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-d9de6b50b4f2c332184dc45cd3c32125]: Words in s. 56G heading 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(19)(a) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, Sch. 2 paras. 13-15)

[^key-d9f234c8670a7084f4f475518be2463a]: Words in Sch. 5A para. 8(4) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 44(9)(b); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-da0f548df0ce67bc8f2c2e79bac27741]: Words in Sch. 7 para. 6(2) substituted (1.4.2009) by Energy Act 2008 (c. 32), ss. 96(6), 110(2); S.I. 2009/45, art. 3(b)(ii)

[^key-db11e7d5ef694372cdd3412305e39815]: Words in s. 11A(4)(b)(iv) 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(5) (with art. 5)

[^key-db86bd14eaeef5526fc414af79c30026]: Sch. 2A para. 36(2)(2A) substituted for Sch. 2A para. 36(2) (26.10.2023) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), s. 334(2)(i), Sch. 15 para. 22(b)

[^key-db90d13b83270b8eecfec76ae743def9]: Words in s. 6E heading substituted (26.10.2023) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), s. 334(2)(i), Sch. 15 para. 4(b)

[^key-db9ac6b9055100e2b1ce76ef9dd308ed]: Words in s. 41A(13) inserted (26.1.2009) by Climate Change Act 2008 (c. 27), s. 100(5), Sch. 8 para. 3(11)

[^key-dbb8d68b42ff8c3271d1a89ddecded17]: S. 44C(8) substituted (10.11.2011) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704), regs. 1(1), 29(4)(b)

[^key-dc44a953b25b73fbecf65c6674bbd89f]: S. 36(1A)(1B) inserted (1.3.2010) by Planning Act 2008 (c. 29), s. 241(8), Sch. 2 para. 32(3) (with s. 226); S.I. 2010/101, art. 2 (with art. 6)

[^key-dce6a3c07d92e3ca5853b863afc52060]: Words in s. 56G 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(19)(b) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, Sch. 2 paras. 13-15)

[^key-dce879c4901fa2374971d6a019d86b63]: Ss. 6A, 6B restricted (22.2.2013) by The Electricity (Competitive Tenders for Offshore Transmission Licences) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/175), regs. 1(1), 34(2)

[^key-ddcdf6bbfb44dc501de26056616875e9]: Words in s. 3D substituted (1.3.2005) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20), ss. 99(3), 198(2); S.I. 2005/442, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

[^key-de0bf64c3500227d7e3ed8a7e872073b]: Words in s. 10C(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), 44(4) (with reg. 45) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1016, regs. 1(2), 3(16)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-de2e1fe3c039d1f330654c49a4e00abc]: 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)(i); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-df1acbeaa16a35cf77673dc55f93f9b0]: 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), 3(2) (with arts. 3(3), 5)

[^key-df6adac5569f2035bbb698c0d2da6b17]: Sch. 6A: power to amend conferred (18.12.2013) by Energy Act 2013 (c. 32), ss. 38(c), 156(3)

[^key-df6bec303b4884cc9ad9c16387c0abd6]: S. 91(2) repealed (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), Sch. 1 Pt. 5 Group 5

[^key-e0dc154b96aa408f699607a1e65f19d8]: Words in Sch. 5A para. 13(1) omitted (1.4.2014) by virtue of Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 44(14)(d); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-e13942ddb0790e4c691a36d4608cf2a6]: S. 41A(1)(za) omitted (1.1.2013) by virtue of Energy Act 2011 (c. 16), s. 121(5)(b), Sch. 1 para. 4(3)(a)

[^key-e1893236791d7ecf46853b74e337dd4e]: Sch. 8 para. 7A functions modified (12.4.2006) by The Scotland Act 1998 (Transfer of Functions to the Scottish Ministers etc.) (No. 2) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/1040), arts. 1(2), 2 (with art. 6)

[^key-e1bce7f0e8d798e8ae3816cb161b62bb]: Ss. 25-28 applied (1.4.2005) by The Renewables Obligation (Scotland) Order 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/185), arts. 1(1), 18(22)

[^key-e1c13d93f19743abe87affb4c5510086]: Words in s. 40B(1)(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(11) (with art. 5)

[^key-e1f63c966e6ea05aa3db1a9ab7e6e380]: S. 4(3G) inserted (19.9.2012) by The Electricity and Gas (Smart Meters Licensable Activity) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2400), arts. 1, 4(3)

[^key-e220794a40456191654ff846e7828928]: S. 3A(2)(c) and preceding word inserted (26.1.2009) by Energy Act 2008 (c. 32), ss. 83(2)(b), 110(2); S.I. 2009/45, art. 2(d)(i)

[^key-e27dcab06d494bb06242e8151e3958b6]: Word in s. 11E(2)-(5) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 33(2); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-e2df1a89da2a0117c8210686ccb3a6a9]: Words in s. 10(1)(a) substituted (1.9.2004) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20), s. 198(2), Sch. 19 para. 9(2); S.I. 2004/2184, art. 2(2), Sch. 2

[^key-e30991bec815dc5fc498e3c5e65eabe6]: S. 11D(1) omitted (1.4.2014) by virtue of Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 32(2); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-e30f14ed0f19e6cb6123650e6c516427]: Words in s. 19(4) inserted (6.4.2017) by Infrastructure Act 2015 (c. 7), ss. 52(2)(c), 57(7)(c); S.I. 2017/108, reg. 2

[^key-e37c6cbe1516b56b599684294731564b]: Words in Sch. 12 para. 2(1) substituted (8.5.2003) by Electricity (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2003 (c. 9), s. 3(4)

[^key-e37d0e62cc9ffd0c5455d893137bf1ce]: 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)(b)

[^key-e3a7f21a7f1c56d9ae7c7534435d9ce6]: Words in Sch. 3 para. 11 substituted (1.4.2008) by Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (c. 15), s. 148, Sch. 22 para. 7; S.I. 2007/2709, art. 5(b)

[^key-e3bc26778370c020bdae8262865d8734]: Word in s. 10L(5) 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(6)(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-e4242b338ba06e33841fe46a58f3ed32]: Words in s. 56F(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(18) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, Sch. 2 paras. 13-15)

[^key-e43f729b81c80dfb548cedd921817ba5]: Words in s. 27E substituted (10.11.2011) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704), regs. 1(1), 39(3)(f)

[^key-e447f8383a67e9cfb4f726bee82f1fb9]: Ss. 32LD-32LL inserted (12.5.2016) by Energy Act 2016 (c. 20), ss. 80(2), 84(1)

[^key-e4a95ec69a7b6bcec96686c474670673]: Sch. 9 para. 5 omitted (1.10.2010) by virtue of Flood and Water Management Act 2010 (c. 29), ss. 46(3), 49(3) (with s. 49(1)(6)); S.I. 2010/2169, art. 4, Sch.

[^key-e4ce43768aafde6b1abf922d3ce136fb]: Word in s. 10D(4)(a) inserted (31.12.2020) by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 46(3)(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)

[^key-e5548c244dcc32ab061e0a10d24a5ede]: S. 25(5)(d) and word omitted (1.4.2014) by virtue of Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 14 para. 5(4); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(e) (with Sch.)

[^key-e56fe2ddf05fef641a34f0332bd7306a]: 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(5); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-e57f9e5274e132c6eb030fd1c84f77d6]: Word in Sch. 5A para. 8(1) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 44(9)(a); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-e582a9d18b12108ff92d246c2b7bc81b]: S. 33 as saved 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), 10

[^key-e5cf126cfdfe415e394b71ecec3e48df]: Words in s. 3A(2)(b) substituted (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(3), 198(2); S.I. 2004/2184, art. 2(1), Sch. 1; S.I. 2004/2575, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

[^key-e5e36deb3eba099bd3a680e25d23ad9a]: S. 10F(9A)(9B) inserted (15.1.2015) by The Electricity and Gas (Ownership Unbundling) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/3333), regs. 1(1), 3(3) (with reg. 4)

[^key-e611a82dd2526a815dac7556fc8e748c]: Words in s. 10L(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), 52(2)(d)(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-e615515538f58cabf1dcd48eba323dfe]: Words in s. 28(1) substituted (10.11.2011) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704), regs. 1(1), 39(3)(h)

[^key-e654edbf68fe0a29daec668ef8598f5d]: Words in s. 36A(2) substituted (1.4.2019) by Wales Act 2017 (c. 4), ss. 40(3), 71(4) (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6, 8); S.I. 2017/1179, reg. 5(a)

[^key-e657f7e2507acdd12fdcd9d9ea1a82c9]: Words in s. 64(1) substituted (29.7.2010 for specified purposes, 10.6.2014 in so far as not already in force) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20), ss. 180(1), 198(2); S.I. 2010/1889, art. 2; S.I. 2014/1460, art. 2

[^key-e6624f9eef03710766812a9be635795f]: S. 47(1D) inserted (31.12.2020) by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 59; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-e67fe57e089473e15127739ba6ae5a7f]: Words in s. 44C(1) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 57(2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-e6da01c4bf8a82f760b6e2326b6d7d14]: 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)(ii); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-e721e5631fa87a6306482b1c1db2900c]: Words in s. 10O(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), 53(c); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-e726bcbcf0d9965dca9dab6fdb78ae3a]: Sch. 8 para. 7A and cross-heading inserted (1.3.2005) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20), s. 93(2)(4), 198(2); S.I. 2005/442, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

[^key-e76c94fe7a671fb725000837999b8201]: Words in s. 3F(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), 42(3)(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-e7ab1b1c4a30907cdea0ed2c08fb95cd]: Words in s. 56FC(2) inserted (11.1.2024) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), s. 334(1), Sch. 19 para. 3; S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(b)(iii)

[^key-e7af81835e47eab986589f04c5e4f23e]: 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(6) (as amended by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1016), regs. 1(2), 3(24)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-e80696636d1c254f476252f8d2ff5278]: S. 56D(3A)(3B) inserted (20.6.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 25 para. 20(13)(a); S.I. 2003/1397, art. 2(1), Sch. (with art. 8)

[^key-e80be6f6b353cc42a4755c258ae85682]: Words in s. 58(1) substituted (1.9.2004) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20), s. 198(2), Sch. 19 para. 14(a); S.I. 2004/2184, art. 2(2), Sch. 2

[^key-e8535f680c3e9ed0084118250a859d04]: Words in Sch. 7 para. 1(9) 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-e86c4dd0b2e6605935cef457051b738e]: Words in s. 36A(1) substituted (1.4.2019) by Wales Act 2017 (c. 4), ss. 40(2)(a), 71(4) (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6, 8); S.I. 2017/1179, reg. 5(a)

[^key-e87210d38900b5fe71e05086991b66c9]: 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)(c)

[^key-e87dd9828932cbf4ee6c69fc5584e0b1]: Sch. 6A para. 4(d)(viii)-(xi) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of S.I. 2019/530, reg. 62(2)(b)(iii) (as substituted by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1016), regs. 1(2), 3(25)(c))

[^key-e88cf9687d9599d505f7d3d0e1f42a75]: S. 43(7) repealed (20.6.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 9 para. 18(6), Sch. 26; S.I. 2003/1397, art. 2(1), Sch.

[^key-e88ed2c3d6a3e6cb6110cd2f85c0bfa0]: Sch. 7 para. 12(2)(a) substituted (28.1.2013) by Energy Act 2011 (c. 16), ss. 24(6), 121(1); S.I. 2013/125, art. 3(a)

[^key-e8da0949ea076741a10fda529751e426]: Act: transfer of functions (1.10.2008) by Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (c. 17), ss. 30(3)(a), 66(2) (with s. 6(9), Sch. 3); S.I. 2008/2550, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-e93a540309b5daaa80ffab07f75cd354]: S. 35(2) substituted (1.9.2004) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20), s. 198(2), Sch. 19 para. 12(3); S.I. 2004/2184, art. 2(2), Sch. 2

[^key-e94344808e7e0c2e891b3dd56b06792a]: S. 6H(8) omitted (26.10.2023) by virtue of Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), s. 334(2)(i), Sch. 15 para. 7(7)

[^key-e94aa424dc9bd992b9aba874c7dc4879]: Word in s. 56CB(4) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 41(a); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-e9a30dfb8fb01ec17b4d0439a0d7d9aa]: Words in Sch. 7 para. 13 substituted (1.4.2009) by Energy Act 2008 (c. 32), ss. 96(9), 110(2); S.I. 2009/45, art. 3(b)(ii)

[^key-e9ca3e1414f29306f292d01148bfca49]: S. 6H(2) substituted (26.10.2023) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), s. 334(2)(i), Sch. 15 para. 7(3)

[^key-ea9e88f5dc088fb1fa922f616bb491eb]: Words in Sch. 2A para. 38(1) substituted (26.10.2023) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), s. 334(2)(i), Sch. 15 para. 24(d)

[^key-eaf494846091befb7b0df68c3074f0d1]: Word in s. 56B(4)(5) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 38(3); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-eb034fdf47b09abf3f078abd316155bf]: Words in s. 11A(5) substituted (10.11.2011) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704), regs. 1(1), 43(5) (with reg. 44)

[^key-eb08d92c56e8d611a5157d0f0e43036e]: Ss. 6A, 6B restricted (3.8.2015) by The Electricity (Competitive Tenders for Offshore Transmission Licences) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/1555), regs. 1(1), 35(2) (with reg. 2)

[^key-eb1e2845c94d527d77a1a896671fe598]: Sch. 8 para. 5A and cross-heading inserted (E.W.) (6.4.2007) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20), ss. 182(1), 198(2); S.I. 2007/1091, art. 2(a)

[^key-eb22125d8dca81e19886a2e7138f8c20]: Words in Sch. 12 para. 1(1) (2) repealed (8.5.2003) by Electricity (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2003 (c. 9), s. 3(2)

[^key-ebaa2cbc4cdcedaeca42a279d3981bd2]: 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)(i); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-ebd45b99ed5c66e033e8fb9968345ed0]: Sch. 5A para. 2(1A) inserted (E.W.S.) (30.4.2024) by Smart Meters Act 2018 (c. 14), ss. 13(4), 14(3); S.I. 2024/465, reg. 2(c)

[^key-ec148288a1271807309112c10f2bd32f]: Sch. 2A paras. 36A, 36B and cross-heading inserted (26.10.2023) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), s. 334(2)(i), Sch. 15 para. 23

[^key-ec59c36e750c8387777a9c6b6dd46b56]: Words in s. 64(1) inserted (19.9.2012) by The Electricity and Gas (Smart Meters Licensable Activity) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2400), arts. 1, 13

[^key-ec6220136fc66603984b7498197d72eb]: Words in s. 36(7) 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(10), 71(4) (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6, 8); S.I. 2017/1179, regs. 3(h), 5(a)

[^key-ecf2e3dc35069ffe2e2b488005a6af66]: Word in Sch. 5A para. 2(4) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 44(3)(d); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-ed097673aa8f71409fec93f994806c2a]: Word in s. 10L(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), 52(4)(b)(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-ed2509f2d7ccbfd79bb16c5652077edd]: Word in s. 11G(1) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 35(2); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-ed6a25c4a08e3b029bd78739ad80d25b]: S. 46 repealed (1.10.2008) by Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (c. 17), s. 66(2), Sch. 8; S.I. 2008/2550, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-ed94bfbc77c51503aad2b9eebb24e2c9]: Words in Sch. 7 para. 7(1) inserted (1.4.2009) by Energy Act 2008 (c. 32), ss. 96(7)(a), 110(2); S.I. 2009/45, art. 3(b)(ii)

[^key-edcee81b20c4c9c5bc26de5a47b76a75]: Sch. 16 para. 1(1)(xvii) repealed (1.4.2019) by Forestry and Land Management (Scotland) Act 2018 (asp 8), s. 85(2), sch. 2 (with s. 83); S.S.I. 2019/47, reg. 2 (with regs. 3-22)

[^key-ee18e763150552fb50fc986a409b8061]: S. 78 applied (2.10.2014) by The Clocaenog Forest Wind Farm Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/2441), arts. 1, 4(2) (with art. 33)

[^key-ee78015770f0db7715c76d88912fa488]: Word in s. 32M(7) substituted (12.5.2016) by Energy Act 2016 (c. 20), ss. 81(3)(b), 84(1)

[^key-ee89f98bd73edb0da6609e3b4ecb2835]: S. 8A 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-ee9ca61abd04f431942d4fe71dee25e7]: S. 36B(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))

[^key-eefa609fca47131613b714106179ae60]: S. 6(7) substituted (1.9.2004) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20), s. 198(2), Sch. 19 para. 5; S.I. 2004/2184, art. 2(2), Sch. 2

[^key-ef21b72532555c7f48f2cbb3072b2e00]: Sch. 6A para. 4(d)(xiii) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of S.I. 2019/530, reg. 62(2)(b)(iv) (as substituted by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1016), regs. 1(2), 3(25)(c))

[^key-ef2b6067b451d3b051533e4c16fbf878]: Words in s. 64(1) inserted (5.10.2004) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20), ss. 102(4)(b), 198(2); S.I. 2004/2575, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

[^key-ef324bf5f016fbfba86ff4a4a8b9dd12]: S. 37(1) excluded (E.W.) (6.4.2009) by The Overhead Lines (Exemption) (England and Wales) Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/640), regs. 1(3), 3-5

[^key-ef4e2219c4726de0d7348adf3db6aa6f]: Words in s. 96(1)(a) inserted (19.9.2012) by The Electricity and Gas (Smart Meters Licensable Activity) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2400), arts. 1, 14(2)

[^key-f10db4bee3f6b45c096f4f7cb66a3059]: Words in Sch. 5A para. 10(1) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 44(11); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-f124f493998717bde41c3a6bccb284e3]: Words in s. 29(1)(b) inserted (1.12.2004) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20), ss. 147(3)(a), 198(2); S.I. 2004/2575, art. 2(2), Sch. 2

[^key-f140949e3549bb0073006a9c0647a72d]: Words in s. 58(2) substituted (1.9.2004) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20), s. 198(2), Sch. 19 para. 14(b); S.I. 2004/2184, art. 2(2), Sch. 2

[^key-f1873a9e85ca53216e99b849aa425316]: S. 15(1)(2) substituted (20.6.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 9 para. 5(2); S.I. 2003/1397, art. 2(1), Sch.

[^key-f193f9a41fc0c825b0dfb2422cc4c7c5]: Words in Sch. 9 para. 4(2) repealed (31.5.2003) by Public Appointments and Public Bodies etc. (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 4), s. 21(2), Sch. 4 para. 10; S.S.I. 2003/219, art. 2(1)(c)

[^key-f1e8e41d1bc4089c6c715460df41f490]: Words in Sch. 5 para. 8(a)(i) 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(a)(i)

[^key-f1f1762d158da5cd3b6d905476c1ac35]: S. 6A restricted (2.6.2009) by The Electricity (Competitive Tenders for Offshore Transmission Licences) Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/1340), regs. 1, 28(2)

[^key-f2334c22f874ae37e38e126a8b138650]: Words in Sch. 14 para. 5(1) substituted (6.4.2006) by The Taxation of Pension Schemes (Consequential Amendments) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/745), arts. 1, 3(2)(b)

[^key-f259e3ca6b04d14586d794ffe273c9de]: Words in s. 58(2) inserted (19.9.2012) by The Electricity and Gas (Smart Meters Licensable Activity) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2400), arts. 1, 12

[^key-f281a0fdacbe5abf29bb72ff398834dd]: Words in s. 10B(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), 43(c) (with reg. 45) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1016, regs. 1(2), 3(16)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-f2de37fb473e609307105cf0cd952be6]: Word in s. 43(3)(b) inserted (31.12.2020) by S.I. 2019/93, Sch. 1 para. 3(2) (as substituted by The Competition (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1343), regs. 1(1), 15)

[^key-f2f1a29cf96cdd48b09791316e754b6e]: Ss. 56FBA, 56FBB inserted (11.1.2024) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), s. 334(1), Sch. 19 para. 2; S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(b)(iii)

[^key-f2fd0ee036a1de83747db648117a8e53]: Words in Sch. 6A para. 4(ca) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of S.I. 2019/530, reg. 62(2)(a)(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-f308f56b41dd411fc04849bb8cd378f3]: Words in s. 35(3) substituted (1.9.2004) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20), s. 198(2), Sch. 19 para. 12(4); S.I. 2004/2184, art. 2(2), Sch. 2

[^key-f329d6500b923e26ad4697576a451804]: Words in s. 3A(5)(a) inserted (1.4.2006 for specified purposes, 1.4.2010 in so far as not already in force) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20), s. 179(2)(3)(a), 198(2); S.I. 2005/2965, art. 3

[^key-f32cc20d41be813820cdba0465301914]: Word in s. 41A(6) omitted (1.1.2013) by virtue of Energy Act 2011 (c. 16), s. 121(5)(b), Sch. 1 para. 4(7)

[^key-f34847b7baff1e2e2f8019d7dcc6ca70]: S. 43(1) repealed (1.4.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 25 para. 20(7)(a), Sch. 26; S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3) (as amended (20.7.2007) by S.I. 2007/1846, reg. 3(2), Sch.)

[^key-f36a315e5af626ef0b3af11e6d11b5cf]: Words in s. 16(4) inserted (6.4.2017) by Infrastructure Act 2015 (c. 7), ss. 52(4), 57(7)(c); S.I. 2017/108, reg. 2

[^key-f3e6e167c0825e9dc7431b77e8b00fe3]: Words in s. 41A(4) substituted (26.1.2009) by Climate Change Act 2008 (c. 27), s. 100(5), Sch. 8 para. 3(5)

[^key-f41c460c3a8ca56a9f822ab5138f295d]: Words in Sch. 6 para. 11(2)(b) inserted (6.4.2014) by Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (c. 15), s. 148, Sch. 13 para. 90 (with s. 89); S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

[^key-f487d924436413da7e07082502d5ef5e]: Words in s. 10L(1) inserted (15.1.2015) by The Electricity and Gas (Ownership Unbundling) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/3333), regs. 1(1), 3(5) (with reg. 4)

[^key-f49f32ffc54f9d2b3278b060d23c364b]: S. 43(4)(4A) substituted for s. 43(4) (20.6.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 9 para. 18(3); S.I. 2003/1397, art. 2(1), Sch.

[^key-f4a9c193f3ae5cfdc7dee595de82241c]: S. 6A(1B) inserted (25.5.2024) by The Energy Act 2023 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/706), regs. 1(2), 3(3)(b)

[^key-f51e240099eb785eba632393da5b5c98]: S. 36(1): 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-f5961cb7d39d06a2fe8250bc1df43610]: Words in s. 10E(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), 47(3); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-f59f0db49e34be9c6126a501f0311317]: Word in s. 11G heading substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 35(4); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-f5cce5ebefe72d2ec12ca2fad8721fd2]: Words in Sch. 5A para. 11(1) 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-f614b7b506884ab625c12edd2499ba5b]: 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(3); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-f6a831d6e461414f132acc3d26f7593c]: Words in Sch. 2ZB para. 8 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 61; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-f70f854a61c86dea84d9841e5a16cd74]: Words in s. 10O(1) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 53(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-f717743308e01418438aa74fe28de61f]: Word in s. 6(1) omitted (10.9.2024) by virtue of Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), ss. 186(7)(a), 334(1); S.I. 2024/890, reg. 2(b)(iii)

[^key-f7194e7266f33e61fb1af9ded0aa9a77]: Word in s. 11C(3)(4) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 31(3); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-f7a55dd0e985f154b0609ec5366639d6]: Sch. 5 para. 14 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(d)

[^key-f7f1f2f5878390e2bb5b94a304f2fdd9]: Sch. 7 para. 4(2A) inserted (1.4.2009) by Energy Act 2008 (c. 32), ss. 96(4)(b), 110(2); S.I. 2009/45, art. 3(b)(ii)

[^key-f860169bc7473689dd16b6162636553a]: Words in s. 3A(6) substituted (26.1.2009) by Energy Act 2008 (c. 32), ss. 83(2)(d), 110(2); S.I. 2009/45, art. 2(d)(i)

[^key-f887447410db82b2c51a3f730c360469]: Word in s. 4(1) omitted (10.9.2024) by virtue of Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), ss. 186(3)(a), 334(1); S.I. 2024/890, reg. 2(b)(iii)

[^key-f8a4e9de60bcefaf9556079a4132a9f7]: S. 6(1)(b) substituted (1.9.2004) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20), ss. 136(1), 198(2); S.I. 2004/2184, art. 2(2), Sch. 2

[^key-f8e09d2f3b6aa2091d203f378508ebfb]: Sch. 6A para. 4(d)-(db) substituted for Sch. 6A para. 4(d) (25.2.2020) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/96), regs. 1, 3(9)(c)(ii)

[^key-f903e2de0f12b94bee36b33bff27e972]: S. 6G(6) substituted (26.10.2023) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), s. 334(2)(i), Sch. 15 para. 6(4)

[^key-f987eee924403457bf42e963f500b3d1]: Ss. 36D, 36E inserted (26.2.2015) by The Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (Consequential Modifications) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/374), arts. 1(1), 4(2) (with art. 4(4))

[^key-f9eb10fdcfd85d5115fb74d547939422]: Words in s. 49(6) substituted (26.5.2015) by Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), ss. 97(8), 115(3)(k)

[^key-fa2c026b4ef781ef513aee4f94512b5f]: Words in s. 96(6) inserted (19.9.2012) by The Electricity and Gas (Smart Meters Licensable Activity) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2400), arts. 1, 14(3)

[^key-fb7ba8731056edc7aa784b340007863e]: S. 27A(7)(c)(d) substituted for s. 27A(7)(c) (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(8)(b) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, Sch. 2 paras. 13-15)

[^key-fbae018b3444edf9ca9efa4e19ffe47f]: Words in s. 6A(1)(a) substituted (25.5.2024) by The Energy Act 2023 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/706), regs. 1(2), 3(3)(a)

[^key-fbb9b942dafacd35cc2446758d5259aa]: Words in Sch. 5A para. 6(4) omitted (1.4.2014) by virtue of Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 44(7)(b)(ii); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

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