Electricity Act 1989

Type Public General Act
Publication 1989-07-27
Last updated 2026-07-30
State In force
Department Statute Law Database
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[^key-4742a777a90ebf40384cbd0840d1e6de]: Words in Sch. 4 para. 3(1)(d) 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)(b) (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-475a98bc30e721661f725c6f69857c44]: S. 3A(5B) inserted (8.6.2010) by Energy Act 2010 (c. 27), ss. 17(7), 38(3)

[^key-47cd98eb378c2b2d7519c80055d7957b]: Ss. 16A(4A)-(4C) inserted (26.1.2009) by Energy Act 2008 (c. 32), ss. 98(2), 110(2); S.I. 2009/45, art. 2(d)(v)

[^key-47de3e3394aa756c1ca51ceb5af4e00a]: Words in s. 15(2)(b) 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. 64 (with art. 3)

[^key-484c20226bec0b06bd9ea32c87fcd8e5]: Words in s. 41A(11) 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(12) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, Sch. 2 paras. 13-15)

[^key-485d76027cf12d48eab9820d86491595]: Words in s. 6H(7) inserted (26.10.2023) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), s. 334(2)(i), Sch. 15 para. 7(6)

[^key-48636cd5695aa8c95a6914586f8179d5]: Sch. 16 para. 1(1)(xl) repealed (6.4.2006 for E., 16.6.2006 for W.) by Housing Act 2004 (c. 34), s. 270(4)(5)(f), Sch. 16; S.I. 2006/1060, art. 2(1)(e) (with Sch.); S.I. 2006/1535, art. 2(c) (with Sch.)

[^key-48e198ef849c4ff2bb08a6a85c5b37e6]: Words in Sch. 4 para. 6(1)(a) inserted (26.10.2023) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), s. 334(2)(i), Sch. 15 para. 25(2)(a)

[^key-4951ee6e366f649a5c87e3f0fc9f47e1]: Pt. I modified (S.) (30.11.2005) by The Electricity from Non-Fossil Fuel Sources (Scotland) Saving Arrangements Order 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/549), arts. 1(1), 9

[^key-49a4e89416a9e7d5ad2b980755ebe0da]: Word in s. 11D heading substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 32(5); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-49d952f664a3e546d7cf22b0c31a68db]: Sch. 8 modified (23.2.2017) by High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Act 2017 (c. 7), ss. 31(2), 70(1)

[^key-49eba797abba46a5c65bad5e5b5bfdad]: Words in s. 56G 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(18)(b) (with art. 5)

[^key-4a090f72b88b50bebf3ef3b6cf582253]: Words in s. 32M(1) inserted (18.12.2013) by Energy Act 2013 (c. 32), ss. 55(2)(c), 156(3)

[^key-4a2b8422f8236d54a9b60e1db9c4c996]: S. 3F(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), 42(3)(c); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-4aaf4ddf6d5922e064c1a532a4ed082f]: Sch. 16 para. 22 omitted (25.6.2013) by virtue of Growth and Infrastructure Act 2013 (c. 27), ss. 18(2), 35(3)

[^key-4abd411efc90973b30034b721214a951]: Words in s. 25(8) substituted (10.11.2011) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704), regs. 1(1), 39(4)(c)

[^key-4ae31ac805f6d3b3a11c533971dad8bf]: Pt. II: power to repeal conferred (E.W.S.) (8.5.2003) by Electricity (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2003 (c. 9), s. 2(2)

[^key-4b116ecfb69e81db80cf663eb25bbf75]: Words in s. 41A(5)(d) substituted (28.2.2007) by Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Act 2006 (c. 19), s. 28(3), Sch. para. 5(4)(d); S.I. 2007/538, art. 2

[^key-4b4212ec9efa6015d3bf88525066f204]: Words in s. 56FB(2) substituted (26.10.2023) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), ss. 215(3)(b), 334(2)(k)

[^key-4babbe302c2f04ea3318769587fd0a0a]: Sch. 3 Pt. 1 applied in part (11.8.2022) by The Sizewell C (Nuclear Generating Station) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/853), art. 1, Sch. 18 para. 2(3) (with arts. 62, 76, 87)

[^key-4bc125341397fdd66c5c89bbb90819c7]: S. 32LM inserted (12.5.2016) by Energy Act 2016 (c. 20), ss. 81(2), 84(1)

[^key-4bf6f070a2c484adaa540759a4731544]: Sch. 2A para. 35(2A) inserted (26.10.2023) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), s. 334(2)(i), Sch. 15 para. 21(3)

[^key-4c2b07a0d03b0a1010cdcc35207a083b]: S. 10D(9) inserted (31.12.2020) by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 46(5) (with reg. 46(6)(7)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-4c564f162556c721aed14110b469c279]: Words in s. 41A(5) substituted (28.2.2007) by Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Act 2006 (c. 19), s. 28(3), Sch. para. 5(4)(a); S.I. 2007/538, art. 2

[^key-4ce310b69a4c96d9ce0044d51616d46c]: Words in s. 36(2)(b) 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(9)(b), 71(4) (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6, 8); S.I. 2017/1179, regs. 3(h), 5(a)

[^key-4d31409ffe75107ec7a15ba7eb99c17a]: S. 27(9)(10) inserted (16.7.2012) by Energy Act 2010 (c. 27), s. 38(2)(b), Sch. para. 7; S.I. 2012/1841, art. 2(b)

[^key-4d4ca9a128600704afb12a3a15e55c23]: Sch. 2A inserted (20.5.2009) by Energy Act 2008 (c. 32), ss. 44(4), 110(2), Sch. 2; S.I. 2009/1270, art. 2

[^key-4d4cf4f050baa39ec69731eba49cf6e9]: Words in s. 64(1) inserted (31.12.2020) by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 60(7); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-4d54d9e1e0a8a2bc78fa69d9a318c53a]: Word in s. 10L(4) 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(5)(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-4d85332eaec595905a0cad21b261191d]: Words in Sch. 4 para. 6(1) omitted (26.10.2023) by virtue of Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), s. 334(2)(i), Sch. 15 para. 25(2)(b)

[^key-4d87f6ebd7818fe0914d1dc0e0b47670]: Words in s. 41A(1) substituted (18.12.2011) by Energy Act 2011 (c. 16), ss. 67(2), 121(3) (with s. 67(16))

[^key-4da3557cb0e60e6d04265ada6152e89f]: Words in s. 56C(4) 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(15) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, Sch. 2 paras. 13-15)

[^key-4e1491eb835e5bd89e894bd926f89626]: Words in s. 42C(10) substituted (1.10.2009) by The Companies Act 2006 (Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1941), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 102(2) (with art. 10)

[^key-4e1a0518d9e7fae838d97bd37bf3d431]: Words in s. 39B(4)(a) substituted (22.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 9 para. 52; S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(c) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)

[^key-4ea58ee5b3a38fb4312558c9d7ee03f8]: Sch. 6A para. 4(ca) inserted (25.2.2020) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/96), regs. 1, 3(9)(c)(i)

[^key-4ea8cb2d461ab8ae14b163138242b207]: S. 42AB inserted (1.10.2008) by Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (c. 17), s. 66(2), Sch. 5 para. 2(3) (with s. 48(3)); S.I. 2008/2550, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-4eaadf820714d5ea3749f09cbfe3af1e]: Pt. I modified (5.10.2004) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20), ss. 184(12), 185(13), 198(2); S.I. 2004/2575, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

[^key-4f067e574f7527f2a59d75a5a7af95d0]: Sch. 16 para. 1(3) repealed (14.11.2005) by Civil Contingencies Act 2004 (c. 36), s. 34(1), Sch. 3; S.I. 2005/2040, art. 3(r)

[^key-4f2c22b14972df9dd48f4fcc4e14a5f5]: Words in s. 6B(5)(c) substituted (1.9.2004) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20), s. 198(2), Sch. 19 para. 7(3); S.I. 2004/2184, art. 2(2), Sch. 2

[^key-4f5e69bd1f51d61d78dae8ef2814e557]: Sch. 12 para. 1(1)(ba)(c) substituted (5.10.2004) for Sch. 12 para. 1(1)(c) and preceding word by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20), ss. 34(1), 198(2); S.I. 2004/2575, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

[^key-4fbdd91612fc06b75d2e1b7f9571cae8]: S. 6B restricted (2.6.2009) by The Electricity (Competitive Tenders for Offshore Transmission Licences) Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/1340), regs. 1, 28(2)

[^key-50a6a7438f05a8b6c4c38b29f5565ed4]: S. 41A(12A)(12B) inserted (18.12.2011) by Energy Act 2011 (c. 16), ss. 67(13), 121(3) (with s. 67(15)(16))

[^key-50ceb09dbcc0e3a2627748aa0395fea1]: S. 43(5A) 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. 65(10) (with art. 3)

[^key-50d6cfb924c58e51a535c0f47fd76e45]: Sch. 5A inserted (10.11.2011) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704), regs. 1(1), 43(9), Sch. 6 (with reg. 44)

[^key-511ca945b89492132d7edfc7389e2b39]: S. 106(2A) inserted (1.4.2019) by Wales Act 2017 (c. 4), s. 71(4), Sch. 6 para. 49(b) (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6); S.I. 2017/1179, reg. 5(b)

[^key-512cc2b6fa2ae84e46eb4650efa769fc]: Sch. 9 para. 1(2) modified (1.4.2010) by Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23), ss. 12(5)(b), 324(3); S.I. 2010/298, art. 2, Sch. para. 4 (with art. 4(1))

[^key-51a306a6d4cd96ba2dd0c5c29762c4c0]: S. 36(5A)(5B) inserted (1.4.2006) by The Water Environment and Water Services (Scotland) Act 2003 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/1054), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 1(2)(b)

[^key-51a624c1616c2bbe275655c6731c41ec]: S. 4(3A)(3B) inserted (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(3), 198(2); S.I. 2004/2184, art. 2(1)(2), Sch. 1, Sch. 2

[^key-51dd037fd4cbb19e08ab51f4d83f30e1]: Ss. 3A-3D applied (10.9.2024) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), ss. 196, 334(1); S.I. 2024/890, reg. 2(b)(vii)

[^key-51ee1b4ec74cd6829faf4b83dc289c26]: S. 6(8A) inserted (31.1.2024) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), ss. 166(9), 334(1); S.I. 2024/32, reg. 3(a)(iii)

[^key-5246c15a8e2e23037bdc2108396d1bb8]: Words in s. 41A(7)(a)(b) substituted (28.2.2007) by Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Act 2006 (c. 19), s. 28(3), Sch. para. 5(6); S.I. 2007/538, art. 2

[^key-52d8b75ed4e47a5596813e653c4c03af]: S. 41A heading substituted (28.2.2007) by Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Act 2006 (c. 19), s. 28(3), Sch. para. 5(2); S.I. 2007/538, art. 2

[^key-53c0c15ffe9c6b3c46394eeb5dd65d37]: Words in s. 56E(2)(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(17) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, Sch. 2 paras. 13-15)

[^key-540a93ce24be9420e6f887e70681855c]: Words in s. 43(6)(b) 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.)

[^key-540afd65dd3edb45e923d55035bb73cc]: Ss. 25-28 applied (1.4.2006) by The Renewables Obligation (Scotland) Order 2006 (S.S.I. 2006/173), arts. 1(1), 24(8)

[^key-5422f7785ce5c1168ca4b3eff3d349c1]: Words in s. 43(6) repealed (20.6.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 9 para. 18(4)(b); S.I. 2003/1397, art. 2(1), Sch.

[^key-547557b56ca3960b8ef1623f20934766]: Words in Sch. 5A para. 6(4) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 44(7)(b)(i); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-54c05c4fe7cffac51ef65d603a191e62]: Words in s. 42AA(2) omitted (6.4.2014) by virtue of Energy Act 2011 (c. 16), s. 121(5)(c), Sch. 1 para. 5(4)

[^key-550c404aa6bc15aa04dd1b75678e0d9b]: Words in Sch. 5A para. 4(2) inserted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 44(5)(b)(i); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-55181cf26dfd0cfdbfc3071ce43b6f4c]: Word in s. 10E(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), 47(2)(a)(i); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-552c7101dc6c77c5443f9613bceb4204]: Words in s. 56B(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(14) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, Sch. 2 paras. 13-15)

[^key-553e6ff7f6978db629f364bc1afb9203]: Sch. 6A para. 1(f) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of S.I. 2019/530, reg. 62(1A)(b) (as inserted by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1016), regs. 1(2), 3(25)(b))

[^key-555f92e2bda4ba720a4f686080ce2791]: S. 10I(10) inserted (15.1.2015) by The Electricity and Gas (Ownership Unbundling) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/3333), regs. 1(1), 3(4) (with reg. 4)

[^key-55687cd2328edd8bf00aa2dfd635229f]: Sch. 8 para. 4(4)(5) applied (with modifications) (S.) (1.12.2013) by The Electricity Generating Stations (Applications for Variation of Consent) (Scotland) Regulations 2013 (S.S.I. 2013/304), reg. 6(3)

[^key-556cfc4ad71fda4f6c42707857b49a7c]: S. 3E inserted (10.11.2011) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704), regs. 1(1), 33

[^key-55e8176ba8a77d970ee4456bcf6519ac]: S. 47A inserted (10.11.2011) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704), regs. 1(1), 31(3)

[^key-55ee841f297839fd18975da669a4946f]: S. 36B: transfer of functions (1.4.2010) by Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23), ss. 12, 324(3); S.I. 2010/298, art. 2, Sch. para. 4 (with art. 4(1))

[^key-56435558962894e6faebd31c2cd731bd]: Words in s. 41AA(9)(a) substituted (26.12.2023) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), ss. 214(5)(b), 334(3)(g)

[^key-5656ee6363c20094e83a5d4c83fcd4df]: Words in s. 43(6)(b) substituted (1.5.2004) by The Competition Act 1998 and Other Enactments (Amendment) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/1261), reg. 1(a), Sch. 2 para. 3(2)(c)

[^key-567fe9e630ace3f5605c22070ac35add]: Words in s. 36(1) inserted (1.3.2005) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20), s. 93(1)(4), 198(2); S.I. 2005/442, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

[^key-569276f3de7a69459b716ccb9918ff00]: S. 41A(5A)(5B) inserted (18.12.2011) by Energy Act 2011 (c. 16), ss. 67(7), 121(3) (with s. 67(16))

[^key-56a292a0d45c4bd91d661f40e468f9e4]: S. 36 excluded (19.11.2004) by The Scarweather Sands Offshore Wind Farm Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/3054), arts. 1, 26 (with art. 38)

[^key-571f7fd0548e4cbe7ce27c32c810c2a1]: Words in s. 10L(3)(b) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 52(4)(b)(ii) (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-5757c54750bd872ab7c73f31373794fc]: S. 6A(5) applied (with modifications) (1.12.2004) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20), ss. 148(3), 198(2); S.I. 2004/2575, art. 2(2), Sch. 2

[^key-57783403861558eecc3b26cce694b7bd]: Words in s. 3A(5)(a) inserted (1.12.2004) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20), ss. 147(2)(b), 198(2); S.I. 2004/2575, art. 2(2), Sch. 2

[^key-578074e8f0b14b86453f5086ee7eb994]: S. 56C(7)(8) repealed (20.6.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 25 para. 20(11), Sch. 26; S.I. 2003/1397, art. 2(1), Sch. (with art. 8)

[^key-57b539f29c5b8567906e25c8b5bf4c12]: Words in s. 8A(1) substituted (25.5.2024) by The Energy Act 2023 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/706), regs. 1(2), 3(8)(a)

[^key-57f21b799d75bb5f2f31a6cd995be369]: S. 6(2C) inserted (10.9.2024) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), ss. 186(8), 334(1); S.I. 2024/890, reg. 2(b)(iii)

[^key-580d8fff9c3e055533bf168c0097493c]: Sch. 8 para. 1(4) excluded (1.4.2010) by Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23), ss. 12(6), 324(3); S.I. 2010/298, art. 2, Sch. para. 4 (with art. 4(1))

[^key-58435e9009011cb29fb623f8408db228]: Words in Sch. 5A para. 11(3) 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-590ba4abeadb00d8a7d422b8a9fa628e]: Sch. 8 para. 8(1A) inserted (1.4.2019) by Wales Act 2017 (c. 4), s. 71(4), Sch. 6 para. 50(3) (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6, 8); S.I. 2017/1179, reg. 5(b)

[^key-59536f8d0c5f471986b00cf5074c6cf0]: Words in s. 27E heading inserted (18.2.2014) by Energy Act 2013 (c. 32), s. 156(2)(h), Sch. 14 para. 2(4)

[^key-595f1f91c2d3b198b8f8cf3e1d1417b8]: Words in Sch. 9 para. 2(2)(b) substituted (1.4.2006) by The Historic Buildings Council for Wales (Abolition) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/63), arts. 1(2), 3(4)

[^key-5991cbe6229805d81905bf224f973a2c]: Sch. 6A para. 4(e) omitted (25.2.2020) by virtue of The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/96), regs. 1, 3(9)(c)(iii)

[^key-59c7d27eb25692ce7364060a360d3ed2]: S. 43(2C) 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. 65(5) (with art. 3)

[^key-59cc29a62c9424cd02c45e5b063c937f]: Words in s. 7(3E) substituted (10.9.2024) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), ss. 186(14), 334(1); S.I. 2024/890, reg. 2(b)(iii)

[^key-59fb2d614fc9b77a50d64b4d1b27ff42]: Ss. 7A(10A)-(10D) inserted (19.9.2012) by The Electricity and Gas (Smart Meters Licensable Activity) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2400), arts. 1, 9(2)

[^key-5a53fccfd5b18a492407e6ac202d560f]: Word in s. 37(1) substituted (1.4.2019) by Wales Act 2017 (c. 4), ss. 42(2), 71(4) (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6, 8); S.I. 2017/1179, reg. 5(a)

[^key-5a5fe2d5ceedb1cf02b521acca4b2dba]: Words in Sch. 7 para. 4(3) inserted (1.4.2009) by Energy Act 2008 (c. 32), ss. 96(4)(c), 110(2); S.I. 2009/45, art. 3(b)(ii)

[^key-5aba7480f3552acd40a70fae3d7b8cae]: S. 11A(4)(b)(iii)(iv) substituted for s. 11A(4)(b)(iii) (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(5)(b) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, Sch. 2 paras. 13-15)

[^key-5ad3f7df21cab611b3f040074e5bb2b3]: Words in s. 106(2)(a) inserted (11.1.2024) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), s. 334(1), Sch. 19 para. 4; S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(b)(iii)

[^key-5b087732bb1b56a073d877c8ebf1439d]: Words in s. 15(2C) substituted (20.6.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 9 para. 5(4)(b); S.I. 2003/1397, art. 2(1), Sch.

[^key-5b5b978c04bb95b0fb7c06f650c27d1a]: Words in s. 77(3) substituted (1.10.2009) by The Companies Act 2006 (Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1941), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 102(5) (with art. 10)

[^key-5b94616358a3ea001a4e6d9a209e1dbb]: Words in s. 11C(2)(d) 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)(a) (with art. 5)

[^key-5bdc098c3dec97ddc5db53c03ba0044d]: Word in s. 64(1) 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)(c)

[^key-5c26fc278db4e401e9c96c4f3100c65b]: 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)(b), 71(4) (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6, 8); S.I. 2017/1179, regs. 3(h), 5(a)

[^key-5c28b5666f0802a09ab0ab63d27dacd5]: Words in s. 10H(2) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 48(3) (with reg. 48(6)(7)) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1016, regs. 1(2), 3(19)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-5cf0a57b85a7285325eef19bdce98c94]: Words in s. 44B title substituted (31.12.2020) by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 56(2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-5d0d21d82682c116aa49030af958bf16]: Words in s. 3A(1A)(a) substituted (26.12.2023) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), ss. 202(5), 334(3)(f)

[^key-5d1d968c41e1ae7411a7f6fb9633ce84]: Words in s. 56C(6)(c) inserted (1.4.2014) by Energy Act 2013 (c. 32), s. 156(1), Sch. 12 para. 62; S.I. 2014/251, art. 4

[^key-5d6062bea7aa24697519df54a121163d]: S. 6(1)(f) and preceding word inserted (19.9.2012) by The Electricity and Gas (Smart Meters Licensable Activity) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2400), arts. 1, 6(2)(b)

[^key-5da6c9f7a0ea2b2bb223e7ce3d1aa8f1]: S. 41A(7A)(7B) inserted (18.12.2011) by Energy Act 2011 (c. 16), ss. 67(9), 121(3) (with s. 67(16))

[^key-5e683309f667c3513d02b016a351b1b7]: Words in s. 41AA(3)(b) inserted (26.12.2023) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), ss. 214(5)(a)(i), 334(3)(g)

[^key-5ea34b2bac7869fdd34c966b1f1b3deb]: Word in Sch. 5A para. 9 substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 44(10); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-5f2492b350128b2e41301b995a30cd25]: Words in s. 56F(2)(a) 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(17) (with art. 5)

[^key-5fc7721f56ccd463e055a411c6ac5f00]: Words in s. 7(3B) substituted (10.9.2024) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), ss. 186(11)(b), 334(1); S.I. 2024/890, reg. 2(b)(iii)

[^key-604a1454345450bf049db3d0943d410f]: Words in s. 3A(2)(b) substituted (26.11.2008) by Energy Act 2008 (c. 32), ss. 102(6), 110(2)

[^key-60637f56ce7e9fd6f2898e4d9b1376aa]: Word in s. 25(6) substituted (1.10.2008) by Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (c. 17), s. 66(2), Sch. 7 para. 9; S.I. 2008/2550, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-6068d476eb44443b28ae9b2d285e49ce]: Words in s. 7(3F)(a) substituted (10.9.2024) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), ss. 186(15)(a), 334(1); S.I. 2024/890, reg. 2(b)(iii)

[^key-606fc61343b34c20c2c94ec087cbf014]: Words in Sch. 15 para. 5(1) substituted (6.4.2006) by The Taxation of Pension Schemes (Consequential Amendments) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/745), arts. 1, 3(3)(b)

[^key-607fc5e667ab6527c9d6dede02d6f50e]: S. 6(1A)-(1C) inserted (19.9.2012) by The Electricity and Gas (Smart Meters Licensable Activity) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2400), arts. 1, 6(3)

[^key-60980ac6cb7c97b7de50d1b8ee7e999a]: Words in s. 56A(4) inserted (19.9.2012) by The Electricity and Gas (Smart Meters Licensable Activity) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2400), arts. 1, 11

[^key-60c31680c1ea511a4d2d3c79f9b7f14e]: Words in Sch. 12 para. 3(1) repealed (8.5.2003) by Electricity (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2003 (c. 9), s. 3(2)

[^key-6106b36ed0a60c58eca462d51f6bd901]: Words in s. 64(1) inserted (10.11.2011) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704), regs. 1(1), 48

[^key-611b6c0b1d84b0dba6e47eb63fc1a1c4]: Words in s. 11A(9) inserted (30.4.2024) by Smart Meters Act 2018 (c. 14), ss. 13(2), 14(3); S.I. 2024/465, reg. 2(c)

[^key-613294a1c5cd3e2818225931643c6a8f]: Words in s. 64(1) inserted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 43; S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-614c568315943d38694eee7826f3dc4a]: Words in Sch. 6 para. 2(3) substituted (28.1.2013) by Energy Act 2011 (c. 16), ss. 24(5), 121(1); S.I. 2013/125, art. 3(a)

[^key-616935746a19d39a28230c837574bcd9]: Words in Sch. 6 para. 3(10)(b) 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(19) (with art. 5)

[^key-6171eae71e15880bafa839df61ad2fb9]: Sch. 2A para. 2(5) inserted (26.10.2023) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), s. 334(2)(i), Sch. 15 para. 12

[^key-61798db992cb292a9e68b27e37cedc94]: Sch. 16 para. 23 repealed (S.) (8.12.2014) by Land Registration etc. (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 5), ss. 122, 123, sch. 5 para. 31 (with s. 121, sch. 4 paras. 13, 16); S.S.I. 2014/127, art. 2

[^key-619bb8ec04baa3146d6fe41de7fbbf05]: Words in s. 43(3A) substituted (1.5.2004) by The Competition Act 1998 and Other Enactments (Amendment) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/1261), reg. 1(a), Sch. 2 para. 3(2)(b)

[^key-622ecf11959a2a5cbbf3594bb85bf021]: Words in s. 36B(1) substituted (1.4.2019) by Wales Act 2017 (c. 4), ss. 40(7)(a), 71(4) (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6, 8); S.I. 2017/1179, reg. 5(a)

[^key-625badd73a799416a7cd5707bb9ce161]: S. 6B restricted (29.7.2010) by The Electricity (Competitive Tenders for Offshore Transmission Licences) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/1903), regs. 1, 30(2) (with reg. 31)

[^key-636cb889a2d8568fad24218930ea3124]: S. 6H(4) substituted (26.10.2023) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), s. 334(2)(i), Sch. 15 para. 7(4)

[^key-63749d974ac5b6435b42b6bd1b2a70a6]: Word in s. 6(1) omitted (19.9.2012) by virtue of The Electricity and Gas (Smart Meters Licensable Activity) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2400), arts. 1, 6(2)(a)

[^key-6443591107799c00c1ca93ba458fe418]: Word in s. 11E heading substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 33(3); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-644e8f191ba6e2985e4e606467443d36]: Words in s. 3F(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. 63(b) (with art. 3)

[^key-648b46aab3908f4fe6191c088d5577b7]: Words in s. 41BA(3)(c) inserted (26.12.2023) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), ss. 214(6)(a)(i), 334(3)(g)

[^key-64a50f63856f43432f2e1c7aa7f72d71]: Sch. 16 para. 17(2) 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-64ee5799e3bbc13afb3460c261419e49]: Words in s. 27A(7)(d) 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(8) (with art. 5)

[^key-65937c557c5530a7535b578403d66d8f]: Word in s. 10L(10) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 52(9)(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-65950c3fd36bd09ffef10d9688322572]: S. 6 applied (2.10.2014) by The Clocaenog Forest Wind Farm Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/2441), arts. 1, 4(2) (with art. 33)

[^key-65a82504c1606910e3da0c26fec2bed0]: Sch. 8 para. 8(3) inserted (1.3.2005) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20), ss. 99(2), 198(2); S.I. 2005/442, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

[^key-65b48905b560581471012876f4753288]: Words in Sch. 6A para. 1(d)(i) substituted (25.2.2020) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/96), regs. 1, 3(9)(a)(ii)(aa)

[^key-65f48e398135516d4b84ff3e12885d8c]: Words in s. 44D(2) omitted (10.11.2011) by virtue of The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704), regs. 1(1), 29(5)(b)

[^key-66f9cbdf75abd6d9a24107ebac5f32d1]: Ss. 3A-3D applied (18.12.2013) by Energy Act 2013 (c. 32), ss. 39, 156(3)

[^key-6720666da42dd27acaaa59d0e4a766c2]: Word in Sch. 5A para. 1(8) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 44(2)(b)(i); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-6736032ad1634d592a6961a356a6bebc]: Words in s. 10H(3) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 48(4) (with reg. 48(6)(7)) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1016, regs. 1(2), 3(19)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-684ee78b8001339c7193481a10487fb4]: Ss. 6BA, 6BB inserted (26.10.2023) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), s. 334(2)(i), Sch. 15 para. 2

[^key-68ae64f0b0ba0b27c1374c75aba8f1eb]: 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)(b); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-68e0c35b990f562344569a267c82a9d6]: Word in s. 56D(5) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 42(6); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-69680181092518a119c846efabbf0c73]: Word in s. 10D(1) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 46(2)(b) (with reg. 46(6)(7)) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1016, regs. 1(2), 3(17)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

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