Regulator profile
UREGNI
Utility Regulator (Northern Ireland)
Enforcement Regulator3 areas of regulation · 1 official guidance document · 11 laws enforced · Northern Ireland
What UREGNI does
Regulates electricity, gas, and water industries in Northern Ireland. Protects consumers, promotes competition, and ensures adequate utility supply.
Additional information
NI equivalent of Ofgem/Ofwat combined. Separate from GB regulation.
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Types of regulation
Consumer Protection
Energy Regulation
Water Regulation
Official guidance from UREGNI
Curated guidance documents to help you understand your obligations.
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UREGNI - Applying for a licence
Detailed Guidance
Legal framework
Legislation that UREGNI directly enforces.
Primary legislation
- Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 Act 1992
- Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 Act 1996
- Energy Efficiency (Northern Ireland) Order 1999 Act 1999
- Energy (Northern Ireland) Order 2003 Act 2003
- Water and Sewerage Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 Act 2006
- Electricity (Single Wholesale Market) (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 Act 2007
- Dogs (Amendment) Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 Act 2011
Secondary legislation
- Meters (Approval of Pattern or Construction and Manner of Installation) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1998 Northern Ireland Statutory Rule 1998
- The Renewables Obligation Order (Northern Ireland) 2009 Northern Ireland Statutory Rule 2009
- The Gas (Individual Standards of Performance) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2014 Northern Ireland Statutory Rule 2014
- Network and Information Systems Regulations 2018 UK Statutory Instrument 2018
Related legislation
Legislation connected to UREGNI's remit but not directly enforced — establishing Acts, amendments, referenced legislation, and context.
Referenced in enforcement
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General Consumer Council (Northern Ireland) Order 1984
UK Act of Parliament 1984 -
Competition Act 1998
UK Act of Parliament 1998 -
Enterprise Act 2002
UK Act of Parliament 2002
Coverage area
Northern Ireland