Electricity Act 1989

[^c4127381]: 1947 c. 54.

[^c4127391]: 1957 c. 48.

[^c4127431]: 1950 c. 30.

[^c4127441]: 1967 c. 9.

[^c4127451]: 1956 c. 60.

[^c4127461]: Sch. 17 para. 37(1)(b) repealed (prosp.) by Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4), ss. 162(2), 164(2)(3), Sch. 16 Pt. VII

[^c4127471]: Words substituted by Planning (Consequential Provisions) Act 1990 (c. 11, SIF 123:1, 2), s. 4, Sch. 2 para. 83(2)

[^c4127481]: 1972 c. 52.

[^c4127491]: 1972 c. 63.

[^c4127501]: 1982 c. 52.

[^c4127511]: 1985 c. 6.

[^c4127521]: Sch. 18 wholly in force at 9.11.2001; Sch. 18 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 113(2); Sch. 18 in force with the exception of specified repeals at 31.3.1990 by S.I 1990/117, art. 3(b); Sch. 18 in force insofar as not already in force at 9.11.2001 by S.I. 2001/3419, art. 2(c)

[^c4469081]: S. 36(2) modified (S.) (26.9.2002) by The Electricity Act 1989 (Requirement of Consent for Offshore Generating Stations) (Scotland) Order 2002 (S.S.I. 2002/407), art. 3

[^key-005bbedae4e4bed9e769e171ab7532f3]: S. 7(3GA) inserted (10.9.2024) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), ss. 186(17), 334(1); S.I. 2024/890, reg. 2(b)(iii)

[^key-007f3d7d487c8327e55dd9dfb9dd7116]: Sch. 2ZA, Sch. 2ZB inserted (10.11.2011) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704), regs. 1(1), 21(3), Sch. 2

[^key-008f129eb3997bc191cefce8e3ca4d46]: S. 47(1B) substituted (26.1.2009) by Energy Act 2008 (c. 32), s. 110(2), Sch. 5 para. 4(b); S.I. 2009/45, art. 2(e)(iv)

[^key-00a01a5e34377744a4f44920b095bf92]: Words in Sch. 11 para. 10 substituted (6.4.2005) by Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005 (c. 5), s. 883(1), Sch. 1 para. 413 (with Sch. 2)

[^key-011df8dd675ade81cac6ac68df1b2d3b]: Words in s. 43(3)(3A) inserted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 15 para. 3; S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(f) (with Sch.); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(f) (with Sch.)

[^key-015d50a92aa2fd2503302683cf994e11]: Words in Sch. 12 para. 1(1) inserted (8.5.2003) by Electricity (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2003 (c. 9), s. 3(3)(b)

[^key-0176b4cc4f5eece5694f91f3d4198f91]: S. 3E renumbered as s. 3E(1) (31.12.2020) by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 41(2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-017c2f92a01ffd1b56b6923309936ff3]: Sch. 6A para. 6(g)(h) inserted (25.10.2022) by Energy Prices Act 2022 (c. 44), s. 30(6), Sch. 7 para. 2 (with ss. 2, 29)

[^key-02232dbea0e23c3eee726f362dba02dc]: Words in s. 16A(5) substituted (26.1.2009) by Energy Act 2008 (c. 32), ss. 98(3), 110(2); S.I. 2009/45, art. 2(d)(v)

[^key-0224d346f1628ea3555de8145f215361]: S. 3B(3)(b)(ba) substituted for s. 3B(3)(b) (1.4.2014) by The Public Bodies (Abolition of the National Consumer Council and Transfer of the Office of Fair Trading’s Functions in relation to Estate Agents etc) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/631), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 5(2) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, Sch. 2 paras. 13-15)

[^key-02258ba810224be843121b8d9ad7f211]: Word in Sch. 5A para. 1(1) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 44(2)(a); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-024a03bdaeced754b8f20b4f96119cd4]: S. 11A(9A) inserted (26.10.2023) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), s. 334(2)(i), Sch. 15 para. 8

[^key-02ccbe0629758ad8b18dfc229843e107]: Sch. 6A para. 10 and cross-heading substituted (25.2.2020) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/96), regs. 1, 3(9)(e)

[^key-02f2333dc5a355cd851a1fb778ebf71d]: S. 3E(2) inserted (31.12.2020) by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 41(3); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-02f2dd03da07456f59a0235dce937e88]: Words in s. 41A(1) substituted (28.2.2007) by Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Act 2006 (c. 19), ss. 16(2)(b), 28(3); S.I. 2007/538, art. 2

[^key-0303925bac078559d26697cbad98008d]: Words in s. 7(3C) substituted (10.9.2024) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), ss. 186(12)(a), 334(1); S.I. 2024/890, reg. 2(b)(iii)

[^key-0322470787d93055464d0e18cb48d053]: Words in Sch. 7 para. 12(5)(aa) substituted (13.1.2022) by The Consumer Scotland Act 2020 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/34), art. 1(1), Sch. para. 3(20) (with art. 5)

[^key-0323061a00435d52165f35cc8e5d78cf]: Words in Sch. 5A para. 1(13) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 44(2)(f)(ii); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-03388b0e8fef41ca826cfd4833c77cec]: Sch. 7 para. 12(2)-(5) substituted for Sch. 7 para. 12(2) (5.10.2004) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20), ss. 181(2), 198(2); S.I. 2004/2575, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

[^key-0366e5770c0ee8814a62deb5db55d222]: Words in s. 15(2C) substituted (20.6.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 9 para. 5(4)(a); S.I. 2003/1397, art. 2(1), Sch.

[^key-037975b3baa2ceefc7def89bed2d2c77]: Word in s. 11D(2) omitted (1.4.2014) by virtue of Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 32(3); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-03e6dfccf438cdfa987556c4f3c3cbf0]: Sch. 6A para. 9A and cross-heading inserted (19.9.2012) by The Electricity and Gas (Smart Meters Licensable Activity) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2400), art. 16(3)

[^key-03eb2ebecedee3ac7899a0512f544ccd]: Word in ss. 11G(3)-(5) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 35(3); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-054f4c600a46f902df58cb9b4d2f6329]: Words in s. 10B(3) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 43(a) (with reg. 45); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-0580bcc92189113b14ba54f49aa877f2]: Words in Sch. 9 para. 1(2) substituted (1.4.2019) by Wales Act 2017 (c. 4), s. 71(4), Sch. 6 para. 51(a)(ii) (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6, 8); S.I. 2017/1179, reg. 5(b)

[^key-05fc3fda27c0768ab3d80e810f161b78]: Word in S. 3A(5)(a) substituted (19.9.2012) by The Electricity and Gas (Smart Meters Licensable Activity) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2400), arts. 1, 3(a)(i)

[^key-060e2ef8f0a38e361d1479c1c4961e16]: Words in s. 36C(6) inserted (1.4.2018 for specified purposes, 1.4.2019 in so far as not already in force) by Wales Act 2017 (c. 4), ss. 39(12)(a)(i), 71(4) (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6, 8); S.I. 2017/1179, regs. 3(h), 5(a)

[^key-0680c56aa3313c1e26396372c639848b]: Words in Sch. 4 para. 12 substituted (1.6.2009) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions (Lands Tribunal and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1307), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 192(b) (with Sch. 5)

[^key-06c4246f294639eca3550dd69b8d72fc]: Sch. 16 paras. 24, 25 repealed (20.6.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 26; S.I. 2003/1397, art. 2(1), Sch. (with art. 8)

[^key-06f9248a8c01fd365bb1bc89a8ea41b4]: Words in s. 6E substituted (26.10.2023) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), s. 334(2)(i), Sch. 15 para. 4(a)

[^key-0750f310033e9f2598435564c3d1b7db]: S. 106(3) inserted (19.6.2013 for specified purposes, 31.7.2013 in relation to E.W. so far as it is not already in force, 1.12.2013 in relation to S. so far as it is not already in force) by Growth and Infrastructure Act 2013 (c. 27), ss. 20(3)(b), 35(1); S.I. 2013/1488, arts. 2, 5(a), 7

[^key-07f188b8e928fce4f66ba7e6fc40c37a]: Words in s. 27C(1) substituted (8.6.2010) by Energy Act 2010 (c. 27), ss. 24(2), 38(3) (with s. 24(3))

[^key-07f252cce54ac3402eabc651ef70a33f]: Words in s. 106(2)(b) substituted (26.1.2009) by Energy Act 2008 (c. 32), s. 110(2), Sch. 5 para. 6; S.I. 2009/45, art. 2(e)(iv)

[^key-089356ee22b7c5bac4d6293d5dd8115b]: Ss. 3A-3D applied (26.10.2023 for specified purposes, 31.1.2024 in so far as not already in force) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), ss. 178(2), 334(1)(2)(h); S.I. 2024/32, reg. 3(a)(viii)

[^key-08a469adfcf4dccf1af9eb5bb4069cb7]: Word in s. 3E(2) substituted (1.1.2024) by The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (Consequential Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1424), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 26(2)(b)

[^key-091fcf59b7993d531492c466c23eb310]: S. 23(1ZA) inserted (6.4.2017) by Infrastructure Act 2015 (c. 7), ss. 52(6)(a), 57(7)(c); S.I. 2017/108, reg. 2

[^key-096005fa2ab37884e64c5ccb9c801690]: Sch. 5A para. 4(3)-(7) omitted (1.4.2014) by virtue of Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 44(5)(c); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-0980225bf9ca4f612d877810fa873be6]: Words in s. 29(2)(c) inserted (1.12.2004) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20), ss. 147(3)(c), 198(2); S.I. 2004/2575, art. 2(2), Sch. 2

[^key-09f1853cbacf54de129ba912251e2dae]: Words in s. 56CB(4) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 41(b); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-0a440fe551c2ee6adf039ccb8cfb1260]: Words in s. 47(1) inserted (19.9.2012) by The Electricity and Gas (Smart Meters Licensable Activity) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2400), arts. 1, 10

[^key-0aaf166240c8df041e094e5580ade6ba]: S. 56CB(2)(aa) inserted (1.4.2014) by The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 68(4)(b) (with art. 3, Sch. 2 para. 2)

[^key-0ab799949ca17ac2393be74c9c6c6f31]: S. 41A(9A)(9B) inserted (18.12.2011) by Energy Act 2011 (c. 16), ss. 67(11), 121(3) (with s. 67(16))

[^key-0ad53e4f3cafa17a3266363ef95540bb]: Ss. 10A-10O and cross-heading inserted (10.11.2011) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704), regs. 1(1), 5

[^key-0b5c6694ce4d048b3e7523779d339ce0]: S. 41AA(3)(ca)-(cc) inserted (26.12.2023) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), ss. 214(5)(a)(ii), 334(3)(g)

[^key-0c01918e0eacac3f943aa71539659e58]: Words in s. 43(2B) substituted (1.4.2014) by The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 65(4)(a) (with art. 3)

[^key-0c0f0ccc705b7fa4ba9a3cd142110c89]: Sch. 16 para. 18 repealed (1.4.2015 for S.) by Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43), s. 164(3), Sch. 16 Pt. II; S.S.I. 2015/72, art. 2(2)(d)

[^key-0c50d503bcb615394b0c0a5c981160ba]: Words in Sch. 2A para. 12(10) substituted (26.10.2023) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), s. 334(2)(i), Sch. 15 para. 14(b)

[^key-0c6a354162eb1dd1141cb8af0ee695dd]: Words in s. 42AA(2) substituted (1.4.2014) by The Public Bodies (Abolition of the National Consumer Council and Transfer of the Office of Fair Trading’s Functions in relation to Estate Agents etc) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/631), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 5(13)(c) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, Sch. 2 paras. 13-15)

[^key-0c9fd646220ad5de5f3a64d92e6e1c9a]: Words in s. 27 substituted (10.11.2011) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704), regs. 1(1), 39(3)(c)

[^key-0ca41afe053ddcd7059bb6ebddca9c59]: S. 25: power to amend conferred (18.12.2013) by Energy Act 2013 (c. 32), ss. 38(c), 156(3)

[^key-0cf70c13da37fe3c9563b698924afbfe]: S. 64(1A)(1AA) inserted (29.7.2010 for specified purposes, 10.6.2014 in so far as not already in force) by Energy Act 2008 (c. 32), ss. 44(3), 110(2); S.I. 2010/1888, art. 2(1); S.I. 2014/1461, art. 2(a)

[^key-0d03eb031d2076b95a2cba254ebfa80d]: Sch. 16 para. 3(1): transfer of functions (5.3.2009) by The Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/229), arts. 1(2), 4, Sch. 1(c)

[^key-0da707ebd257d50a86aa40d95b725d39]: Word in Sch. 5A para. 7(2) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 44(8)(a); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-0e291302c6cfe600136444f0aeff2250]: S. 7A(11ZA) inserted (31.1.2024) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), ss. 166(10), 334(1); S.I. 2024/32, reg. 3(a)(iii)

[^key-0e4a9137331e0fb611a5e5c2c04035c2]: Words in s. 44B cross-heading substituted (31.12.2020) by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 55; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-0e6093f762ea87d13a8780ea41d78076]: Words in s. 6(2) substituted (10.11.2011) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704), regs. 1(1), 19

[^key-0e9593f7d8a4b66d902d96a6db8342f1]: Words in s. 43(6) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 14 para. 7; S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(e) (with Sch.)

[^key-0ecee00b5eabe63c91ff509cd7345878]: Words in s. 39B(1)(a)(ii) substituted (13.1.2022) by The Consumer Scotland Act 2020 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/34), art. 1(1), Sch. para. 3(10)(a) (with art. 5)

[^key-0f5f186366da0a9bb249cf95d453afce]: Word in s. 11F(2) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 34(3)(a); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-0f804630c86eecc1985788e7d8fa8835]: S. 49(3) substituted (5.10.2004) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20), ss. 183(3), 198(2); S.I. 2004/2575, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

[^key-0f881dd65d9dd381e4f0593af7ebed1e]: Words in s. 3D(4) substituted (1.4.2014) by The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 62 (with art. 3)

[^key-0fc8618d4d88293cbd06daa214a88d9e]: S. 25(9) inserted (25.2.2020) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/96), regs. 1, 3(7)(b)

[^key-106333918b055ab3cbf8b73d55444a8c]: Words in s. 27F substituted (10.11.2011) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704), regs. 1(1), 39(3)(g)

[^key-1077f8b336aac1f128f68cf159199c16]: Ss. 41A(5)(ba)-(be) (c) substituted for (18.12.2011) by Energy Act 2011 (c. 16), ss. 67(6)(a), 121(3) (with s. 67(16))

[^key-1080b7adc902c1a9b67a2232fbee7f0f]: S. 36(1) excluded (2.12.2020) by The Electricity Storage Facilities (Exemption) (England and Wales) Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/1217), arts. 1(1), 4(2) (with arts. 4(3), 5)

[^key-11a24ec1bb4055289ed662c19f723062]: Words in s. 10I(2) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 49(2)(b) (with reg. 51) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1016, regs. 1(2), 3(20)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-1277d4a51c96a6a58cf14a2d7e7b6a5c]: Ss. 6C-6CD substituted for ss. 6C, 6D (26.10.2023) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), s. 334(2)(i), Sch. 15 para. 3

[^key-127f8caab01600ccede0db10bf19fbfa]: Word in s. 43(5) substituted (1.4.2014) by The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 65(9)(b) (with art. 3)

[^key-128a94dfae87ca7b82682c4324b6e2c8]: Words in Sch. 9 para. 3(1) substituted (1.9.2004) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20), s. 198(2), Sch. 19 para. 16; S.I. 2004/2184, art. 2(2), Sch. 2

[^key-12c48475b859e8966ead57529fe439d1]: Words in Sch. 12 para. 2(1) repealed (8.5.2003) by Electricity (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2003 (c. 9), s. 3(2)

[^key-132351368e38da0c3fff6ce8f3dde861]: Words in Sch. 9 para. 2(2)(b) substituted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 197 (with Sch. 7)

[^key-133d48f462ac0bb60a9ae85a1026a1ef]: S. 36(1) excluded (E.W.) (1.3.2016) by The Onshore Wind Generating Stations (Exemption) (England and Wales) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/21), arts. 1(1), 3 (with art. 4)

[^key-13c08cbc15dc749f006fe8e8a73a2ef1]: Word in s. 10L(1)(a) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 52(2)(c)(i) (with reg. 52(10)(11)) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1016, regs. 1(2), 3(21)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-13c129215c0009b0bfc96799f30539c2]: Words in s. 3A(5) substituted (8.6.2010) by Energy Act 2010 (c. 27), ss. 17(6)(a), 38(3)

[^key-140d899543cc8df8996bfe2084224573]: Sch. 5A para. 4(1) omitted (1.4.2014) by virtue of Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 44(5)(a); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-1410ea96e68dad83144fc457d6b59e83]: Word in s. 106(2)(b) substituted (18.2.2014) by Energy Act 2013 (c. 32), s. 156(2)(h), Sch. 14 para. 2(6)

[^key-143a4f251cbf7aba424f3b2c51839372]: Word in s. 11C heading substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 31(4); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-1452161d67be7ad09787d5b31bd13337]: S. 7A(11B) inserted (10.9.2024) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), ss. 186(18), 334(1); S.I. 2024/890, reg. 2(b)(iii)

[^key-14741f0087bba7de70037c805fca4401]: Words in Sch. 5A para. 2(6)(b) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 44(3)(f)(ii); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-14b92ef720118a2079cca3f45c6be1de]: Word in s. 3A(1A)(a) omitted (10.11.2011) by virtue of The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704), regs. 1(1), 27(a)

[^key-14ced3185705596df1827078176902f8]: S. 4(1)(f) and word inserted (10.9.2024) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), ss. 186(3)(b), 334(1); S.I. 2024/890, reg. 2(b)(iii)

[^key-153b84cb6fb0708a564080fad34e7292]: Sch. 16 para. 16 repealed (20.6.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 26; S.I. 2003/1397, art. 2(1), Sch. (with art. 8)

[^key-15d341ec57907b714fdfd30a6ace2406]: Words in s. 30(2)(a) inserted (1.12.2004) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20), ss. 147(4), 198(2); S.I. 2004/2575, art. 2(2), Sch. 2

[^key-15eb85a9a5edebb9330384d86b0b1133]: S. 3A(5)(ba) repealed (26.1.2009) by Energy Act 2008 (c. 32), ss. 83(2)(c), 110(2), Sch. 6; S.I. 2009/45, art. 2(d)(bb)(e)(vi)(i)

[^key-16058b96c3b3a449c8d99d059a65c0d6]: Words in s. 25(8) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of S.I. 2019/530, reg. 54(a) (as substituted by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1016), regs. 1(2), 3(22))

[^key-160d6b68e144c1f8657009474d92ff77]: Words in s. 44C(3) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 57(4); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-16649c4ef7f69464875400882a6e2349]: Words in s. 4(3A)(b) substituted (1.10.2024) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), s. 334(1), Sch. 11 para. 4(b); S.I. 2024/957, reg. 2(c)

[^key-1727e30b29e4c4a3a6beac3880a99f59]: Words in s. 11C(4)(c) substituted (13.1.2022) by The Consumer Scotland Act 2020 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/34), art. 1(1), Sch. para. 3(6)(b) (with art. 5)

[^key-175ecac09dcf4758799a48cbd66bb50c]: Sch. 4 applied (with modifications) (1.9.2004) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20), ss. 143(2), 198(2); S.I. 2004/2184, art. 2(2), Sch. 2

[^key-1763e23933e4c9cfe5fe5f0914404090]: Word in s. 3A(6) inserted (8.6.2010) by Energy Act 2010 (c. 27), ss. 17(8), 38(3)

[^key-1783b01924fb8b9e175352519bd47ecb]: S. 37(1) excluded (S.) (1.11.2013) by The Overhead Lines (Exemption) (Scotland) Regulations 2013 (S.S.I. 2013/264), regs. 1, 3(1) (with regs. 3(3), 4, 5, 6(2))

[^key-17de776db507ad17f9261bd3ce840fe6]: Words in s. 6(9) repealed (1.9.2004) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20), s. 198(2), Sch. 23 Pt. 1; S.I. 2004/2184, art. 2(2), Sch. 2

[^key-184d5d228ec53a3c52fddb0d2ca69d65]: Words in s. 56B(2) substituted (13.1.2022) by The Consumer Scotland Act 2020 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/34), art. 1(1), Sch. para. 3(13) (with art. 5)

[^key-1874cd61e4f1e5aa3deb55fe03467508]: Words in s. 5(1) substituted (10.9.2024) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), s. 334(1), Sch. 14 para. 6; S.I. 2024/890, reg. 2(b)(x)

[^key-1891d823d46bc56a634adb0e1b54cdee]: Word in s. 6F heading omitted (26.10.2023) by virtue of Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), s. 334(2)(i), Sch. 15 para. 5(6)

[^key-18f30882533ae40369a5e2d132c02fd6]: Ss. 3A-3D applied (30.4.2024) by Smart Meters Act 2018 (c. 14), ss. 12(8), 14(3); S.I. 2024/465, reg. 2(b)

[^key-190372e9a7eabf42bf530e721ddd962d]: Words in s. 4(4) substituted (24.8.2004 for specified purposes, 1.9.2004 in so far as not already in force) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20), ss. 135(4), 198(2); S.I. 2004/2184, art. 2(1)(2), Sch. 1, Sch. 2

[^key-1940c13e3ec42e10fd5bc72d5d50fd05]: Words in s. 10B(3)(b) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 43(d)(i) (with reg. 45) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1016, regs. 1(2), 3(16)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-1a329b131854417089bd71cb8704a510]: Word in s. 11H(3) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 36(4); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-1a8a46a74de98555536a09b93fd01451]: Words in s. 25 substituted (10.11.2011) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704), regs. 1(1), 39(3)(a)

[^key-1aadeb63859c61174e0cce1e5102b48a]: Words in s. 10I(2)(a) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 49(2)(c) (with reg. 51) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1016, regs. 1(2), 3(20)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-1af5fa379a18b5ad2ca7a4e109af406b]: Words in s. 36A(6) substituted (1.4.2019) by Wales Act 2017 (c. 4), ss. 40(4)(b), 71(4) (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6, 8); S.I. 2017/1179, reg. 5(a)

[^key-1b207dc2df9a62f62b1b5afe605c398e]: S. 56CB(3) substituted (1.4.2014) by The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 68(5) (with art. 3, Sch. 2 para. 2)

[^key-1b5e775af3a798cbba03bd88c026dfff]: Words in s. 56D(8) substituted (13.1.2022) by The Consumer Scotland Act 2020 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/34), art. 1(1), Sch. para. 3(15)(b) (with art. 5)

[^key-1b90acd55ab9265f6591b1ef3fda001e]: Words in s. 64(1) substituted (25.2.2020) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/96), regs. 1, 3(8)(b)

[^key-1bfb827d29b85444590b0e73fdf5fdda]: Words in s. 9(2) substituted (1.9.2004) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20), s. 198(2), Sch. 19 para. 8(2); S.I. 2004/2184, art. 2(2), Sch. 2

[^key-1c01e9ba0bb8b5cf83299aabaf4e3d68]: Sch. 7 para. 10(2A) substituted (1.4.2009) by Energy Act 2008 (c. 32), ss. 96(8), 110(2); S.I. 2009/45, art. 3(b)(ii)

[^key-1c99b8aa2dcefef242abadd2e29f1b96]: S. 6(6C) inserted (1.12.2004) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20), ss. 145(7), 198(2); S.I. 2004/2575, art. 2(2), Sch. 2

[^key-1caaca4a1f3b62d36f24592c094d7b7d]: Words in s. 49(2)(c) inserted (31.1.2024) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), s. 334(1), Sch. 11 para. 7; S.I. 2024/32, reg. 3(a)(ix)

[^key-1d182829a90cba55421b28df7dd1ef0c]: Words in s. 32M(1) inserted (18.12.2013) by Energy Act 2013 (c. 32), ss. 55(2)(b), 156(3)

[^key-1d2ee36a0f7070a62c5b707dd971f496]: Words in s. 39B(1)(a) substituted (1.4.2014) by The Public Bodies (Abolition of the National Consumer Council and Transfer of the Office of Fair Trading’s Functions in relation to Estate Agents etc) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/631), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 5(10)(a) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, Sch. 2 paras. 13-15)

[^key-1d7d5c4dfe2dd69dbfcd838d4a1e95d1]: S. 36(10)(11) inserted (1.4.2018 for specified purposes, 1.4.2019 in so far as not already in force) by Wales Act 2017 (c. 4), ss. 39(11), 71(4) (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6, 8); S.I. 2017/1179, regs. 3(h), 5(a)

[^key-1da3f2a53fd625fd9071342e98979c4c]: Word in s. 10(4) omitted (10.11.2011) by virtue of The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704), regs. 1(1), 45(1)

[^key-1dbdf58b3cf91a3857c87508980e1419]: Words in s. 36B(4)(a) substituted (1.4.2019) by Wales Act 2017 (c. 4), ss. 40(10), 71(4) (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6, 8); S.I. 2017/1179, reg. 5(a)

[^key-1e1b4c9dab5f518c0ae8404b13f7a4d5]: Word in s. 10L(2) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 52(3)(a) (with reg. 52(10)(11)) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1016, regs. 1(2), 3(21)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-1e5bdef47993f103f83f21360e1b6996]: Words in s. 64(1B) inserted (18.2.2014) by Energy Act 2013 (c. 32), ss. 147(4), 156(2)

[^key-1e867a604e1939cd60be55f02782069d]: Words in s. 41A(6) substituted (18.12.2011) by Energy Act 2011 (c. 16), ss. 67(8), 121(3) (with s. 67(16))

[^key-1eb34cf8bb57b5dac97159a1a16f8f28]: S. 43(3)(c) substituted (31.12.2020) for s. 43(3)(c)(d) by S.I. 2019/93, Sch. 1 para. 3(3) (as substituted by The Competition (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1343), regs. 1(1), 15)

[^key-1eeeec542df23fc673bf0bdf2ea3d9f4]: Words in s. 36C(6) inserted (1.4.2018 for specified purposes, 1.4.2019 in so far as not already in force) by Wales Act 2017 (c. 4), ss. 39(12)(d), 71(4) (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6, 8); S.I. 2017/1179, regs. 3(h), 5(a)

[^key-1f01b485f7af4922d942a841ace4fb6e]: Words in s. 106(2)(b) inserted (18.2.2014) by Energy Act 2013 (c. 32), ss. 56(3), 156(2)

[^key-1f259eedc02bf9adacae31ca9becc9a8]: Words in ss. 56D(3B)-(4C) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 42(5); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-1f3f50340110c7c7765c4ce5c470f298]: Sch. 6A para. 1(f)(g) inserted (25.2.2020) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/96), regs. 1, 3(9)(a)(iv)

[^key-1ffe2e8ef56b421e60bfab33d45e9731]: Words in Sch. 4 para. 5 substituted (25.7.2003 for specified purposes, 29.12.2003 in so far as not already in force) by Communications Act 2003 (c. 21), s. 411(2), Sch. 17 para. 99(2)(c) (with Sch. 18); S.I. 2003/1900, arts. 1(2), 2(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 1(3)); S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(2) (with art. 11)

[^key-2032acfbb7e9d2536caed66f6e5d6fc7]: Words in s. 42AA(1) substituted (1.4.2014) by The Public Bodies (Abolition of the National Consumer Council and Transfer of the Office of Fair Trading’s Functions in relation to Estate Agents etc) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/631), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 5(13)(a) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, Sch. 2 paras. 13-15)

[^key-206466c22f06c2c8fbae455f870d006e]: Word in Sch. 5A para. 2(1) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 44(3)(a); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-206af23d346a41aaf3b5d71cc89baeff]: Words in Sch. 5A para. 11(4) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 44(12); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-20dd2421e88196a09c5536037b644644]: S. 4(1)(b) excluded (S.) (20.6.2024) by The Electricity (Individual Exemption from the Requirement for a Transmission Licence) (Seagreen) (Scotland) Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/700), arts. 1(1), 2

[^key-211f3037599f43c025ae54dce5af524e]: S. 4(1)(b) substituted (24.8.2004 for specified purposes, 1.9.2004 in so far as not already in force) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20), ss. 135(2), 198(2); S.I. 2004/2184, art. 2(1)(2), Sch. 1, Sch. 2

[^key-217ddbf0aa4a3fda7e035953e1e4364a]: S. 41A(7C)-(7H) inserted (26.12.2023) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), ss. 214(4), 334(3)(g)

[^key-21821edd941b3598101b13aeeaf9aea0]: Sch. 12 para. 1(5) inserted (5.10.2004) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20), ss. 34(2), 198(2); S.I. 2004/2575, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

[^key-21b3759134bec61c088ea10967c567d9]: Word in s. 4(1) omitted (19.9.2012) by virtue of The Electricity and Gas (Smart Meters Licensable Activity) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2400), arts. 1, 4(2)(a) (with art. 38(1)-(3))

[^key-21bc52524fe309598c5052a762ea4dcc]: Words in s. 10L(2) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 52(3)(b) (with reg. 52(10)(11)) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1016, regs. 1(2), 3(21)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-21dceb8d622c92d9b50110f104f093d5]: Words in s. 41A(3) substituted (18.12.2011) by Energy Act 2011 (c. 16), ss. 67(4), 121(3) (with s. 67(16))

[^key-225e45479fe992442ea861fcb12b6ea3]: S. 36A(1A) inserted (1.4.2010) by Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23), s. 12(7)(b)(8), 324(3); S.I. 2010/298, art. 2, Sch. para. 4 (with art. 4(1))