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-93c0f9870db94f9b7e02386a1d01bff3]: S. 36: transfer of functions (13.4.2006) by The Scotland Act 1998 (Transfer of Functions to the Scottish Ministers etc.) (No. 2) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/1040), arts. 1(1), 3 (with art. 6)

[^key-9416205bc50cf486dad3ef839c6c138d]: Ss. 36A(4)-(6) applied (1.9.2005) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20), ss. 100(5), 198(2); S.I. 2005/442, art. 2(3), Sch. 3

[^key-943481faa90e08658ba46f8a9451f96c]: Words in Sch. 2A para. 25(2) substituted (26.10.2023) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), s. 334(2)(i), Sch. 15 para. 19

[^key-945d841fb4d51a4407634ac81eecace1]: Words in Sch. 2A para. 38(1) inserted (26.10.2023) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), s. 334(2)(i), Sch. 15 para. 24(a)

[^key-94704714b541473dd554fde9615b342e]: Words in s. 49(1) omitted (26.5.2015) by virtue of Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), ss. 97(6), 115(3)(k)

[^key-94a155543461243e127cd5f751e6f2ce]: S. 32M(1) words inserted (1.4.2011) by The Renewables Obligation (Amendment) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/984), arts. 1(1), 2

[^key-94a26c20dfe6bea6ba648058c25b6d0f]: Words in s. 36(1) substituted (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(8), 71(4) (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6, 8); S.I. 2017/1179, regs. 3(h), 5(a)

[^key-9552c62523675f610d5378f6a3f80c49]: Words in s. 10K(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), 50(3) (with reg. 51) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1016, regs. 1(2), 3(20)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-956933169a9d95746a8f5dacb0e737fd]: Words in s. 111 inserted (S.) (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(3)

[^key-959c311c246c36ba22765b4c2df94669]: Words in Sch. 4 para. 11(3) 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(a) (with Sch. 5)

[^key-95e88b53a357ff7c557de64fda7684aa]: Words in s. 43(2A) 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(3)(c) (with art. 3)

[^key-9669cb422d4afb3bd51893a0d9410eb9]: Sch. 7 para. 12(5)(a)(aa) substituted for Sch. 7 para. 12(5)(a) (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(22) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, Sch. 2 paras. 13-15)

[^key-96ef0fe6cf09412c1c3bd973b8474b8a]: Sch. 2A para. 14(6)(aa)(ab) inserted (26.10.2023) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), s. 334(2)(i), Sch. 15 para. 16(b)

[^key-9702914411e1e816c0753ea4ea11c30e]: S. 41A(10A) substituted (18.12.2011) by Energy Act 2011 (c. 16), ss. 67(12), 121(3) (with s. 67(16))

[^key-972f709a51b9abd252c807eee7bdfc92]: S. 106(1B) inserted (1.4.2019) by Wales Act 2017 (c. 4), s. 71(4), Sch. 6 para. 49(a) (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6); S.I. 2017/1179, reg. 5(b)

[^key-9742437f5370638bbe24bcc7d6eadb6e]: Words in s. 10L(3)(a) 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)(a)(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-97bdff498c17b12c9fb8a69dcaec7262]: S. 6G(3)-(5) omitted (26.10.2023) by virtue of Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), s. 334(2)(i), Sch. 15 para. 6(3)

[^key-984128c887bfd3dbc481ca5131a98bee]: Words in Sch. 5A para. 13(1) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 44(14)(a); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-9857f7c74473de7f23e649d0f1363c40]: Ss. 56CA, 56CB inserted (20.6.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 25 para. 20(12); S.I. 2003/1397, art. 2(1), Sch. (with art. 8)

[^key-98b787d6d81ac2db97da509bdc1e3c52]: Words in s. 39B(1)(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(10)(b) (with art. 5)

[^key-992ef8d01c9bd4fcf881cfcb79b89fb6]: Words in s. 47(1A) inserted (26.1.2009) by Energy Act 2008 (c. 32), s. 110(2), Sch. 5 para. 4(a); S.I. 2009/45, art. 2(e)(iv)

[^key-993e935b6b1c784e8edcfc5386e406f5]: Words in s. 80(4) substituted (6.4.2008) by The Companies Act 2006 (Consequential Amendments etc) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/948), art. 2(2), Sch. 1 para. 156 (with arts. 6, 11, 12)

[^key-997e8ad00d8bee0a1390a08263c8eda5]: Word in s. 56C(1) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 39(2)(b); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-9982c93a07d1fe47806b81120fa360a4]: S. 41A(2) substituted (28.2.2007) by Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Act 2006 (c. 19), ss. 16(3), 28(3); S.I. 2007/538, art. 2

[^key-9a00812070ecb6c29590aef4717ca2ff]: Words in s. 43(2A) 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(3)(b) (with art. 3)

[^key-9a5eee767ff48d67e9a5530833967e39]: Word in Sch. 5A para. 1(10) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 44(2)(d); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-9a72de45f432c034cb1c767380f08562]: Ss. 25-28 applied (with modifications) (S.) (1.4.2007) by The Renewables Obligation (Scotland) Order 2007 (S.S.I. 2007/267), arts. 1(1), 31

[^key-9a8598534e170e284445b0646c018b07]: Words in s. 3A(2)(b) substituted (18.12.2013) by Energy Act 2013 (c. 32), ss. 65(1), 156(3)

[^key-9acdf142295d67f96621557a591dbb2e]: Words in s. 37(1) substituted (1.3.2010) by Planning Act 2008 (c. 29), s. 241(8), Sch. 2 para. 33(2) (with s. 226); S.I. 2010/101, art. 2 (with art. 6)

[^key-9ae8d2a37e87e30d4186a2728dc890e7]: S. 92 repealed (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), Sch. 1 Pt. 5 Group 5

[^key-9bb62e0a019696ebc0a4875a00bc24b7]: S. 15(2B) substituted (20.6.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 9 para. 5(3); S.I. 2003/1397, art. 2(1), Sch.

[^key-9bc3834920ecc37b809f4835ffe4772a]: Words in Sch. 2A para. 30 substituted (26.10.2023) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), s. 334(2)(i), Sch. 15 para. 20

[^key-9c06fdbe59206c580d6ec9076928491f]: Words in Sch. 5A para. 2(2)(b) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 44(3)(b); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-9c21230188966698d960cdbb0b61dff2]: S. 106(1A) inserted (26.11.2008) by Energy Act 2008 (c. 32), s. 110(1)(e), Sch. 5 para. 5

[^key-9c5acc5dbb3eedf856d6d6aa05791522]: S. 4(1)(b) excluded (24.10.2022) by The Electricity (Individual Exemption from the Requirement for a Transmission Licence) (Triton Knoll) (England) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/976), arts. 1(1), 2

[^key-9d1b4410d69c3854e9820325ba12a1ba]: S. 56A(4A) inserted (18.2.2014) by Energy Act 2013 (c. 32), ss. 143(2), 156(2)

[^key-9d4a4f59f5ae8190921f34efba86f843]: Ss. 3A(1A)-(1C) inserted (8.6.2010) by Energy Act 2010 (c. 27), ss. 17(3), 38(3)

[^key-9d527ea9c9faf248862d6f2a71e884d3]: Word in s. 11F(1) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 34(2); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-9df4c9d165a38b43b1f5a47218a038b5]: Words in s. 44D(6)(a) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 58(3); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-9df87bf0a6d805727b67cb82b61c0a7d]: S. 56D(4)-(4D) substituted for s. 56D(4) (20.6.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 25 para. 20(13)(b); S.I. 2003/1397, art. 2(1), Sch. (with art. 8)

[^key-9e0a582926d5793b72b53ad997274f9e]: Words in s. 27A substituted (10.11.2011) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704), regs. 1(1), 39(3)(d)

[^key-9e4b6609485a380e9e1f6f9aaa58385d]: S. 11A(6)-(10) substituted for s. 11A(6)-(11) (10.11.2011) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704), regs. 1(1), 43(6) (with reg. 44)

[^key-9e7253a99f354ed16a3b0dffa7290fd6]: Words in s. 75(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(4)(a) (with art. 10)

[^key-9e90e5a4adcb96b54ca0a53dbfca9545]: Word in s. 41A(1) omitted (1.1.2013) by virtue of Energy Act 2011 (c. 16), s. 121(5)(b), Sch. 1 para. 4(3)(b)

[^key-9ebe5fa58563091d160fb5bea4cc5e86]: Words in Sch. 4 para. 4(1)(b) inserted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 196(3) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-9f7c3771ff0896fd8c7b67d1df1a47d6]: S. 10E(8)(c) 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(4)(c); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-9f8f457e3c5c73d3aebd0f46f0b85fd0]: Words in s. 56B(3) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 38(2); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-9fbc86d43a1e4a038f10a28e4fe0642c]: Words in s. 3F(1)(b) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 42(2)(c)(i); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-9fdce34172ec49edcd93cf09dc66b0fc]: S. 4(5) inserted (1.3.2005 for specified purposes, 29.7.2010 for specified purposes, 10.6.2014 in so far as not already in force) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20), ss. 89(2), 198(2); S.I. 2005/442, art. 2(1), Sch. 1; S.I. 2010/1889, art. 2; S.I. 2014/1460, art. 2

[^key-a01c1208a8e78128e6cd066ddab2ddab]: Word in s. 11H(2) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 36(3)(b); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-a092e04e70cb27f2dbf2cdf99ecf97dd]: Sch. 6A para. 4(h) inserted (25.2.2020) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/96), regs. 1, 3(9)(c)(iv)

[^key-a0a0db58033108927df07610bc7f193f]: Words in s. 62(3)(a) inserted (1.10.2005) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20), ss. 102(3)(a), 198(2); S.I. 2005/877, art. 2(2), Sch. 2

[^key-a0a85c33b4129e40286f22ed5e4cd916]: Words 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)(a)(ii) (with art. 3)

[^key-a0e314ee16695067423215cf2a492493]: 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)(ii), 71(4) (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6, 8); S.I. 2017/1179, regs. 3(h), 5(a)

[^key-a19a6909951b710f64ef1203d70e1a47]: Word in s. 56CB(1) 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(2) (with art. 3, Sch. 2 para. 2)

[^key-a1f788765d5310747ea63d79c06ea0ce]: Words in Sch. 5A para. 4(8) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 44(5)(d); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-a258f1b639d5168bd0ff6adbdc13a1ed]: Words in s. 56D(7) 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)(a) (with art. 5)

[^key-a2d204e661c2a38753ed3d4f7924c72c]: Sch. 4 para. 10(1A) inserted (13.7.2016) by Housing and Planning Act 2016 (c. 22), s. 216(3), Sch. 14 para. 18; S.I. 2016/733, reg. 3(h) (with reg. 6)

[^key-a2d7d9729353a5361032a97dbcc19f87]: Words in s. 3A(1A)(c) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 39(2)(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-a2ee6a6b2227afee23bd93f4d4cc8408]: Words in s. 6F(8) substituted (26.10.2023) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), s. 334(2)(i), Sch. 15 para. 5(5)(b)

[^key-a2eebb5790ac9aef84a0d94733259073]: S. 10E(8)(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(4)(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-a35d68fff9fb2f2403b673bf02fc0afc]: Words in s. 41A(5)(f) 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-a3c85c47b24999e9e70a215008b0e9f1]: S. 6(2ZA) inserted (31.1.2024) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), ss. 166(6), 334(1); S.I. 2024/32, reg. 3(a)(iii)

[^key-a3cd91fa3f4b175cf8f5ea5a5fd0cbfa]: S. 6(6A)(6B) inserted (1.9.2004) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20), ss. 136(2), 198(2); S.I. 2004/2184, art. 2(2), Sch. 2

[^key-a3d371b5ed195bc0c4e224d73c4b403c]: S. 6(1ZA)-(1ZC) inserted (31.1.2024) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), ss. 166(5), 334(1); S.I. 2024/32, reg. 3(a)(iii)

[^key-a40b2f0bc952ae27bcff4ecf7104628e]: Words in s. 10I(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), 49(2)(a) (with reg. 51) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1016, regs. 1(2), 3(20)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-a40e0682399ce00c908ea4bd3f4ccdea]: Ss. 3A-3D applied (11.1.2024) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), ss. 248(4)(5), 334(1); S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(b)(iii)

[^key-a41b9a19598c8ebfd59ea71864375789]: S. 109(6) substituted (1.8.2021) by The Gas Act 1986 and Electricity Act 1989 (Electronic Communications) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/789), arts. 1(2), 3(3)

[^key-a43de3463afc1197ebdf6f43a2086956]: Words in s. 41A(5)(e)(i) substituted (28.2.2007) by Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Act 2006 (c. 19), s. 28(3), Sch. para. 5(4)(e)(i); S.I. 2007/538, art. 2

[^key-a46fb3c0dce3f4f416fd8cfc5a2f5389]: Words in s. 36(4) substituted (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(8), 71(4) (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6, 8); S.I. 2017/1179, regs. 3(h), 5(a)

[^key-a493c716795ad35b2d8d2fc81f2bce05]: Sch. 16 para. 11 repealed (1.4.2014) by Energy Act 2013 (c. 32), s. 156(1), Sch. 12 para. 30; S.I. 2014/251, art. 4

[^key-a4ad109dcaa6d989c1105b6747358baa]: Sch. 8 modified in part (1.4.2010) by Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23), ss. 12(5)(a), 324(3); S.I. 2010/298, art. 2, Sch. para. 4 (with art. 4(1))

[^key-a4f46df58ba8d9af0381eee95c09c2ab]: S. 72 repealed (8.5.2003) by Electricity (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2003 (c. 9), s. 2(1)

[^key-a51ff3025a95b3b49118d151680062a5]: Words in s. 32F(2) substituted (1.4.2009) by The Energy Act 2008 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/556), arts. 1, 2(2)

[^key-a5466c1ad361c6d93729103468849bf2]: Words in Sch. 14 para. 1(1)(a)(iii) inserted (6.4.2006) by The Taxation of Pension Schemes (Consequential Amendments) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/745), arts. 1, 3(2)(a)(i)

[^key-a590d008790d9fc7dd5d55d01efc5d65]: S. 37(2A)-(2C) inserted (1.4.2019) by Wales Act 2017 (c. 4), ss. 42(3), 71(4) (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6, 8); S.I. 2017/1179, reg. 5(a)

[^key-a593947eb5f1c2607a7154eaf2e5bdd9]: Sch. 2A para. 1 and cross-heading substituted (26.10.2023) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), s. 334(2)(i), Sch. 15 para. 11

[^key-a59bfe06aed112d657c2a28fbee2fdff]: Word in s. 10C(5)(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), 44(5) (with reg. 45) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1016, regs. 1(2), 3(16)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-a59d16e7e6596179e371cf5d17d1b895]: S. 47(1C) inserted (10.11.2011) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704), regs. 1(1), 31(2)

[^key-a5e91541f11d425d11a044153e19637f]: Words in s. 4(4) substituted (1.4.2006 for specified purposes, 1.4.2010 in so far as not already in force) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20), ss. 179(1), 198(2); S.I. 2005/2965, art. 3

[^key-a5fa053206bff2d1010ccf953511ce10]: Words in Sch. 6A para. 4(ca) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of S.I. 2019/530, reg. 62(2)(a)(ii) (as substituted by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1016), regs. 1(2), 3(25)(c))

[^key-a693554997d193997d4d10b9449d2de5]: Words in s. 16A(5)(b) omitted (6.4.2017) by virtue of Infrastructure Act 2015 (c. 7), ss. 52(5)(a), 57(7)(c); S.I. 2017/108, reg. 2 (with reg. 3)

[^key-a6caaa7a5053b45a8fbd481c2b4f4438]: Words in s. 56D(7) 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(16)(a)(i) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, Sch. 2 paras. 13-15)

[^key-a781b8dba1ecfc9b4907bf349de2b84c]: S. 41A(1A) inserted (26.1.2009) by Climate Change Act 2008 (c. 27), s. 100(5), Sch. 8 para. 3(3)

[^key-a802ffe339d6c9b1e145e1e120bafc02]: S. 36C 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(2), 35(1); S.I. 2013/1488, arts. 2, 5(a), 7

[^key-a82ff40152996cb4866a06ba5e7e8027]: S. 29(1A) inserted (5.10.2004) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20), ss. 94(1), 198(2); S.I. 2004/2575, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

[^key-a85de3062702eb976e18643dc543ea8a]: Words in s. 10C(1) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 44(3) (with reg. 45) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1016, regs. 1(2), 3(16)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-a9505f428405b1c5757dbe1592601887]: Ss. 3A-3D applied (31.1.2024) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), ss. 178(1), 334(1); S.I. 2024/32, reg. 3(a)(viii)

[^key-a97575d2eaffbb348e5f2c855bae8f7b]: Words in s. 100(1) substituted (20.6.2003) by The Enterprise Act 2002 (Consequential and Supplemental Provisions) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1398), art. 1, Sch. para. 9(2)

[^key-aa04235b3839e4250e070914b35bffde]: Words in s. 56E(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(16) (with art. 5)

[^key-aa365ff4619e88e8f1c441cbe3ebe462]: Sch. 6A para. 9(e) 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), 62(3)(a) (with reg. 62(5)) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1016, regs. 1(2), 3(25)(e)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-aac199987c0ac72355880ae2df4df63a]: Words in s. 36B(2) substituted (1.4.2019) by Wales Act 2017 (c. 4), ss. 40(8), 71(4) (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6, 8); S.I. 2017/1179, reg. 5(a)

[^key-aadbe67d55f26c446782f51c55758566]: S. 42AA(1A) inserted (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)(b) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, Sch. 2 paras. 13-15)

[^key-aaf772e86897bce5922907543723e358]: Words in s. 40B(1)(c) 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(11) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, Sch. 2 paras. 13-15)

[^key-ab674b26551fd3fbd6a523586326bbdb]: Words in Sch. 5A para. 7(8) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 44(8)(d); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-ab7f31d045caaca48928db2bca4678e3]: Words in s. 3F(1)(b) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 42(2)(c)(iii); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-ac167e3435bfe68a863b4022448f25b2]: Words in s. 3B(3)(ba) 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(2) (with art. 5)

[^key-ac1cc9d664183fd34a1badbc72d4be21]: 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)(d) (with art. 3)

[^key-ac224c0d082aca34fb9882b40ddaa04d]: Words in s. 10F(1) substituted (15.1.2015) by The Electricity and Gas (Ownership Unbundling) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/3333), regs. 1(1), 3(2) (with reg. 4)

[^key-acc9d4c3d0c58468dd7114a7efb42df8]: Word in Sch. 5A para. 12(1)(2) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 44(13); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-ad025d6c921e8efe1184f17e700dca39]: Words in Sch. 5 para. 5 inserted (S.) (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(4)(a)

[^key-ad0baf8af1b4c42c1ffaf1cd5aa93fb6]: Ss. 3A-3D applied (26.11.2008) by Energy Act 2008 (c. 32), ss. 102(4), 110(2)

[^key-ad1136dd5ecff2988bcf62d078e6e121]: Words in s. 8A(4)(b) 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(4) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, Sch. 2 paras. 13-15)

[^key-ad3e2e68fc5f66e600f3835077303a7d]: Words in s. 42AA(1)(a) omitted (6.4.2014) by virtue of Energy Act 2011 (c. 16), s. 121(5)(c), Sch. 1 para. 5(2)(a)

[^key-ad4aee37fc57c65b7ed7f6ec567f99aa]: S. 49(5) substituted (26.5.2015) by Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), ss. 97(7), 115(3)(k)

[^key-ad4f3db0eb6571d51287b7a9bac3b11e]: Words in s. 56D(1) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 42(2); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-ad645742e085140b43d43696bab205c1]: S. 47ZA repealed (1.1.2015) by The Electricity Capacity Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/2043), regs. 1(4), 88

[^key-add514e95fa83e47756db2c07e6ea807]: 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)(c) (with art. 3)

[^key-add98e6147a7015de12f628b4004812d]: S. 10E(1)(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), 47(2)(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-ae605f76f6aef946059824e86f558878]: Words in s. 10C heading substituted (31.12.2020) by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 44(2) (with reg. 45) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1016, regs. 1(2), 3(16)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-aee7e378f88742741f1b2de97c889633]: S. 36A: 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-af90c63aa7dc4d45e1cf69e5fface59f]: Ss. 27G-27O inserted (E.W.S.) (18.2.2014) by Energy Act 2013 (c. 32), s. 156(2)(h), Sch. 14 para. 2(2) (with Sch. 14 para. 2(7))

[^key-afcbd97cce6ef48028ba14e8b68202d1]: S. 41BA(3)(da)-(dc) inserted (26.12.2023) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), ss. 214(6)(a)(ii), 334(3)(g)

[^key-b005f7d06962fe0803316c67d70f6b1e]: Words in s. 41A(7)(d)(e) 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; S.I. 2007/538, art. 2

[^key-b0b8ad9dd7a64c93b7bd1b74561790b4]: Words in s. 62(1) inserted (24.5.2018) by The Welsh Ministers (Transfer of Functions) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/644), arts. 1(1), 24(2)

[^key-b11d357f33f2f5977a7aa060f4566b33]: Sch. 2A para. 35(4A) inserted (26.10.2023) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), s. 334(2)(i), Sch. 15 para. 21(5)

[^key-b139fe8d8031cbba04587d5bd040e5d1]: Words in Sch. 7 para. 7(3) inserted (1.4.2009) by Energy Act 2008 (c. 32), ss. 96(7)(b), 110(2); S.I. 2009/45, art. 3(b)(ii)

[^key-b17051bf70b75bbfc49499566df45c02]: Ss. 3A-3D applied (23.7.2018) by Smart Meters Act 2018 (c. 14), ss. 6(13), 14(5)

[^key-b22631b461f9cfcb71bd6b3a10ec65f7]: Words in Sch. 14 para. 1(1)(e) inserted (6.4.2006) by The Taxation of Pension Schemes (Consequential Amendments) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/745), arts. 1, 3(2)(a)(ii)

[^key-b24665a8358845cc7d07c0cf5198df77]: Words in s. 44B(2)(a)(i) substituted (10.11.2011) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704), regs. 1(1), 29(3)(b)(ii)

[^key-b2f533a73acecdc6201414a59658ae0f]: S. 37(1) excluded (11.2.2021) by High Speed Rail (West Midlands - Crewe) Act 2021 (c. 2), ss. 26(1), 64(1)

[^key-b340a85ba1201e8adf6d8e02c74cc13c]: Word in s. 10L(10)(a) 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)(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-b3790fb429d4217bbd7b921f5fce558e]: Words in s. 3F(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), 42(4)(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-b3922a6700a393921a9fc51068126556]: Words in s. 3A(1A)(c) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 39(2)(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-b3a4fed1fcd4855eefff4be201f60a08]: Word in Sch. 5A para. 2(5) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 44(3)(e)(ii); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-b3a73e0b41f7a6751b7cdd76fdbe5fb4]: Sch. 5B inserted (E.W.S.) (6.4.2017) by Infrastructure Act 2015 (c. 7), ss. 52(3), 57(7)(c); S.I. 2017/108, reg. 2

[^key-b3c185ea98faed8d3d369d970486d0a2]: Words in s. 3F(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), 42(4)(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-b3fdbb575d2dbea7c0420464ec69c540]: Words in s. 6(8) inserted (31.1.2024) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), ss. 166(8), 334(1); S.I. 2024/32, reg. 3(a)(iii)

[^key-b410508feb6e4763fe7c9c36c8902a9a]: S. 79 applied (2.10.2014) by The Clocaenog Forest Wind Farm Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/2441), arts. 1, 4(2) (with art. 33)

[^key-b429791cbd146ac0032914f8b0fdc247]: Words in s. 5(1) substituted (19.9.2012) by The Electricity and Gas (Smart Meters Licensable Activity) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2400), arts. 1, 5

[^key-b42cbd9b90b33a7502b41a453e97e15b]: Words in s. 7(3F)(b) substituted (10.9.2024) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), ss. 186(15)(b), 334(1); S.I. 2024/890, reg. 2(b)(iii)

[^key-b4323e8ec223d400d0a473e4e21e951c]: Words in s. 25(8) inserted (10.11.2011) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704), regs. 1(1), 39(4)(a)

[^key-b457c6f8c73f54710ca562487408b5c6]: S. 44B(1)(1A) substituted for s. 44B(1) (10.11.2011) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704), regs. 1(1), 29(3)(a)

[^key-b466a9f010750b5edb96f59d4f05f1a9]: Word in s. 28(1) substituted (18.2.2014) by Energy Act 2013 (c. 32), s. 156(2)(h), Sch. 14 para. 2(5)

[^key-b4d57e8360992e097349b20bb60f1f26]: S. 4(1)(e) and preceding word inserted (19.9.2012) by The Electricity and Gas (Smart Meters Licensable Activity) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2400), arts. 1, 4(2)(b) (with art. 38(1)-(3))

[^key-b4ed06b501a7e9ac08058fbce9edc040]: Word in s. 10L(3)(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(4)(a)(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-b4f2e32d2642e7f311c80b99e0a51011]: Words in Sch. 7 para. 1(8) inserted (1.4.2009) by Energy Act 2008 (c. 32), ss. 96(3)(b), 110(2); S.I. 2009/45, art. 3(b)(ii)

[^key-b4f883c069293c2ae4ea01338774c1f8]: Words in Sch. 7 para. 5(4)(b) inserted (1.4.2009) by Energy Act 2008 (c. 32), ss. 96(5), 110(2); S.I. 2009/45, art. 3(b)(ii)

[^key-b4fe1ee73e924f1cf8a3a8befe7695bb]: Words in s. 63(4)(b) inserted (1.4.2017) by The Crown Estate Transfer Scheme 2017 (S.I. 2017/524), art. 1(2), Sch. 5 para. 22(a)

[^key-b57171e16cd1c79a56bf0897ac66bb91]: S. 6(6D) inserted (1.6.2022) by Nuclear Energy (Financing) Act 2022 (c. 15), s. 44(2)(d), Sch. para. 1(3)(a)

[^key-b6aa89bb12876cc08d5fc372100ed63b]: Word in Sch. 5A para. 2(6)(a) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 44(3)(f)(i); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-b6fad8c915647a87c27f3b4755194587]: Words in Sch. 5 para. 9 repealed (S.) (14.7.2004) by The Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (Consequential Modifications) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/1822), art. 1(1), Sch. para. 15(b)

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