Regulator Profile

UREGNI

Utility Regulator (Northern Ireland)

Enforcement Regulator

3

Areas of regulation

3

Laws enforced

Northern Ireland

Quick links

Visit official website Email UREGNI Call 028 9031 1575

Consumer Protection Energy Regulation Water Regulation

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.

Legal framework

Legislation that UREGNI enforces.

Secondary legislation

• Gas (Individual Standards of Performance) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2014 Northern Ireland Statutory Rule 2014
• Network and Information Systems Regulations 2018 UK Statutory Instrument 2018
• Electricity (Individual Standards of Performance) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020 Northern Ireland Statutory Rule 2020