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-b6fe1e58e96cef800a346722fc70be17]: S. 27A(2)(2A) substituted for s. 27A(2) (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 14 para. 6; S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(e) (with Sch.)

[^key-b70f96de1667eb41a4989fde2227531f]: Words in Sch. 2A para. 35(3) substituted (26.10.2023) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), s. 334(2)(i), Sch. 15 para. 21(4)

[^key-b73d6421396aecf24f92bf681186f762]: Words in s. 10(1)(a) inserted (31.1.2024) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), s. 334(1), Sch. 11 para. 6; S.I. 2024/32, reg. 3(a)(ix)

[^key-b776ba6a1be1a08037dbd9dd77f41102]: Act: power to modify conferred (E.W.S.) (8.5.2003) by Electricity (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2003 (c. 9), s. 2(3)

[^key-b7c074603c1b6bbd5d6286f27d2a94b6]: Words in s. 30(2)(a) substituted (1.9.2004) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20), s. 198(2), Sch. 19 para. 11; S.I. 2004/2184, art. 2(2), Sch. 2

[^key-b7c90d093f44348f1f90bcbd43b7d36d]: Words in s. 111(1) omitted (1.4.2014) by virtue of 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(20)(b) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, Sch. 2 paras. 13-15)

[^key-b7f56228bf5978c10ad0b359ccd4dbb4]: Words in s. 32K(2) inserted (1.4.2009) by The Energy Act 2008 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/556), arts. 1, 2(4)

[^key-b826479db8b1d887d195ef6e6dc73a78]: Words in s. 56G heading 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)(a) (with art. 5)

[^key-b85d8ddebfa22249a98eb8c2e674d4e1]: 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)(i); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-b86a2a6cb5fa3744bac995201aba6892]: Sch. 16 para. 32 repealed (30.11.2016) by The Bankruptcy (Scotland) Act 2016 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/1034), art. 1, Sch. 2 Pt. 1

[^key-b8cb01485e16ec856a11cae68abe3764]: Ss. 11C-11H applied (with modifications) (1.6.2022) by Nuclear Energy (Financing) Act 2022 (c. 15), s. 10(2)-(4), 44(2)

[^key-b95aec99181cd68b6d58063c1732fe27]: Sch. 6 para. 2(1A) inserted (28.1.2013) by Energy Act 2011 (c. 16), ss. 24(4), 121(1); S.I. 2013/125, art. 3(a)

[^key-b9636a48ec86f3a51ee3d162f854c72d]: Words in s. 113(3) inserted (18.2.2014) by Energy Act 2013 (c. 32), ss. 56(4), 156(2)

[^key-ba22eba95515a0b4404062dfc3290985]: Ss. 32LA, 32LB inserted (E.W.S.) (18.12.2013) by Energy Act 2013 (c. 32), ss. 55(1), 156(3)

[^key-ba3fb622aeb2e3f26968b680a4b46261]: Words in s. 3A(2)(b) substituted (1.6.2022) by Nuclear Energy (Financing) Act 2022 (c. 15), s. 44(2)(d), Sch. para. 1(2)

[^key-ba4260a236f4bb0bbcc1b009d213aa73]: S. 64(1B) inserted (1.9.2004) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20), s. 198(2), Sch. 19 para. 15(3); S.I. 2004/2184, art. 2(2), Sch. 2

[^key-ba5fa03005719711a6c32639a5c85a62]: S. 4(3A)(a) omitted (1.10.2024) by virtue of Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), s. 334(1), Sch. 11 para. 4(a); S.I. 2024/957, reg. 2(c)

[^key-ba6dc9f810097e0e4bdce8dd7388a5fc]: Words in s. 3A(3) substituted (8.6.2010) by Energy Act 2010 (c. 27), ss. 17(5), 38(3)

[^key-baa105fdb1eae2ee9de52820788538e3]: Words in Sch. 16 para. 1(6) substituted (28.12.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), s. 118(6), Sch. 3 para. 28; S.I. 2017/1286, reg. 2(d)

[^key-bacf2fb87ce27263b4a74c460494bd0b]: Words in s. 6F(8) substituted (26.10.2023) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), s. 334(2)(i), Sch. 15 para. 5(5)(e)

[^key-bb2a612db7e0c1444772e40c3b0c098b]: Word in s. 10H(4) inserted (31.12.2020) by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 48(5)(a) (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-bb56e0bb70a08a93724ac7ab1c1cfcb1]: Words in Sch. 2A para. 38(1) omitted (26.10.2023) by virtue of Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), s. 334(2)(i), Sch. 15 para. 24(c)

[^key-bb833cb16b41123c7aca990c5a9e5145]: Sch. 7 applied (with modifications) (28.12.2016) by The Measuring Instruments Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/1153), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3 para. 6(1)-(4) (with regs. 3(4), 5, 67(5))

[^key-bbadbde07a6692773ef33974222eead2]: S. 4(3AA) inserted (18.2.2014) by Energy Act 2013 (c. 32), ss. 147(2), 156(2)

[^key-bbc3e62ec72b3e118dfec8a0fa1d6049]: Word in s. 27A(7)(b) omitted (1.4.2014) by virtue of 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(8)(a) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, Sch. 2 paras. 13-15)

[^key-bbd8fb3640ccea2ee945b0a92b985bd0]: Words in s. 10L(1)(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(2)(c)(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-bbe16c321dc7e8d65f5f4c18bd95d4ff]: Words in s. 5(3)(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(3) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, Sch. 2 paras. 13-15)

[^key-bbe6457e97f37a4074637c920bc04e0e]: S. 43(2)-(2B) substituted for s. 43(2) (20.6.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 9 para. 18(2); S.I. 2003/1397, art. 2(1), Sch.

[^key-bc458ebeb2209bee46e514406d19595b]: Ss. 5A, 5B inserted (10.11.2011) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704), regs. 1(1), 21(2)

[^key-bc780c5b4d34b63449f5c683f33a1af7]: Word in s. 11F(7) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 34(5); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-bc9dbde8f9717a070539632d9264e6d7]: Words in s. 3A(1) inserted (26.1.2009) by Energy Act 2008 (c. 32), ss. 83(2)(a), 110(2); S.I. 2009/45, art. 2(d)(i)

[^key-bc9eb3847ed03b1e32fe0bd7282d3fa8]: Words in Sch. 15 para. 1(1)(d) inserted (6.4.2006) by The Taxation of Pension Schemes (Consequential Amendments) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/745), arts. 1, 3(3)(a)

[^key-bd025e4c1308a3901297d345f5d2095c]: 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)(ii) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, Sch. 2 paras. 13-15)

[^key-bd38aca0092007aaa253355c9eaeec4c]: Words in s. 10L(3) inserted (15.1.2015) by The Electricity and Gas (Ownership Unbundling) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/3333), regs. 1(1), 3(6) (with reg. 4)

[^key-bd8538dba44cca4a945ff79240a17b0f]: Words in Sch. 5 para. 12 inserted (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(c)

[^key-be632892e893962effa4168ff174de03]: Words in s. 3A(5)(a) substituted (1.9.2004) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20), s. 198(2), Sch. 19 para. 4; S.I. 2004/2184, art. 2(2), Sch. 2

[^key-be766bafb8c97048e9a9f9f3c4ccbd09]: S. 36(1C) inserted (1.4.2010) by Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23), s. 12(7)(a)(8), 324(3); S.I. 2010/298, art. 2, Sch. para. 4 (with art. 4(1))

[^key-be7e5c4f607dc76c073623caa920ec62]: Sch. 2A para. 13 substituted (26.10.2023) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), s. 334(2)(i), Sch. 15 para. 15

[^key-bf15ae2b2b06a22783f1424c2c09c3b8]: Word in s. 11F(3) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 34(4); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-bf1ca1fcb0fef0dc601e59e0241ca51a]: Ss. 32N-32Z2 inserted (18.2.2014) by Energy Act 2013 (c. 32), ss. 56(2), 156(2)

[^key-bf4bd210e983d2267c6223d94e5cf08f]: Word in s. 56C heading substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 39(4); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-bf74c9bc14d347231f29beb12ceae86d]: S. 36(7): 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-bf766cbcd22da421cbe8b4ccd77a9683]: Words in s. 41A(5)(f) substituted (18.12.2011) by Energy Act 2011 (c. 16), ss. 67(6)(d), 121(3) (with s. 67(16))

[^key-bf8b2a1a44a6eae4e11a3bb5872990a1]: Word in s. 41A(5)(d) omitted (1.1.2013) by virtue of Energy Act 2011 (c. 16), s. 121(5)(b), Sch. 1 para. 4(6)(b)

[^key-bfb0223f130fa063bd623708c9c1492b]: Words in s. 42AA(1)(a)(ii) substituted (28.2.2007) by Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Act 2006 (c. 19), s. 28(3), Sch. para. 6; S.I. 2007/538, art. 2

[^key-c044ead3152f405cf550a92b66a6eb48]: Ss. 3A-3D applied (18.12.2011) by Energy Act 2011 (c. 16), ss. 98(14), 121(3)

[^key-c114dc290bf16eb5d8157eab56377623]: Words in Sch. 6A para. 1(d)(ii) substituted (25.2.2020) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/96), regs. 1, 3(9)(a)(ii)(bb)

[^key-c14788b2fad58523e8da9aac9012b8df]: S. 36(1D)(1E) inserted (12.7.2016) by Energy Act 2016 (c. 20), ss. 78, 84(3); S.I. 2016/602, reg. 3(g) (with reg. 4) (as substituted by S.I. 2016/710, reg. 2)

[^key-c1540aa679e13e4099607901a6403804]: Words in s. 56D(3A) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 42(4)(a); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-c15ec5d44b095f0f326091aa78ed9e69]: Words in s. 41BA(9)(b) substituted (26.12.2023) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), ss. 214(6)(b), 334(3)(g)

[^key-c1840e036dd3067db6e43243e69330f6]: Sch. 6A para. 4(g) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of S.I. 2019/530, reg. 62(2)(c) (as substituted by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1016), regs. 1(2), 3(25)(c))

[^key-c1a70ca85d6a79fc7a24c126a67dd1c5]: Ss. 6F-6H inserted (E.W.S.) (18.2.2014) by Energy Act 2013 (c. 32), ss. 147(3), 156(2)

[^key-c1aed0746f4e68439766c283eaad82b9]: Words in s. 41A(5)(b) substituted (28.2.2007) by Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Act 2006 (c. 19), s. 28(3), Sch. para. 5(4)(b); S.I. 2007/538, art. 2

[^key-c1f85d98ff2bca1173188b8b71fdeb96]: Words in s. 64(1) omitted (25.2.2020) by virtue of The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/96), regs. 1, 3(8)(a)

[^key-c231633406e44b7720a9ab32fd96773c]: Word in s. 11A(4)(b)(ii) omitted (1.4.2014) by virtue of 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)(a) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, Sch. 2 paras. 13-15)

[^key-c2a8e9b2aa3a580bec5e239896e87fbe]: Words in s. 48(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. 67 (with art. 3)

[^key-c2b5bd7f86dbbab61221bfea7afd12bb]: Word in s. 11F heading substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 34(6); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-c2e469882019dca68d0b60937f6564d7]: Words in Sch. 4 para. 7(4) 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-c2eebadcfad144cdf55f8b696649a3a5]: S. 37(1A)(1B) inserted (1.3.2010) by Planning Act 2008 (c. 29), s. 241(8), Sch. 2 para. 33(3) (with s. 226); S.I. 2010/101, art. 2 (with art. 6)

[^key-c311702a6d252e6303847eee6f7eb60f]: Words in s. 36A(7) inserted (1.4.2019) by Wales Act 2017 (c. 4), ss. 40(5), 71(4) (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6, 8); S.I. 2017/1179, reg. 5(a)

[^key-c3b2e2d7ade1556771b65bf5d44cd85d]: S. 36(5): 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-c401ea9c745645866401a3898a9519f3]: Ss. 3A-3D applied (24.8.2004 for specified purposes, 5.10.2004 in so far as not already in force) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20), ss. 190(2), 198(2); S.I. 2004/2184, art. 2(1), Sch. 1; S.I. 2004/2575, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

[^key-c473f493ca975819216393cba07e397b]: Words in s. 41A(5)(a) omitted (1.1.2013) by virtue of Energy Act 2011 (c. 16), s. 121(5)(b), Sch. 1 para. 4(6)(a)

[^key-c49a547d6d53df51da159cc17e0ce0ca]: Words in s. 43(6) 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(11) (with art. 3)

[^key-c4a179216147c6e84a8875cd40cb6fba]: Words in Sch. 5A para. 7(7) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 44(8)(c); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-c4a3d1854f5c7b1a12d4f227c7df6bc0]: Word in s. 6(1)(c) repealed (1.12.2004) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20), s. 198(2), Sch. 23 Pt. 1; S.I. 2004/2575, art. 2(2), Sch. 2

[^key-c4ced0b927e2c7a817976f9f4c3f57af]: Word in s. 11G(7) 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-c500941771a66a16f1b36fc2a94ed9c6]: S. 4(3H)(3I) inserted (10.9.2024) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), ss. 186(4), 334(1); S.I. 2024/890, reg. 2(b)(iii)

[^key-c589e4ce533cf3955ae6881ac595979d]: Word in Sch. 5A para. 3(1) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 44(4); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-c59420ad7ce9b5301e9205c97f559fe4]: Words in Sch. 6A para. 4(d)(iv) substituted (31.12.2020) by S.I. 2019/530, reg. 62(2)(b)(i) (as substituted by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1016), regs. 1(2), 3(25)(c))

[^key-c5ee197eba1b5dccdc8a87791a1131b5]: Words in s. 56D(3A) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 42(4)(b); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-c5f0c30cf70ea63a7eed645409618fff]: Words in s. 29(2)(c) substituted (1.9.2004) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20), s. 198(2), Sch. 19 para. 10; S.I. 2004/2184, art. 2(2), Sch. 2

[^key-c6310c5a15d8806fb2027221cbd40a79]: Words in s. 62(3)(b) inserted (1.10.2005) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20), ss. 102(3)(b), 198(2); S.I. 2005/877, art. 2(2), Sch. 2

[^key-c68a7dcadc2aec2aac3426be83debfb1]: S. 63(5) inserted (1.4.2017) by The Crown Estate Transfer Scheme 2017 (S.I. 2017/524), art. 1(2), Sch. 5 para. 22(b)

[^key-c6ea5c0fea816287cd643bd839e87cc3]: S. 41A(4)(a) omitted (1.1.2013) by virtue of Energy Act 2011 (c. 16), s. 121(5)(b), Sch. 1 para. 4(5)

[^key-c7196aa09d14f38d1978a83931834479]: S. 10E(6A) inserted (25.2.2020) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/96), regs. 1, 3(5)(c)

[^key-c781857fdecaae597117e1d7adf7f161]: Words in s. 7(3G)(a) inserted (10.9.2024) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), ss. 186(16), 334(1); S.I. 2024/890, reg. 2(b)(iii)

[^key-c7abe15d0492bd77a30b1d7394987098]: Ss. 3A-3D applied (18.2.2014) by Energy Act 2013 (c. 32), ss. 136(2), 156(2)

[^key-c8181984c38d085c57c1b341add8a1ff]: 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)(a) (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-c83b90a7fb9e1d3c2bd2d4404a98db85]: Sch. 6A para. 4(d)(v) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of S.I. 2019/530, reg. 62(2)(b)(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-c85d33bc5773da35a678a6419bf0ca1a]: Words in s. 41A(5)(d) substituted (18.12.2011) by Energy Act 2011 (c. 16), ss. 67(6)(b), 121(3) (with s. 67(16))

[^key-c87450b39684ed3c9e91249f6a4352ab]: Words in s. 29(2)(b) inserted (1.12.2004) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20), ss. 147(3)(b), 198(2); S.I. 2004/2575, art. 2(2), Sch. 2

[^key-c879a8cf2d35283d5e148b1afcf417d4]: Words in Sch. 8 heading inserted (1.4.2019) by Wales Act 2017 (c. 4), s. 71(4), Sch. 6 para. 50(2) (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6, 8); S.I. 2017/1179, reg. 5(b)

[^key-c87a781a2ed5d9903ad58120ee75fa28]: Sch. 6A para. 9B inserted (24.4.2017) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/493), regs. 1(1), 6(3)

[^key-c893f6f70309e2a41c3886a3158ebf6d]: Words in s. 36B(3) substituted (1.4.2019) by Wales Act 2017 (c. 4), ss. 40(9), 71(4) (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6, 8); S.I. 2017/1179, reg. 5(a)

[^key-c8960c5fb1feaabed8e81abdb973fd3f]: Words in Sch. 5A para. 1(9) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 44(2)(c)(ii); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-c8fac7a972e6087eea72385362601fd1]: Words in s. 111(1) 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(20)(a) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, Sch. 2 paras. 13-15)

[^key-c9918b2ea3e8c9df53477a845e05cf1b]: Word in s. 10K(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), 50(4) (with reg. 51) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1016, regs. 1(2), 3(20)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-ca6857d8fb075adcf56d0a5a9d3a4206]: Words in s. 98(1) inserted (1.12.2004) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20), ss. 147(8)(b), 198(2); S.I. 2004/2575, art. 2(2), Sch. 2

[^key-ca6b0ad0dd9a0d4d0345f8bfeb971cd1]: Words in s. 35(1) substituted (1.9.2004) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20), s. 198(2), Sch. 19 para. 12(2); S.I. 2004/2184, art. 2(2), Sch. 2

[^key-caa9bb65b3074f4f33c168d975116d1a]: S. 36(2)(c)(d) 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)(c), 71(4) (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6, 8); S.I. 2017/1179, regs. 3(h), 5(a)

[^key-cac89dd19c35f1898f4a76abe9eafff6]: Words in s. 41A heading omitted (1.1.2013) by virtue of Energy Act 2011 (c. 16), s. 121(5)(b), Sch. 1 para. 4(2)

[^key-caf2e67d785d0cd23016faa6579db297]: S. 4(1)(b) excluded (16.8.2024) by S.I. 2001/3270, art. 3(1)(d), Sch. 5 (as inserted by The Electricity (Class Exemptions from the Requirement for a Licence) (Amendment) Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/819), art. 1(1), Sch. paras. 2, 4)

[^key-cb98ef35bbc411acb642e6450122c704]: Words in s. 47(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. 66 (with art. 3)

[^key-cbe9eb63c3758ff5beb6ab46f48857ee]: Sch. 2A para. 5 omitted (26.10.2023) by virtue of Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), s. 334(2)(i), Sch. 15 para. 13

[^key-cbeb8b038063ae353a677ef4db126ee6]: Sch. 5 paras. 5A, 5B 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)(b)

[^key-cc78e54d27d9e1628973b5e99768b842]: Word in s. 10L(1) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 52(2)(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-ccaf1b104f1e8d3d6b5a1b16694f7669]: Words in s. 41AA(3)(g) inserted (26.12.2023) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), ss. 214(5)(a)(iii), 334(3)(g)

[^key-ccb75f3bcc7087db57ea832b0498b402]: Word in Sch. 5A para. 2(3) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 44(3)(c); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-ccd889c1d1c62c147d37cd773845bc73]: Word in s. 32M(1) substituted (12.5.2016) by Energy Act 2016 (c. 20), ss. 81(3)(a), 84(1)

[^key-cd057a3b2ea502e61f6c988de3dd4ec5]: S. 32L(1)(b)(ba) substituted for s. 32L(1)(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(9) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, Sch. 2 paras. 13-15)

[^key-cd372515d490c1b4531de625dbdf942f]: Words in s. 11C(2)(d) 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(6)(a) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, Sch. 2 paras. 13-15)

[^key-cd83a2a3c72dc3394f9e1b0dce6b67b5]: Words in s. 98(1) inserted (19.9.2012) by The Electricity and Gas (Smart Meters Licensable Activity) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2400), arts. 1, 15(a)

[^key-cde56d587beebdaed1b5f0a97a1a8fd3]: S. 6(10) substituted (10.9.2024) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), ss. 186(9), 334(1); S.I. 2024/890, reg. 2(b)(iii)

[^key-ce9e331c0198c2fd9d50bc4af7251886]: 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)(i) (with art. 3)

[^key-cec6d806854975e9705e0c8e20080270]: Words in s. 98(1) inserted (1.12.2004) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20), ss. 147(8)(a), 198(2); S.I. 2004/2575, art. 2(2), Sch. 2

[^key-cffef388240a0ab782ab9d6b58888a00]: S. 4(3C)-(3F) inserted (1.12.2004) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20), ss. 145(3), 198(2); S.I. 2004/2575, art. 2(2), Sch. 2

[^key-d00f61e3c41c520b1770d4ec14c3824a]: Words in s. 36(1) inserted (1.3.2010) by Planning Act 2008 (c. 29), s. 241(8), Sch. 2 para. 32(2) (with s. 226); S.I. 2010/101, art. 2 (with art. 6)

[^key-d0723d9a9bf215eea78bafa4363f8ac5]: Words in s. 5(3)(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(3) (with art. 5)

[^key-d09d33f01a1c1dd19e3d558402badcf5]: S. 11 omitted (10.11.2011) by virtue of The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704), regs. 1(1), 43(2) (with reg. 44)

[^key-d0c3fdef166dd63cd4c8177dc91a127d]: Words in s. 41A(5)(e) substituted (18.12.2011) by Energy Act 2011 (c. 16), ss. 67(6)(c)(i), 121(3) (with s. 67(16))

[^key-d1098a9ccc6c4a88f5f36b2c7e33a515]: Word in s. 43(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. 65(6) (with art. 3)

[^key-d17a94f03ec536994217d20b40f6b64c]: Words in Sch. 2A para. 35(5) inserted (26.10.2023) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), s. 334(2)(i), Sch. 15 para. 21(6)

[^key-d18337dc26ca6a6f0322b68e4237b527]: Word in s. 5(1) inserted (1.10.2024) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), s. 334(1), Sch. 11 para. 5; S.I. 2024/957, reg. 2(c)

[^key-d1f018265c74d712b6673f3aee136a58]: Sch. 6A inserted (10.11.2011) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704), regs. 1(1), 39(5), Sch. 4 (as amended (14.1.2015) by S.I. 2014/3332, regs. 1(1), 7)

[^key-d244f495d30f3c8b161838ba5952324c]: Words in s. 44B(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), 56(3)(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-d24d69e2d299eb62befcd0057d8724d8]: Words in s. 10E(8)(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(4)(b)(ii); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-d265a7d4a5f0ace1954bb2df81cb22e0]: Words in Sch. 9 para. 1(4) substituted (1.4.2019) by Wales Act 2017 (c. 4), s. 71(4), Sch. 6 para. 51(c) (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6, 8); S.I. 2017/1179, reg. 5(b)

[^key-d3c1a4e73202ace5d2cb42552dff95f0]: Words in s. 10I(2)(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), 49(2)(d) (with reg. 51) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1016, regs. 1(2), 3(20)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-d41a642650830775d98727e38e85e514]: S. 62(6) inserted (24.5.2018) by The Welsh Ministers (Transfer of Functions) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/644), arts. 1(1), 24(4)

[^key-d441f1f7e0de5dd53328500fba4f18fd]: S. 108A inserted (1.4.2005) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20), ss. 102(5), 198(2); S.I. 2005/877, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

[^key-d486cdaec1b2b60687586b3df04db626]: S. 6B(2) substituted (1.9.2004) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20), s. 198(2), Sch. 19 para. 7(2); S.I. 2004/2184, art. 2(2), Sch. 2

[^key-d4e51101a2f0ec10da8333de247bbf63]: S. 6(2B) inserted (19.9.2012) by The Electricity and Gas (Smart Meters Licensable Activity) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2400), arts. 1, 6(4)

[^key-d5f2b6e68d4e77d115aa6b7bdc0c10a5]: S. 41A(5)(g) and preceding word inserted (18.12.2011) by Energy Act 2011 (c. 16), ss. 67(6)(e), 121(3) (with s. 67(16))

[^key-d5fe5b27bcb7ed48f707c207bfa8ba20]: Ss. 3A-3D applied (18.2.2014) by Energy Act 2013 (c. 32), ss. 53, 156(2)

[^key-d65f54533ca4fbf7652b503130a17b5e]: Words in s. 64(1) 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), 60(2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-d6a7a68499c5c0fcaff8a56def5b7168]: Sch. 16 para. 4 repealed (14.11.2005) by Civil Contingencies Act 2004 (c. 36), s. 34(1), Sch. 3; S.I. 2005/2040, art. 3(r)

[^key-d6e42ba1ceef2253ed0c99e571c8852a]: S. 3A(5A) inserted (5.10.2004) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20), ss. 178, 198(2); S.I. 2004/2575, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

[^key-d6f141b4c66cca04dbf81e3126798e3b]: S. 25(4A)(4B) inserted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 14 para. 5(3); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(e) (with Sch.)

[^key-d76e0ade065f4fc93859db8e56ad7478]: Words in s. 10E(1)(a) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 47(2)(a)(ii) (as amended by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1016), regs. 1(2), 3(18)(a)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-d7e4d9a4617c78e14bb5ce07e7eb5166]: S. 3F(2)(f) 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)(d); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-d7f31025fe27048dfb987d47bfdd5cc9]: S. 56CB(1A) 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(3) (with art. 3, Sch. 2 para. 2)

[^key-d87b647cccfcccd5ae43f7c04e94db1b]: Word in s. 56C(5)(6) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 39(3); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-d8f34eea2db5326d176dbcc4510ee4bf]: Words in s. 6F(8) substituted (26.10.2023) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), s. 334(2)(i), Sch. 15 para. 5(5)(a)

[^key-d913d938e72404a80706cd88b61da38a]: 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)(b)

[^key-d9163675e86eb60c013ef852c2a2c2ec]: Words in s. 25(8) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of S.I. 2019/530, reg. 54(b) (as substituted by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1016), regs. 1(2), 3(22))

[^key-d91e6514e1554e57ceea7b62a6a9978d]: Word in s. 6F(2) substituted (26.10.2023) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), s. 334(2)(i), Sch. 15 para. 5(2)

[^key-d98a2829d4e6f1897d0cc8d20bc089c9]: Words in s. 3A(1) omitted (8.6.2010) by virtue of Energy Act 2010 (c. 27), ss. 17(2), 38(3)

[^key-d9a0e6ff022d93928eddacba37312ef6]: Word in s. 11H(1) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 36(2); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-d9aabed921d5d94a5270bc3c1db0658c]: Words in s. 56C(6)(c) substituted (1.4.2008) by The Legislative Reform (Health and Safety Executive) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/960), art. 1, Sch. 3 (with art. 21, Sch. 2)

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