredited, or additional capacity added, between 1 February 2018 and 31 January 2019: grid or radar delay condition met
s.032 The approved development condition
s.032 The investment freezing condition
s.032 The grid or radar delay condition
s.032 Use of Northern Ireland certificates: onshore wind power
s.032 Interpretation of sections 32 to 32M
s.032 The certificate purchase obligation
s.032 Further provision about the certificate purchase obligation
s.032 Certificate purchase levy
s.032 Designation of a CFD counterparty as purchasing body or administrator
s.032 GB certificates
s.032 NI certificates
s.032 Sections 32S and 32T: supplemental provision
s.032 Certificate purchase orders: amounts of electricity stated in certificates
s.032 Section 32V: transitional provision and savings
s.032 Certificate purchase orders: information
s.032 Certificate purchase orders: general provision
s.032 Certificate purchase orders: procedure
s.032 Interpretation of sections 32N to 32Z2
s.036 Declarations extinguishing etc. public rights of navigation
s.036 Variation of consents under section 36
s.036 Proceedings for questioning certain decisions under section 36
s.036 Applications under section 36D: requirement for permission
s.037 Application for variation of section 37 consent: Scotland
s.037 Variation of section 36 and 37 consents on change of circumstances: Scotland
s.037 Correction of errors in consent documents: Scotland
s.038 Power to establish scheme for giving of benefits
s.038 Passing of benefits to ultimate consumer
s.038 Enforcement of benefit scheme
s.038 Disclosure and use of information in connection with benefit scheme
s.039 Standards of performance in individual cases: disputes.
s.041 Promotion of reductions in carbon emissions: ... electricity distributors and electricity suppliers
s.041 Scottish Ministers' promotion of reductions in carbon emissions: electricity suppliers
s.041 Promotion of reductions in home-heating costs: electricity distributors and electricity suppliers
s.041 Scottish Ministers' promotion of reductions in home-heating costs: electricity suppliers
s.042 Information to be given to customers about overall performance.
s.042 Information relating to complaints handling standards
s.042 Procedures for dealing with complaints.
s.043 Adjustment of charges to help disadvantaged groups of customers.
s.043 Orders: supplementary.
s.044 Meaning of “ section 44B dispute”
s.044 Determination of disputes
s.044 Time limit for determinations
s.046 Power of Council to investigate other matters.
s.047 Annual report by Authority on security of electricity supply
s.049 Reasons for decisions.
s.056 Power to alter activities requiring licence.
s.056 Application by Authority for order including new activities.
s.056 References to CMA.
s.056 References under section 56C: time limits
s.056 References under section 56C: application of Enterprise Act 2002
s.056 New licensable activities: smart meters
s.056 Section 56FA: supplemental
s.056 New licensable activities: load control of energy smart appliances
s.056 Regulations under section 56FBA
s.056 Competitive tenders for licences for new licensable activities
Part 2

REORGANISATION OF THE INDUSTRY

3 of 31 sections shown
s.069 Functions of Secretary of State in relation to transfer schemes. (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Secretary of State must approve or create electricity transfer schemesCrown / Minister / Government department
s.078 Government lending to the companies. (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Secretary of State must manage and report on loans to Crown-owned companiesCrown / Minister / Government department
s.079 Treasury guarentees for loans made to the companies. (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Crown-owned successor companies must repay Treasury-guaranteed loansTrader
28 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
Part 3

MISCELLANEOUS AND SUPPLEMENTAL

9 of 19 sections shown
s.098 Provision of statistical information. (opens in a new tab) Imprisonment
  • Fail to provide electricity industry statistics or provide false dataAny Person
  • Provide false information or unlawfully disclose confidential statistical dataAny Person
s.103 Stamp duty exemption for certain contracts. (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Treat electricity as goods for stamp duty purposesAny Person
s.107 Directions. (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Comply with formal directions given under the Electricity ActAny Person
s.108 Offences by bodies corporate. (opens in a new tab) Prosecution
  • Company liable for offences committed with directors' consent or neglectAny Person

Unlimited fine

10 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
s.108 Extraterritorial operation of Act
Schedules

Schedules

68 of 358 shown
s.010 Transfers under Sections 66 and 67 (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Formally agree and record the division of property and staff after a transferAny Person
s.012 Nuclear Liabilities: Financial Assistance (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Secretary of State may provide financial assistance for nuclear liabilitiesCrown / Minister / Government department
s.sch002a As soon as reasonably practicable after the Authority receives a... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Authority must publish notice of modification applicationStatutory regulator
s.sch002a (1) Where the Authority is required to make a property... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Ofgem must set fair property scheme terms (including compensation) for energy asset transfersStatutory regulator
s.sch002a In exercising its powers under paragraph 28 or 29, the... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Tribunal must consider construction, commissioning and operational needsTribunal / Court
s.sch002a As soon as reasonably practicable after an application is made... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Authority must publish notice of property scheme applicationsStatutory regulator
s.sch002za Duties of distribution exemption holders Regulated
  • Manage third-party electricity supplier access requestsAny Person
s.sch002za (1) A distribution exemption holder may apply to the Authority... Regulated
  • Apply to Ofgem to classify your exempt distribution system as a closed distribution systemAny Person
s.sch002za (1) Sub-paragraphs (2) and (3) apply if a customer has... Regulated
  • Submit charging methodology to Ofgem for approval when requested by customer or third party supplierAny Person
s.sch002za (1) If, after a system has been classified as a... Regulated
  • Notify Ofgem of changes affecting closed distribution system classificationAny Person
s.sch002za (1) This paragraph and paragraph 3 apply where a customer... Regulated
  • Grant third-party supplier access to your distribution system when a customer switchesAny Person
s.sch002za (1) The third party supplier mentioned in paragraph 2(1) may... Regulated
  • Third-party electricity suppliers must follow access application processDistributor
s.sch002za (1) This paragraph applies where a distribution exemption holder is... Regulated
  • Provide non-discriminatory access to your distribution system for third party suppliersAny Person
s.sch002za (1) Subject to paragraph 13(1), a distribution exemption holder on... Regulated
  • Obtain Ofgem approval for use of system charge methodologyAny Person
s.sch002za (1) This paragraph applies where a distribution exemption holder is... Regulated
  • Provide and maintain electrical connections when required by a supplier or customerAny Person
s.sch002za (1) This paragraph applies where a distribution exemption holder has... Regulated
  • Respond to connection requests and negotiate termsAny Person
s.sch002zb Duties of supply exemption holders Regulated
  • Switch electricity customers and provide written contractsAny Person
s.sch002zb (1) This paragraph applies if— (a) a person (“the new... Regulated
  • Cooperate with new supplier when a customer switches electricity supplierAny Person
s.sch002zb (1) A supply exemption holder must not require a household... Regulated
  • Do not charge customers for switching supplier and send final bill within 6 weeksAny Person
s.sch002zb (1) Where a supply exemption holder enters into a contract... Regulated
  • Meet contract and customer protection rules for household electricity supplyTrader
s.sch002zb (1) No later than 12 months after entering into a... Regulated
  • Send customers annual electricity consumption and cost informationAny Person
s.sch002zb (1) A supply exemption holder must, so far as is... Regulated
  • Include energy source information on each customer billAny Person
s.sch003 For paragraph 4 of that Schedule (protection for owner against... Regulated
  • Grant right over part of property if Lands Tribunal orders itAny Person
s.sch003 Where a licence holder has acquired any land by virtue... Regulated
  • Do not dispose of acquired land without Ofgem consentLicence Holder
s.sch004 (1) Subject to the following provisions of this paragraph, for... Regulated
  • Minimise damage and ensure public safety when carrying out street worksLicence Holder
s.sch004 (1) Subject to the following provisions of this paragraph and... Regulated
  • Follow rules when entering land to survey for electricity licence activitiesLicence Holder
s.sch004 (1) Any person who intentionally obstructs a person acting in... Prosecution
  • Obstruct an electricity inspector or licence holderAny Person

Fine up to £1,000

s.sch004 (1) Subject to the following provisions of this paragraph, for... Regulated
  • Do as little damage as possible when carrying out electricity works and pay compensationLicence Holder
s.sch004 (1) A licence holder may execute works in pursuance of... Prosecution
  • Fail to give notice or comply with undertaker's requirementsAny Person

Fine up to £1,000

s.sch004 (1) This paragraph applies where at any time such a... Regulated
  • Remove electric line when wayleave ends and notice receivedLicence Holder
s.sch005 Water Rights for Hydro-Electric Generating Stations in Scotland (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Apply for water abstraction and diversion rights for hydro-electric projectsAny Person
s.sch005 In Scotland, a person who holds a licence under section... Regulated
  • Minimise damage and pay compensation when using water rights for hydro generationAny Person
s.sch005 If before the expiration of the 28 days referred to... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Secretary of State must hold local inquiry before order if objections receivedCrown / Minister / Government department
s.sch005 Authorisation under paragraph 1 above shall be by order and... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Secretary of State may authorise compulsory water rights via orderCrown / Minister / Government department
s.sch005 Subject to paragraphs 5A and 5B, In deciding whether to... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Secretary of State must consider all circumstances before making compensation water ordersCrown / Minister / Government department
s.sch005 Before making an order under paragraph 2, and in considering... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Secretary of State must obtain SEPA water-environment advice before making ordersCrown / Minister / Government department
s.sch005 Not later than the date on which the said notice... Regulated
  • Serve copies of notice and draft order on specified bodies before publicationApplicant
s.sch005a (1) An application for permission to bring an appeal may... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • CMA must decide your appeal permission within 10 or 14 working daysTribunal / Court
s.sch005a (1) If a person (“the defaulter”)— (a) fails to comply... Prosecution
  • Fail to comply with CMA information notice or provide false informationAny Person

Unlimited fine

s.sch005a (1) A group that determines an appeal must make an... Regulated
  • Pay CMA costs within 28 days if orderedAny Person
s.sch006 The electricity code (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Do not charge disabled customers for meter adaptationsDistributor
s.sch006 (1) Where an electricity supplier, for the purpose of meeting... Regulated
  • Do not charge disabled customers for meter repositioning or adapted replacementDistributor
s.sch006 (1) The Rights of Entry (Gas and Electricity Boards) Act... Prosecution
  • Obstruct authorised person exercising right of entryAny Person

Fine up to £1,000

s.sch006 (1) Where an electricity supplier supplies electricity to any premises... Regulated
  • Create and publish a scheme for deemed electricity supply contractsDistributor
s.sch006 (1) Where any person takes a supply of electricity which... Regulated
  • Electricity distributors must publish a scheme for valuing unauthorised electricityDistributor
s.sch006 (1) Where, otherwise than in the exercise of a power... Regulated
  • Do not reconnect a disconnected electricity supply without permissionAny Person
s.sch006 (1) A person who intentionally or by culpable negligence damages... Prosecution
  • Damage electricity distributor's lines or supplier's metersAny Person

Fine up to £1,000

s.sch006 (1) Any officer or other person authorised by an electricity... Regulated
  • Allow electricity distributor or supplier access to your premises for meter and line workDistributor
s.sch006a Article 50(6) of the Electricity Regulation (duty to keep specified... Regulated
  • Keep specified information available for Ofgem if you hold a generation licenceLicence Holder
s.sch007 Use etc. of Electricity Meters (opens in a new tab) Prosecution
  • Use approved and certified meters for electricity supplyDistributor

Fine up to £2,500

s.sch007 (1) Where a customer of an authorised supplier is to... Regulated
  • Supply electricity through an appropriate meter and manage its installationDistributor
s.sch007 (1) A customer of an authorised supplier shall at all... Regulated
  • Keep electricity meters you provide in proper working orderDistributor
s.sch007 (1) If any person intentionally or by culpable negligence— Prosecution
  • Tamper with electricity meter or prevent registrationAny Person

Fine up to £1,000

s.sch007 (1) A customer of an authorised supplier who takes his... Regulated
  • Only use pre-payment meters to recover specific permitted debtsDistributor
s.sch007 (1) If an authorised supplier supplies electricity through a meter... Prosecution
  • Supply electricity through an unapproved meterAny Person

Fine up to £1,000

s.sch007 (1) It shall be the duty of a person to... Regulated
  • Provide and maintain meter testing and sealing apparatus as directedDirector or Officer
s.sch007 (1) It shall be the duty of a meter examiner... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Meter examiners must test disputed electricity meters on requestCrown / Minister / Government department
s.sch007 (1) This paragraph applies where there is a genuine dispute... Prosecution
  • Remove or alter a disputed electricity meter without approvalAny Person

Fine up to £500

s.sch008 (1) The Secretary of State or the Scottish Ministers may... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Secretary of State or Scottish Ministers may regulate electricity consent applicationsCrown / Minister / Government department
s.sch008 (1) A reporter appointed under paragraph 2(2A)(a) must make proposals... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Reporter must propose, decide and report on procedure for examining applicationsCrown / Minister / Government department
s.sch009 (1) A licence holder shall within twelve months from the... Regulated
  • Prepare and publish a statement on how you'll perform environmental dutiesLicence Holder
s.sch009 (1) In formulating any relevant proposals, a licence holder or... Regulated
  • Consider and mitigate environmental impact of electricity proposalsLicence Holder
s.sch009 (1) A licence holder shall within twelve months from the... Regulated
  • Prepare, consult on, and publish your environmental duties statementLicence Holder
s.sch011 (1) This paragraph applies where any apportionment or other matter... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Commissioners must determine tax apportionment disputes for electricity successor companiesTribunal / Court
s.sch012 (1) ... , the Secretary of State may, with the... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Secretary of State must prepare and send annual loan accounts to Comptroller and Auditor GeneralCrown / Minister / Government department
s.sch012 The Secretary of State shall not— (a) make any grant... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Secretary of State must not fund expenditure NDA is responsible forCrown / Minister / Government department
s.sch013 Production and Supply of Heat or Electricity etc. by Scottish Local Authorities (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Scottish Local Authorities must report on heat production and supplyLocal authority
s.sch013 Production and supply of heat and electricity etc. by local authorities. Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Local authority must report heat installation details to Secretary of State annuallyLocal authority
290 other schedules
s.sch001 Schedule 1 para.1
s.sch001 Schedule 1 para.2
s.sch001 Schedule 1 para.3
s.sch001 Schedule 1 para.4
s.sch001 Schedule 1 para.5
s.sch001 Schedule 1 para.6
s.sch001 Schedule 1 para.7
s.sch001 Schedule 1 para.8
s.sch002 Schedule 2 para.1
s.sch002 Schedule 2 para.10
s.sch002 Schedule 2 para.2
s.sch002 Schedule 2 para.3
s.sch002 Schedule 2 para.4
s.sch002 Schedule 2 para.5
s.sch002 Schedule 2 para.6
s.sch002 Schedule 2 para.7
s.sch002 Schedule 2 para.8
s.sch002 Schedule 2 para.9
s.sch002a Property Schemes
s.sch002a (1) This paragraph applies where a tender exercise is held...
s.sch002a (1) Where an application for a property scheme has been...
s.sch002a (1) On an application for the making of a property...
s.sch002a On an application for a property scheme, no scheme may...
s.sch002a (1) A determination under paragraph 14, so far as relating...
s.sch002a (1) The Authority may, by notice, require any of the...
s.sch002a The Authority may engage consultants for the purpose of advising...
s.sch002a (1) This paragraph applies where the Authority makes a property...
s.sch002a (1) This paragraph applies where the Authority—
s.sch002a (1) A property scheme may also contain—
s.sch002a A property scheme, by virtue of this paragraph, has effect...
s.sch002a (1) A transaction of any description effected by or under...
s.sch002a Where— (a) an amount of compensation is owed to a...
s.sch002a (1) Any person affected by a determination of the Authority...
s.sch002a (1) This paragraph applies where— (a) the Competition Appeal Tribunal...
s.sch002a (1) This paragraph applies where— (a) the Competition Appeal Tribunal...
s.sch002a (1) This paragraph applies where— (a) the Competition Appeal Tribunal...
s.sch002a (1) An order under paragraph 23(4)(b) may include provision for...
s.sch002a (1) This paragraph applies where— (a) a person makes an...
s.sch002a (1) This paragraph applies where— (a) a person makes an...
s.sch002a (1) An application for a property scheme may be made...
s.sch002a Paragraphs 28 or 29 are without prejudice to any powers...
s.sch002a (1) If an order under paragraph 28 or 29 is...
s.sch002a (1) An appeal lies on any point of law arising...
s.sch002a (1) Where any property, rights or liabilities specified in an...
s.sch002a (1) The preferred bidder, in relation to a tender exercise,...
s.sch002a (1) The successful bidder, in relation to a tender exercise,...
s.sch002a (1) Before directing the holder of a transmission licence to...
s.sch002a (1) Before directing the holder of a distribution licence to...
s.sch002a (1) For the purposes of this Schedule, one body corporate...
s.sch002a (1) In this Schedule— “the asset owner”— in relation to...
s.sch002a An application for a property scheme, in relation to a...
s.sch002a (1) No application may be made for a property scheme...
s.sch002a (1) On receipt of an application for a property scheme,...
s.sch002a (1) As soon as reasonably practicable after receiving the information...
s.sch002a (1) The non-applicant party may, by notice served on the...
s.sch002za (1) This paragraph applies where— (a) a customer owns or...
s.sch002za (1) The distribution exemption holder may enter into an agreement...
s.sch002za (1) Section 23 (determination of disputes) applies in relation to...
s.sch002za (1) Paragraph 5(1) to (8) does not apply in relation...
s.sch002za (1) In this Schedule— “charging statement” (in relation to a...
s.sch002za (1) Sub-paragraph (2) applies where a distribution exemption holder is...
s.sch002za (1) Where a distribution exemption holder makes a connection under...
s.sch002zb (1) This paragraph applies if a supply exemption holder enters...
s.sch002zb (1) A supply exemption holder must— (a) with each bill...
s.sch002zb (1) Sections 44C and 44D apply in relation to an...
s.sch002zb In this Schedule— “customer” means a person who purchases electricity...
s.sch003 (1) Subject to paragraph 2 below, the Secretary of State...
s.sch003 The following provisions of that Act (being provisions stating the...
s.sch003 Section 11 of that Act (powers of entry) shall be...
s.sch003 Section 20 of that Act (protection for interests of tenants...
s.sch003 Section 22 of that Act (protection of acquiring authority’s possession...
s.sch003 The enactments in force in England and Wales with respect...
s.sch003 (1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2) below, the Acquisition of Land...
s.sch003 The Acquisition of Land (Authorisation Procedure) (Scotland) Act 1947, and...
s.sch003 Without prejudice to the generality of paragraph 16 above, Part...
s.sch003 In paragraph 9 of that Schedule (compulsory purchase affecting land...
s.sch003 In paragraph 10 of that Schedule (land of statutory undertakers)—...
s.sch003 (1) No order shall be made under paragraph 1 above...
s.sch003 In paragraph 11 of that Schedule (common or open space),...
s.sch003 Compulsory Acquisition of Land by Licence Holders
s.sch003 Paragraph 3(1) of the Second Schedule to the Acquisition of...
s.sch003 Without prejudice to the generality of paragraph 16 above, the...
s.sch003 For section 61 of that Act (estimation of compensation) there...
s.sch003 The following provisions of that Act (being provisions stating the...
s.sch003 Sections 114 (compensation to be made to tenants for a...
s.sch003 Sections 117 (protection of promoter of undertaking where by inadvertence...
s.sch003 The enactments in force in Scotland with respect to compensation...
s.sch003 (1) This paragraph applies to land which—
s.sch003 (1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2) below, the Acquisition of Land...
s.sch003 The Compulsory Purchase Act 1965 shall have effect with the...
s.sch003 Without prejudice to the generality of paragraph 6 above, Part...
s.sch003 For section 7 of that Act (measure of compensation) there...
s.sch003 Section 8(1) of the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965 has effect...
s.sch004 In this Schedule— “moveables” means chattels in relation to England...
s.sch004 (1) Any of the following who is authorised by or...
s.sch004 (1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2) below, a licence holder who...
s.sch004 (1) This paragraph applies where— (a) for any purpose connected...
s.sch004 The Scottish Ministers may by regulations make provision about the...
s.sch004 (1) Where a wayleave is granted to a licence holder...
s.sch004 (1) This paragraph applies where any tree is or will...
s.sch005 The applicant shall, at the request of any person interested,...
s.sch005 The Secretary of State may make an order in the...
s.sch005 The expenses incurred by the Secretary of State in connection...
s.sch005 Water Rights for Hydro-Electric Generating Stations in Scotland
s.sch005 In paragraphs 1 to 8 above “watercourse” includes all rivers,...
s.sch005 Where the abstraction, diversion, and use will, in the opinion...
s.sch005 In this Schedule “compensation water” means a flow of water,...
s.sch005 In the event that the provisions of an order made...
s.sch005 Any question of disputed compensation under paragraph 1 above shall...
s.sch005 An applicant for authorisation under paragraph 1 above shall submit...
s.sch005 The applicant shall also publish in the Edinburgh Gazette a...
s.sch005a Procedure for appeals under section 11C
s.sch005a (1) The CMA Board may make rules of procedure regulating...
s.sch005a (1) In this Schedule— “appeal” means an appeal under section...
s.sch005a (1) The CMA may direct that, pending the determination of...
s.sch005a (1) Sub-paragraph (2) applies where the Authority wishes to make...
s.sch005a (1) The following functions of the Commission must be carried...
s.sch005a (1) The CMA , if it thinks it necessary to...
s.sch005a (1) For the purposes of this Schedule, the CMA may,...
s.sch005a (1) For the purposes of this Schedule an oral hearing...
s.sch005a (1) The CMA may, by notice, require a person to...
s.sch005a Where permission to bring an appeal is granted under paragraph...
s.sch005b Reimbursement of persons who have met expenses
s.sch005b (1) The Secretary of State may, by regulations, make provision...
s.sch005b (1) The “reimbursement powers” are— (a) the power to demand...
s.sch005b (1) The Secretary of State must consult the Authority before...
s.sch005b (1) In this Schedule— “ first connection ” has the...
s.sch006 (1) This paragraph applies to any electric line, electrical plant...
s.sch006 (1) Where a customer has not, within the requisite period,...
s.sch006 (1) Where an electricity supplier or an electricity distributor is...
s.sch006 (1) Any officer or other person authorised by an electricity...
s.sch006a Provisions imposing obligations enforceable as relevant requirements
s.sch006a The following are relevant provisions in relation to all licence...
s.sch006a In this Schedule— “the Electricity Balancing Regulation” means Commission Regulation...
s.sch006a The following are relevant provisions in relation to all holders...
s.sch006a The following are relevant provisions in relation to a person...
s.sch006a The following are relevant provisions in relation to the holder...
s.sch006a The following are relevant provisions in relation to the holder...
s.sch006a The following are relevant provisions in relation to the holder...
s.sch006a The following paragraphs of Schedule 2ZA are relevant provisions in...
s.sch006a The following are relevant provisions in relation to a supply...
s.sch006a The following are relevant provisions in relation to an electricity...
s.sch006a The following are relevant provisions in relation to the holder...
s.sch006a (1) Section 194 (3) of the Energy Act 2023 is...
s.sch007 In this Schedule— “agreed margins of error” has the meaning...
s.sch007 (1) No meter shall be used for ascertaining the quantity...
s.sch007 (1) The Director shall appoint competent and impartial persons as...
s.sch007 (1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2) below, a meter may be...
s.sch007 (1) This paragraph applies to meters used for ascertaining the...
s.sch008 (1) An application for a consent under section 36 or...
s.sch008 (1) Where an application is made to the appropriate authority...
s.sch008 (1) The appropriate authority may by regulations make provision for...
s.sch008 (1) Where in accordance with paragraph 2(2) or 3(2) above...
s.sch008 (1) Where in accordance with paragraph 2(2) , 2A or...
s.sch008 (1) This paragraph applies in the case of—
s.sch008 Proceedings for questioning certain decisions under paragraph 3(2)
s.sch008 Applications under paragraph 5B: requirement for permission
s.sch008 (1) Where an application for consent under section 37 of...
s.sch008 Consents under Sections 36 and 37
s.sch008 (1) This paragraph applies to every case where an application...
s.sch008 (1) The Secretary of State or the Scottish Ministers may...
s.sch008 (1) In this Schedule— “ appropriate authority ” means— in...
s.sch009 (1) In formulating any relevant proposals, a licence holder or...
s.sch010 (1) The provisions of this paragraph shall apply where the...
s.sch010 Any reference in this Schedule to a transfer effected in...
s.sch010 (1) The provisions of this paragraph shall apply where the...
s.sch010 (1) The provisions of this paragraph shall apply where—
s.sch010 (1) The provisions of this paragraph shall apply where the...
s.sch010 (1) The provisions of this paragraph shall apply where the...
s.sch010 (1) Where two or more transfers are effected in pursuance...
s.sch010 (1) Where two or more transfers are effected in pursuance...
s.sch010 (1) A transaction of any description which, in pursuance of...
s.sch010 (1) If in consequence of two or more transfers effected...
s.sch011 (1) Subject to sub-paragraphs (2) and (3) below, the following...
s.sch011 The vesting in a successor company by this Act of...
s.sch011 (1) No transfer effected by this Act shall give rise...
s.sch011 (1) No agreement made for the purposes of or for...
s.sch011 (1) In this Schedule— “the 1988 Act” means the Income...
s.sch011 (1) This paragraph applies where— (a) by virtue of a...
s.sch011 In this Schedule “ the 1992 Act ” means the...
s.sch011 (1) Where— (a) a held over gain would, but for...
s.sch011 (1) Any unallowed capital losses of an existing body shall...
s.sch011 (1) Sub-paragraph (2) below applies to any disposal (within the...
s.sch011 Where any property, rights and liabilities to which a transfer...
s.sch011 (1) Any share issued by a successor company in pursuance...
s.sch011 (1) Section 400(1) of the 1988 Act (write-off of government...
s.sch012 (1) ... , the Secretary of State may, with the...
s.sch012 (1) ..., the Secretary of State with the approval of...
s.sch012 Nuclear Liabilities: Financial Assistance
s.sch012 In this Schedule “qualifying expenditure” has the meaning given by...
s.sch014 (1) The Secretary of State may make regulations amending the...
s.sch014 (1) The Secretary of State may make regulations for the...
s.sch014 (1) Subject to sub-paragraph (3) below, this sub-paragraph applies to—...
s.sch014 (1) Chapter I of Part XIV of the Employment Rights...
s.sch014 (1) In this Schedule— “Consultative Council” means a Consultative Council...
s.sch015 (1) The Secretary of State may make regulations amending the...
s.sch015 (1) The Secretary of State may make regulations for the...
s.sch015 (1) Subject to sub-paragraph (3) below, this sub-paragraph applies to—...
s.sch015 (1) Chapter I of Part XIV of the Employment Rights...
s.sch015 (1) In this Schedule— “Consultative Council” means a Consultative Council...
s.sch016 (1) The holder of a licence under section 6(1) of...
s.sch016 In section 19(4)(f) of, and in paragraph 4(h) of Schedule...
s.sch016 For subsection (4) of section 3 of the Nuclear Installations...
s.sch016 In section 5(1) of the Building Control Act 1966, after...
s.sch016 (1) Section 9 of the Forestry Act 1967 (licences for...
s.sch016 In section 109(2) of the Transport Act 1968, for paragraphs...
s.sch016 Minor and Consequential Amendments
s.sch016 Minor and Consequential Amendments
s.sch016 (1) The Consumer Credit Act 1974 shall be amended as...
s.sch016 (1) Section 21 of the Control of Pollution Act 1974...
s.sch016 In section 41(1)(a) of the Restrictive Trade Practices Act 1976...
s.sch016 (1) A licence holder who is entitled to exercise any...
s.sch016 (1) Section 11 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act...
s.sch016 In section 112(2)(a) of the Land Drainage Act 1976 (protection...
s.sch016 In section 14 of the Energy Act 1976 (fuelling for...
s.sch016 In section 28(1) of the Land Registration (Scotland) Act 1979...
s.sch016 Minor and Consequential Amendments
s.sch016 Minor and Consequential Amendments
s.sch016 (1) The Water (Scotland) Act 1980 shall be amended as...
s.sch016 Minor and Consequential Amendments
s.sch016 In section 28 of the Acquisition of Land Act 1981...
s.sch016 (1) The Telecommunications Act 1984 shall be amended as follows....
s.sch016 (1) In the following enactments, namely— (a) the Water Act...
s.sch016 In section 61(4) of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 (permission...
s.sch016 In section 80(3) of the Building Act 1984 (notice to...
s.sch016 In section 70(4)(b) of the Bankruptcy (Scotland) Act 1985 (supplies...
s.sch016 In section 74 of the Airports Act 1986 (restrictions on...
s.sch016 In section 42 of the Gas Act 1986 (general restrictions...
s.sch016 Minor and Consequential Amendments
s.sch016 Minor and Consequential Amendments
s.sch016 In section 160 of the Water Act 1989 (protection of...
s.sch016 In this Schedule expressions which are used in Part I...
s.sch016 Minor and Consequential Amendments
s.sch016 In Schedule 3 to the Water Act 1945 (incorporated provisions:...
s.sch016 Minor and Consequential Amendments
s.sch016 Minor and Consequential Amendments
s.sch016 (1) The Rights of Entry (Gas and Electricity Boards) Act...
s.sch016 In section 14(2)(b) of the Land Powers (Defence) Act 1958...
s.sch017 (1) In so far as any requisition made under section...
s.sch017 Any order made under subsection (3) of section 34 of...
s.sch017 (1) Any meter of a pattern which is approved for...
s.sch017 Any regulations made under section 34(2) of the Electricity Act...
s.sch017 Where— (a) any sum was deposited with an Electricity Board...
s.sch017 (1) Where immediately before the day appointed for the coming...
s.sch017 The repeal by this Act of any provision by virtue...
s.sch017 In this Part of this Schedule “the Electricity Acts” means—...
s.sch017 Any licence granted under section 6 of this Act to...
s.sch017 Any tariff fixed, or having effect as if fixed, under...
s.sch017 Any consent given under section 36 of this Act to...
s.sch017 Any tariff fixed under section 37(3) of the Electricity Act...
s.sch017 Any consent given under section 37 of this Act to...
s.sch017 Any maximum price fixed, or having effect as if fixed,...
s.sch017 A direction given under section 96 of this Act to...
s.sch017 (1) Any land compulsorily acquired by an Electricity Board before...
s.sch017 (1) Where immediately before the transfer date there is in...
s.sch017 (1) Any agreement made, transaction effected or other thing done...
s.sch017 It is hereby declared for the avoidance of doubt that—...
s.sch017 The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 1981 shall...
s.sch017 Any agreement made under section 53 of the Electricity Act...
s.sch017 Transitional Provisions and Savings
s.sch017 Any regulations made under section 16 of the Energy Act...
s.sch017 Transitional Provisions and Savings
s.sch017 Transitional Provisions and Savings
s.sch017 Notwithstanding the repeal by this Act of sections 10 and...
s.sch017 Where by virtue of anything done before the transfer date,...
s.sch017 Without prejudice to the powers conferred by section 112(2) of...
s.sch017 (1) Nothing in this Act shall affect the validity of...
s.sch017 (1) Where immediately before the transfer date an Electricity Board...
s.sch017 (1) An application or claim by an Electricity Board for...
s.sch017 (1) Where an asset, or the right to receive an...
s.sch017 (1) Where a distribution is proposed to be declared during...
s.sch017 (1) Where any application made under section 2 of the...
s.sch017 In this Part of this Schedule expressions which are used...
s.sch017 (1) Where any application made under section 10(b) of the...
s.sch017 Any maximum charge fixed by an Electricity Board under section...
s.sch017 Where any representation, reference or report made under, or in...
s.sch017 (1) Any land which has been compulsorily acquired under section...
s.sch017 Any consent given under subsection (1) of section 22 of...

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