Energy Prices Act 2022
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="crossheading-reduction-of-domestic-energy-bills-in-england-wales-and-scotland"><heading>Reduction of domestic energy bills in England, Wales and Scotland</heading><section eId="section-1"><num>1</num><heading>Domestic energy price reduction schemes for Great Britain</heading><subsection eId="section-1-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may establish a domestic electricity price reduction scheme for Great Britain.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-1-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A “domestic electricity price reduction scheme for Great Britain” is a scheme (including any other related arrangements) that makes provision for and in connection with—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-1-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>reducing the amount that would otherwise be charged for GB domestic electricity supply by licensed electricity suppliers who are parties to the scheme, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-1-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>making payments to those suppliers in respect of those reductions in charges.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-1-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may establish a domestic gas price reduction scheme for Great Britain.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-1-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>A “domestic gas price reduction scheme for Great Britain” is a scheme (including any other related arrangements) that makes provision for and in connection with—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-1-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>reducing the amount that would otherwise be charged for GB domestic gas supply by licensed gas suppliers who are parties to the scheme, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-1-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>making payments to those suppliers in respect of those reductions in charges.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-1-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>A domestic electricity or gas price reduction scheme for Great Britain may, in particular, provide for the amount charged to be reduced by an amount calculated by reference to the difference between—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-1-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>charges that would be made if the scheme were not applicable, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-1-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an amount specified in, or in accordance with, the scheme.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-1-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may modify or revoke a domestic electricity or gas price reduction scheme for Great Britain.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-1-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>But if the scheme includes provision about modification or revocation of the scheme, the Secretary of State’s power to modify or revoke it is subject to that provision.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-1-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>Any such provision of the scheme does not prevent the Secretary of State from modifying the scheme if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-1-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State considers that a licensed electricity supplier or licensed gas supplier may make, or has made, arrangements whose primary purpose is to increase payments to the supplier under the scheme, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-1-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the purpose of the modification of the scheme is to prevent the increased payments or require repayment of increased payments.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-1-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>For provision about time limits on the exercise of the powers conferred by this section, see Schedule 6.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-2"><num>2</num><heading>GB electricity scheme: supplementary provision</heading><subsection eId="section-2-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This section—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-2-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>applies in relation to a domestic electricity price reduction scheme for Great Britain that is designated for the purposes of this section in regulations made by the Secretary of State (the “designated scheme”); and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-2-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>applies in relation to the designated scheme as it has effect from time to time.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-2-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A licensed electricity supplier who provides GB domestic electricity supply—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-2-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>must take all reasonable steps to become a party to the designated scheme as soon as is reasonably practicable;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-2-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>must, after becoming a party to the designated scheme, remain a party unless and until it ceases to be a party in accordance with the terms of the designated scheme;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-2-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>must, while a party to the designated scheme, comply with the terms of the designated scheme that are applicable to it.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-2-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must publish the designated scheme (as it has effect from time to time), so far as the Secretary of State considers it appropriate to do so.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-2-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The provision made by paragraph 6(g) of Schedule 6A to the Electricity Act 1989 (enforcement by GEMA) does not prevent any other remedy from being pursued or obtained in respect of non-compliance with the terms of the designated scheme (including any remedy in the law of contract).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-2-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State is not liable in the law of contract for things done or omitted in the performance or purported performance of the terms of the designated scheme, unless the liability relates to payment of an amount under the scheme.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-2-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>A domestic electricity price reduction scheme for Great Britain that was established before section 1<ref href="#section-1-1">(1)</ref> came into force otherwise than in accordance with that section (a “pre-commencement scheme”) may be designated for the purposes of this section.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-2-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>But no action may be taken in reliance on paragraph 6(g) of Schedule 6A to the Electricity Act 1989 in relation to non-compliance with a pre-commencement scheme that is designated if or to the extent that the non-compliance occurred before the scheme is designated.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-2-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section are subject to the negative procedure.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-3"><num>3</num><heading>GB gas scheme: supplementary provision</heading><subsection eId="section-3-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This section—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-3-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>applies in relation to a domestic gas price reduction scheme for Great Britain that is designated for the purposes of this section in regulations made by the Secretary of State (the “designated scheme”); and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-3-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>applies in relation to the designated scheme as it has effect from time to time.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-3-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A licensed gas supplier who provides GB domestic gas supply—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-3-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>must take all reasonable steps to become a party to the designated scheme as soon as is reasonably practicable;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-3-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>must, after becoming a party to the designated scheme, remain a party unless and until it ceases to be a party in accordance with the terms of the designated scheme;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-3-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>must, while a party to the designated scheme, comply with the terms of the designated scheme that are applicable to it.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-3-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A gas shipper must apply to become a party to the designated scheme if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-3-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>that gas shipper receives from another party to the designated scheme a written request to become a party, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-3-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the designated scheme would not operate effectively if that gas shipper was not a party;</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>and the gas shipper must make that application as soon as reasonably practicable after receiving the request.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="section-3-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>A gas shipper—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-3-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>must, after becoming a party to the designated scheme, remain a party unless and until it ceases to be a party in accordance with the terms of the designated scheme;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-3-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>must, while a party to the designated scheme, comply with the terms of the designated scheme that are applicable to it.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-3-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must publish the designated scheme (as it has effect from time to time), so far as the Secretary of State considers it appropriate to do so.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-3-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>The provision made by paragraph 4(f) of Schedule 4B to the Gas Act 1986 (enforcement by GEMA) does not prevent any other remedy from being pursued or obtained in respect of non-compliance with the terms of the designated scheme (including any remedy in the law of contract).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-3-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State is not liable in the law of contract for things done or omitted in the performance or purported performance of the terms of the designated scheme, unless the liability relates to payment of an amount under the scheme.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-3-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>A domestic gas price reduction scheme for Great Britain that was established before section 1<ref href="#section-1-3">(3)</ref> came into force otherwise than in accordance with that section (a “pre-commencement scheme”) may be designated for the purposes of this section.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-3-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>But no action may be taken in reliance on paragraph 4(f) of Schedule 4B to the Gas Act 1986 in relation to non-compliance with a pre-commencement scheme that is designated if or to the extent that the non-compliance occurred before the scheme is designated.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-3-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section are subject to the negative procedure.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-4"><num>4</num><heading>Interpretation of sections 1 to 3</heading><subsection eId="section-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section applies for the purposes of sections 1 to 3 and this section.</p></content></subsection><hcontainer name="P2group"><heading>Expressions relating to electricity</heading><subsection eId="section-4-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A “licensed electricity supplier” is a person who holds an electricity supply licence.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-4-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>An “electricity supply licence” is a licence granted under section 6(1)(d) of the Electricity Act 1989.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-4-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>“GB domestic electricity supply” is the supply of electricity to premises that are domestic premises for the purposes of the relevant standard conditions (as they have effect from time to time).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-4-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>In subsection <ref href="#section-4-4">(4)</ref> “relevant standard conditions” are the conditions which are, by virtue of section 33(1) of the Utilities Act 2000, the standard conditions for the purposes of electricity supply licences.</p></content></subsection></hcontainer><hcontainer name="P2group"><heading>Expressions relating to gas</heading><subsection eId="section-4-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>A “licensed gas supplier” is a person who holds a gas supply licence.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-4-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>A “gas supply licence” is a licence granted under section 7A(1) of the Gas Act 1986.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-4-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-gas-shipper" eId="term-gas-shipper">Gas shipper</term>” has the same meaning as in Part 1 of the Gas Act 1986 (see section 7A(11) of that Act).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-4-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>“GB domestic gas supply” is the supply of gas to premises that are domestic premises for the purposes of the relevant standard conditions (as they have effect from time to time).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-4-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p>In subsection <ref href="#section-4-9">(9)</ref> “relevant standard conditions” are the conditions which are, by virtue of section 81(2) of the Utilities Act 2000, the standard conditions for the purposes of gas supply licences.</p></content></subsection></hcontainer><hcontainer name="P2group"><heading>Other expressions</heading><subsection eId="section-4-11"><num>(11)</num><content><p>A reference to a charge for GB domestic electricity supply or GB domestic gas supply includes a reference to a charge that does not relate to electricity or gas supplied (such as a standing charge).</p></content></subsection></hcontainer></section></hcontainer>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-1"><num>1</num><heading>Domestic energy price reduction schemes for Great Britain</heading><subsection eId="section-1-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may establish a domestic electricity price reduction scheme for Great Britain.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-1-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A “domestic electricity price reduction scheme for Great Britain” is a scheme (including any other related arrangements) that makes provision for and in connection with—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-1-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>reducing the amount that would otherwise be charged for GB domestic electricity supply by licensed electricity suppliers who are parties to the scheme, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-1-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>making payments to those suppliers in respect of those reductions in charges.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-1-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may establish a domestic gas price reduction scheme for Great Britain.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-1-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>A “domestic gas price reduction scheme for Great Britain” is a scheme (including any other related arrangements) that makes provision for and in connection with—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-1-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>reducing the amount that would otherwise be charged for GB domestic gas supply by licensed gas suppliers who are parties to the scheme, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-1-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>making payments to those suppliers in respect of those reductions in charges.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-1-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>A domestic electricity or gas price reduction scheme for Great Britain may, in particular, provide for the amount charged to be reduced by an amount calculated by reference to the difference between—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-1-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>charges that would be made if the scheme were not applicable, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-1-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an amount specified in, or in accordance with, the scheme.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-1-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may modify or revoke a domestic electricity or gas price reduction scheme for Great Britain.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-1-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>But if the scheme includes provision about modification or revocation of the scheme, the Secretary of State’s power to modify or revoke it is subject to that provision.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-1-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>Any such provision of the scheme does not prevent the Secretary of State from modifying the scheme if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-1-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State considers that a licensed electricity supplier or licensed gas supplier may make, or has made, arrangements whose primary purpose is to increase payments to the supplier under the scheme, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-1-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the purpose of the modification of the scheme is to prevent the increased payments or require repayment of increased payments.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-1-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>For provision about time limits on the exercise of the powers conferred by this section, see Schedule 6.</p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-1-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may establish a domestic electricity price reduction scheme for Great Britain.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-1-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A “domestic electricity price reduction scheme for Great Britain” is a scheme (including any other related arrangements) that makes provision for and in connection with—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-1-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>reducing the amount that would otherwise be charged for GB domestic electricity supply by licensed electricity suppliers who are parties to the scheme, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-1-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>making payments to those suppliers in respect of those reductions in charges.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-1-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>reducing the amount that would otherwise be charged for GB domestic electricity supply by licensed electricity suppliers who are parties to the scheme, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-1-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>making payments to those suppliers in respect of those reductions in charges.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-1-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may establish a domestic gas price reduction scheme for Great Britain.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-1-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>A “domestic gas price reduction scheme for Great Britain” is a scheme (including any other related arrangements) that makes provision for and in connection with—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-1-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>reducing the amount that would otherwise be charged for GB domestic gas supply by licensed gas suppliers who are parties to the scheme, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-1-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>making payments to those suppliers in respect of those reductions in charges.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-1-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>reducing the amount that would otherwise be charged for GB domestic gas supply by licensed gas suppliers who are parties to the scheme, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-1-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>making payments to those suppliers in respect of those reductions in charges.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-1-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>A domestic electricity or gas price reduction scheme for Great Britain may, in particular, provide for the amount charged to be reduced by an amount calculated by reference to the difference between—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-1-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>charges that would be made if the scheme were not applicable, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-1-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an amount specified in, or in accordance with, the scheme.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-1-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>charges that would be made if the scheme were not applicable, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-1-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an amount specified in, or in accordance with, the scheme.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-1-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may modify or revoke a domestic electricity or gas price reduction scheme for Great Britain.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-1-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>But if the scheme includes provision about modification or revocation of the scheme, the Secretary of State’s power to modify or revoke it is subject to that provision.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-1-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>Any such provision of the scheme does not prevent the Secretary of State from modifying the scheme if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-1-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State considers that a licensed electricity supplier or licensed gas supplier may make, or has made, arrangements whose primary purpose is to increase payments to the supplier under the scheme, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-1-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the purpose of the modification of the scheme is to prevent the increased payments or require repayment of increased payments.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-1-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State considers that a licensed electricity supplier or licensed gas supplier may make, or has made, arrangements whose primary purpose is to increase payments to the supplier under the scheme, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-1-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the purpose of the modification of the scheme is to prevent the increased payments or require repayment of increased payments.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-1-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>For provision about time limits on the exercise of the powers conferred by this section, see Schedule 6.</p></content></subsection>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-2"><num>2</num><heading>GB electricity scheme: supplementary provision</heading><subsection eId="section-2-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This section—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-2-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>applies in relation to a domestic electricity price reduction scheme for Great Britain that is designated for the purposes of this section in regulations made by the Secretary of State (the “designated scheme”); and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-2-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>applies in relation to the designated scheme as it has effect from time to time.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-2-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A licensed electricity supplier who provides GB domestic electricity supply—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-2-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>must take all reasonable steps to become a party to the designated scheme as soon as is reasonably practicable;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-2-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>must, after becoming a party to the designated scheme, remain a party unless and until it ceases to be a party in accordance with the terms of the designated scheme;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-2-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>must, while a party to the designated scheme, comply with the terms of the designated scheme that are applicable to it.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-2-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must publish the designated scheme (as it has effect from time to time), so far as the Secretary of State considers it appropriate to do so.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-2-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The provision made by paragraph 6(g) of Schedule 6A to the Electricity Act 1989 (enforcement by GEMA) does not prevent any other remedy from being pursued or obtained in respect of non-compliance with the terms of the designated scheme (including any remedy in the law of contract).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-2-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State is not liable in the law of contract for things done or omitted in the performance or purported performance of the terms of the designated scheme, unless the liability relates to payment of an amount under the scheme.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-2-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>A domestic electricity price reduction scheme for Great Britain that was established before section 1<ref href="#section-1-1">(1)</ref> came into force otherwise than in accordance with that section (a “pre-commencement scheme”) may be designated for the purposes of this section.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-2-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>But no action may be taken in reliance on paragraph 6(g) of Schedule 6A to the Electricity Act 1989 in relation to non-compliance with a pre-commencement scheme that is designated if or to the extent that the non-compliance occurred before the scheme is designated.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-2-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section are subject to the negative procedure.</p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-2-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This section—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-2-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>applies in relation to a domestic electricity price reduction scheme for Great Britain that is designated for the purposes of this section in regulations made by the Secretary of State (the “designated scheme”); and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-2-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>applies in relation to the designated scheme as it has effect from time to time.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-2-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>applies in relation to a domestic electricity price reduction scheme for Great Britain that is designated for the purposes of this section in regulations made by the Secretary of State (the “designated scheme”); and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-2-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>applies in relation to the designated scheme as it has effect from time to time.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-2-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A licensed electricity supplier who provides GB domestic electricity supply—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-2-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>must take all reasonable steps to become a party to the designated scheme as soon as is reasonably practicable;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-2-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>must, after becoming a party to the designated scheme, remain a party unless and until it ceases to be a party in accordance with the terms of the designated scheme;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-2-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>must, while a party to the designated scheme, comply with the terms of the designated scheme that are applicable to it.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-2-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>must take all reasonable steps to become a party to the designated scheme as soon as is reasonably practicable;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-2-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>must, after becoming a party to the designated scheme, remain a party unless and until it ceases to be a party in accordance with the terms of the designated scheme;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-2-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>must, while a party to the designated scheme, comply with the terms of the designated scheme that are applicable to it.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-2-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must publish the designated scheme (as it has effect from time to time), so far as the Secretary of State considers it appropriate to do so.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-2-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The provision made by paragraph 6(g) of Schedule 6A to the Electricity Act 1989 (enforcement by GEMA) does not prevent any other remedy from being pursued or obtained in respect of non-compliance with the terms of the designated scheme (including any remedy in the law of contract).</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-2-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State is not liable in the law of contract for things done or omitted in the performance or purported performance of the terms of the designated scheme, unless the liability relates to payment of an amount under the scheme.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-2-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>A domestic electricity price reduction scheme for Great Britain that was established before section 1<ref href="#section-1-1">(1)</ref> came into force otherwise than in accordance with that section (a “pre-commencement scheme”) may be designated for the purposes of this section.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-2-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>But no action may be taken in reliance on paragraph 6(g) of Schedule 6A to the Electricity Act 1989 in relation to non-compliance with a pre-commencement scheme that is designated if or to the extent that the non-compliance occurred before the scheme is designated.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-2-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section are subject to the negative procedure.</p></content></subsection>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-3"><num>3</num><heading>GB gas scheme: supplementary provision</heading><subsection eId="section-3-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This section—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-3-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>applies in relation to a domestic gas price reduction scheme for Great Britain that is designated for the purposes of this section in regulations made by the Secretary of State (the “designated scheme”); and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-3-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>applies in relation to the designated scheme as it has effect from time to time.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-3-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A licensed gas supplier who provides GB domestic gas supply—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-3-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>must take all reasonable steps to become a party to the designated scheme as soon as is reasonably practicable;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-3-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>must, after becoming a party to the designated scheme, remain a party unless and until it ceases to be a party in accordance with the terms of the designated scheme;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-3-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>must, while a party to the designated scheme, comply with the terms of the designated scheme that are applicable to it.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-3-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A gas shipper must apply to become a party to the designated scheme if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-3-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>that gas shipper receives from another party to the designated scheme a written request to become a party, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-3-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the designated scheme would not operate effectively if that gas shipper was not a party;</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>and the gas shipper must make that application as soon as reasonably practicable after receiving the request.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="section-3-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>A gas shipper—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-3-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>must, after becoming a party to the designated scheme, remain a party unless and until it ceases to be a party in accordance with the terms of the designated scheme;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-3-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>must, while a party to the designated scheme, comply with the terms of the designated scheme that are applicable to it.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-3-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must publish the designated scheme (as it has effect from time to time), so far as the Secretary of State considers it appropriate to do so.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-3-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>The provision made by paragraph 4(f) of Schedule 4B to the Gas Act 1986 (enforcement by GEMA) does not prevent any other remedy from being pursued or obtained in respect of non-compliance with the terms of the designated scheme (including any remedy in the law of contract).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-3-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State is not liable in the law of contract for things done or omitted in the performance or purported performance of the terms of the designated scheme, unless the liability relates to payment of an amount under the scheme.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-3-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>A domestic gas price reduction scheme for Great Britain that was established before section 1<ref href="#section-1-3">(3)</ref> came into force otherwise than in accordance with that section (a “pre-commencement scheme”) may be designated for the purposes of this section.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-3-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>But no action may be taken in reliance on paragraph 4(f) of Schedule 4B to the Gas Act 1986 in relation to non-compliance with a pre-commencement scheme that is designated if or to the extent that the non-compliance occurred before the scheme is designated.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-3-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section are subject to the negative procedure.</p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-3-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This section—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-3-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>applies in relation to a domestic gas price reduction scheme for Great Britain that is designated for the purposes of this section in regulations made by the Secretary of State (the “designated scheme”); and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-3-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>applies in relation to the designated scheme as it has effect from time to time.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-3-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>applies in relation to a domestic gas price reduction scheme for Great Britain that is designated for the purposes of this section in regulations made by the Secretary of State (the “designated scheme”); and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-3-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>applies in relation to the designated scheme as it has effect from time to time.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-3-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A licensed gas supplier who provides GB domestic gas supply—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-3-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>must take all reasonable steps to become a party to the designated scheme as soon as is reasonably practicable;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-3-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>must, after becoming a party to the designated scheme, remain a party unless and until it ceases to be a party in accordance with the terms of the designated scheme;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-3-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>must, while a party to the designated scheme, comply with the terms of the designated scheme that are applicable to it.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-3-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>must take all reasonable steps to become a party to the designated scheme as soon as is reasonably practicable;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-3-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>must, after becoming a party to the designated scheme, remain a party unless and until it ceases to be a party in accordance with the terms of the designated scheme;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-3-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>must, while a party to the designated scheme, comply with the terms of the designated scheme that are applicable to it.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-3-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A gas shipper must apply to become a party to the designated scheme if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-3-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>that gas shipper receives from another party to the designated scheme a written request to become a party, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-3-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the designated scheme would not operate effectively if that gas shipper was not a party;</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>and the gas shipper must make that application as soon as reasonably practicable after receiving the request.</p></wrapUp></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-3-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>that gas shipper receives from another party to the designated scheme a written request to become a party, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-3-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the designated scheme would not operate effectively if that gas shipper was not a party;</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-3-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>A gas shipper—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-3-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>must, after becoming a party to the designated scheme, remain a party unless and until it ceases to be a party in accordance with the terms of the designated scheme;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-3-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>must, while a party to the designated scheme, comply with the terms of the designated scheme that are applicable to it.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-3-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>must, after becoming a party to the designated scheme, remain a party unless and until it ceases to be a party in accordance with the terms of the designated scheme;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-3-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>must, while a party to the designated scheme, comply with the terms of the designated scheme that are applicable to it.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-3-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must publish the designated scheme (as it has effect from time to time), so far as the Secretary of State considers it appropriate to do so.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-3-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>The provision made by paragraph 4(f) of Schedule 4B to the Gas Act 1986 (enforcement by GEMA) does not prevent any other remedy from being pursued or obtained in respect of non-compliance with the terms of the designated scheme (including any remedy in the law of contract).</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-3-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State is not liable in the law of contract for things done or omitted in the performance or purported performance of the terms of the designated scheme, unless the liability relates to payment of an amount under the scheme.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-3-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>A domestic gas price reduction scheme for Great Britain that was established before section 1<ref href="#section-1-3">(3)</ref> came into force otherwise than in accordance with that section (a “pre-commencement scheme”) may be designated for the purposes of this section.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-3-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>But no action may be taken in reliance on paragraph 4(f) of Schedule 4B to the Gas Act 1986 in relation to non-compliance with a pre-commencement scheme that is designated if or to the extent that the non-compliance occurred before the scheme is designated.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-3-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section are subject to the negative procedure.</p></content></subsection>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-4"><num>4</num><heading>Interpretation of sections 1 to 3</heading><subsection eId="section-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section applies for the purposes of sections 1 to 3 and this section.</p></content></subsection><hcontainer name="P2group"><heading>Expressions relating to electricity</heading><subsection eId="section-4-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A “licensed electricity supplier” is a person who holds an electricity supply licence.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-4-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>An “electricity supply licence” is a licence granted under section 6(1)(d) of the Electricity Act 1989.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-4-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>“GB domestic electricity supply” is the supply of electricity to premises that are domestic premises for the purposes of the relevant standard conditions (as they have effect from time to time).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-4-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>In subsection <ref href="#section-4-4">(4)</ref> “relevant standard conditions” are the conditions which are, by virtue of section 33(1) of the Utilities Act 2000, the standard conditions for the purposes of electricity supply licences.</p></content></subsection></hcontainer><hcontainer name="P2group"><heading>Expressions relating to gas</heading><subsection eId="section-4-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>A “licensed gas supplier” is a person who holds a gas supply licence.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-4-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>A “gas supply licence” is a licence granted under section 7A(1) of the Gas Act 1986.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-4-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-gas-shipper" eId="term-gas-shipper">Gas shipper</term>” has the same meaning as in Part 1 of the Gas Act 1986 (see section 7A(11) of that Act).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-4-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>“GB domestic gas supply” is the supply of gas to premises that are domestic premises for the purposes of the relevant standard conditions (as they have effect from time to time).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-4-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p>In subsection <ref href="#section-4-9">(9)</ref> “relevant standard conditions” are the conditions which are, by virtue of section 81(2) of the Utilities Act 2000, the standard conditions for the purposes of gas supply licences.</p></content></subsection></hcontainer><hcontainer name="P2group"><heading>Other expressions</heading><subsection eId="section-4-11"><num>(11)</num><content><p>A reference to a charge for GB domestic electricity supply or GB domestic gas supply includes a reference to a charge that does not relate to electricity or gas supplied (such as a standing charge).</p></content></subsection></hcontainer></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section applies for the purposes of sections 1 to 3 and this section.</p></content></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in respect of which no contract for difference has effect under Chapter 2 of Part 2 of the Energy Act 2013 (ignoring any contract for difference under which no payments have begun to fall due), and</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-4-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A “licensed electricity supplier” is a person who holds an electricity supply licence.</p></content></subsection>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><intro><p>In this Schedule—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-energy-supply" eId="term-energy-supply">energy supply</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>GB non-domestic electricity supply, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>GB non-domestic gas supply;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-licensed-supplier" eId="term-licensed-supplier">licensed supplier</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a licensed electricity supplier, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a licensed gas supplier;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-gb-non-domestic-relief-regulations" eId="term-gb-non-domestic-relief-regulations">GB non-domestic relief regulations</term>” means regulations under section 9<ref href="#section-9-1">(1)</ref> or <ref href="#section-9-2">(2)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-support-scheme" eId="term-support-scheme">support scheme</term>” means provision in GB non-domestic relief regulations for—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>reducing the amounts that would otherwise be charged for energy supply by licensed suppliers, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>making payments to those suppliers in respect of those reductions.</p></content></level></hcontainer></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>GB non-domestic relief regulations may provide for duties to be imposed on, or powers to be conferred on, any person (including the Secretary of State).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-4-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>That includes powers or duties relating to the provision, or making available, of information.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><content><p>GB non-domestic relief regulations may provide for a person not to be liable in damages for things done or omitted in the exercise or purported exercise of functions under the regulations.</p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>NI non-domestic relief regulations may provide for functions (including functions involving the exercise of a discretion) to be exercisable by any person (including the Secretary of State).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In particular, the regulations may confer power—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to make rules or other subordinate legislation (and may provide for them to be made by statutory rule), or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to give directions.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>NI non-domestic relief regulations may provide for civil penalties.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>NI non-domestic relief regulations may provide for obligations under the regulations to be enforceable as, or as if they were, relevant requirements for the purposes of Article 41A or 41B of the Energy (Northern Ireland) Order 2003 (<ref eId="c00021" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/2003/419">S.I. 2003/419 (N.I. 6)</ref>).</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-9-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>NI non-domestic relief regulations may make provision about the terms on which licensed suppliers are to provide energy supply to which a support scheme relates to a specified description of customers.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-9-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>That includes provision about—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-9-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>terms on which the customers must, or must not, be provided with the energy supply;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-9-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>factors which must, or must not, be taken into account in deciding the terms on which the customers are to be provided with the energy supply;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-9-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the way in which factors may be taken into account in deciding the terms on which the customers are to be provided with the energy supply.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-9-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may specify a description of customers for the purposes of regulations under this paragraph only if the Secretary of State considers that customers within that description are financially disadvantaged.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-9-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>This paragraph does not limit the provision that may be made under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-5">5</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-4-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>An “electricity supply licence” is a licence granted under section 6(1)(d) of the Electricity Act 1989.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-4-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>“GB domestic electricity supply” is the supply of electricity to premises that are domestic premises for the purposes of the relevant standard conditions (as they have effect from time to time).</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-4-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>In subsection <ref href="#section-4-4">(4)</ref> “relevant standard conditions” are the conditions which are, by virtue of section 33(1) of the Utilities Act 2000, the standard conditions for the purposes of electricity supply licences.</p></content></subsection>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-licensed-supplier" eId="term-licensed-supplier">licensed supplier</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a licensed electricity supplier, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a licensed gas supplier;</p></content></level></hcontainer>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-4-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>A “licensed gas supplier” is a person who holds a gas supply licence.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-4-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>A “gas supply licence” is a licence granted under section 7A(1) of the Gas Act 1986.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-4-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-gas-shipper" eId="term-gas-shipper">Gas shipper</term>” has the same meaning as in Part 1 of the Gas Act 1986 (see section 7A(11) of that Act).</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-4-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>“GB domestic gas supply” is the supply of gas to premises that are domestic premises for the purposes of the relevant standard conditions (as they have effect from time to time).</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-4-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p>In subsection <ref href="#section-4-9">(9)</ref> “relevant standard conditions” are the conditions which are, by virtue of section 81(2) of the Utilities Act 2000, the standard conditions for the purposes of gas supply licences.</p></content></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an Act or Measure of Senedd Cymru,</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-4-11"><num>(11)</num><content><p>A reference to a charge for GB domestic electricity supply or GB domestic gas supply includes a reference to a charge that does not relate to electricity or gas supplied (such as a standing charge).</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-10-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A “licensed electricity supplier” is a person who holds an electricity supply licence.</p></content></subsection>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-1-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This paragraph applies to the exercise of the power conferred by Article 14 of the Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 (<ref eId="c00022" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1992/231">S.I. 1992/231 (N.I. 1)</ref>) (modification of conditions of electricity licences) by the Northern Ireland Regulator in response to the energy crisis.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-1-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>These provisions of Article 14 do not apply to the exercise of the power—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-1-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>paragraphs (2)(d), (3), (5) and (8)(c) (representations with respect to proposed modification);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-1-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>paragraph (10) (56 day standstill period before modification takes effect).</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-1-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>If, before the Northern Ireland Regulator decides to proceed with the making of a proposed modification by the exercise of the power, the Department directs the Regulator not to make that modification, the Regulator shall comply with the direction.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-1-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Article 14(7) has effect subject to sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-4-paragraph-1-2">(2)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-1-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>An appeal may not be brought under Article 14B in respect of the exercise of the power.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Department may exercise the power in section 21 only in respect of a licence granted under Article 10 of the Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 or Article 8 of the Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The Department may exercise the power in section 22 only for the purpose of giving a direction to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-2-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Northern Ireland Regulator;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-2-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a person who holds a licence granted under Article 10 of the Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 or Article 8 of the Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><intro><p>A power conferred by any of the following provisions of this Act ceases to be exercisable concurrently by the Department at the end of the relevant period (and accordingly the related provision in paragraph <ref href="#schedule-5-paragraph-1-1">1(1)</ref> ceases to have effect)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section 5;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 11;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>section 13;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>section 15;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>section 19;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>section 21;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>section 22;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-h"><num>(h)</num><content><p>section 27.</p></content></level></paragraph>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section 5;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 11;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>section 13;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>section 15;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>section 19;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>section 21;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>section 22;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-h"><num>(h)</num><content><p>section 27.</p></content></level>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><content><p>A power exercisable concurrently by the Department by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-5-paragraph-1-1">1(1)</ref> continues to be so exercisable even if that power has ceased to be exercisable by the Secretary of State.</p></content></paragraph>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-10-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>An “electricity supply licence” is a licence granted under section 6(1)(d) of the Electricity Act 1989.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-10-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>“GB non-domestic electricity supply” is the supply of electricity to premises that are non-domestic premises for the purposes of the relevant standard conditions (as they have effect from time to time).</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-10-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>In subsection <ref href="#section-10-4">(4)</ref> “relevant standard conditions” are the conditions which are, by virtue of section 33(1) of the Utilities Act 2000, the standard conditions for the purposes of electricity supply licences.</p></content></subsection>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="crossheading-reduction-of-domestic-energy-bills-in-northern-ireland"><heading>Reduction of domestic energy bills in Northern Ireland</heading><section eId="section-5"><num>5</num><heading>Domestic energy price reduction schemes for Northern Ireland</heading><subsection eId="section-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may establish a domestic electricity price reduction scheme for Northern Ireland.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-5-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A “domestic electricity price reduction scheme for Northern Ireland” is a scheme (including any other related arrangements) that makes provision for and in connection with—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-5-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>reducing the amount that would otherwise be charged for NI domestic electricity supply by licensed electricity suppliers who are parties to the scheme, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-5-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>making payments to those suppliers in respect of those reductions in charges.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-5-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may establish a domestic gas price reduction scheme for Northern Ireland.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-5-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>A “domestic gas price reduction scheme for Northern Ireland” is a scheme (including any other related arrangements) that makes provision for and in connection with—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-5-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>reducing the amount that would otherwise be charged for NI domestic gas supply by licensed gas suppliers who are parties to the scheme, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-5-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>making payments to those suppliers in respect of those reductions in charges.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-5-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may modify or revoke a domestic electricity or gas price reduction scheme for Northern Ireland.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-5-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>But if the scheme includes provision about modification or revocation of the scheme, the Secretary of State’s power to modify or revoke it is subject to that provision.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-5-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>Any such provision of the scheme does not prevent the Secretary of State from modifying the scheme if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-5-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State considers that a licensed electricity supplier or licensed gas supplier may make, or has made, arrangements whose primary purpose is to increase payments to the supplier under the scheme, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-5-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the purpose of the modification of the scheme is to prevent the increased payments or require repayment of increased payments.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-5-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>For provision about time limits on the exercise of the powers conferred by this section, see Schedule 6.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-6"><num>6</num><heading>NI electricity scheme: supplementary provision</heading><subsection eId="section-6-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This section—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-6-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>applies in relation to a domestic electricity price reduction scheme for Northern Ireland that is designated for the purposes of this section in regulations made by the Secretary of State (the “designated scheme”); and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-6-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>applies in relation to the designated scheme as it has effect from time to time.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-6-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A licensed electricity supplier who provides NI domestic electricity supply—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-6-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>must take all reasonable steps to become a party to the designated scheme as soon as is reasonably practicable;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-6-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>must, after becoming a party to the designated scheme, remain a party unless and until it ceases to be a party in accordance with the terms of the designated scheme;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-6-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>must, while a party to the designated scheme, comply with the terms of the designated scheme that are applicable to it.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-6-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Northern Ireland Regulator may give an NI domestic electricity supplier directions in relation to the supplier’s performance of the terms of the designated scheme.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-6-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>An NI domestic electricity supplier must comply with any direction given to it under subsection <ref href="#section-6-3">(3)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-6-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must publish the designated scheme (as it has effect from time to time), so far as the Secretary of State considers it appropriate to do so.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-6-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>The provision made by Article 41A(4)(l) of the Energy (Northern Ireland) Order 2003 (<ref eId="c00001" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/2003/419">S.I. 2003/419 (N.I. 6)</ref>) (enforcement by the Northern Ireland Regulator) does not prevent any other remedy from being pursued or obtained in respect of non-compliance with the terms of the designated scheme (including any remedy in the law of contract).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-6-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State is not liable in the law of contract for things done or omitted in the performance or purported performance of the terms of the designated scheme, unless the liability relates to payment of an amount under the scheme.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-6-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section are subject to the negative procedure.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-7"><num>7</num><heading>NI gas scheme: supplementary provision</heading><subsection eId="section-7-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This section—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-7-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>applies in relation to a domestic gas price reduction scheme for Northern Ireland that is designated for the purposes of this section in regulations made by the Secretary of State (the “designated scheme”); and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-7-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>applies in relation to the designated scheme as it has effect from time to time.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-7-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A licensed gas supplier who provides NI domestic gas supply—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-7-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>must take all reasonable steps to become a party to the designated scheme as soon as is reasonably practicable;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-7-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>must, after becoming a party to the designated scheme, remain a party unless and until it ceases to be a party in accordance with the terms of the designated scheme;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-7-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>must, while a party to the designated scheme, comply with the terms of the designated scheme that are applicable to it.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-7-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Northern Ireland Regulator may give an NI domestic gas supplier directions in relation to the supplier’s performance of the terms of the designated scheme.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-7-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>An NI domestic gas supplier must comply with any direction given to it under subsection <ref href="#section-7-3">(3)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-7-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must publish the designated scheme (as it has effect from time to time), so far as the Secretary of State considers it appropriate to do so.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-7-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>The provision made by Article 41B(3)(k) of the Energy (Northern Ireland) Order 2003 (<ref eId="c00002" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/2003/419">S.I. 2003/419 (N.I. 6)</ref>) (enforcement by the Northern Ireland Regulator) does not prevent any other remedy from being pursued or obtained in respect of non-compliance with the terms of the designated scheme (including any remedy in the law of contract).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-7-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State is not liable in the law of contract for things done or omitted in the performance or purported performance of the terms of the designated scheme, unless the liability relates to payment of an amount under the scheme.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-7-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section are subject to the negative procedure.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-8"><num>8</num><heading>Interpretation of sections 5 to 7</heading><subsection eId="section-8-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section applies for the purposes of sections 5 to 7 and this section.</p></content></subsection><hcontainer name="P2group"><heading>Expressions relating to electricity</heading><subsection eId="section-8-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A “licensed electricity supplier” is a person who holds an electricity supply licence.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-8-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>An “electricity supply licence” is a licence granted under Article 10(1)(c) of the Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 (<ref eId="c00003" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1992/231">S.I. 1992/231 (N.I. 1)</ref>).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-8-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-ni-domestic-electricity-supply" eId="term-ni-domestic-electricity-supply">NI domestic electricity supply</term>” has the meaning specified in, or determined in accordance with, regulations made by the Secretary of State; and regulations under this subsection are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subsection></hcontainer><hcontainer name="P2group"><heading>Expressions relating to gas</heading><subsection eId="section-8-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>A “licensed gas supplier” is a person who holds a gas supply licence.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-8-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>A “gas supply licence” is a licence granted under Article 8(1)(c) of the Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (<ref eId="c00004" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1996/275">S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2)</ref>).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-8-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-ni-domestic-gas-supply" eId="term-ni-domestic-gas-supply">NI domestic gas supply</term>” has the meaning specified in, or determined in accordance with, regulations made by the Secretary of State; and regulations under this subsection are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subsection></hcontainer><hcontainer name="P2group"><heading>Other expressions</heading><subsection eId="section-8-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>A reference to a charge for NI domestic electricity supply or NI domestic gas supply includes a reference to a charge that does not relate to electricity or gas supplied (such as a standing charge).</p></content></subsection></hcontainer></section></hcontainer>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-5"><num>5</num><heading>Domestic energy price reduction schemes for Northern Ireland</heading><subsection eId="section-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may establish a domestic electricity price reduction scheme for Northern Ireland.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-5-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A “domestic electricity price reduction scheme for Northern Ireland” is a scheme (including any other related arrangements) that makes provision for and in connection with—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-5-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>reducing the amount that would otherwise be charged for NI domestic electricity supply by licensed electricity suppliers who are parties to the scheme, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-5-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>making payments to those suppliers in respect of those reductions in charges.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-5-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may establish a domestic gas price reduction scheme for Northern Ireland.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-5-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>A “domestic gas price reduction scheme for Northern Ireland” is a scheme (including any other related arrangements) that makes provision for and in connection with—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-5-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>reducing the amount that would otherwise be charged for NI domestic gas supply by licensed gas suppliers who are parties to the scheme, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-5-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>making payments to those suppliers in respect of those reductions in charges.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-5-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may modify or revoke a domestic electricity or gas price reduction scheme for Northern Ireland.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-5-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>But if the scheme includes provision about modification or revocation of the scheme, the Secretary of State’s power to modify or revoke it is subject to that provision.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-5-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>Any such provision of the scheme does not prevent the Secretary of State from modifying the scheme if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-5-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State considers that a licensed electricity supplier or licensed gas supplier may make, or has made, arrangements whose primary purpose is to increase payments to the supplier under the scheme, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-5-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the purpose of the modification of the scheme is to prevent the increased payments or require repayment of increased payments.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-5-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>For provision about time limits on the exercise of the powers conferred by this section, see Schedule 6.</p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may establish a domestic electricity price reduction scheme for Northern Ireland.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-5-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A “domestic electricity price reduction scheme for Northern Ireland” is a scheme (including any other related arrangements) that makes provision for and in connection with—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-5-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>reducing the amount that would otherwise be charged for NI domestic electricity supply by licensed electricity suppliers who are parties to the scheme, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-5-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>making payments to those suppliers in respect of those reductions in charges.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-5-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>reducing the amount that would otherwise be charged for NI domestic electricity supply by licensed electricity suppliers who are parties to the scheme, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-5-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>making payments to those suppliers in respect of those reductions in charges.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-5-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may establish a domestic gas price reduction scheme for Northern Ireland.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-5-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>A “domestic gas price reduction scheme for Northern Ireland” is a scheme (including any other related arrangements) that makes provision for and in connection with—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-5-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>reducing the amount that would otherwise be charged for NI domestic gas supply by licensed gas suppliers who are parties to the scheme, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-5-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>making payments to those suppliers in respect of those reductions in charges.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-5-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>reducing the amount that would otherwise be charged for NI domestic gas supply by licensed gas suppliers who are parties to the scheme, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-5-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>making payments to those suppliers in respect of those reductions in charges.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-5-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may modify or revoke a domestic electricity or gas price reduction scheme for Northern Ireland.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-5-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>But if the scheme includes provision about modification or revocation of the scheme, the Secretary of State’s power to modify or revoke it is subject to that provision.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-5-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>Any such provision of the scheme does not prevent the Secretary of State from modifying the scheme if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-5-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State considers that a licensed electricity supplier or licensed gas supplier may make, or has made, arrangements whose primary purpose is to increase payments to the supplier under the scheme, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-5-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the purpose of the modification of the scheme is to prevent the increased payments or require repayment of increased payments.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-5-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State considers that a licensed electricity supplier or licensed gas supplier may make, or has made, arrangements whose primary purpose is to increase payments to the supplier under the scheme, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-5-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the purpose of the modification of the scheme is to prevent the increased payments or require repayment of increased payments.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-5-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>For provision about time limits on the exercise of the powers conferred by this section, see Schedule 6.</p></content></subsection>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-6"><num>6</num><heading>NI electricity scheme: supplementary provision</heading><subsection eId="section-6-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This section—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-6-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>applies in relation to a domestic electricity price reduction scheme for Northern Ireland that is designated for the purposes of this section in regulations made by the Secretary of State (the “designated scheme”); and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-6-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>applies in relation to the designated scheme as it has effect from time to time.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-6-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A licensed electricity supplier who provides NI domestic electricity supply—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-6-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>must take all reasonable steps to become a party to the designated scheme as soon as is reasonably practicable;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-6-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>must, after becoming a party to the designated scheme, remain a party unless and until it ceases to be a party in accordance with the terms of the designated scheme;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-6-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>must, while a party to the designated scheme, comply with the terms of the designated scheme that are applicable to it.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-6-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Northern Ireland Regulator may give an NI domestic electricity supplier directions in relation to the supplier’s performance of the terms of the designated scheme.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-6-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>An NI domestic electricity supplier must comply with any direction given to it under subsection <ref href="#section-6-3">(3)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-6-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must publish the designated scheme (as it has effect from time to time), so far as the Secretary of State considers it appropriate to do so.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-6-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>The provision made by Article 41A(4)(l) of the Energy (Northern Ireland) Order 2003 (<ref eId="c00001" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/2003/419">S.I. 2003/419 (N.I. 6)</ref>) (enforcement by the Northern Ireland Regulator) does not prevent any other remedy from being pursued or obtained in respect of non-compliance with the terms of the designated scheme (including any remedy in the law of contract).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-6-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State is not liable in the law of contract for things done or omitted in the performance or purported performance of the terms of the designated scheme, unless the liability relates to payment of an amount under the scheme.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-6-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section are subject to the negative procedure.</p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-6-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This section—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-6-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>applies in relation to a domestic electricity price reduction scheme for Northern Ireland that is designated for the purposes of this section in regulations made by the Secretary of State (the “designated scheme”); and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-6-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>applies in relation to the designated scheme as it has effect from time to time.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-6-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>applies in relation to a domestic electricity price reduction scheme for Northern Ireland that is designated for the purposes of this section in regulations made by the Secretary of State (the “designated scheme”); and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-6-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>applies in relation to the designated scheme as it has effect from time to time.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-6-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A licensed electricity supplier who provides NI domestic electricity supply—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-6-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>must take all reasonable steps to become a party to the designated scheme as soon as is reasonably practicable;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-6-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>must, after becoming a party to the designated scheme, remain a party unless and until it ceases to be a party in accordance with the terms of the designated scheme;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-6-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>must, while a party to the designated scheme, comply with the terms of the designated scheme that are applicable to it.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-6-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>must take all reasonable steps to become a party to the designated scheme as soon as is reasonably practicable;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-6-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>must, after becoming a party to the designated scheme, remain a party unless and until it ceases to be a party in accordance with the terms of the designated scheme;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-6-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>must, while a party to the designated scheme, comply with the terms of the designated scheme that are applicable to it.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-6-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Northern Ireland Regulator may give an NI domestic electricity supplier directions in relation to the supplier’s performance of the terms of the designated scheme.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-6-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>An NI domestic electricity supplier must comply with any direction given to it under subsection <ref href="#section-6-3">(3)</ref>.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-6-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must publish the designated scheme (as it has effect from time to time), so far as the Secretary of State considers it appropriate to do so.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-6-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>The provision made by Article 41A(4)(l) of the Energy (Northern Ireland) Order 2003 (<ref eId="c00001" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/2003/419">S.I. 2003/419 (N.I. 6)</ref>) (enforcement by the Northern Ireland Regulator) does not prevent any other remedy from being pursued or obtained in respect of non-compliance with the terms of the designated scheme (including any remedy in the law of contract).</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-6-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State is not liable in the law of contract for things done or omitted in the performance or purported performance of the terms of the designated scheme, unless the liability relates to payment of an amount under the scheme.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-6-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section are subject to the negative procedure.</p></content></subsection>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-7"><num>7</num><heading>NI gas scheme: supplementary provision</heading><subsection eId="section-7-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This section—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-7-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>applies in relation to a domestic gas price reduction scheme for Northern Ireland that is designated for the purposes of this section in regulations made by the Secretary of State (the “designated scheme”); and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-7-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>applies in relation to the designated scheme as it has effect from time to time.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-7-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A licensed gas supplier who provides NI domestic gas supply—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-7-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>must take all reasonable steps to become a party to the designated scheme as soon as is reasonably practicable;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-7-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>must, after becoming a party to the designated scheme, remain a party unless and until it ceases to be a party in accordance with the terms of the designated scheme;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-7-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>must, while a party to the designated scheme, comply with the terms of the designated scheme that are applicable to it.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-7-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Northern Ireland Regulator may give an NI domestic gas supplier directions in relation to the supplier’s performance of the terms of the designated scheme.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-7-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>An NI domestic gas supplier must comply with any direction given to it under subsection <ref href="#section-7-3">(3)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-7-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must publish the designated scheme (as it has effect from time to time), so far as the Secretary of State considers it appropriate to do so.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-7-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>The provision made by Article 41B(3)(k) of the Energy (Northern Ireland) Order 2003 (<ref eId="c00002" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/2003/419">S.I. 2003/419 (N.I. 6)</ref>) (enforcement by the Northern Ireland Regulator) does not prevent any other remedy from being pursued or obtained in respect of non-compliance with the terms of the designated scheme (including any remedy in the law of contract).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-7-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State is not liable in the law of contract for things done or omitted in the performance or purported performance of the terms of the designated scheme, unless the liability relates to payment of an amount under the scheme.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-7-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section are subject to the negative procedure.</p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-7-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This section—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-7-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>applies in relation to a domestic gas price reduction scheme for Northern Ireland that is designated for the purposes of this section in regulations made by the Secretary of State (the “designated scheme”); and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-7-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>applies in relation to the designated scheme as it has effect from time to time.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-7-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>applies in relation to a domestic gas price reduction scheme for Northern Ireland that is designated for the purposes of this section in regulations made by the Secretary of State (the “designated scheme”); and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-7-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>applies in relation to the designated scheme as it has effect from time to time.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-7-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A licensed gas supplier who provides NI domestic gas supply—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-7-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>must take all reasonable steps to become a party to the designated scheme as soon as is reasonably practicable;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-7-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>must, after becoming a party to the designated scheme, remain a party unless and until it ceases to be a party in accordance with the terms of the designated scheme;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-7-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>must, while a party to the designated scheme, comply with the terms of the designated scheme that are applicable to it.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-7-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>must take all reasonable steps to become a party to the designated scheme as soon as is reasonably practicable;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-7-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>must, after becoming a party to the designated scheme, remain a party unless and until it ceases to be a party in accordance with the terms of the designated scheme;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-7-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>must, while a party to the designated scheme, comply with the terms of the designated scheme that are applicable to it.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-7-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Northern Ireland Regulator may give an NI domestic gas supplier directions in relation to the supplier’s performance of the terms of the designated scheme.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-7-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>An NI domestic gas supplier must comply with any direction given to it under subsection <ref href="#section-7-3">(3)</ref>.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-7-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must publish the designated scheme (as it has effect from time to time), so far as the Secretary of State considers it appropriate to do so.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-7-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>The provision made by Article 41B(3)(k) of the Energy (Northern Ireland) Order 2003 (<ref eId="c00002" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/2003/419">S.I. 2003/419 (N.I. 6)</ref>) (enforcement by the Northern Ireland Regulator) does not prevent any other remedy from being pursued or obtained in respect of non-compliance with the terms of the designated scheme (including any remedy in the law of contract).</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-7-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State is not liable in the law of contract for things done or omitted in the performance or purported performance of the terms of the designated scheme, unless the liability relates to payment of an amount under the scheme.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-7-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section are subject to the negative procedure.</p></content></subsection>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-8"><num>8</num><heading>Interpretation of sections 5 to 7</heading><subsection eId="section-8-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section applies for the purposes of sections 5 to 7 and this section.</p></content></subsection><hcontainer name="P2group"><heading>Expressions relating to electricity</heading><subsection eId="section-8-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A “licensed electricity supplier” is a person who holds an electricity supply licence.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-8-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>An “electricity supply licence” is a licence granted under Article 10(1)(c) of the Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 (<ref eId="c00003" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1992/231">S.I. 1992/231 (N.I. 1)</ref>).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-8-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-ni-domestic-electricity-supply" eId="term-ni-domestic-electricity-supply">NI domestic electricity supply</term>” has the meaning specified in, or determined in accordance with, regulations made by the Secretary of State; and regulations under this subsection are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subsection></hcontainer><hcontainer name="P2group"><heading>Expressions relating to gas</heading><subsection eId="section-8-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>A “licensed gas supplier” is a person who holds a gas supply licence.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-8-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>A “gas supply licence” is a licence granted under Article 8(1)(c) of the Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (<ref eId="c00004" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1996/275">S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2)</ref>).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-8-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-ni-domestic-gas-supply" eId="term-ni-domestic-gas-supply">NI domestic gas supply</term>” has the meaning specified in, or determined in accordance with, regulations made by the Secretary of State; and regulations under this subsection are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subsection></hcontainer><hcontainer name="P2group"><heading>Other expressions</heading><subsection eId="section-8-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>A reference to a charge for NI domestic electricity supply or NI domestic gas supply includes a reference to a charge that does not relate to electricity or gas supplied (such as a standing charge).</p></content></subsection></hcontainer></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-8-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section applies for the purposes of sections 5 to 7 and this section.</p></content></subsection>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="P2group"><heading>Expressions relating to gas</heading><subsection eId="section-12-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>A “licensed gas supplier” is a person who holds a gas supply licence.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-12-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>A “gas supply licence” is a licence granted under Article 8(1)(c) of the Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (<ref eId="c00006" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1996/275">S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2)</ref>).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-12-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-ni-non-domestic-gas-supply" eId="term-ni-non-domestic-gas-supply">NI non-domestic gas supply</term>” has the meaning specified in, or determined in accordance with, regulations made by the Secretary of State; and regulations under this subsection are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subsection></hcontainer>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-8-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A “licensed electricity supplier” is a person who holds an electricity supply licence.</p></content></subsection>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>GB non-domestic relief regulations may provide for functions (including functions involving the exercise of a discretion) to be exercisable by any person (including the Secretary of State).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In particular, the regulations may confer power—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-3-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to make rules or other subordinate legislation (and may provide for them to be made by statutory instrument), or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-3-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to give directions.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-6-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>GB non-domestic relief regulations may provide for civil penalties.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-6-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>GB non-domestic relief regulations may provide for obligations under the regulations to be enforceable as, or as if they were, relevant requirements for the purposes of section 25 of the Electricity Act 1989 or section 28 of the Gas Act 1986.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-9-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>GB non-domestic relief regulations may make provision about the terms on which licensed suppliers are to provide energy supply to which a support scheme relates to a specified description of customers.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-9-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>That includes provision about—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-9-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>terms on which the customers must, or must not, be provided with the energy supply;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-9-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>factors which must, or must not, be taken into account in deciding the terms on which the customers are to be provided with the energy supply;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-9-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the way in which factors may be taken into account in deciding the terms on which the customers are to be provided with the energy supply.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-9-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may specify a description of customers for the purposes of regulations under this paragraph only if the Secretary of State considers that customers within that description are financially disadvantaged.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-9-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>This paragraph does not limit the provision that may be made under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-5">5</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A power conferred on the Secretary of State by any of the following provisions of this Act may be exercised concurrently by the Department for the Economy in Northern Ireland (“<term refersTo="#term-the-department" eId="term-the-department">the Department</term>”)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section 5 (domestic energy price reduction: Northern Ireland);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 11 (non-domestic energy charges: Northern Ireland);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>section 13 (support for meeting energy costs etc.);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1-1-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>section 15 (role of other bodies in support for meeting energy costs etc.);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1-1-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>section 19 (passing on energy price support);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1-1-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>section 21 (modification of energy licences);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1-1-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>section 22 (directions);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1-1-h"><num>(h)</num><content><p>section 27 (consequential provision).</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Accordingly, for that purpose—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a reference to the Secretary of State in any of those provisions or any related provision is to be read as a reference to the Department, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a reference to the House of Commons or Parliament in any of those provisions or any related provision is to be read as a reference to the Northern Ireland Assembly,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>(but see paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-5-paragraph-3">3</ref> and <ref href="#schedule-5-paragraph-4">4</ref> for additional and alternative provision about section 14 and regulations generally).</p></wrapUp></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This paragraph applies where a power conferred by this Act to make regulations is exercisable concurrently by the Department.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Any provision made by the Department must be within the devolved competence of the Northern Ireland Assembly.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A provision is within the devolved competence of the Northern Ireland Assembly if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4-3-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>the provision, if it were contained in a Bill for an Act of the Northern Ireland Assembly—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4-3-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>would be within the legislative competence of the Assembly, and</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4-3-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>would not require the consent of the Secretary of State; or</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4-3-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>the provision—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4-3-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>amends or repeals Northern Ireland legislation, and</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4-3-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>would, if it were contained in a Bill for an Act of the Northern Ireland Assembly, be within the legislative competence of the Assembly and require the consent of the Secretary of State.</p></content></level></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Any power of the Department to make regulations is exercisable by statutory rule for the purposes of the Statutory Rules (Northern Ireland) Order 1979 (<ref eId="c00026" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1979/1573">S.I. 1979/1573 (N.I. 12)</ref>) (and not by statutory instrument).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>If regulations made by the Secretary of State under a power in this Act would be subject to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the affirmative procedure, regulations may not be made by the Department under that power unless a draft of the statutory rule containing the regulations has been laid before and approved by a resolution of the Northern Ireland Assembly;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the negative procedure, a statutory rule containing regulations made by the Department under that power is subject to negative resolution within the meaning given by section 41(6) of the <ref eId="c00027" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/apni/1954/33">Interpretation Act (Northern Ireland) 1954 (c. 33 (N.I.))</ref>.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-7-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In this Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-period" eId="term-relevant-period">relevant period</term>” means <ins class="substitution first" ukl:ChangeId="key-257eeefa058a91171bb6fa1e9b5bf8b6-1747932996038" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-257eeefa058a91171bb6fa1e9b5bf8b6"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-257eeefa058a91171bb6fa1e9b5bf8b6" class="commentary"/>—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-7-1-a"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-257eeefa058a91171bb6fa1e9b5bf8b6-1747932996038" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-257eeefa058a91171bb6fa1e9b5bf8b6">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-257eeefa058a91171bb6fa1e9b5bf8b6-1747932996038" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-257eeefa058a91171bb6fa1e9b5bf8b6">for the purposes of paragraph 5, the first period of </ins><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-257eeefa058a91171bb6fa1e9b5bf8b6-1747932996038" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-257eeefa058a91171bb6fa1e9b5bf8b6"><ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-1a9b452c34f1d91e7ffbc24b1ec576c5-1783091396809" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-1a9b452c34f1d91e7ffbc24b1ec576c5"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-1a9b452c34f1d91e7ffbc24b1ec576c5" class="commentary"/>6 years</ins></ins><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-257eeefa058a91171bb6fa1e9b5bf8b6-1747932996038" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-257eeefa058a91171bb6fa1e9b5bf8b6"> to end after this Act is passed during the whole of which both the First Minister and deputy First Minister in Northern Ireland have held office, and</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-7-1-b"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-257eeefa058a91171bb6fa1e9b5bf8b6-1747932996038" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-257eeefa058a91171bb6fa1e9b5bf8b6">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="substitution last" ukl:ChangeId="key-257eeefa058a91171bb6fa1e9b5bf8b6-1747932996038" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-257eeefa058a91171bb6fa1e9b5bf8b6">for the purposes of paragraph 6, the first period of 6 months to end after this Act is passed during the whole of which both of those Ministers have held office.</ins></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-7-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>That includes any such period which began before the day on which this Act is passed.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-7-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may, by regulations, substitute the period of time specified in sub-paragraph (1) (for the purposes of paragraph 5, paragraph 6, both of those paragraphs or any sub-paragraph of those paragraphs).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-7-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Regulations under sub-paragraph (3) are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This paragraph applies to a domestic gas price reduction scheme for Great Britain if that scheme, or any other such scheme, has been designated.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The scheme may not provide for the reduction of the amount charged for domestic gas supply if that supply takes place after the end of the period of two years beginning with 1 October 2022.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>That period may be extended in accordance with paragraph <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-9">9</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>In this paragraph “<term refersTo="#term-designated" eId="term-designated">designated</term>” means designated under section 3.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Regulations under section 9<ref href="#section-9-1">(1)</ref> may not provide for the reduction of charges for electricity supply if that supply takes place after the end of the period of two years beginning with the operative date of the first regulations made under section 9<ref href="#section-9-1">(1)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Additionally, regulations under section 9<ref href="#section-9-1">(1)</ref>—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>may only provide for the reduction of charges for electricity supply that takes place during a period of six months or less;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>but may provide for the reduction of charge for electricity supply that takes place during up to four such periods;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>must, if they provide for the reduction of charges for electricity supply that takes place during more than one such period, provide for each period to begin immediately after the end of a preceding period.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Regulations under section 9<ref href="#section-9-2">(2)</ref> may not provide for the reduction of charges for gas supply if that supply takes place after the end of the period of two years beginning with the operative date of the first regulations made under section 9<ref href="#section-9-2">(2)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Additionally, regulations under section 9<ref href="#section-9-2">(2)</ref>—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>may only provide for the reduction of charges for gas supply that takes place during a period of six months or less;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>but may provide for the reduction of charges for gas supply that takes place during up to four such periods;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>must, if they provide for the reduction of charges for gas supply that takes place during more than one such period, provide for each period to begin immediately after the end of a preceding period.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In this paragraph—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-operative-date" eId="term-operative-date">operative date</term>”, in relation to regulations under section 9<ref href="#section-9-1">(1)</ref> or <ref href="#section-9-2">(2)</ref>, means the first day on which GB non-domestic electricity supply or gas supply takes place at a charge reduced in accordance with regulations made under that provision;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-reduction-of-charges-for-electricity-supply" eId="term-reduction-of-charges-for-electricity-supply">reduction of charges for electricity supply</term>” means reducing the amounts that would otherwise be charged for GB non-domestic electricity supply by licensed electricity suppliers;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-reduction-of-charges-for-gas-supply" eId="term-reduction-of-charges-for-gas-supply">reduction of charges for gas supply</term>” means reducing the amounts that would otherwise be charged for GB non-domestic gas supply by licensed gas suppliers.</p></content></hcontainer></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-8-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Regulations under section 16 may not require an electricity generator to make a periodic payment in respect of a period that expires after the end of the period of 5 years beginning with the day on which this Act is passed.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-8-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend this paragraph so as to substitute a longer period for the period specified for the time being in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-8-1">(1)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-8-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Regulations under this paragraph are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><content><p>The Energy (Northern Ireland) Order 2003 (<ref eId="c00028" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/2003/419">S.I. 2003/419 (N.I. 6)</ref>) is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-8-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>An “electricity supply licence” is a licence granted under Article 10(1)(c) of the Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 (<ref eId="c00003" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1992/231">S.I. 1992/231 (N.I. 1)</ref>).</p></content></subsection>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><intro><p>In Article 12 (the principal objective and general duties of the Department and the Authority in relation to electricity), in paragraph (7), in the definition of “electricity functions”—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “means functions” substitute <quotedText startQuote="“">means—</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><blockList class="ordered alpha parens" ukl:Name="OrderedList" ukl:Type="alpha" ukl:Decoration="parens"><item><num>(a)</num><p>functions</p></item></blockList></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after the third “electricity” insert <quotedText startQuote="“">;</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><blockList class="ordered alpha parens" ukl:Name="OrderedList" ukl:Type="alpha" ukl:Decoration="parens"><item><num>(a)</num><p>the functions which the Department has under section 5 (so far as relating to electricity) and section 6 of the Energy Prices Act 2022 (see Schedule 5 to that Act);</p></item><item><num>(b)</num><p>the Authority’s function of giving directions under section 6<ref href="#section-6-3">(3)</ref> of the Energy Prices Act 2022;</p></item><item><num>(c)</num><p>functions under regulations made under section 11<ref href="#section-11-1">(1)</ref> of the Energy Prices Act 2022;</p></item><item><num>(d)</num><p>the power which the Department has under section 22 of the Energy Prices Act 2022 (by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-5-paragraph-1-1-g">1(1)(g)</ref> of Schedule 5 to that Act) to give a direction in connection with—</p><blockList class="ordered roman parens" ukl:Name="OrderedList" ukl:Type="roman" ukl:Decoration="parens"><item><num>(i)</num><p>the domestic electricity price reduction scheme for Northern Ireland, or</p></item><item><num>(ii)</num><p>regulations made under section 11(1) (so far as relating to electricity)</p></item></blockList></item></blockList></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level></paragraph>
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<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-8-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-ni-domestic-electricity-supply" eId="term-ni-domestic-electricity-supply">NI domestic electricity supply</term>” has the meaning specified in, or determined in accordance with, regulations made by the Secretary of State; and regulations under this subsection are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subsection>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><intro><p>In Article 14 (the principal objective and general duties of the Department and the Authority in relation to gas), in paragraph (6), in the definition of “gas functions”—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in paragraph (a), omit “and”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (b), after “gas” insert <quotedText startQuote="“">;</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><blockList class="ordered alpha parens" ukl:Name="OrderedList" ukl:Type="alpha" ukl:Decoration="parens"><item><num>(a)</num><p>the functions which the Department has under section 5 (so far as relating to gas) and section 7 of the Energy Prices Act 2022 (see Schedule 5 to that Act);</p></item><item><num>(b)</num><p>the Authority’s function of giving directions under section 7<ref href="#section-7-3">(3)</ref> of the Energy Prices Act 2022;</p></item><item><num>(c)</num><p>functions under regulations made under section 11<ref href="#section-11-2">(2)</ref> of the Energy Prices Act 2022;</p></item><item><num>(d)</num><p>the power which the Department has under section 22 of the Energy Prices Act 2022 (by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-5-paragraph-1-1-g">1(1)(g)</ref> of Schedule 5 to that Act) to give a direction in connection with—</p><blockList class="ordered roman parens" ukl:Name="OrderedList" ukl:Type="roman" ukl:Decoration="parens"><item><num>(i)</num><p>the domestic gas price reduction scheme for Northern Ireland, or</p></item><item><num>(ii)</num><p>regulations made under section 11<ref href="#section-11-2">(2)</ref> (so far as relating to gas)</p></item></blockList></item></blockList></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level></paragraph>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in paragraph (a), omit “and”;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (b), after “gas” insert <quotedText startQuote="“">;</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><blockList class="ordered alpha parens" ukl:Name="OrderedList" ukl:Type="alpha" ukl:Decoration="parens"><item><num>(a)</num><p>the functions which the Department has under section 5 (so far as relating to gas) and section 7 of the Energy Prices Act 2022 (see Schedule 5 to that Act);</p></item><item><num>(b)</num><p>the Authority’s function of giving directions under section 7<ref href="#section-7-3">(3)</ref> of the Energy Prices Act 2022;</p></item><item><num>(c)</num><p>functions under regulations made under section 11<ref href="#section-11-2">(2)</ref> of the Energy Prices Act 2022;</p></item><item><num>(d)</num><p>the power which the Department has under section 22 of the Energy Prices Act 2022 (by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-5-paragraph-1-1-g">1(1)(g)</ref> of Schedule 5 to that Act) to give a direction in connection with—</p><blockList class="ordered roman parens" ukl:Name="OrderedList" ukl:Type="roman" ukl:Decoration="parens"><item><num>(i)</num><p>the domestic gas price reduction scheme for Northern Ireland, or</p></item><item><num>(ii)</num><p>regulations made under section 11<ref href="#section-11-2">(2)</ref> (so far as relating to gas)</p></item></blockList></item></blockList></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><intro><p>In Article 41A (meaning of relevant requirement in relation to electricity), in paragraph (4)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in sub-paragraph (j), omit the third “and”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph (k) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(l)</num><content><p>section 6<ref href="#section-7-2">(2)</ref> of the Energy Prices Act 2022, except section 6<ref href="#section-7-2-c">(2)(c)</ref> insofar as non-compliance with the terms of the designated scheme involves the amounts payable by or to the Secretary of State under the scheme; and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(m)</num><content><p>section 22 of the Energy Prices Act 2022,</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level></paragraph>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in sub-paragraph (j), omit the third “and”;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph (k) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(l)</num><content><p>section 6<ref href="#section-7-2">(2)</ref> of the Energy Prices Act 2022, except section 6<ref href="#section-7-2-c">(2)(c)</ref> insofar as non-compliance with the terms of the designated scheme involves the amounts payable by or to the Secretary of State under the scheme; and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(m)</num><content><p>section 22 of the Energy Prices Act 2022,</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><intro><p>In Article 41B (meaning of relevant requirement in relation to gas), in paragraph (3)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-11-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in sub-paragraph (i), omit the third “and”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-11-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph (j) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(k)</num><content><p>section 7<ref href="#section-6-2">(2)</ref> of the Energy Prices Act 2022, except section 7<ref href="#section-6-2-c">(2)(c)</ref> insofar as non-compliance with the terms of the designated scheme involves the amounts payable by or to the Secretary of State under the scheme; and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(l)</num><content><p>section 22 of the Energy Prices Act 2022,</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level></paragraph>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-11-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in sub-paragraph (i), omit the third “and”;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-11-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph (j) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(k)</num><content><p>section 7<ref href="#section-6-2">(2)</ref> of the Energy Prices Act 2022, except section 7<ref href="#section-6-2-c">(2)(c)</ref> insofar as non-compliance with the terms of the designated scheme involves the amounts payable by or to the Secretary of State under the scheme; and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(l)</num><content><p>section 22 of the Energy Prices Act 2022,</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><intro><p>In Article 63 (general restrictions on disclosure of information)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>in paragraph (1)(a)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>for “or Part II” substitute <quotedText>“, Part II”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>after “Gas Order” insert <quotedText>“, a relevant scheme or regulations made under section 11<ref href="#section-11-1">(1)</ref> or <ref href="#section-11-2">(2)</ref> or section 16 of the Energy Prices Act 2022”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (3), after paragraph (b) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(ba)</num><content><p>it is required by any person in exercise of a power to require information conferred by regulations under section 16 of the Energy Prices Act 2022;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph (7) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><paragraph><num>(7A)</num><intro><p>Paragraph (1) does not apply to a disclosure of information which has been obtained—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>under or by virtue of a relevant scheme if it is made by a person in connection with that person’s performance of the terms of that relevant scheme;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>under or by virtue of regulations made under section 11<ref href="#section-11-1">(1)</ref> or <ref href="#section-11-2">(2)</ref> of the Energy Prices Act 2022 if the disclosure is made by a person in connection with the exercise of that person’s functions under the regulations.</p></content></level></paragraph></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph (10) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><paragraph><num>(11)</num><intro><p>In this Article “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-scheme">relevant scheme</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a domestic electricity price reduction scheme for Northern Ireland, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a domestic gas price reduction scheme for Northern Ireland,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>established under section 5 of the Energy Prices Act 2022.</p></wrapUp></paragraph></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></paragraph>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>in paragraph (1)(a)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>for “or Part II” substitute <quotedText>“, Part II”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>after “Gas Order” insert <quotedText>“, a relevant scheme or regulations made under section 11<ref href="#section-11-1">(1)</ref> or <ref href="#section-11-2">(2)</ref> or section 16 of the Energy Prices Act 2022”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>for “or Part II” substitute <quotedText>“, Part II”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>after “Gas Order” insert <quotedText>“, a relevant scheme or regulations made under section 11<ref href="#section-11-1">(1)</ref> or <ref href="#section-11-2">(2)</ref> or section 16 of the Energy Prices Act 2022”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (3), after paragraph (b) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(ba)</num><content><p>it is required by any person in exercise of a power to require information conferred by regulations under section 16 of the Energy Prices Act 2022;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph (7) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><paragraph><num>(7A)</num><intro><p>Paragraph (1) does not apply to a disclosure of information which has been obtained—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>under or by virtue of a relevant scheme if it is made by a person in connection with that person’s performance of the terms of that relevant scheme;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>under or by virtue of regulations made under section 11<ref href="#section-11-1">(1)</ref> or <ref href="#section-11-2">(2)</ref> of the Energy Prices Act 2022 if the disclosure is made by a person in connection with the exercise of that person’s functions under the regulations.</p></content></level></paragraph></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph (10) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><paragraph><num>(11)</num><intro><p>In this Article “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-scheme">relevant scheme</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a domestic electricity price reduction scheme for Northern Ireland, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a domestic gas price reduction scheme for Northern Ireland,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>established under section 5 of the Energy Prices Act 2022.</p></wrapUp></paragraph></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="P2group"><heading>Other expressions</heading><subsection eId="section-4-11"><num>(11)</num><content><p>A reference to a charge for GB domestic electricity supply or GB domestic gas supply includes a reference to a charge that does not relate to electricity or gas supplied (such as a standing charge).</p></content></subsection></hcontainer>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-8-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>A “licensed gas supplier” is a person who holds a gas supply licence.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-12-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>A reference to a charge for NI non-domestic electricity supply or NI non-domestic gas supply includes a reference to a charge that does not relate to electricity or gas supplied (such as a standing charge).</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-8-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>A “gas supply licence” is a licence granted under Article 8(1)(c) of the Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (<ref eId="c00004" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1996/275">S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2)</ref>).</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-8-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-ni-domestic-gas-supply" eId="term-ni-domestic-gas-supply">NI domestic gas supply</term>” has the meaning specified in, or determined in accordance with, regulations made by the Secretary of State; and regulations under this subsection are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a domestic gas price reduction scheme for Great Britain, or</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-8-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>A reference to a charge for NI domestic electricity supply or NI domestic gas supply includes a reference to a charge that does not relate to electricity or gas supplied (such as a standing charge).</p></content></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a domestic electricity price reduction scheme for Great Britain,</p></content></level>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="crossheading-reduction-of-nondomestic-energy-bills-in-england-wales-and-scotland"><heading>Reduction of non-domestic energy bills in England, Wales and Scotland</heading><section eId="section-9"><num>9</num><heading>Reduced energy charges for non-domestic customers in Great Britain</heading><subsection eId="section-9-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may, by regulations, make provision for and in connection with—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-9-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>reducing the amounts that would otherwise be charged for GB non-domestic electricity supply by licensed electricity suppliers, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-9-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>making payments to those suppliers in respect of those reductions.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-9-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may, by regulations, make provision for and in connection with—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-9-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>reducing the amounts that would otherwise be charged for GB non- domestic gas supply by licensed gas suppliers, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-9-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>making payments to those suppliers in respect of those reductions.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-9-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Regulations under this section may, in particular, provide for reductions in amounts charged to be calculated by reference to the difference between—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-9-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the wholesale price paid for electricity or gas, as a component of the amounts that would otherwise be charged for the supply of electricity or gas, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-9-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a notional wholesale price, if it is lower than the wholesale price paid.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-9-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>If the regulations make such provision, they may in particular—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-9-4-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>provide for—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-9-4-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the wholesale price paid to be the actual wholesale price paid or a wholesale price treated as paid, and</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-9-4-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>that wholesale price to be specified in or under the regulations, or determined in accordance with the regulations;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-9-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provide for the notional wholesale price to be specified in or under the regulations, or determined in accordance with the regulations.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-9-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may review the operation of regulations under this section.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-9-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-9-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>Schedule 1 describes particular kinds of provision that may be made by regulations under this section.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-9-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>For provision about time limits on the exercise of the powers conferred by this section, see Schedule 6.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-10"><num>10</num><heading>Interpretation of section 9 and Schedule 1</heading><subsection eId="section-10-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section applies for the purposes of section 9, this section and Schedule 1.</p></content></subsection><hcontainer name="P2group"><heading>Expressions relating to electricity</heading><subsection eId="section-10-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A “licensed electricity supplier” is a person who holds an electricity supply licence.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-10-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>An “electricity supply licence” is a licence granted under section 6(1)(d) of the Electricity Act 1989.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-10-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>“GB non-domestic electricity supply” is the supply of electricity to premises that are non-domestic premises for the purposes of the relevant standard conditions (as they have effect from time to time).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-10-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>In subsection <ref href="#section-10-4">(4)</ref> “relevant standard conditions” are the conditions which are, by virtue of section 33(1) of the Utilities Act 2000, the standard conditions for the purposes of electricity supply licences.</p></content></subsection></hcontainer><hcontainer name="P2group"><heading>Expressions relating to gas</heading><subsection eId="section-10-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>A “licensed gas supplier” is a person who holds a gas supply licence.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-10-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>A “gas supply licence” is a licence granted under section 7A(1) of the Gas Act 1986.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-10-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>“GB non-domestic gas supply” is the supply of gas to premises that are non-domestic premises for the purposes of the relevant standard conditions (as they have effect from time to time).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-10-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>In subsection <ref href="#section-10-8">(8)</ref> “relevant standard conditions” are the conditions which are, by virtue of section 81(2) of the Utilities Act 2000, the standard conditions for the purposes of gas supply licences.</p></content></subsection></hcontainer></section></hcontainer>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-9"><num>9</num><heading>Reduced energy charges for non-domestic customers in Great Britain</heading><subsection eId="section-9-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may, by regulations, make provision for and in connection with—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-9-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>reducing the amounts that would otherwise be charged for GB non-domestic electricity supply by licensed electricity suppliers, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-9-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>making payments to those suppliers in respect of those reductions.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-9-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may, by regulations, make provision for and in connection with—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-9-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>reducing the amounts that would otherwise be charged for GB non- domestic gas supply by licensed gas suppliers, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-9-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>making payments to those suppliers in respect of those reductions.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-9-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Regulations under this section may, in particular, provide for reductions in amounts charged to be calculated by reference to the difference between—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-9-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the wholesale price paid for electricity or gas, as a component of the amounts that would otherwise be charged for the supply of electricity or gas, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-9-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a notional wholesale price, if it is lower than the wholesale price paid.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-9-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>If the regulations make such provision, they may in particular—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-9-4-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>provide for—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-9-4-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the wholesale price paid to be the actual wholesale price paid or a wholesale price treated as paid, and</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-9-4-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>that wholesale price to be specified in or under the regulations, or determined in accordance with the regulations;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-9-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provide for the notional wholesale price to be specified in or under the regulations, or determined in accordance with the regulations.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-9-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may review the operation of regulations under this section.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-9-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-9-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>Schedule 1 describes particular kinds of provision that may be made by regulations under this section.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-9-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>For provision about time limits on the exercise of the powers conferred by this section, see Schedule 6.</p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-9-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may, by regulations, make provision for and in connection with—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-9-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>reducing the amounts that would otherwise be charged for GB non-domestic electricity supply by licensed electricity suppliers, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-9-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>making payments to those suppliers in respect of those reductions.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-9-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>reducing the amounts that would otherwise be charged for GB non-domestic electricity supply by licensed electricity suppliers, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-9-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>making payments to those suppliers in respect of those reductions.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-9-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may, by regulations, make provision for and in connection with—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-9-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>reducing the amounts that would otherwise be charged for GB non- domestic gas supply by licensed gas suppliers, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-9-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>making payments to those suppliers in respect of those reductions.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-9-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>reducing the amounts that would otherwise be charged for GB non- domestic gas supply by licensed gas suppliers, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-9-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>making payments to those suppliers in respect of those reductions.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-9-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Regulations under this section may, in particular, provide for reductions in amounts charged to be calculated by reference to the difference between—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-9-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the wholesale price paid for electricity or gas, as a component of the amounts that would otherwise be charged for the supply of electricity or gas, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-9-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a notional wholesale price, if it is lower than the wholesale price paid.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-9-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the wholesale price paid for electricity or gas, as a component of the amounts that would otherwise be charged for the supply of electricity or gas, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-9-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a notional wholesale price, if it is lower than the wholesale price paid.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-9-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>If the regulations make such provision, they may in particular—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-9-4-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>provide for—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-9-4-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the wholesale price paid to be the actual wholesale price paid or a wholesale price treated as paid, and</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-9-4-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>that wholesale price to be specified in or under the regulations, or determined in accordance with the regulations;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-9-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provide for the notional wholesale price to be specified in or under the regulations, or determined in accordance with the regulations.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-9-4-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>provide for—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-9-4-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the wholesale price paid to be the actual wholesale price paid or a wholesale price treated as paid, and</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-9-4-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>that wholesale price to be specified in or under the regulations, or determined in accordance with the regulations;</p></content></level></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-9-4-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the wholesale price paid to be the actual wholesale price paid or a wholesale price treated as paid, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-9-4-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>that wholesale price to be specified in or under the regulations, or determined in accordance with the regulations;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-9-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provide for the notional wholesale price to be specified in or under the regulations, or determined in accordance with the regulations.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-9-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may review the operation of regulations under this section.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-9-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-9-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>Schedule 1 describes particular kinds of provision that may be made by regulations under this section.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-9-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>For provision about time limits on the exercise of the powers conferred by this section, see Schedule 6.</p></content></subsection>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-10"><num>10</num><heading>Interpretation of section 9 and Schedule 1</heading><subsection eId="section-10-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section applies for the purposes of section 9, this section and Schedule 1.</p></content></subsection><hcontainer name="P2group"><heading>Expressions relating to electricity</heading><subsection eId="section-10-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A “licensed electricity supplier” is a person who holds an electricity supply licence.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-10-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>An “electricity supply licence” is a licence granted under section 6(1)(d) of the Electricity Act 1989.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-10-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>“GB non-domestic electricity supply” is the supply of electricity to premises that are non-domestic premises for the purposes of the relevant standard conditions (as they have effect from time to time).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-10-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>In subsection <ref href="#section-10-4">(4)</ref> “relevant standard conditions” are the conditions which are, by virtue of section 33(1) of the Utilities Act 2000, the standard conditions for the purposes of electricity supply licences.</p></content></subsection></hcontainer><hcontainer name="P2group"><heading>Expressions relating to gas</heading><subsection eId="section-10-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>A “licensed gas supplier” is a person who holds a gas supply licence.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-10-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>A “gas supply licence” is a licence granted under section 7A(1) of the Gas Act 1986.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-10-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>“GB non-domestic gas supply” is the supply of gas to premises that are non-domestic premises for the purposes of the relevant standard conditions (as they have effect from time to time).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-10-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>In subsection <ref href="#section-10-8">(8)</ref> “relevant standard conditions” are the conditions which are, by virtue of section 81(2) of the Utilities Act 2000, the standard conditions for the purposes of gas supply licences.</p></content></subsection></hcontainer></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-10-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section applies for the purposes of section 9, this section and Schedule 1.</p></content></subsection>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-energy-supply" eId="term-energy-supply">energy supply</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>GB non-domestic electricity supply, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>GB non-domestic gas supply;</p></content></level></hcontainer>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-10-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>A “licensed gas supplier” is a person who holds a gas supply licence.</p></content></subsection>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><content><p>The Electricity (Single Wholesale Market) (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 (<ref eId="c00029" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/2007/913">S.I. 2007/913 (N.I. 7)</ref>) is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-10-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>A “gas supply licence” is a licence granted under section 7A(1) of the Gas Act 1986.</p></content></subsection>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><content><p><mod>In Article 6 (the Single Electricity Market Committee), in paragraph (4), after sub-paragraph (d) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>the function of giving directions under section 6<ref href="#section-6-3">(3)</ref> of the Energy Prices Act 2022;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(f)</num><content><p>a function under regulations made under section 11<ref href="#section-11-1">(1)</ref> of the Energy Prices Act 2022;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></paragraph>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>GB non-domestic gas supply;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>making payments to those suppliers in respect of those reductions.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-10-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>“GB non-domestic gas supply” is the supply of gas to premises that are non-domestic premises for the purposes of the relevant standard conditions (as they have effect from time to time).</p></content></subsection>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-15" class="schProv1"><num>15</num><content><p><mod>In Article 9 (principal objective and duties of Department, the Authority and SEM Committee in relation to SEM), in paragraph (8), in the definition of “electricity functions”, after paragraph (d) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><blockList class="ordered alpha parens" ukl:Name="OrderedList" ukl:Type="alpha" ukl:Decoration="parens"><item><num>(a)</num><p>functions under sections 5 and 6 of the Energy Prices Act 2022 (but only the functions under section 5 relating to electricity);</p></item><item><num>(b)</num><p>functions under regulations made under section 11<ref href="#section-11-1">(1)</ref> of the Energy Prices Act 2022;</p></item></blockList></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></paragraph>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-10-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>In subsection <ref href="#section-10-8">(8)</ref> “relevant standard conditions” are the conditions which are, by virtue of section 81(2) of the Utilities Act 2000, the standard conditions for the purposes of gas supply licences.</p></content></subsection>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="crossheading-reduction-of-nondomestic-energy-bills-in-northern-ireland"><heading>Reduction of non-domestic energy bills in Northern Ireland</heading><section eId="section-11"><num>11</num><heading>Reduced energy charges for non-domestic customers in Northern Ireland</heading><subsection eId="section-11-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may, by regulations, make provision for and in connection with—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-11-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>reducing the amounts that would otherwise be charged for NI non-domestic electricity supply by licensed electricity suppliers, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-11-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>making payments to those suppliers in respect of those reductions.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-11-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may, by regulations, make provision for and in connection with—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-11-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>reducing the amounts that would otherwise be charged for NI non-domestic gas supply by licensed gas suppliers, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-11-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>making payments to those suppliers in respect of those reductions.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-11-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Regulations under this section may, in particular, provide for reductions in amounts charged to be calculated by reference to the difference between—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-11-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the wholesale price paid for electricity or gas, as a component of the amounts that would otherwise be charged for the supply of electricity or gas, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-11-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a notional wholesale price, if it is lower than the wholesale price paid.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-11-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>If the regulations make such provision, they may in particular—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-11-4-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>provide—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-11-4-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>for the wholesale price paid to be the actual wholesale price paid or a wholesale price treated as paid;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-11-4-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>for that wholesale price to be specified in or under the regulations, or determined in accordance with the regulations;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-11-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provide for the notional wholesale price to be specified in or under the regulations, or determined in accordance with the regulations.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-11-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may review the operation of regulations under this section.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-11-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-11-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>Schedule 2 describes particular kinds of provision that may be made by regulations under this section.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-11-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>For provision about time limits on the exercise of the powers conferred by this section, see Schedule 6.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-12"><num>12</num><heading>Interpretation of section 11 and Schedule 2</heading><subsection eId="section-12-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section applies for the purposes of section 11, this section and Schedule 2.</p></content></subsection><hcontainer name="P2group"><heading>Expressions relating to electricity</heading><subsection eId="section-12-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A “licensed electricity supplier” is a person who holds an electricity supply licence.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-12-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>An “electricity supply licence” is a licence granted under Article 10(1)(c) of the Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 (<ref eId="c00005" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1992/231">S.I. 1992/231 (N.I. 1)</ref>).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-12-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-ni-non-domestic-electricity-supply" eId="term-ni-non-domestic-electricity-supply">NI non-domestic electricity supply</term>” has the meaning specified in, or determined in accordance with, regulations made by the Secretary of State; and regulations under this subsection are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subsection></hcontainer><hcontainer name="P2group"><heading>Expressions relating to gas</heading><subsection eId="section-12-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>A “licensed gas supplier” is a person who holds a gas supply licence.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-12-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>A “gas supply licence” is a licence granted under Article 8(1)(c) of the Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (<ref eId="c00006" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1996/275">S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2)</ref>).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-12-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-ni-non-domestic-gas-supply" eId="term-ni-non-domestic-gas-supply">NI non-domestic gas supply</term>” has the meaning specified in, or determined in accordance with, regulations made by the Secretary of State; and regulations under this subsection are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subsection></hcontainer><hcontainer name="P2group"><heading>Other expressions</heading><subsection eId="section-12-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>A reference to a charge for NI non-domestic electricity supply or NI non-domestic gas supply includes a reference to a charge that does not relate to electricity or gas supplied (such as a standing charge).</p></content></subsection></hcontainer></section></hcontainer>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-11"><num>11</num><heading>Reduced energy charges for non-domestic customers in Northern Ireland</heading><subsection eId="section-11-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may, by regulations, make provision for and in connection with—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-11-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>reducing the amounts that would otherwise be charged for NI non-domestic electricity supply by licensed electricity suppliers, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-11-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>making payments to those suppliers in respect of those reductions.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-11-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may, by regulations, make provision for and in connection with—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-11-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>reducing the amounts that would otherwise be charged for NI non-domestic gas supply by licensed gas suppliers, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-11-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>making payments to those suppliers in respect of those reductions.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-11-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Regulations under this section may, in particular, provide for reductions in amounts charged to be calculated by reference to the difference between—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-11-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the wholesale price paid for electricity or gas, as a component of the amounts that would otherwise be charged for the supply of electricity or gas, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-11-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a notional wholesale price, if it is lower than the wholesale price paid.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-11-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>If the regulations make such provision, they may in particular—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-11-4-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>provide—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-11-4-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>for the wholesale price paid to be the actual wholesale price paid or a wholesale price treated as paid;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-11-4-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>for that wholesale price to be specified in or under the regulations, or determined in accordance with the regulations;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-11-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provide for the notional wholesale price to be specified in or under the regulations, or determined in accordance with the regulations.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-11-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may review the operation of regulations under this section.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-11-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-11-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>Schedule 2 describes particular kinds of provision that may be made by regulations under this section.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-11-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>For provision about time limits on the exercise of the powers conferred by this section, see Schedule 6.</p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-11-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may, by regulations, make provision for and in connection with—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-11-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>reducing the amounts that would otherwise be charged for NI non-domestic electricity supply by licensed electricity suppliers, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-11-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>making payments to those suppliers in respect of those reductions.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-11-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>reducing the amounts that would otherwise be charged for NI non-domestic electricity supply by licensed electricity suppliers, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-11-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>making payments to those suppliers in respect of those reductions.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-11-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may, by regulations, make provision for and in connection with—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-11-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>reducing the amounts that would otherwise be charged for NI non-domestic gas supply by licensed gas suppliers, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-11-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>making payments to those suppliers in respect of those reductions.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-11-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>reducing the amounts that would otherwise be charged for NI non-domestic gas supply by licensed gas suppliers, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-11-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>making payments to those suppliers in respect of those reductions.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-11-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Regulations under this section may, in particular, provide for reductions in amounts charged to be calculated by reference to the difference between—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-11-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the wholesale price paid for electricity or gas, as a component of the amounts that would otherwise be charged for the supply of electricity or gas, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-11-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a notional wholesale price, if it is lower than the wholesale price paid.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-11-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the wholesale price paid for electricity or gas, as a component of the amounts that would otherwise be charged for the supply of electricity or gas, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-11-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a notional wholesale price, if it is lower than the wholesale price paid.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-11-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>If the regulations make such provision, they may in particular—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-11-4-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>provide—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-11-4-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>for the wholesale price paid to be the actual wholesale price paid or a wholesale price treated as paid;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-11-4-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>for that wholesale price to be specified in or under the regulations, or determined in accordance with the regulations;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-11-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provide for the notional wholesale price to be specified in or under the regulations, or determined in accordance with the regulations.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-11-4-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>provide—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-11-4-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>for the wholesale price paid to be the actual wholesale price paid or a wholesale price treated as paid;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-11-4-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>for that wholesale price to be specified in or under the regulations, or determined in accordance with the regulations;</p></content></level></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-11-4-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>for the wholesale price paid to be the actual wholesale price paid or a wholesale price treated as paid;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-11-4-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>for that wholesale price to be specified in or under the regulations, or determined in accordance with the regulations;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-11-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provide for the notional wholesale price to be specified in or under the regulations, or determined in accordance with the regulations.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-11-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may review the operation of regulations under this section.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-11-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-11-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>Schedule 2 describes particular kinds of provision that may be made by regulations under this section.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-11-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>For provision about time limits on the exercise of the powers conferred by this section, see Schedule 6.</p></content></subsection>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-12"><num>12</num><heading>Interpretation of section 11 and Schedule 2</heading><subsection eId="section-12-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section applies for the purposes of section 11, this section and Schedule 2.</p></content></subsection><hcontainer name="P2group"><heading>Expressions relating to electricity</heading><subsection eId="section-12-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A “licensed electricity supplier” is a person who holds an electricity supply licence.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-12-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>An “electricity supply licence” is a licence granted under Article 10(1)(c) of the Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 (<ref eId="c00005" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1992/231">S.I. 1992/231 (N.I. 1)</ref>).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-12-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-ni-non-domestic-electricity-supply" eId="term-ni-non-domestic-electricity-supply">NI non-domestic electricity supply</term>” has the meaning specified in, or determined in accordance with, regulations made by the Secretary of State; and regulations under this subsection are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subsection></hcontainer><hcontainer name="P2group"><heading>Expressions relating to gas</heading><subsection eId="section-12-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>A “licensed gas supplier” is a person who holds a gas supply licence.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-12-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>A “gas supply licence” is a licence granted under Article 8(1)(c) of the Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (<ref eId="c00006" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1996/275">S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2)</ref>).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-12-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-ni-non-domestic-gas-supply" eId="term-ni-non-domestic-gas-supply">NI non-domestic gas supply</term>” has the meaning specified in, or determined in accordance with, regulations made by the Secretary of State; and regulations under this subsection are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subsection></hcontainer><hcontainer name="P2group"><heading>Other expressions</heading><subsection eId="section-12-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>A reference to a charge for NI non-domestic electricity supply or NI non-domestic gas supply includes a reference to a charge that does not relate to electricity or gas supplied (such as a standing charge).</p></content></subsection></hcontainer></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-12-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section applies for the purposes of section 11, this section and Schedule 2.</p></content></subsection>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-payment-administrator" eId="term-payment-administrator">payment administrator</term>” means a person specified as a payment administrator for the purposes of regulations under this section;</p></content></hcontainer>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-12-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A “licensed electricity supplier” is a person who holds an electricity supply licence.</p></content></subsection>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>GB non-domestic relief regulations may relate to charges for energy supply that took place before section 9 or the regulations came into force (including charges made or paid before that section or the regulations came into force).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>GB non-domestic relief regulations may apply to energy supply to only some descriptions of customers.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>GB non-domestic relief regulations may apply to only some descriptions or parts of energy supply.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The power under section 26<ref href="#section-26-2-a">(2)(a)</ref> for GB non-domestic relief regulations to make different provision for different cases includes power for those regulations to make different provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for energy supply to different descriptions of customers,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for different descriptions of energy supply, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>for different parts of energy supply.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>That includes different provision for reducing the amount that would otherwise be charged for energy supply by licensed suppliers.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><content><p>GB non-domestic relief regulations may modify, or make other provision in relation to, the terms of contracts or other arrangements relating to energy supply.</p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><intro><p>GB non-domestic relief regulations may make provision to deal with the consequences of, or to prohibit or otherwise regulate, transactions or arrangements which the Secretary of State considers manipulate or otherwise abuse—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any support scheme, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the availability of any support scheme.</p></content></level></paragraph>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any support scheme, or</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the availability of any support scheme.</p></content></level>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>NI non-domestic relief regulations may relate to charges for energy supply that took place before section 11 or the regulations came into force (including charges made or paid before that section or the regulations came into force).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>NI non-domestic relief regulations may apply to energy supply to only some descriptions of customers.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>NI non-domestic relief regulations may apply to only some descriptions or parts of energy supply.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The power under section 26<ref href="#section-26-2-a">(2)(a)</ref> for non-domestic relief regulations to make different provision for different cases includes power for those regulations to make different provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for energy supply to different descriptions of customers,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for different descriptions of energy supply, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>for different parts of energy supply.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>That includes different provision for reducing the amount that would otherwise be charged for energy supply by licensed suppliers.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><content><p>NI non-domestic relief regulations may modify, or make other provision in relation to, the terms of contracts or other arrangements relating to energy supply.</p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><intro><p>NI non-domestic relief regulations may make provision to deal with the consequences of, or to prohibit or otherwise regulate, transactions or arrangements which the Secretary of State considers manipulate or otherwise abuse—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any support scheme, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the availability of any support scheme.</p></content></level></paragraph>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any support scheme, or</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the availability of any support scheme.</p></content></level>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section applies to the exercise of the power conferred by Article 14 of the Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (<ref eId="c00023" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1996/275">S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2)</ref>) (modification of conditions of gas licences) by the Northern Ireland Regulator in response to the energy crisis.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>These provisions of Article 14 do not apply to the exercise of the power—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-2-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>paragraphs (2)(d), (3), (5) and (8)(c) (representations with respect to proposed modification);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-2-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>paragraph (10) (56 day standstill period before modification takes effect).</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-2-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>If, before the Northern Ireland Regulator decides to proceed with the making of a proposed modification by the exercise of the power, the Department directs the Regulator not to make that modification, the Regulator shall comply with the direction.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-2-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Article 14(7) has effect subject to sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-4-paragraph-1-2">(2)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-2-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>An appeal may not be brought under Article 14B in respect of the exercise of the power.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-12-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>An “electricity supply licence” is a licence granted under Article 10(1)(c) of the Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 (<ref eId="c00005" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1992/231">S.I. 1992/231 (N.I. 1)</ref>).</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-12-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-ni-non-domestic-electricity-supply" eId="term-ni-non-domestic-electricity-supply">NI non-domestic electricity supply</term>” has the meaning specified in, or determined in accordance with, regulations made by the Secretary of State; and regulations under this subsection are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subsection>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-negative-procedure" eId="term-negative-procedure">negative procedure</term>” is to be construed in accordance with section 26<ref href="#section-26-3">(3)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-12-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>A “licensed gas supplier” is a person who holds a gas supply licence.</p></content></subsection>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><content><p><mod>In Schedule 6A to the Electricity Act 1989 (provisions imposing obligations that are enforceable as relevant requirements), in paragraph 6 (obligations of supply licence holders), after paragraph (f) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(g)</num><content><p>section 2<ref href="#section-2-2">(2)</ref> of the Energy Prices Act 2022, except section 2<ref href="#section-2-2-c">(2)(c)</ref> insofar as non-compliance with the terms of the designated scheme involves the amounts payable by or to the Secretary of State under the scheme;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(h)</num><content><p>section 22 of the Energy Prices Act 2022.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section 6(1)(d) of the Electricity Act 1989, or</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-12-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>A “gas supply licence” is a licence granted under Article 8(1)(c) of the Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (<ref eId="c00006" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1996/275">S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2)</ref>).</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-12-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-ni-non-domestic-gas-supply" eId="term-ni-non-domestic-gas-supply">NI non-domestic gas supply</term>” has the meaning specified in, or determined in accordance with, regulations made by the Secretary of State; and regulations under this subsection are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subsection>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="crossheading-support-for-meeting-energy-costs-etc"><heading>Support for meeting energy costs etc</heading><section eId="section-13"><num>13</num><heading>Power of the Secretary of State to give support for meeting energy costs etc</heading><subsection eId="section-13-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may take such steps as the Secretary of State considers appropriate to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-13-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>provide support for meeting costs related to the use of energy;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-13-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>enable or encourage the efficient use of energy;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-13-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>provide support for meeting costs related to the supply of energy;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-13-1-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>enable or encourage the supply of energy.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-13-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may take such other steps as the Secretary of State considers appropriate in response to the energy crisis.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-13-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The steps that may be taken under the powers conferred by subsections <ref href="#section-13-1">(1)</ref> and <ref href="#section-13-2">(2)</ref> include—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-13-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>giving financial assistance (whether directly or indirectly and whether subject to conditions or not);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-13-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>acquiring, making available or otherwise enabling access to energy or relevant infrastructure (including by entering into contracts);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-13-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>steps in respect of particular descriptions of households, persons or premises;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-13-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>dealing with any costs or matters incidental to the exercise of those powers (whether those costs or matters fall to the Secretary of State or another).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-13-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>In subsection <ref href="#section-13-3-b">(3)(b)</ref> “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-infrastructure" eId="term-relevant-infrastructure">relevant infrastructure</term>” means infrastructure related to the supply or use of energy.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-13-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Steps of a kind—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-13-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>described in subsection <ref href="#section-13-1">(1)</ref> or <ref href="#section-13-2">(2)</ref>, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-13-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>taken by the Secretary of State on or after 1 January 2022 but before the coming into force of this section,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>are, to the extent that they are not authorised by a power of the Secretary of State arising under any other legislation, authorised by subsection <ref href="#section-13-1">(1)</ref> or <ref href="#section-13-2">(2)</ref> (as appropriate).</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="section-13-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Nothing in this section limits a power of the Secretary of State arising under any other legislation or otherwise.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-13-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>For provision about time limits on the exercise of the powers conferred by this section, see Schedule 6.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-14"><num>14</num><heading>Procedure and reporting in connection with section 13</heading><subsection eId="section-14-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The power conferred by section 13<ref href="#section-13-2">(2)</ref> is exercisable only in accordance with subsections <ref href="#section-14-2">(2)</ref> to <ref href="#section-14-4">(4)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-14-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Expenditure to be incurred by the Secretary of State—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-14-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in consequence of an exercise of the power conferred by section 13<ref href="#section-13-2">(2)</ref>, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-14-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in connection with any one project,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>must not exceed £100 million unless the expenditure in excess of that sum is authorised by a resolution of the House of Commons before the power is exercised.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="section-14-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>But subsection <ref href="#section-14-2">(2)</ref> does not apply if the Secretary of State is satisfied that the exercise of the power is urgent and that it is not reasonably practicable to obtain the approval of the House of Commons for the connected expenditure before doing so.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-14-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>In such circumstances, the Secretary of State must, as soon as reasonably practicable, lay a statement concerning that expenditure before Parliament.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-14-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>As soon as reasonably practicable after the end of any quarter in which a power conferred by section 13 is exercised or expenditure is incurred by the Secretary of State in consequence of the exercise of such a power, the Secretary of State must lay before Parliament a report stating the amount of, and containing such other details as the Secretary of State considers appropriate about—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-14-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>expenditure incurred by the Secretary of State in that quarter in consequence of the exercise of the powers conferred by section 13,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-14-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>expenditure incurred by the Secretary of State in consequence of the exercise of those powers from the time when this Act came into force until the end of that quarter, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-14-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>expenditure expected to be incurred by the Secretary of State in the future in consequence of the exercise of those powers, both during that quarter and during previous quarters.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-14-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>In subsection <ref href="#section-14-5">(5)</ref> “<term refersTo="#term-quarter" eId="term-quarter">quarter</term>” means a period of three months ending at the end of March, June, September or December.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-15"><num>15</num><heading>Role of other bodies in giving support for meeting energy costs etc</heading><subsection eId="section-15-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A designated body may take action in support of a step taken under section 13 (a “relevant step”).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-15-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may, by regulations, make provision about designated bodies taking action in support of relevant steps.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-15-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The regulations may, in particular, make provision in connection with designated bodies—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-15-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>receiving financial assistance,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-15-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>distributing and otherwise managing financial assistance,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-15-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>monitoring and accounting for financial assistance,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-15-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>recovering and returning financial assistance, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-15-3-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>providing information.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-15-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The regulations may—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-15-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>make provision about how designated bodies are to take action in support of relevant steps, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-15-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provide for the giving of guidance about how such actions are to be taken.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-15-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Subsection <ref href="#section-15-1">(1)</ref> applies to action taken by a designated body—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-15-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>on or after 1 January 2022 but before the coming into force of this section, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-15-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in support of a step taken by the Secretary of State during that period and of a kind described in section 13<ref href="#section-13-1">(1)</ref> or <ref href="#section-13-2">(2)</ref>,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>as it does to action taken by a designated body (in support of a step taken under section 13) on or after the coming into force of this section.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="section-15-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>The power of the Secretary of State to deal with costs or matters incidental to the exercise of the powers conferred by section 13 includes dealing with costs or matters arising under this section.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-15-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>A “designated body” is—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-15-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a local authority;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-15-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a person who is a heat supplier within the meaning of the Heat Network (Metering and Billing) Regulations 2014 (<ref eId="c00007" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2014/3120">S.I. 2014/3120</ref>) or who otherwise supplies and charges for the supply of heating, cooling or hot water to a building or persons in a building;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-15-7-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>any other body or person established by or under any primary legislation or subordinate legislation and designated, in regulations made by the Secretary of State, for the purposes of this section.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-15-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>Regulations under subsection <ref href="#section-15-2">(2)</ref> or <ref href="#section-15-7">(7)</ref> are subject to the negative procedure.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-15-9"><num>(9)</num><intro><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-local-authority" eId="term-local-authority">local authority</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-15-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a county council in England,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-15-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a district council for an area in England for which there is no county council,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-15-9-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a combined authority established under section 103 of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-15-9-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the Greater London Authority,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-15-9-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>a London borough council,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-15-9-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>the Common Council of the City of London,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-15-9-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>the Council of the Isles of Scilly,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-15-9-h"><num>(h)</num><content><p>a county council in Wales,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-15-9-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>a county borough council in Wales,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-15-9-j"><num>(j)</num><content><p>a corporate joint committee established by regulations made under Part 5 of the Local Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-15-9-k"><num>(k)</num><content><p>a council constituted under section 2 of the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-15-9-l"><num>(l)</num><content><p>a community council in Scotland,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-15-9-m"><num>(m)</num><content><p>a district council in Northern Ireland.</p></content></level></subsection></section></hcontainer>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-13"><num>13</num><heading>Power of the Secretary of State to give support for meeting energy costs etc</heading><subsection eId="section-13-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may take such steps as the Secretary of State considers appropriate to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-13-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>provide support for meeting costs related to the use of energy;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-13-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>enable or encourage the efficient use of energy;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-13-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>provide support for meeting costs related to the supply of energy;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-13-1-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>enable or encourage the supply of energy.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-13-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may take such other steps as the Secretary of State considers appropriate in response to the energy crisis.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-13-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The steps that may be taken under the powers conferred by subsections <ref href="#section-13-1">(1)</ref> and <ref href="#section-13-2">(2)</ref> include—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-13-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>giving financial assistance (whether directly or indirectly and whether subject to conditions or not);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-13-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>acquiring, making available or otherwise enabling access to energy or relevant infrastructure (including by entering into contracts);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-13-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>steps in respect of particular descriptions of households, persons or premises;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-13-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>dealing with any costs or matters incidental to the exercise of those powers (whether those costs or matters fall to the Secretary of State or another).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-13-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>In subsection <ref href="#section-13-3-b">(3)(b)</ref> “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-infrastructure" eId="term-relevant-infrastructure">relevant infrastructure</term>” means infrastructure related to the supply or use of energy.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-13-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Steps of a kind—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-13-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>described in subsection <ref href="#section-13-1">(1)</ref> or <ref href="#section-13-2">(2)</ref>, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-13-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>taken by the Secretary of State on or after 1 January 2022 but before the coming into force of this section,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>are, to the extent that they are not authorised by a power of the Secretary of State arising under any other legislation, authorised by subsection <ref href="#section-13-1">(1)</ref> or <ref href="#section-13-2">(2)</ref> (as appropriate).</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="section-13-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Nothing in this section limits a power of the Secretary of State arising under any other legislation or otherwise.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-13-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>For provision about time limits on the exercise of the powers conferred by this section, see Schedule 6.</p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-13-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may take such steps as the Secretary of State considers appropriate to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-13-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>provide support for meeting costs related to the use of energy;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-13-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>enable or encourage the efficient use of energy;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-13-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>provide support for meeting costs related to the supply of energy;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-13-1-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>enable or encourage the supply of energy.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-13-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>provide support for meeting costs related to the use of energy;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-13-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>enable or encourage the efficient use of energy;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-13-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>provide support for meeting costs related to the supply of energy;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-13-1-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>enable or encourage the supply of energy.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-13-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may take such other steps as the Secretary of State considers appropriate in response to the energy crisis.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-13-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The steps that may be taken under the powers conferred by subsections <ref href="#section-13-1">(1)</ref> and <ref href="#section-13-2">(2)</ref> include—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-13-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>giving financial assistance (whether directly or indirectly and whether subject to conditions or not);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-13-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>acquiring, making available or otherwise enabling access to energy or relevant infrastructure (including by entering into contracts);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-13-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>steps in respect of particular descriptions of households, persons or premises;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-13-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>dealing with any costs or matters incidental to the exercise of those powers (whether those costs or matters fall to the Secretary of State or another).</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-13-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>giving financial assistance (whether directly or indirectly and whether subject to conditions or not);</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-13-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>acquiring, making available or otherwise enabling access to energy or relevant infrastructure (including by entering into contracts);</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-13-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>steps in respect of particular descriptions of households, persons or premises;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-13-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>dealing with any costs or matters incidental to the exercise of those powers (whether those costs or matters fall to the Secretary of State or another).</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-13-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>In subsection <ref href="#section-13-3-b">(3)(b)</ref> “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-infrastructure" eId="term-relevant-infrastructure">relevant infrastructure</term>” means infrastructure related to the supply or use of energy.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-13-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Steps of a kind—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-13-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>described in subsection <ref href="#section-13-1">(1)</ref> or <ref href="#section-13-2">(2)</ref>, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-13-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>taken by the Secretary of State on or after 1 January 2022 but before the coming into force of this section,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>are, to the extent that they are not authorised by a power of the Secretary of State arising under any other legislation, authorised by subsection <ref href="#section-13-1">(1)</ref> or <ref href="#section-13-2">(2)</ref> (as appropriate).</p></wrapUp></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-13-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>described in subsection <ref href="#section-13-1">(1)</ref> or <ref href="#section-13-2">(2)</ref>, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-13-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>taken by the Secretary of State on or after 1 January 2022 but before the coming into force of this section,</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-13-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Nothing in this section limits a power of the Secretary of State arising under any other legislation or otherwise.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-13-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>For provision about time limits on the exercise of the powers conferred by this section, see Schedule 6.</p></content></subsection>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-14"><num>14</num><heading>Procedure and reporting in connection with section 13</heading><subsection eId="section-14-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The power conferred by section 13<ref href="#section-13-2">(2)</ref> is exercisable only in accordance with subsections <ref href="#section-14-2">(2)</ref> to <ref href="#section-14-4">(4)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-14-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Expenditure to be incurred by the Secretary of State—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-14-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in consequence of an exercise of the power conferred by section 13<ref href="#section-13-2">(2)</ref>, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-14-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in connection with any one project,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>must not exceed £100 million unless the expenditure in excess of that sum is authorised by a resolution of the House of Commons before the power is exercised.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="section-14-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>But subsection <ref href="#section-14-2">(2)</ref> does not apply if the Secretary of State is satisfied that the exercise of the power is urgent and that it is not reasonably practicable to obtain the approval of the House of Commons for the connected expenditure before doing so.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-14-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>In such circumstances, the Secretary of State must, as soon as reasonably practicable, lay a statement concerning that expenditure before Parliament.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-14-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>As soon as reasonably practicable after the end of any quarter in which a power conferred by section 13 is exercised or expenditure is incurred by the Secretary of State in consequence of the exercise of such a power, the Secretary of State must lay before Parliament a report stating the amount of, and containing such other details as the Secretary of State considers appropriate about—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-14-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>expenditure incurred by the Secretary of State in that quarter in consequence of the exercise of the powers conferred by section 13,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-14-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>expenditure incurred by the Secretary of State in consequence of the exercise of those powers from the time when this Act came into force until the end of that quarter, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-14-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>expenditure expected to be incurred by the Secretary of State in the future in consequence of the exercise of those powers, both during that quarter and during previous quarters.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-14-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>In subsection <ref href="#section-14-5">(5)</ref> “<term refersTo="#term-quarter" eId="term-quarter">quarter</term>” means a period of three months ending at the end of March, June, September or December.</p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-14-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The power conferred by section 13<ref href="#section-13-2">(2)</ref> is exercisable only in accordance with subsections <ref href="#section-14-2">(2)</ref> to <ref href="#section-14-4">(4)</ref>.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-14-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Expenditure to be incurred by the Secretary of State—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-14-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in consequence of an exercise of the power conferred by section 13<ref href="#section-13-2">(2)</ref>, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-14-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in connection with any one project,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>must not exceed £100 million unless the expenditure in excess of that sum is authorised by a resolution of the House of Commons before the power is exercised.</p></wrapUp></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-14-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in consequence of an exercise of the power conferred by section 13<ref href="#section-13-2">(2)</ref>, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-14-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in connection with any one project,</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-14-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>But subsection <ref href="#section-14-2">(2)</ref> does not apply if the Secretary of State is satisfied that the exercise of the power is urgent and that it is not reasonably practicable to obtain the approval of the House of Commons for the connected expenditure before doing so.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-14-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>In such circumstances, the Secretary of State must, as soon as reasonably practicable, lay a statement concerning that expenditure before Parliament.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-14-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>As soon as reasonably practicable after the end of any quarter in which a power conferred by section 13 is exercised or expenditure is incurred by the Secretary of State in consequence of the exercise of such a power, the Secretary of State must lay before Parliament a report stating the amount of, and containing such other details as the Secretary of State considers appropriate about—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-14-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>expenditure incurred by the Secretary of State in that quarter in consequence of the exercise of the powers conferred by section 13,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-14-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>expenditure incurred by the Secretary of State in consequence of the exercise of those powers from the time when this Act came into force until the end of that quarter, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-14-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>expenditure expected to be incurred by the Secretary of State in the future in consequence of the exercise of those powers, both during that quarter and during previous quarters.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-14-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>expenditure incurred by the Secretary of State in that quarter in consequence of the exercise of the powers conferred by section 13,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-14-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>expenditure incurred by the Secretary of State in consequence of the exercise of those powers from the time when this Act came into force until the end of that quarter, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-14-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>expenditure expected to be incurred by the Secretary of State in the future in consequence of the exercise of those powers, both during that quarter and during previous quarters.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-14-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>In subsection <ref href="#section-14-5">(5)</ref> “<term refersTo="#term-quarter" eId="term-quarter">quarter</term>” means a period of three months ending at the end of March, June, September or December.</p></content></subsection>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-15"><num>15</num><heading>Role of other bodies in giving support for meeting energy costs etc</heading><subsection eId="section-15-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A designated body may take action in support of a step taken under section 13 (a “relevant step”).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-15-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may, by regulations, make provision about designated bodies taking action in support of relevant steps.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-15-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The regulations may, in particular, make provision in connection with designated bodies—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-15-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>receiving financial assistance,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-15-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>distributing and otherwise managing financial assistance,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-15-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>monitoring and accounting for financial assistance,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-15-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>recovering and returning financial assistance, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-15-3-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>providing information.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-15-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The regulations may—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-15-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>make provision about how designated bodies are to take action in support of relevant steps, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-15-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provide for the giving of guidance about how such actions are to be taken.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-15-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Subsection <ref href="#section-15-1">(1)</ref> applies to action taken by a designated body—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-15-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>on or after 1 January 2022 but before the coming into force of this section, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-15-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in support of a step taken by the Secretary of State during that period and of a kind described in section 13<ref href="#section-13-1">(1)</ref> or <ref href="#section-13-2">(2)</ref>,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>as it does to action taken by a designated body (in support of a step taken under section 13) on or after the coming into force of this section.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="section-15-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>The power of the Secretary of State to deal with costs or matters incidental to the exercise of the powers conferred by section 13 includes dealing with costs or matters arising under this section.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-15-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>A “designated body” is—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-15-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a local authority;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-15-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a person who is a heat supplier within the meaning of the Heat Network (Metering and Billing) Regulations 2014 (<ref eId="c00007" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2014/3120">S.I. 2014/3120</ref>) or who otherwise supplies and charges for the supply of heating, cooling or hot water to a building or persons in a building;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-15-7-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>any other body or person established by or under any primary legislation or subordinate legislation and designated, in regulations made by the Secretary of State, for the purposes of this section.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-15-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>Regulations under subsection <ref href="#section-15-2">(2)</ref> or <ref href="#section-15-7">(7)</ref> are subject to the negative procedure.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-15-9"><num>(9)</num><intro><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-local-authority" eId="term-local-authority">local authority</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-15-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a county council in England,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-15-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a district council for an area in England for which there is no county council,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-15-9-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a combined authority established under section 103 of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-15-9-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the Greater London Authority,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-15-9-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>a London borough council,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-15-9-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>the Common Council of the City of London,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-15-9-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>the Council of the Isles of Scilly,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-15-9-h"><num>(h)</num><content><p>a county council in Wales,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-15-9-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>a county borough council in Wales,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-15-9-j"><num>(j)</num><content><p>a corporate joint committee established by regulations made under Part 5 of the Local Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-15-9-k"><num>(k)</num><content><p>a council constituted under section 2 of the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-15-9-l"><num>(l)</num><content><p>a community council in Scotland,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-15-9-m"><num>(m)</num><content><p>a district council in Northern Ireland.</p></content></level></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-15-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A designated body may take action in support of a step taken under section 13 (a “relevant step”).</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-15-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may, by regulations, make provision about designated bodies taking action in support of relevant steps.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-15-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The regulations may, in particular, make provision in connection with designated bodies—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-15-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>receiving financial assistance,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-15-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>distributing and otherwise managing financial assistance,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-15-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>monitoring and accounting for financial assistance,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-15-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>recovering and returning financial assistance, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-15-3-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>providing information.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-15-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>receiving financial assistance,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-15-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>distributing and otherwise managing financial assistance,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-15-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>monitoring and accounting for financial assistance,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-15-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>recovering and returning financial assistance, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-15-3-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>providing information.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-15-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The regulations may—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-15-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>make provision about how designated bodies are to take action in support of relevant steps, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-15-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provide for the giving of guidance about how such actions are to be taken.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-15-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>make provision about how designated bodies are to take action in support of relevant steps, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-15-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provide for the giving of guidance about how such actions are to be taken.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-15-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Subsection <ref href="#section-15-1">(1)</ref> applies to action taken by a designated body—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-15-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>on or after 1 January 2022 but before the coming into force of this section, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-15-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in support of a step taken by the Secretary of State during that period and of a kind described in section 13<ref href="#section-13-1">(1)</ref> or <ref href="#section-13-2">(2)</ref>,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>as it does to action taken by a designated body (in support of a step taken under section 13) on or after the coming into force of this section.</p></wrapUp></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-15-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>on or after 1 January 2022 but before the coming into force of this section, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-15-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in support of a step taken by the Secretary of State during that period and of a kind described in section 13<ref href="#section-13-1">(1)</ref> or <ref href="#section-13-2">(2)</ref>,</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-15-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>The power of the Secretary of State to deal with costs or matters incidental to the exercise of the powers conferred by section 13 includes dealing with costs or matters arising under this section.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-15-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>A “designated body” is—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-15-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a local authority;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-15-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a person who is a heat supplier within the meaning of the Heat Network (Metering and Billing) Regulations 2014 (<ref eId="c00007" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2014/3120">S.I. 2014/3120</ref>) or who otherwise supplies and charges for the supply of heating, cooling or hot water to a building or persons in a building;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-15-7-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>any other body or person established by or under any primary legislation or subordinate legislation and designated, in regulations made by the Secretary of State, for the purposes of this section.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-15-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a local authority;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-15-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a person who is a heat supplier within the meaning of the Heat Network (Metering and Billing) Regulations 2014 (<ref eId="c00007" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2014/3120">S.I. 2014/3120</ref>) or who otherwise supplies and charges for the supply of heating, cooling or hot water to a building or persons in a building;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-15-7-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>any other body or person established by or under any primary legislation or subordinate legislation and designated, in regulations made by the Secretary of State, for the purposes of this section.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-15-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>Regulations under subsection <ref href="#section-15-2">(2)</ref> or <ref href="#section-15-7">(7)</ref> are subject to the negative procedure.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-15-9"><num>(9)</num><intro><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-local-authority" eId="term-local-authority">local authority</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-15-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a county council in England,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-15-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a district council for an area in England for which there is no county council,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-15-9-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a combined authority established under section 103 of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-15-9-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the Greater London Authority,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-15-9-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>a London borough council,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-15-9-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>the Common Council of the City of London,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-15-9-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>the Council of the Isles of Scilly,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-15-9-h"><num>(h)</num><content><p>a county council in Wales,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-15-9-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>a county borough council in Wales,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-15-9-j"><num>(j)</num><content><p>a corporate joint committee established by regulations made under Part 5 of the Local Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-15-9-k"><num>(k)</num><content><p>a council constituted under section 2 of the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-15-9-l"><num>(l)</num><content><p>a community council in Scotland,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-15-9-m"><num>(m)</num><content><p>a district council in Northern Ireland.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-15-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a county council in England,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-15-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a district council for an area in England for which there is no county council,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-15-9-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a combined authority established under section 103 of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-15-9-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the Greater London Authority,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-15-9-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>a London borough council,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-15-9-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>the Common Council of the City of London,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-15-9-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>the Council of the Isles of Scilly,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-15-9-h"><num>(h)</num><content><p>a county council in Wales,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-15-9-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>a county borough council in Wales,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-15-9-j"><num>(j)</num><content><p>a corporate joint committee established by regulations made under Part 5 of the Local Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-15-9-k"><num>(k)</num><content><p>a council constituted under section 2 of the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-15-9-l"><num>(l)</num><content><p>a community council in Scotland,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-15-9-m"><num>(m)</num><content><p>a district council in Northern Ireland.</p></content></level>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="crossheading-reducing-the-price-of-electricity"><heading>Reducing the price of electricity</heading><section eId="section-16"><num>16</num><heading>Temporary requirement for electricity generators to make payments</heading><subsection eId="section-16-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may, for a purpose mentioned in subsection (2), make regulations for, and in connection with, requiring periodic payments to be made to a payment administrator by—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-16-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>specified electricity generators,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-16-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>electricity generators that are of a specified description, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-16-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>electricity generators that are designated by the Secretary of State in accordance with the regulations.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-16-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The purposes are—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-16-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the purpose of enabling a payment administrator to obtain funds for paying to electricity suppliers in connection with reducing the cost to customers of electricity;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-16-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the purpose of enabling a payment administrator to obtain funds for meeting expenditure incurred or to be incurred by the Secretary of State in reducing the cost to customers of electricity.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-16-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Regulations under this section may include—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-16-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>provision about the method by which the amount of a periodic payment is to be calculated;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-16-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provision for determining the time at which a periodic payment is to be made;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-16-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>provision requiring the making of an advance payment in respect of a potential liability to make a periodic payment and about balancing payments;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-16-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>provision about interest on a late payment and penalties for a late payment;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-16-3-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>provision for a payment, interest or a penalty to be recoverable by a payment administrator as a civil debt;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-16-3-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>provision for amounts received by a payment administrator to be paid by the payment administrator to electricity suppliers or into the Consolidated Fund;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-16-3-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>provision imposing on an electricity supplier that receives a payment from a payment administrator a requirement to secure that customers of the electricity supplier receive, by a specified time, such benefit from the payment as may be specified or determined in accordance with the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-16-3-h"><num>(h)</num><content><p>provision for amounts received by a payment administrator to be retained by the payment administrator to meet expenditure incurred by the payment administrator in exercising functions under the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-16-3-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>provision conferring functions in connection with the application, monitoring or enforcement of the regulations on the Secretary of State, a payment administrator, GEMA, the Northern Ireland Regulator or any other person;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-16-3-j"><num>(j)</num><content><p>provision conferring functions in connection with the application, monitoring or enforcement of the regulations on a person designated by the Secretary of State in accordance with the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-16-3-k"><num>(k)</num><content><p>provision conferring powers on any person to require information for the purpose of exercising their functions under the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-16-3-l"><num>(l)</num><content><p>provision for anything which is to be calculated or determined under the regulations to be calculated or determined by such persons, in accordance with such procedure and by reference to such matters and to the opinion of such persons, as may be specified in the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-16-3-m"><num>(m)</num><content><p>provision for an appeal against a calculation, determination or other decision made under the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-16-3-n"><num>(n)</num><content><p>provision to deal with the consequences of, or to prohibit or otherwise regulate, transactions or arrangements that undermine the effectiveness of the regulations.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-16-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The provision made by virtue of subsection (3)(a) must require the amount of a periodic payment to be calculated by reference to the quantity of electricity generated during the period in question by the relevant generating station with which the electricity generator is concerned.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-16-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The provision made by virtue of subsection (3)(i) may include provision conferring a power on the Secretary of State to direct that an electricity generator specified in, or of a description specified in, the direction is not liable to make further payments under the regulations.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-16-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The provision made by virtue of subsection (3)(i) may include provision for requirements imposed on a person by the regulations to be enforceable—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-16-6-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>by GEMA—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-16-6-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>as if they were relevant requirements for the purposes of section 25 of the Electricity Act 1989, and</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-16-6-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>as if the person were a regulated person for the purposes of that section (if that is not in fact the case);</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-16-6-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>by the Northern Ireland Regulator—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-16-6-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>as if they were relevant requirements for the purposes of Article 41A of the Energy (Northern Ireland) Order 2003 (<ref eId="c00008" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/2003/419">S.I. 2003/419 (N.I. 6)</ref>), and</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-16-6-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>as if the person were a regulated person for the purposes of that Article (if that is not in fact the case).</p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-16-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The first regulations under this section are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-16-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>Any other regulations under this section are subject to the negative procedure.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-16-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>For provision imposing a time limit relevant to the exercise of the powers conferred by this section, see Schedule 6.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-16-10"><num>(10)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-electricity-generator" eId="term-electricity-generator">electricity generator</term>” means a person who owns or has any interest in a relevant generating station; and a reference to the relevant generating station with which an electricity generator is concerned is to be read accordingly;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-electricity-supplier" eId="term-electricity-supplier">electricity supplier</term>” means a person who is a holder of a licence to supply electricity under—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section 6(1)(d) of the Electricity Act 1989, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>Article 10(1)(c) of the Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 (<ref eId="c00009" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1992/231">S.I. 1992/231 (N.I. 1)</ref>;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-generating-station" eId="term-generating-station">generating station</term>” means a station which generates electricity or any part of such a station;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-payment-administrator" eId="term-payment-administrator">payment administrator</term>” means a person specified as a payment administrator for the purposes of regulations under this section;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-generating-station" eId="term-relevant-generating-station">relevant generating station</term>” means a generating station—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in respect of which no contract for difference has effect under Chapter 2 of Part 2 of the Energy Act 2013 (ignoring any contract for difference under which no payments have begun to fall due), and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>that is not an accredited FIT installation within the meaning of the Feed-in Tariffs Order 2012 (<ref eId="c00010" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2012/2782">S.I. 2012/2782</ref>);</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“specified”, except in subsection (5), means specified in regulations under this section.</p></content></hcontainer></subsection></section><section eId="section-17"><num>17</num><heading>Power to require information in connection with regulations under section 16</heading><subsection eId="section-17-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may direct an electricity generator to provide the Secretary of State with such specified information as the Secretary of State may reasonably require in connection with the making of regulations under section 16.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-17-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A direction under this section must be in writing.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-17-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>An electricity generator to whom a direction is given under this section must, so far as reasonably practicable, provide the Secretary of State with the specified information—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-17-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>within the specified period, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-17-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in the specified form and manner.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-17-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>A direction under this section is enforceable by the Secretary of State in civil proceedings—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-17-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for an injunction,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-17-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for specific performance of a statutory duty under section 45 of the Court of Session Act 1988, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-17-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>for any other appropriate remedy or relief.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-17-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-electricity-generator" eId="term-electricity-generator">electricity generator</term>” has the same meaning as in section 16;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-information" eId="term-information">information</term>” includes documents;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-specified" eId="term-specified">specified</term>” means specified in the direction.</p></content></hcontainer></subsection></section><section eId="section-18"><num>18</num><heading>Contracts for difference</heading><subsection eId="section-18-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Energy Act 2013 is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-18-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In section 6 (power to make regulations about contracts for difference for the purpose of encouraging low carbon electricity generation)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-18-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>after subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(1A)</num><content><p>The reference in subsection (1) to encouraging low carbon electricity generation includes encouraging the continuation of, or an increase in, low carbon electricity generation by existing generating stations.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">, and</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-18-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (8), after paragraph (a) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(aa)</num><content><p>the first regulations made after the passing of the Energy Prices Act 2022 which make provision falling within each of the sections mentioned in paragraph (a);</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-18-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In section 7 (designation of a CFD counterparty), in subsection (5), omit the words from “, but only” to the end.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-18-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In section 17 (payments to electricity suppliers), after subsection (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(2A)</num><content><p>Regulations may make provision imposing on an electricity supplier who receives a payment from a CFD counterparty a requirement to secure that customers of the electricity supplier receive, by a time specified in the regulations, such benefit from the payment as may be specified in or determined in accordance with the regulations.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-18-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In section 19 (information and advice)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-18-5-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>in subsection (2)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-18-5-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (c), after “the Northern Ireland system operator” insert <quotedText>“, an electricity supplier”</quotedText>,</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-18-5-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph (c) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(ca)</num><content><p>for the Authority to require information to be provided to it by a CFD counterparty or electricity suppliers;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(cb)</num><content><p>for the Northern Ireland Authority for Utility Regulation to require information to be provided to it by a CFD counterparty or electricity suppliers;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">, and</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-18-5-a-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (e), after “to it by” insert <quotedText>“the Authority, the Northern Ireland Authority for Utility Regulation,”</quotedText>, and</mod></p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-18-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (4), at the beginning insert <quotedText>“Except as provided by regulations,”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subsection></section></hcontainer>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-16"><num>16</num><heading>Temporary requirement for electricity generators to make payments</heading><subsection eId="section-16-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may, for a purpose mentioned in subsection (2), make regulations for, and in connection with, requiring periodic payments to be made to a payment administrator by—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-16-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>specified electricity generators,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-16-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>electricity generators that are of a specified description, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-16-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>electricity generators that are designated by the Secretary of State in accordance with the regulations.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-16-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The purposes are—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-16-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the purpose of enabling a payment administrator to obtain funds for paying to electricity suppliers in connection with reducing the cost to customers of electricity;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-16-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the purpose of enabling a payment administrator to obtain funds for meeting expenditure incurred or to be incurred by the Secretary of State in reducing the cost to customers of electricity.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-16-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Regulations under this section may include—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-16-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>provision about the method by which the amount of a periodic payment is to be calculated;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-16-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provision for determining the time at which a periodic payment is to be made;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-16-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>provision requiring the making of an advance payment in respect of a potential liability to make a periodic payment and about balancing payments;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-16-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>provision about interest on a late payment and penalties for a late payment;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-16-3-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>provision for a payment, interest or a penalty to be recoverable by a payment administrator as a civil debt;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-16-3-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>provision for amounts received by a payment administrator to be paid by the payment administrator to electricity suppliers or into the Consolidated Fund;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-16-3-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>provision imposing on an electricity supplier that receives a payment from a payment administrator a requirement to secure that customers of the electricity supplier receive, by a specified time, such benefit from the payment as may be specified or determined in accordance with the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-16-3-h"><num>(h)</num><content><p>provision for amounts received by a payment administrator to be retained by the payment administrator to meet expenditure incurred by the payment administrator in exercising functions under the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-16-3-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>provision conferring functions in connection with the application, monitoring or enforcement of the regulations on the Secretary of State, a payment administrator, GEMA, the Northern Ireland Regulator or any other person;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-16-3-j"><num>(j)</num><content><p>provision conferring functions in connection with the application, monitoring or enforcement of the regulations on a person designated by the Secretary of State in accordance with the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-16-3-k"><num>(k)</num><content><p>provision conferring powers on any person to require information for the purpose of exercising their functions under the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-16-3-l"><num>(l)</num><content><p>provision for anything which is to be calculated or determined under the regulations to be calculated or determined by such persons, in accordance with such procedure and by reference to such matters and to the opinion of such persons, as may be specified in the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-16-3-m"><num>(m)</num><content><p>provision for an appeal against a calculation, determination or other decision made under the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-16-3-n"><num>(n)</num><content><p>provision to deal with the consequences of, or to prohibit or otherwise regulate, transactions or arrangements that undermine the effectiveness of the regulations.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-16-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The provision made by virtue of subsection (3)(a) must require the amount of a periodic payment to be calculated by reference to the quantity of electricity generated during the period in question by the relevant generating station with which the electricity generator is concerned.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-16-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The provision made by virtue of subsection (3)(i) may include provision conferring a power on the Secretary of State to direct that an electricity generator specified in, or of a description specified in, the direction is not liable to make further payments under the regulations.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-16-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The provision made by virtue of subsection (3)(i) may include provision for requirements imposed on a person by the regulations to be enforceable—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-16-6-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>by GEMA—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-16-6-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>as if they were relevant requirements for the purposes of section 25 of the Electricity Act 1989, and</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-16-6-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>as if the person were a regulated person for the purposes of that section (if that is not in fact the case);</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-16-6-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>by the Northern Ireland Regulator—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-16-6-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>as if they were relevant requirements for the purposes of Article 41A of the Energy (Northern Ireland) Order 2003 (<ref eId="c00008" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/2003/419">S.I. 2003/419 (N.I. 6)</ref>), and</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-16-6-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>as if the person were a regulated person for the purposes of that Article (if that is not in fact the case).</p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-16-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The first regulations under this section are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-16-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>Any other regulations under this section are subject to the negative procedure.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-16-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>For provision imposing a time limit relevant to the exercise of the powers conferred by this section, see Schedule 6.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-16-10"><num>(10)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-electricity-generator" eId="term-electricity-generator">electricity generator</term>” means a person who owns or has any interest in a relevant generating station; and a reference to the relevant generating station with which an electricity generator is concerned is to be read accordingly;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-electricity-supplier" eId="term-electricity-supplier">electricity supplier</term>” means a person who is a holder of a licence to supply electricity under—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section 6(1)(d) of the Electricity Act 1989, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>Article 10(1)(c) of the Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 (<ref eId="c00009" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1992/231">S.I. 1992/231 (N.I. 1)</ref>;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-generating-station" eId="term-generating-station">generating station</term>” means a station which generates electricity or any part of such a station;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-payment-administrator" eId="term-payment-administrator">payment administrator</term>” means a person specified as a payment administrator for the purposes of regulations under this section;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-generating-station" eId="term-relevant-generating-station">relevant generating station</term>” means a generating station—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in respect of which no contract for difference has effect under Chapter 2 of Part 2 of the Energy Act 2013 (ignoring any contract for difference under which no payments have begun to fall due), and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>that is not an accredited FIT installation within the meaning of the Feed-in Tariffs Order 2012 (<ref eId="c00010" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2012/2782">S.I. 2012/2782</ref>);</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“specified”, except in subsection (5), means specified in regulations under this section.</p></content></hcontainer></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-16-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may, for a purpose mentioned in subsection (2), make regulations for, and in connection with, requiring periodic payments to be made to a payment administrator by—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-16-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>specified electricity generators,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-16-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>electricity generators that are of a specified description, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-16-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>electricity generators that are designated by the Secretary of State in accordance with the regulations.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-16-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>specified electricity generators,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-16-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>electricity generators that are of a specified description, or</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-16-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>electricity generators that are designated by the Secretary of State in accordance with the regulations.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-16-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The purposes are—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-16-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the purpose of enabling a payment administrator to obtain funds for paying to electricity suppliers in connection with reducing the cost to customers of electricity;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-16-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the purpose of enabling a payment administrator to obtain funds for meeting expenditure incurred or to be incurred by the Secretary of State in reducing the cost to customers of electricity.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-16-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the purpose of enabling a payment administrator to obtain funds for paying to electricity suppliers in connection with reducing the cost to customers of electricity;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-16-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the purpose of enabling a payment administrator to obtain funds for meeting expenditure incurred or to be incurred by the Secretary of State in reducing the cost to customers of electricity.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-16-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Regulations under this section may include—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-16-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>provision about the method by which the amount of a periodic payment is to be calculated;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-16-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provision for determining the time at which a periodic payment is to be made;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-16-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>provision requiring the making of an advance payment in respect of a potential liability to make a periodic payment and about balancing payments;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-16-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>provision about interest on a late payment and penalties for a late payment;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-16-3-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>provision for a payment, interest or a penalty to be recoverable by a payment administrator as a civil debt;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-16-3-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>provision for amounts received by a payment administrator to be paid by the payment administrator to electricity suppliers or into the Consolidated Fund;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-16-3-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>provision imposing on an electricity supplier that receives a payment from a payment administrator a requirement to secure that customers of the electricity supplier receive, by a specified time, such benefit from the payment as may be specified or determined in accordance with the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-16-3-h"><num>(h)</num><content><p>provision for amounts received by a payment administrator to be retained by the payment administrator to meet expenditure incurred by the payment administrator in exercising functions under the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-16-3-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>provision conferring functions in connection with the application, monitoring or enforcement of the regulations on the Secretary of State, a payment administrator, GEMA, the Northern Ireland Regulator or any other person;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-16-3-j"><num>(j)</num><content><p>provision conferring functions in connection with the application, monitoring or enforcement of the regulations on a person designated by the Secretary of State in accordance with the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-16-3-k"><num>(k)</num><content><p>provision conferring powers on any person to require information for the purpose of exercising their functions under the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-16-3-l"><num>(l)</num><content><p>provision for anything which is to be calculated or determined under the regulations to be calculated or determined by such persons, in accordance with such procedure and by reference to such matters and to the opinion of such persons, as may be specified in the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-16-3-m"><num>(m)</num><content><p>provision for an appeal against a calculation, determination or other decision made under the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-16-3-n"><num>(n)</num><content><p>provision to deal with the consequences of, or to prohibit or otherwise regulate, transactions or arrangements that undermine the effectiveness of the regulations.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-16-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>provision about the method by which the amount of a periodic payment is to be calculated;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-16-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provision for determining the time at which a periodic payment is to be made;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-16-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>provision requiring the making of an advance payment in respect of a potential liability to make a periodic payment and about balancing payments;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-16-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>provision about interest on a late payment and penalties for a late payment;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-16-3-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>provision for a payment, interest or a penalty to be recoverable by a payment administrator as a civil debt;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-16-3-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>provision for amounts received by a payment administrator to be paid by the payment administrator to electricity suppliers or into the Consolidated Fund;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-16-3-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>provision imposing on an electricity supplier that receives a payment from a payment administrator a requirement to secure that customers of the electricity supplier receive, by a specified time, such benefit from the payment as may be specified or determined in accordance with the regulations;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-16-3-h"><num>(h)</num><content><p>provision for amounts received by a payment administrator to be retained by the payment administrator to meet expenditure incurred by the payment administrator in exercising functions under the regulations;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-16-3-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>provision conferring functions in connection with the application, monitoring or enforcement of the regulations on the Secretary of State, a payment administrator, GEMA, the Northern Ireland Regulator or any other person;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-16-3-j"><num>(j)</num><content><p>provision conferring functions in connection with the application, monitoring or enforcement of the regulations on a person designated by the Secretary of State in accordance with the regulations;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-16-3-k"><num>(k)</num><content><p>provision conferring powers on any person to require information for the purpose of exercising their functions under the regulations;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-16-3-l"><num>(l)</num><content><p>provision for anything which is to be calculated or determined under the regulations to be calculated or determined by such persons, in accordance with such procedure and by reference to such matters and to the opinion of such persons, as may be specified in the regulations;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-16-3-m"><num>(m)</num><content><p>provision for an appeal against a calculation, determination or other decision made under the regulations;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-16-3-n"><num>(n)</num><content><p>provision to deal with the consequences of, or to prohibit or otherwise regulate, transactions or arrangements that undermine the effectiveness of the regulations.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-16-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The provision made by virtue of subsection (3)(a) must require the amount of a periodic payment to be calculated by reference to the quantity of electricity generated during the period in question by the relevant generating station with which the electricity generator is concerned.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-16-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The provision made by virtue of subsection (3)(i) may include provision conferring a power on the Secretary of State to direct that an electricity generator specified in, or of a description specified in, the direction is not liable to make further payments under the regulations.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-16-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The provision made by virtue of subsection (3)(i) may include provision for requirements imposed on a person by the regulations to be enforceable—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-16-6-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>by GEMA—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-16-6-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>as if they were relevant requirements for the purposes of section 25 of the Electricity Act 1989, and</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-16-6-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>as if the person were a regulated person for the purposes of that section (if that is not in fact the case);</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-16-6-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>by the Northern Ireland Regulator—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-16-6-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>as if they were relevant requirements for the purposes of Article 41A of the Energy (Northern Ireland) Order 2003 (<ref eId="c00008" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/2003/419">S.I. 2003/419 (N.I. 6)</ref>), and</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-16-6-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>as if the person were a regulated person for the purposes of that Article (if that is not in fact the case).</p></content></level></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-16-6-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>by GEMA—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-16-6-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>as if they were relevant requirements for the purposes of section 25 of the Electricity Act 1989, and</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-16-6-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>as if the person were a regulated person for the purposes of that section (if that is not in fact the case);</p></content></level></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-16-6-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>as if they were relevant requirements for the purposes of section 25 of the Electricity Act 1989, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-16-6-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>as if the person were a regulated person for the purposes of that section (if that is not in fact the case);</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-16-6-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>by the Northern Ireland Regulator—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-16-6-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>as if they were relevant requirements for the purposes of Article 41A of the Energy (Northern Ireland) Order 2003 (<ref eId="c00008" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/2003/419">S.I. 2003/419 (N.I. 6)</ref>), and</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-16-6-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>as if the person were a regulated person for the purposes of that Article (if that is not in fact the case).</p></content></level></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-16-6-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>as if they were relevant requirements for the purposes of Article 41A of the Energy (Northern Ireland) Order 2003 (<ref eId="c00008" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/2003/419">S.I. 2003/419 (N.I. 6)</ref>), and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-16-6-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>as if the person were a regulated person for the purposes of that Article (if that is not in fact the case).</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-16-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The first regulations under this section are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-16-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>Any other regulations under this section are subject to the negative procedure.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-16-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>For provision imposing a time limit relevant to the exercise of the powers conferred by this section, see Schedule 6.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-16-10"><num>(10)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-electricity-generator" eId="term-electricity-generator">electricity generator</term>” means a person who owns or has any interest in a relevant generating station; and a reference to the relevant generating station with which an electricity generator is concerned is to be read accordingly;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-electricity-supplier" eId="term-electricity-supplier">electricity supplier</term>” means a person who is a holder of a licence to supply electricity under—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section 6(1)(d) of the Electricity Act 1989, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>Article 10(1)(c) of the Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 (<ref eId="c00009" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1992/231">S.I. 1992/231 (N.I. 1)</ref>;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-generating-station" eId="term-generating-station">generating station</term>” means a station which generates electricity or any part of such a station;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-payment-administrator" eId="term-payment-administrator">payment administrator</term>” means a person specified as a payment administrator for the purposes of regulations under this section;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-generating-station" eId="term-relevant-generating-station">relevant generating station</term>” means a generating station—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in respect of which no contract for difference has effect under Chapter 2 of Part 2 of the Energy Act 2013 (ignoring any contract for difference under which no payments have begun to fall due), and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>that is not an accredited FIT installation within the meaning of the Feed-in Tariffs Order 2012 (<ref eId="c00010" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2012/2782">S.I. 2012/2782</ref>);</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“specified”, except in subsection (5), means specified in regulations under this section.</p></content></hcontainer></subsection>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-information" eId="term-information">information</term>” includes documents;</p></content></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-ni-non-domestic-relief-regulations" eId="term-ni-non-domestic-relief-regulations">NI non-domestic relief regulations</term>” means regulations under section 11<ref href="#section-11-1">(1)</ref> or <ref href="#section-11-2">(2)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>GB non-domestic gas supply;</p></content></level>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="P2group"><heading>Expressions relating to gas</heading><subsection eId="section-10-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>A “licensed gas supplier” is a person who holds a gas supply licence.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-10-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>A “gas supply licence” is a licence granted under section 7A(1) of the Gas Act 1986.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-10-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>“GB non-domestic gas supply” is the supply of gas to premises that are non-domestic premises for the purposes of the relevant standard conditions (as they have effect from time to time).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-10-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>In subsection <ref href="#section-10-8">(8)</ref> “relevant standard conditions” are the conditions which are, by virtue of section 81(2) of the Utilities Act 2000, the standard conditions for the purposes of gas supply licences.</p></content></subsection></hcontainer>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This paragraph applies if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-5">5</ref> of this Schedule comes into force on or after 1 November 2022, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to the review carried out in 2022 under section 7 of the 2018 Act (review of competition for domestic supply contracts), no statement was published in accordance with section 7(6) of that Act.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In such a case—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>tariff cap conditions continue to have effect, notwithstanding section 8(3) of the 2018 Act, until they cease to have effect in accordance with section 8 of that Act (as substituted by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-6">6</ref> of this Schedule), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 7(5) and (6) of the 2018 Act (duty to publish statement following review) is to be treated as not having applied in relation to the review.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In this paragraph—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-the-2018-act" eId="term-the-2018-act">the 2018 Act</term>” means the Domestic Gas and Electricity (Tariff Cap) Act 2018;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-tariff-cap-conditions" eId="term-tariff-cap-conditions">tariff cap conditions</term>” has the same meaning as in the 2018 Act.</p></content></hcontainer></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This paragraph applies in relation to the exercise of the powers in section 13 by the Department.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>If the First Minister or deputy First Minister in Northern Ireland is not holding office at a time when the Department would otherwise—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-3-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>seek the approval of the Northern Ireland Assembly for particular expenditure in accordance with section 14<ref href="#section-14-2">(2)</ref>, that expenditure may instead be approved by a resolution of the House of Commons;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-3-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>lay a statement concerning urgent expenditure before the Northern Ireland Assembly in accordance with section 14<ref href="#section-14-4">(4)</ref>, that statement may instead be laid by the Secretary of State before Parliament;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-3-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>lay a report concerning expenditure before the Northern Ireland Assembly in accordance with section 14<ref href="#section-14-5">(5)</ref>, that report may instead be laid by the Secretary of State before Parliament.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><intro><p>A power conferred by any of the following provisions of this Act ceases to be exercisable by the Secretary of State at the end of the relevant period—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section 5;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 11.</p></content></level></paragraph>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section 5;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 11.</p></content></level>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This paragraph applies to a domestic electricity price reduction scheme for Northern Ireland if that scheme, or any other such scheme, has been designated.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The scheme may not provide for the reduction of the amount charged for domestic electricity supply if that supply takes place after the end of the period of two years beginning with the operative date of the only or first scheme to be designated.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-3-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>That period may be extended in accordance with paragraph <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-9">9</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-3-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In this paragraph—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-designated" eId="term-designated">designated</term>” means designated under section 6;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-operative-date" eId="term-operative-date">operative date</term>”, in relation to a designated scheme, means the first day on which domestic electricity supply takes place at a charge reduced in accordance with the scheme.</p></content></hcontainer></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-6-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Regulations under section 11<ref href="#section-11-1">(1)</ref> may not provide for the reduction of charges for electricity supply if that supply takes place after the end of the period of two years beginning with the operative date of the first regulations made under section 11<ref href="#section-11-1">(1)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-6-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Additionally, regulations under section 11<ref href="#section-11-1">(1)</ref>—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-6-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>may only provide for the reduction of charges for electricity supply that takes place during a period of six months or less;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-6-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>but may provide for the reduction of charges for electricity supply that takes place during up to four such periods;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-6-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>must, if they provide for the reduction of charges for electricity supply that takes place during more than one such period, provide for each period to begin immediately after the end of a preceding period.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-6-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Regulations under section 11<ref href="#section-11-2">(2)</ref> may not provide for the reduction of charges for gas supply if that supply takes place after the end of the period of two years beginning with the operative date of the first regulations made under section 11<ref href="#section-11-2">(2)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-6-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Additionally, regulations under section 11<ref href="#section-11-2">(2)</ref>—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-6-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>may only provide for the reduction of charges for gas supply that takes place during a period of six months or less;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-6-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>but may provide for the reduction of charges for gas supply that takes place during up to four such periods;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-6-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>must, if they provide for the reduction of charges for gas supply that takes place during more than one such period, provide for each period to begin immediately after the end of a preceding period.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-6-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In this paragraph—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-operative-date" eId="term-operative-date">operative date</term>”, in relation to regulations under section 11<ref href="#section-11-1">(1)</ref> or <ref href="#section-11-2">(2)</ref>, means the first day on which NI non-domestic electricity supply or gas supply takes place at a charge reduced in accordance with regulations made under that provision;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-reduction-of-charges-for-electricity-supply" eId="term-reduction-of-charges-for-electricity-supply">reduction of charges for electricity supply</term>” means reducing the amounts that would otherwise be charged for NI non-domestic electricity supply by licensed electricity suppliers;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-reduction-of-charges-for-gas-supply" eId="term-reduction-of-charges-for-gas-supply">reduction of charges for gas supply</term>” means reducing the amounts that would otherwise be charged for NI non-domestic gas supply by licensed gas suppliers.</p></content></hcontainer></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-9-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations provide that any of the relevant time periods—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-9-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>does not end at the time when it would otherwise end (whether by virtue of the original limitation or previous regulations under this paragraph), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-9-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>ends instead at such later time as is specified in the regulations.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-9-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Regulations under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-9-1">(1)</ref> relating to a relevant time period must not provide for that period to end after the end of the period of 6 months beginning with the time when the relevant time period would otherwise have ended (whether by virtue of the original limitation or previous regulations under this paragraph).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-9-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Regulations under this paragraph are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-9-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In this paragraph—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-original-limitation" eId="term-original-limitation">original limitation</term>” means paragraph <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-1-2">1(2)</ref>, <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-2-2">2(2)</ref>, <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-3-2">3(2)</ref>, <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-4-2">4(2)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-7-1">7(1)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-time-period" eId="term-relevant-time-period">relevant time period</term>” means any of the periods (initially of two years’ length or three years and six months’ length) referred to in the original limitations.</p></content></hcontainer></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><content><p>The Utilities Act 2000 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>Article 10(1)(c) of the Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 (<ref eId="c00009" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1992/231">S.I. 1992/231 (N.I. 1)</ref>;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>that is not an accredited FIT installation within the meaning of the Feed-in Tariffs Order 2012 (<ref eId="c00010" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2012/2782">S.I. 2012/2782</ref>);</p></content></level>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content><p><mod>In Schedule 4B to the Gas Act 1986 (provisions imposing obligations that are enforceable as relevant requirements), in paragraph 4 (obligations of gas suppliers and gas shippers), after paragraph (e) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(f)</num><content><p>section 3<ref href="#section-3-2">(2)</ref>, <ref href="#section-3-3">(3)</ref> or <ref href="#section-3-4">(4)</ref> of the Energy Prices Act 2022, except section 3<ref href="#section-3-2-c">(2)(c)</ref> or <ref href="#section-3-4-b">(4)(b)</ref> insofar as non-compliance with the terms of the designated scheme involves the amounts payable by or to the Secretary of State under the scheme;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(g)</num><content><p>section 22 of the Energy Prices Act 2022.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>that is not an accredited FIT installation within the meaning of the Feed-in Tariffs Order 2012 (<ref eId="c00010" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2012/2782">S.I. 2012/2782</ref>);</p></content></level>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><intro><p>In section 33(1) (standard conditions of electricity licences)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in paragraph (i), omit the second “or”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (j), after “2022” insert <quotedText startQuote="“">, or</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(k)</num><content><p>under or by virtue of section 21 of the Energy Prices Act 2022</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level></paragraph>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in paragraph (i), omit the second “or”;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (j), after “2022” insert <quotedText startQuote="“">, or</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(k)</num><content><p>under or by virtue of section 21 of the Energy Prices Act 2022</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><content><p><mod>In section 81(2) (standard conditions of gas licences), after “Smart Meters Act 2018” insert <quotedText>“or under or by virtue of section 21 of the Energy Prices Act 2022”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><intro><p>In section 105 (general restrictions on disclosure of information)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1), after “2022” insert <quotedText>“or a relevant scheme or regulations made under section 9<ref href="#section-9-1">(1)</ref> or <ref href="#section-9-2">(2)</ref> or section 16 of the Energy Prices Act 2022”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (3), after paragraph (ab) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(ac)</num><content><p>it is required by any person in exercise of a power to require information conferred by regulations under section 16 of the Energy Prices Act 2022;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>after subsection (8) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(8A)</num><intro><p>Subsection (1) does not apply to a disclosure of information which has been obtained—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>under or by virtue of a relevant scheme if it is made by a person in connection with that person’s performance of the terms of that relevant scheme, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>under or by virtue of regulations made under section 9<ref href="#section-9-1">(1)</ref> or <ref href="#section-9-2">(2)</ref> of the Energy Prices Act 2022 if the disclosure is made by a person in connection with the exercise of that person’s functions under the regulations.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-6-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (10), after the definition of “relevant activities” insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-scheme">relevant scheme</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a domestic electricity price reduction scheme for Great Britain, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a domestic gas price reduction scheme for Great Britain,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>within the meaning of the Energy Prices Act 2022 (see section 1 of that Act);</p></wrapUp></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level></paragraph>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1), after “2022” insert <quotedText>“or a relevant scheme or regulations made under section 9<ref href="#section-9-1">(1)</ref> or <ref href="#section-9-2">(2)</ref> or section 16 of the Energy Prices Act 2022”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (3), after paragraph (ab) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(ac)</num><content><p>it is required by any person in exercise of a power to require information conferred by regulations under section 16 of the Energy Prices Act 2022;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>after subsection (8) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(8A)</num><intro><p>Subsection (1) does not apply to a disclosure of information which has been obtained—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>under or by virtue of a relevant scheme if it is made by a person in connection with that person’s performance of the terms of that relevant scheme, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>under or by virtue of regulations made under section 9<ref href="#section-9-1">(1)</ref> or <ref href="#section-9-2">(2)</ref> of the Energy Prices Act 2022 if the disclosure is made by a person in connection with the exercise of that person’s functions under the regulations.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-6-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (10), after the definition of “relevant activities” insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-scheme">relevant scheme</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a domestic electricity price reduction scheme for Great Britain, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a domestic gas price reduction scheme for Great Britain,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>within the meaning of the Energy Prices Act 2022 (see section 1 of that Act);</p></wrapUp></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-gb-non-domestic-relief-regulations" eId="term-gb-non-domestic-relief-regulations">GB non-domestic relief regulations</term>” means regulations under section 9<ref href="#section-9-1">(1)</ref> or <ref href="#section-9-2">(2)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-17"><num>17</num><heading>Power to require information in connection with regulations under section 16</heading><subsection eId="section-17-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may direct an electricity generator to provide the Secretary of State with such specified information as the Secretary of State may reasonably require in connection with the making of regulations under section 16.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-17-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A direction under this section must be in writing.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-17-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>An electricity generator to whom a direction is given under this section must, so far as reasonably practicable, provide the Secretary of State with the specified information—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-17-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>within the specified period, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-17-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in the specified form and manner.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-17-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>A direction under this section is enforceable by the Secretary of State in civil proceedings—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-17-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for an injunction,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-17-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for specific performance of a statutory duty under section 45 of the Court of Session Act 1988, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-17-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>for any other appropriate remedy or relief.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-17-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-electricity-generator" eId="term-electricity-generator">electricity generator</term>” has the same meaning as in section 16;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-information" eId="term-information">information</term>” includes documents;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-specified" eId="term-specified">specified</term>” means specified in the direction.</p></content></hcontainer></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-17-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may direct an electricity generator to provide the Secretary of State with such specified information as the Secretary of State may reasonably require in connection with the making of regulations under section 16.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-17-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A direction under this section must be in writing.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-17-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>An electricity generator to whom a direction is given under this section must, so far as reasonably practicable, provide the Secretary of State with the specified information—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-17-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>within the specified period, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-17-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in the specified form and manner.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-17-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>within the specified period, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-17-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in the specified form and manner.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-17-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>A direction under this section is enforceable by the Secretary of State in civil proceedings—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-17-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for an injunction,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-17-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for specific performance of a statutory duty under section 45 of the Court of Session Act 1988, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-17-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>for any other appropriate remedy or relief.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-17-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for an injunction,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-17-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for specific performance of a statutory duty under section 45 of the Court of Session Act 1988, or</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-17-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>for any other appropriate remedy or relief.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-17-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-electricity-generator" eId="term-electricity-generator">electricity generator</term>” has the same meaning as in section 16;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-information" eId="term-information">information</term>” includes documents;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-specified" eId="term-specified">specified</term>” means specified in the direction.</p></content></hcontainer></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>petroleum (in any form),</p></content></level>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-18"><num>18</num><heading>Contracts for difference</heading><subsection eId="section-18-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Energy Act 2013 is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-18-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In section 6 (power to make regulations about contracts for difference for the purpose of encouraging low carbon electricity generation)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-18-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>after subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(1A)</num><content><p>The reference in subsection (1) to encouraging low carbon electricity generation includes encouraging the continuation of, or an increase in, low carbon electricity generation by existing generating stations.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">, and</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-18-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (8), after paragraph (a) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(aa)</num><content><p>the first regulations made after the passing of the Energy Prices Act 2022 which make provision falling within each of the sections mentioned in paragraph (a);</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-18-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In section 7 (designation of a CFD counterparty), in subsection (5), omit the words from “, but only” to the end.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-18-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In section 17 (payments to electricity suppliers), after subsection (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(2A)</num><content><p>Regulations may make provision imposing on an electricity supplier who receives a payment from a CFD counterparty a requirement to secure that customers of the electricity supplier receive, by a time specified in the regulations, such benefit from the payment as may be specified in or determined in accordance with the regulations.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-18-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In section 19 (information and advice)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-18-5-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>in subsection (2)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-18-5-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (c), after “the Northern Ireland system operator” insert <quotedText>“, an electricity supplier”</quotedText>,</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-18-5-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph (c) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(ca)</num><content><p>for the Authority to require information to be provided to it by a CFD counterparty or electricity suppliers;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(cb)</num><content><p>for the Northern Ireland Authority for Utility Regulation to require information to be provided to it by a CFD counterparty or electricity suppliers;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">, and</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-18-5-a-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (e), after “to it by” insert <quotedText>“the Authority, the Northern Ireland Authority for Utility Regulation,”</quotedText>, and</mod></p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-18-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (4), at the beginning insert <quotedText>“Except as provided by regulations,”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-18-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Energy Act 2013 is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-18-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In section 6 (power to make regulations about contracts for difference for the purpose of encouraging low carbon electricity generation)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-18-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>after subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(1A)</num><content><p>The reference in subsection (1) to encouraging low carbon electricity generation includes encouraging the continuation of, or an increase in, low carbon electricity generation by existing generating stations.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">, and</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-18-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (8), after paragraph (a) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(aa)</num><content><p>the first regulations made after the passing of the Energy Prices Act 2022 which make provision falling within each of the sections mentioned in paragraph (a);</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-18-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>after subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(1A)</num><content><p>The reference in subsection (1) to encouraging low carbon electricity generation includes encouraging the continuation of, or an increase in, low carbon electricity generation by existing generating stations.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">, and</inline></mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-18-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (8), after paragraph (a) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(aa)</num><content><p>the first regulations made after the passing of the Energy Prices Act 2022 which make provision falling within each of the sections mentioned in paragraph (a);</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-18-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In section 7 (designation of a CFD counterparty), in subsection (5), omit the words from “, but only” to the end.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-18-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In section 17 (payments to electricity suppliers), after subsection (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(2A)</num><content><p>Regulations may make provision imposing on an electricity supplier who receives a payment from a CFD counterparty a requirement to secure that customers of the electricity supplier receive, by a time specified in the regulations, such benefit from the payment as may be specified in or determined in accordance with the regulations.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-18-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In section 19 (information and advice)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-18-5-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>in subsection (2)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-18-5-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (c), after “the Northern Ireland system operator” insert <quotedText>“, an electricity supplier”</quotedText>,</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-18-5-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph (c) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(ca)</num><content><p>for the Authority to require information to be provided to it by a CFD counterparty or electricity suppliers;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(cb)</num><content><p>for the Northern Ireland Authority for Utility Regulation to require information to be provided to it by a CFD counterparty or electricity suppliers;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">, and</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-18-5-a-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (e), after “to it by” insert <quotedText>“the Authority, the Northern Ireland Authority for Utility Regulation,”</quotedText>, and</mod></p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-18-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (4), at the beginning insert <quotedText>“Except as provided by regulations,”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-18-5-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>in subsection (2)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-18-5-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (c), after “the Northern Ireland system operator” insert <quotedText>“, an electricity supplier”</quotedText>,</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-18-5-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph (c) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(ca)</num><content><p>for the Authority to require information to be provided to it by a CFD counterparty or electricity suppliers;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(cb)</num><content><p>for the Northern Ireland Authority for Utility Regulation to require information to be provided to it by a CFD counterparty or electricity suppliers;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">, and</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-18-5-a-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (e), after “to it by” insert <quotedText>“the Authority, the Northern Ireland Authority for Utility Regulation,”</quotedText>, and</mod></p></content></level></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-18-5-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (c), after “the Northern Ireland system operator” insert <quotedText>“, an electricity supplier”</quotedText>,</mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para2" eId="section-18-5-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph (c) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(ca)</num><content><p>for the Authority to require information to be provided to it by a CFD counterparty or electricity suppliers;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(cb)</num><content><p>for the Northern Ireland Authority for Utility Regulation to require information to be provided to it by a CFD counterparty or electricity suppliers;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">, and</inline></mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-18-5-a-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (e), after “to it by” insert <quotedText>“the Authority, the Northern Ireland Authority for Utility Regulation,”</quotedText>, and</mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-18-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (4), at the beginning insert <quotedText>“Except as provided by regulations,”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="crossheading-passing-on-the-benefits-of-reductions-and-other-support"><heading>Passing on the benefits of reductions and other support</heading><section eId="section-19"><num>19</num><heading>Requirement to pass on energy price support to end users</heading><subsection eId="section-19-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations impose pass-through requirements on persons to whom energy price support is provided (“intermediaries”).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-19-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A “pass-through requirement” is a requirement to secure that the benefit of energy price support provided to an intermediary is passed on to end users of the intermediary by a specified time.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-19-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>An end user of an intermediary is a person—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-19-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to whom energy is made available by the intermediary, where energy price support has been provided to the intermediary in respect of that energy,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-19-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to whom heating, cooling, hot water or electricity is made available by the intermediary using energy in respect of which energy price support has been provided to the intermediary, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-19-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>who makes a qualifying payment to the intermediary.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-19-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-energy-price-support" eId="term-energy-price-support">Energy price support</term>” means financial assistance provided—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-19-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>by way of a payment to a person in connection with energy costs (whether of that person or of others),</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-19-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>by way of a reduction in the amount to be paid by a person for energy, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-19-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>otherwise than as mentioned in paragraph <ref href="#section-19-4-a">(a)</ref> or <ref href="#section-19-4-b">(b)</ref>, to or in respect of a person under this Act or any scheme established under it,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>where the assistance is provided in response to the energy crisis.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="section-19-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of subsection (3)(c), “<term refersTo="#term-qualifying-payment" eId="term-qualifying-payment">qualifying payment</term>” means a payment in respect of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-19-5-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>energy, heating, cooling or hot water made available to the person by another person, or by the intermediary to another person, where (as the case may be)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-19-5-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the energy is energy in respect of which energy price support has been provided to the intermediary, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-19-5-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the heating, cooling or hot water is produced using energy in respect of which energy price support has been provided to the intermediary,</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-19-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>electricity made available to the person by another person, or by the intermediary to another person, using energy in respect of which energy price support has been provided to the intermediary, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-19-5-c"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>the provision by the intermediary of a service, a product or accommodation, where an identified component of the amount paid relates directly to the use of—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-19-5-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>energy in respect of which energy price support has been provided to the intermediary, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-19-5-c-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>heating, cooling, hot water or electricity produced using energy in respect of which energy price support has been provided to the intermediary.</p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-19-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>Regulations under subsection <ref href="#section-19-1">(1)</ref> must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-19-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>specify the benefit to be passed on in accordance with a pass-through requirement, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-19-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provide for the benefit to be determined in accordance with the regulations.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-19-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>Regulations under subsection <ref href="#section-19-1">(1)</ref> may also, in particular, make provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-19-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>about how the benefit is to be passed on;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-19-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about the allocation of the benefit between two or more persons;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-19-7-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>for the purpose of determining who is an end user of an intermediary.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-19-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>A pass-through requirement may apply to intermediaries generally, to intermediaries of a specified description, or to specified intermediaries.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-19-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>Regulations under subsection <ref href="#section-19-1">(1)</ref> may require intermediaries to provide specified information to end users, to the Secretary of State or to other specified persons.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-19-10"><num>(10)</num><intro><p>Regulations under subsection <ref href="#section-19-1">(1)</ref> may make provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-19-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for a specified amount, or an amount determined in accordance with the regulations, to be recoverable as a civil debt by a person who does not receive the benefit specified or determined by virtue of subsection <ref href="#section-19-6">(6)</ref> by the specified time;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-19-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for the payment of a specified amount, on an application made in accordance with the regulations by a person who is an end user of an intermediary, where the intermediary fails to comply with a requirement by virtue of subsection <ref href="#section-19-9">(9)</ref> to provide information to the person;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-19-10-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>about the payment of interest on any amount referred to in paragraph <ref href="#section-19-10-a">(a)</ref> or <ref href="#section-19-10-b">(b)</ref>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-19-10-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>for the making of complaints by end users to a specified person;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-19-10-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>applying the Heat Network (Metering and Billing) Regulations 2014 (<ref eId="c00011" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2014/3120">S.I. 2014/3120</ref>), with or without modifications, in relation to any requirement by virtue of subsection <ref href="#section-19-9">(9)</ref> to provide information to a person within regulation 10 of those Regulations.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-19-11"><num>(11)</num><intro><p>Provision made by virtue of subsection <ref href="#section-19-10-d">(10)(d)</ref>—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-19-11-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>must set out the grounds on which a complaint may be made (which must relate to a failure to comply with a requirement imposed by the regulations);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-19-11-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>may include provision for—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-19-11-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>Part 2 of the Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (complaints handling and redress schemes) to apply in relation to end users in England, Wales or Scotland as it applies in relation gas or electricity consumers, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-19-11-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>Article 22 of the Energy (Northern Ireland) Order 2003 (<ref eId="c00012" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/2003/419">S.I. 2003/419 (N.I. 6)</ref>) and such other provisions of that Order as relate to it to apply in relation to end users in Northern Ireland as they apply in relation to a customer of, or user of electricity or gas supplied by, an authorised supplier,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>with such modifications as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></wrapUp></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-19-12"><num>(12)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend this section so as to add to the cases in which a person is an end user of an intermediary.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-19-13"><num>(13)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-19-14"><num>(14)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-19-14-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-specified" eId="term-specified">specified</term>” means specified in regulations under subsection <ref href="#section-19-1">(1)</ref>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-19-14-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>references to energy being made available are to its being made available otherwise than in accordance with a licence under—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-19-14-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>section 7A(1) of the Gas Act 1986 or Article 8(1)(c) of the Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (<ref eId="c00013" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1996/275">S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2)</ref>) (gas supply licence), or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-19-14-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>section 6(1)(d) of the Electricity Act 1989 or Article 10(1)(c) of the Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 (<ref eId="c00014" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1992/231">S.I. 1992/231 (N.I. 1)</ref>) (electricity supply licence);</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-19-14-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>references to the provision of energy price support are to its provision before, or on or after, the day on which this Act is passed;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-19-14-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>references to a person to whom energy price support is provided include references to a person to whom the benefit of energy price support is provided indirectly (whether in consequence of a pass-through requirement or otherwise).</p></content></level></subsection></section></hcontainer>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-19"><num>19</num><heading>Requirement to pass on energy price support to end users</heading><subsection eId="section-19-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations impose pass-through requirements on persons to whom energy price support is provided (“intermediaries”).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-19-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A “pass-through requirement” is a requirement to secure that the benefit of energy price support provided to an intermediary is passed on to end users of the intermediary by a specified time.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-19-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>An end user of an intermediary is a person—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-19-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to whom energy is made available by the intermediary, where energy price support has been provided to the intermediary in respect of that energy,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-19-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to whom heating, cooling, hot water or electricity is made available by the intermediary using energy in respect of which energy price support has been provided to the intermediary, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-19-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>who makes a qualifying payment to the intermediary.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-19-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-energy-price-support" eId="term-energy-price-support">Energy price support</term>” means financial assistance provided—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-19-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>by way of a payment to a person in connection with energy costs (whether of that person or of others),</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-19-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>by way of a reduction in the amount to be paid by a person for energy, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-19-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>otherwise than as mentioned in paragraph <ref href="#section-19-4-a">(a)</ref> or <ref href="#section-19-4-b">(b)</ref>, to or in respect of a person under this Act or any scheme established under it,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>where the assistance is provided in response to the energy crisis.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="section-19-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of subsection (3)(c), “<term refersTo="#term-qualifying-payment" eId="term-qualifying-payment">qualifying payment</term>” means a payment in respect of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-19-5-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>energy, heating, cooling or hot water made available to the person by another person, or by the intermediary to another person, where (as the case may be)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-19-5-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the energy is energy in respect of which energy price support has been provided to the intermediary, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-19-5-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the heating, cooling or hot water is produced using energy in respect of which energy price support has been provided to the intermediary,</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-19-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>electricity made available to the person by another person, or by the intermediary to another person, using energy in respect of which energy price support has been provided to the intermediary, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-19-5-c"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>the provision by the intermediary of a service, a product or accommodation, where an identified component of the amount paid relates directly to the use of—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-19-5-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>energy in respect of which energy price support has been provided to the intermediary, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-19-5-c-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>heating, cooling, hot water or electricity produced using energy in respect of which energy price support has been provided to the intermediary.</p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-19-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>Regulations under subsection <ref href="#section-19-1">(1)</ref> must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-19-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>specify the benefit to be passed on in accordance with a pass-through requirement, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-19-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provide for the benefit to be determined in accordance with the regulations.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-19-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>Regulations under subsection <ref href="#section-19-1">(1)</ref> may also, in particular, make provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-19-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>about how the benefit is to be passed on;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-19-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about the allocation of the benefit between two or more persons;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-19-7-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>for the purpose of determining who is an end user of an intermediary.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-19-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>A pass-through requirement may apply to intermediaries generally, to intermediaries of a specified description, or to specified intermediaries.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-19-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>Regulations under subsection <ref href="#section-19-1">(1)</ref> may require intermediaries to provide specified information to end users, to the Secretary of State or to other specified persons.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-19-10"><num>(10)</num><intro><p>Regulations under subsection <ref href="#section-19-1">(1)</ref> may make provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-19-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for a specified amount, or an amount determined in accordance with the regulations, to be recoverable as a civil debt by a person who does not receive the benefit specified or determined by virtue of subsection <ref href="#section-19-6">(6)</ref> by the specified time;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-19-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for the payment of a specified amount, on an application made in accordance with the regulations by a person who is an end user of an intermediary, where the intermediary fails to comply with a requirement by virtue of subsection <ref href="#section-19-9">(9)</ref> to provide information to the person;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-19-10-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>about the payment of interest on any amount referred to in paragraph <ref href="#section-19-10-a">(a)</ref> or <ref href="#section-19-10-b">(b)</ref>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-19-10-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>for the making of complaints by end users to a specified person;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-19-10-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>applying the Heat Network (Metering and Billing) Regulations 2014 (<ref eId="c00011" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2014/3120">S.I. 2014/3120</ref>), with or without modifications, in relation to any requirement by virtue of subsection <ref href="#section-19-9">(9)</ref> to provide information to a person within regulation 10 of those Regulations.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-19-11"><num>(11)</num><intro><p>Provision made by virtue of subsection <ref href="#section-19-10-d">(10)(d)</ref>—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-19-11-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>must set out the grounds on which a complaint may be made (which must relate to a failure to comply with a requirement imposed by the regulations);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-19-11-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>may include provision for—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-19-11-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>Part 2 of the Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (complaints handling and redress schemes) to apply in relation to end users in England, Wales or Scotland as it applies in relation gas or electricity consumers, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-19-11-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>Article 22 of the Energy (Northern Ireland) Order 2003 (<ref eId="c00012" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/2003/419">S.I. 2003/419 (N.I. 6)</ref>) and such other provisions of that Order as relate to it to apply in relation to end users in Northern Ireland as they apply in relation to a customer of, or user of electricity or gas supplied by, an authorised supplier,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>with such modifications as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></wrapUp></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-19-12"><num>(12)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend this section so as to add to the cases in which a person is an end user of an intermediary.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-19-13"><num>(13)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-19-14"><num>(14)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-19-14-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-specified" eId="term-specified">specified</term>” means specified in regulations under subsection <ref href="#section-19-1">(1)</ref>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-19-14-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>references to energy being made available are to its being made available otherwise than in accordance with a licence under—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-19-14-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>section 7A(1) of the Gas Act 1986 or Article 8(1)(c) of the Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (<ref eId="c00013" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1996/275">S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2)</ref>) (gas supply licence), or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-19-14-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>section 6(1)(d) of the Electricity Act 1989 or Article 10(1)(c) of the Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 (<ref eId="c00014" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1992/231">S.I. 1992/231 (N.I. 1)</ref>) (electricity supply licence);</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-19-14-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>references to the provision of energy price support are to its provision before, or on or after, the day on which this Act is passed;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-19-14-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>references to a person to whom energy price support is provided include references to a person to whom the benefit of energy price support is provided indirectly (whether in consequence of a pass-through requirement or otherwise).</p></content></level></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-19-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations impose pass-through requirements on persons to whom energy price support is provided (“intermediaries”).</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-19-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A “pass-through requirement” is a requirement to secure that the benefit of energy price support provided to an intermediary is passed on to end users of the intermediary by a specified time.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-19-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>An end user of an intermediary is a person—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-19-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to whom energy is made available by the intermediary, where energy price support has been provided to the intermediary in respect of that energy,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-19-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to whom heating, cooling, hot water or electricity is made available by the intermediary using energy in respect of which energy price support has been provided to the intermediary, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-19-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>who makes a qualifying payment to the intermediary.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-19-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to whom energy is made available by the intermediary, where energy price support has been provided to the intermediary in respect of that energy,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-19-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to whom heating, cooling, hot water or electricity is made available by the intermediary using energy in respect of which energy price support has been provided to the intermediary, or</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-19-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>who makes a qualifying payment to the intermediary.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-19-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-energy-price-support" eId="term-energy-price-support">Energy price support</term>” means financial assistance provided—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-19-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>by way of a payment to a person in connection with energy costs (whether of that person or of others),</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-19-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>by way of a reduction in the amount to be paid by a person for energy, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-19-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>otherwise than as mentioned in paragraph <ref href="#section-19-4-a">(a)</ref> or <ref href="#section-19-4-b">(b)</ref>, to or in respect of a person under this Act or any scheme established under it,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>where the assistance is provided in response to the energy crisis.</p></wrapUp></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-19-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>by way of a payment to a person in connection with energy costs (whether of that person or of others),</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-19-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>by way of a reduction in the amount to be paid by a person for energy, or</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-19-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>otherwise than as mentioned in paragraph <ref href="#section-19-4-a">(a)</ref> or <ref href="#section-19-4-b">(b)</ref>, to or in respect of a person under this Act or any scheme established under it,</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-19-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of subsection (3)(c), “<term refersTo="#term-qualifying-payment" eId="term-qualifying-payment">qualifying payment</term>” means a payment in respect of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-19-5-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>energy, heating, cooling or hot water made available to the person by another person, or by the intermediary to another person, where (as the case may be)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-19-5-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the energy is energy in respect of which energy price support has been provided to the intermediary, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-19-5-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the heating, cooling or hot water is produced using energy in respect of which energy price support has been provided to the intermediary,</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-19-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>electricity made available to the person by another person, or by the intermediary to another person, using energy in respect of which energy price support has been provided to the intermediary, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-19-5-c"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>the provision by the intermediary of a service, a product or accommodation, where an identified component of the amount paid relates directly to the use of—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-19-5-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>energy in respect of which energy price support has been provided to the intermediary, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-19-5-c-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>heating, cooling, hot water or electricity produced using energy in respect of which energy price support has been provided to the intermediary.</p></content></level></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-19-5-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>energy, heating, cooling or hot water made available to the person by another person, or by the intermediary to another person, where (as the case may be)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-19-5-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the energy is energy in respect of which energy price support has been provided to the intermediary, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-19-5-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the heating, cooling or hot water is produced using energy in respect of which energy price support has been provided to the intermediary,</p></content></level></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-19-5-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the energy is energy in respect of which energy price support has been provided to the intermediary, or</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-19-5-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the heating, cooling or hot water is produced using energy in respect of which energy price support has been provided to the intermediary,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-19-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>electricity made available to the person by another person, or by the intermediary to another person, using energy in respect of which energy price support has been provided to the intermediary, or</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-19-5-c"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>the provision by the intermediary of a service, a product or accommodation, where an identified component of the amount paid relates directly to the use of—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-19-5-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>energy in respect of which energy price support has been provided to the intermediary, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-19-5-c-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>heating, cooling, hot water or electricity produced using energy in respect of which energy price support has been provided to the intermediary.</p></content></level></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-19-5-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>energy in respect of which energy price support has been provided to the intermediary, or</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-19-5-c-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>heating, cooling, hot water or electricity produced using energy in respect of which energy price support has been provided to the intermediary.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-19-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>Regulations under subsection <ref href="#section-19-1">(1)</ref> must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-19-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>specify the benefit to be passed on in accordance with a pass-through requirement, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-19-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provide for the benefit to be determined in accordance with the regulations.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-19-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>specify the benefit to be passed on in accordance with a pass-through requirement, or</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-19-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provide for the benefit to be determined in accordance with the regulations.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-19-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>Regulations under subsection <ref href="#section-19-1">(1)</ref> may also, in particular, make provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-19-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>about how the benefit is to be passed on;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-19-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about the allocation of the benefit between two or more persons;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-19-7-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>for the purpose of determining who is an end user of an intermediary.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-19-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>about how the benefit is to be passed on;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-19-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about the allocation of the benefit between two or more persons;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-19-7-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>for the purpose of determining who is an end user of an intermediary.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-19-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>A pass-through requirement may apply to intermediaries generally, to intermediaries of a specified description, or to specified intermediaries.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-19-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>Regulations under subsection <ref href="#section-19-1">(1)</ref> may require intermediaries to provide specified information to end users, to the Secretary of State or to other specified persons.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-19-10"><num>(10)</num><intro><p>Regulations under subsection <ref href="#section-19-1">(1)</ref> may make provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-19-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for a specified amount, or an amount determined in accordance with the regulations, to be recoverable as a civil debt by a person who does not receive the benefit specified or determined by virtue of subsection <ref href="#section-19-6">(6)</ref> by the specified time;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-19-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for the payment of a specified amount, on an application made in accordance with the regulations by a person who is an end user of an intermediary, where the intermediary fails to comply with a requirement by virtue of subsection <ref href="#section-19-9">(9)</ref> to provide information to the person;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-19-10-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>about the payment of interest on any amount referred to in paragraph <ref href="#section-19-10-a">(a)</ref> or <ref href="#section-19-10-b">(b)</ref>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-19-10-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>for the making of complaints by end users to a specified person;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-19-10-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>applying the Heat Network (Metering and Billing) Regulations 2014 (<ref eId="c00011" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2014/3120">S.I. 2014/3120</ref>), with or without modifications, in relation to any requirement by virtue of subsection <ref href="#section-19-9">(9)</ref> to provide information to a person within regulation 10 of those Regulations.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-19-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for a specified amount, or an amount determined in accordance with the regulations, to be recoverable as a civil debt by a person who does not receive the benefit specified or determined by virtue of subsection <ref href="#section-19-6">(6)</ref> by the specified time;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-19-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for the payment of a specified amount, on an application made in accordance with the regulations by a person who is an end user of an intermediary, where the intermediary fails to comply with a requirement by virtue of subsection <ref href="#section-19-9">(9)</ref> to provide information to the person;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-19-10-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>about the payment of interest on any amount referred to in paragraph <ref href="#section-19-10-a">(a)</ref> or <ref href="#section-19-10-b">(b)</ref>;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-19-10-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>for the making of complaints by end users to a specified person;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-19-10-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>applying the Heat Network (Metering and Billing) Regulations 2014 (<ref eId="c00011" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2014/3120">S.I. 2014/3120</ref>), with or without modifications, in relation to any requirement by virtue of subsection <ref href="#section-19-9">(9)</ref> to provide information to a person within regulation 10 of those Regulations.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-19-11"><num>(11)</num><intro><p>Provision made by virtue of subsection <ref href="#section-19-10-d">(10)(d)</ref>—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-19-11-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>must set out the grounds on which a complaint may be made (which must relate to a failure to comply with a requirement imposed by the regulations);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-19-11-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>may include provision for—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-19-11-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>Part 2 of the Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (complaints handling and redress schemes) to apply in relation to end users in England, Wales or Scotland as it applies in relation gas or electricity consumers, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-19-11-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>Article 22 of the Energy (Northern Ireland) Order 2003 (<ref eId="c00012" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/2003/419">S.I. 2003/419 (N.I. 6)</ref>) and such other provisions of that Order as relate to it to apply in relation to end users in Northern Ireland as they apply in relation to a customer of, or user of electricity or gas supplied by, an authorised supplier,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>with such modifications as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></wrapUp></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-19-11-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>must set out the grounds on which a complaint may be made (which must relate to a failure to comply with a requirement imposed by the regulations);</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-19-11-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>may include provision for—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-19-11-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>Part 2 of the Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (complaints handling and redress schemes) to apply in relation to end users in England, Wales or Scotland as it applies in relation gas or electricity consumers, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-19-11-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>Article 22 of the Energy (Northern Ireland) Order 2003 (<ref eId="c00012" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/2003/419">S.I. 2003/419 (N.I. 6)</ref>) and such other provisions of that Order as relate to it to apply in relation to end users in Northern Ireland as they apply in relation to a customer of, or user of electricity or gas supplied by, an authorised supplier,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>with such modifications as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></wrapUp></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-19-11-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>Part 2 of the Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (complaints handling and redress schemes) to apply in relation to end users in England, Wales or Scotland as it applies in relation gas or electricity consumers, or</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-19-11-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>Article 22 of the Energy (Northern Ireland) Order 2003 (<ref eId="c00012" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/2003/419">S.I. 2003/419 (N.I. 6)</ref>) and such other provisions of that Order as relate to it to apply in relation to end users in Northern Ireland as they apply in relation to a customer of, or user of electricity or gas supplied by, an authorised supplier,</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-19-12"><num>(12)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend this section so as to add to the cases in which a person is an end user of an intermediary.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-19-13"><num>(13)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-19-14"><num>(14)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-19-14-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-specified" eId="term-specified">specified</term>” means specified in regulations under subsection <ref href="#section-19-1">(1)</ref>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-19-14-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>references to energy being made available are to its being made available otherwise than in accordance with a licence under—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-19-14-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>section 7A(1) of the Gas Act 1986 or Article 8(1)(c) of the Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (<ref eId="c00013" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1996/275">S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2)</ref>) (gas supply licence), or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-19-14-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>section 6(1)(d) of the Electricity Act 1989 or Article 10(1)(c) of the Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 (<ref eId="c00014" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1992/231">S.I. 1992/231 (N.I. 1)</ref>) (electricity supply licence);</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-19-14-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>references to the provision of energy price support are to its provision before, or on or after, the day on which this Act is passed;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-19-14-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>references to a person to whom energy price support is provided include references to a person to whom the benefit of energy price support is provided indirectly (whether in consequence of a pass-through requirement or otherwise).</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-19-14-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-specified" eId="term-specified">specified</term>” means specified in regulations under subsection <ref href="#section-19-1">(1)</ref>;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-19-14-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>references to energy being made available are to its being made available otherwise than in accordance with a licence under—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-19-14-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>section 7A(1) of the Gas Act 1986 or Article 8(1)(c) of the Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (<ref eId="c00013" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1996/275">S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2)</ref>) (gas supply licence), or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-19-14-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>section 6(1)(d) of the Electricity Act 1989 or Article 10(1)(c) of the Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 (<ref eId="c00014" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1992/231">S.I. 1992/231 (N.I. 1)</ref>) (electricity supply licence);</p></content></level></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-19-14-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>section 7A(1) of the Gas Act 1986 or Article 8(1)(c) of the Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (<ref eId="c00013" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1996/275">S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2)</ref>) (gas supply licence), or</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-19-14-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>section 6(1)(d) of the Electricity Act 1989 or Article 10(1)(c) of the Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 (<ref eId="c00014" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1992/231">S.I. 1992/231 (N.I. 1)</ref>) (electricity supply licence);</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-19-14-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>references to the provision of energy price support are to its provision before, or on or after, the day on which this Act is passed;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-19-14-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>references to a person to whom energy price support is provided include references to a person to whom the benefit of energy price support is provided indirectly (whether in consequence of a pass-through requirement or otherwise).</p></content></level>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="crossheading-the-domestic-energy-tariff-cap"><heading>The domestic energy tariff cap</heading><section eId="section-20"><num>20</num><heading>Domestic gas and electricity tariff cap</heading><content><p>Schedule 3 contains amendments to the Domestic Gas and Electricity (Tariff Cap) Act 2018.</p></content></section></hcontainer>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-20"><num>20</num><heading>Domestic gas and electricity tariff cap</heading><content><p>Schedule 3 contains amendments to the Domestic Gas and Electricity (Tariff Cap) Act 2018.</p></content></section>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="crossheading-regulation-of-energy-markets"><heading>Regulation of energy markets</heading><section eId="section-21"><num>21</num><heading>Power of the Secretary of State to modify energy licences etc</heading><subsection eId="section-21-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may exercise a power conferred by this section if the Secretary of State considers it appropriate to do so—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-21-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in response to the energy crisis, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-21-1-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>in connection with—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-21-1-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>this Act,</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-21-1-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>regulations under this Act,</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-21-1-b-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>a domestic energy price reduction scheme (including its establishment, modification or revocation), or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-21-1-b-iv"><num>(iv)</num><content><p>anything done or proposed to be done under, or given effect by, section 13, any other provision of this Act or regulations under this Act.</p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-21-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may modify—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-21-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an energy licence (including any conditions, standard or otherwise, of a licence);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-21-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a document maintained in accordance with the conditions of any energy licence, or an agreement that gives effect to a document so maintained.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-21-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Subsection <ref href="#section-21-2">(2)</ref> has effect in relation to licences whenever granted and agreements whenever entered into.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-21-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The power to make modifications under subsection <ref href="#section-21-2">(2)</ref>—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-21-4-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>may be exercised—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-21-4-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>generally,</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-21-4-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>only in relation to specified cases, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-21-4-a-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>subject to exceptions;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-21-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>may be exercised differently in different cases;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-21-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>includes a power to make consequential, supplementary, incidental, saving or transitional modifications.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-21-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Without prejudice to the generality of subsection <ref href="#section-21-2">(2)</ref>, conditions included in an energy licence by virtue of that subsection may do any of the things authorised for licences by—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-21-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section 7(1), (3), (3A), (3C)(a), or (4) to (6A) of the Electricity Act 1989;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-21-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 7B(4), (4A), (5), (5B)(a), (6) or (7) of the Gas Act 1986;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-21-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>Article 11(2), (3), or (4) to (6B) of the Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 (<ref eId="c00015" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1992/231">S.I. 1992/231 (N.I. 1)</ref>);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-21-5-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>Article 10(2), (3), or (4) to (6A) of the Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (<ref eId="c00016" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1996/275">S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2)</ref>).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-21-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>Nothing in this section affects any other power—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-21-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to modify an energy licence or other document, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-21-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to give a direction (including under section 22(1)).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-21-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>If the Secretary of State makes or proposes to make modifications under this section, the Secretary of State must publish a notice—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-21-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>setting out the modifications,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-21-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>explaining the effect of the modifications, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-21-7-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>specifying the date from which the modifications have effect (which may not be earlier than the day on which they are published).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-21-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>Publication under subsection <ref href="#section-21-7">(7)</ref> must be in a manner the Secretary of State considers appropriate for bringing the information to the attention of persons likely to be affected by the modifications.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-21-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>Subsection <ref href="#section-21-7">(7)</ref> applies in respect of a proposed modification only if the Secretary of State considers it appropriate in all the circumstances to publish the notice and (in accordance with subsection <ref href="#section-21-10">(10)</ref>) consider representations before making the modification.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-21-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p>Where the duty in subsection <ref href="#section-21-7">(7)</ref> applies in respect of a proposed modification, the Secretary of State must (before making the modification) consider any representations made by persons likely to be affected by the modification.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-21-11"><num>(11)</num><intro><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-energy-licence" eId="term-energy-licence">energy licence</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-21-11-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a licence for the purposes of section 4 of the Electricity Act 1989;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-21-11-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a licence for the purposes of section 5 of the Gas Act 1986;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-21-11-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a licence granted under Article 10 of the Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 (<ref eId="c00017" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1992/231">S.I. 1992/231 (N.I. 1)</ref>);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-21-11-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>a licence granted under Article 8 of the Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (<ref eId="c00018" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1996/275">S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2)</ref>).</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-22"><num>22</num><heading>Power of Secretary of State to give directions</heading><subsection eId="section-22-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may exercise a power conferred by this section if the Secretary of State considers it appropriate to do so—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-22-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in response to the energy crisis, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-22-1-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>in connection with—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-22-1-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>this Act,</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-22-1-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>regulations under this Act,</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-22-1-b-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>a domestic energy price reduction scheme (including its establishment, modification or revocation), or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-22-1-b-iv"><num>(iv)</num><content><p>anything done or proposed to be done under, or given effect by, section 13, any other provision of this Act or regulations under this Act.</p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-22-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may give a person who is subject to directions under this section—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-22-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a direction of a general character;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-22-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a direction to do (or not do) a specific thing.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-22-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The following are subject to directions under this section—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-22-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Northern Ireland Regulator;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-22-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a person who holds an energy licence.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-22-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>A direction under this section—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-22-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>must be in writing;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-22-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>may be varied or revoked by a subsequent direction given by the Secretary of State.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-22-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>So far as a direction under this section conflicts with the requirements of an enactment or instrument or with any duty which arises otherwise than under an enactment or instrument the requirements are or the duty is to be disregarded.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-22-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-energy-licence" eId="term-energy-licence">energy licence</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-22-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a licence for the purposes of section 4 of the Electricity Act 1989;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-22-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a licence for the purposes of section 5 of the Gas Act 1986;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-22-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a licence granted under Article 10 of the Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 (<ref eId="c00019" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1992/231">S.I. 1992/231 (N.I. 1)</ref>);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-22-6-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>a licence granted under Article 8 of the Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (<ref eId="c00020" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1996/275">S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2)</ref>).</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-23"><num>23</num><heading>Regulation of the Northern Ireland energy market</heading><content><p>Schedule 4 contains provision about regulation of the Northern Ireland energy market.</p></content></section></hcontainer>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-21"><num>21</num><heading>Power of the Secretary of State to modify energy licences etc</heading><subsection eId="section-21-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may exercise a power conferred by this section if the Secretary of State considers it appropriate to do so—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-21-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in response to the energy crisis, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-21-1-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>in connection with—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-21-1-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>this Act,</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-21-1-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>regulations under this Act,</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-21-1-b-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>a domestic energy price reduction scheme (including its establishment, modification or revocation), or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-21-1-b-iv"><num>(iv)</num><content><p>anything done or proposed to be done under, or given effect by, section 13, any other provision of this Act or regulations under this Act.</p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-21-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may modify—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-21-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an energy licence (including any conditions, standard or otherwise, of a licence);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-21-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a document maintained in accordance with the conditions of any energy licence, or an agreement that gives effect to a document so maintained.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-21-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Subsection <ref href="#section-21-2">(2)</ref> has effect in relation to licences whenever granted and agreements whenever entered into.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-21-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The power to make modifications under subsection <ref href="#section-21-2">(2)</ref>—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-21-4-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>may be exercised—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-21-4-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>generally,</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-21-4-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>only in relation to specified cases, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-21-4-a-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>subject to exceptions;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-21-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>may be exercised differently in different cases;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-21-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>includes a power to make consequential, supplementary, incidental, saving or transitional modifications.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-21-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Without prejudice to the generality of subsection <ref href="#section-21-2">(2)</ref>, conditions included in an energy licence by virtue of that subsection may do any of the things authorised for licences by—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-21-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section 7(1), (3), (3A), (3C)(a), or (4) to (6A) of the Electricity Act 1989;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-21-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 7B(4), (4A), (5), (5B)(a), (6) or (7) of the Gas Act 1986;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-21-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>Article 11(2), (3), or (4) to (6B) of the Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 (<ref eId="c00015" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1992/231">S.I. 1992/231 (N.I. 1)</ref>);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-21-5-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>Article 10(2), (3), or (4) to (6A) of the Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (<ref eId="c00016" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1996/275">S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2)</ref>).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-21-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>Nothing in this section affects any other power—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-21-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to modify an energy licence or other document, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-21-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to give a direction (including under section 22(1)).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-21-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>If the Secretary of State makes or proposes to make modifications under this section, the Secretary of State must publish a notice—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-21-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>setting out the modifications,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-21-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>explaining the effect of the modifications, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-21-7-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>specifying the date from which the modifications have effect (which may not be earlier than the day on which they are published).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-21-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>Publication under subsection <ref href="#section-21-7">(7)</ref> must be in a manner the Secretary of State considers appropriate for bringing the information to the attention of persons likely to be affected by the modifications.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-21-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>Subsection <ref href="#section-21-7">(7)</ref> applies in respect of a proposed modification only if the Secretary of State considers it appropriate in all the circumstances to publish the notice and (in accordance with subsection <ref href="#section-21-10">(10)</ref>) consider representations before making the modification.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-21-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p>Where the duty in subsection <ref href="#section-21-7">(7)</ref> applies in respect of a proposed modification, the Secretary of State must (before making the modification) consider any representations made by persons likely to be affected by the modification.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-21-11"><num>(11)</num><intro><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-energy-licence" eId="term-energy-licence">energy licence</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-21-11-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a licence for the purposes of section 4 of the Electricity Act 1989;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-21-11-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a licence for the purposes of section 5 of the Gas Act 1986;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-21-11-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a licence granted under Article 10 of the Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 (<ref eId="c00017" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1992/231">S.I. 1992/231 (N.I. 1)</ref>);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-21-11-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>a licence granted under Article 8 of the Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (<ref eId="c00018" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1996/275">S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2)</ref>).</p></content></level></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-21-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may exercise a power conferred by this section if the Secretary of State considers it appropriate to do so—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-21-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in response to the energy crisis, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-21-1-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>in connection with—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-21-1-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>this Act,</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-21-1-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>regulations under this Act,</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-21-1-b-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>a domestic energy price reduction scheme (including its establishment, modification or revocation), or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-21-1-b-iv"><num>(iv)</num><content><p>anything done or proposed to be done under, or given effect by, section 13, any other provision of this Act or regulations under this Act.</p></content></level></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-21-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in response to the energy crisis, or</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-21-1-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>in connection with—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-21-1-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>this Act,</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-21-1-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>regulations under this Act,</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-21-1-b-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>a domestic energy price reduction scheme (including its establishment, modification or revocation), or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-21-1-b-iv"><num>(iv)</num><content><p>anything done or proposed to be done under, or given effect by, section 13, any other provision of this Act or regulations under this Act.</p></content></level></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-21-1-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>this Act,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-21-1-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>regulations under this Act,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-21-1-b-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>a domestic energy price reduction scheme (including its establishment, modification or revocation), or</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-21-1-b-iv"><num>(iv)</num><content><p>anything done or proposed to be done under, or given effect by, section 13, any other provision of this Act or regulations under this Act.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-21-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may modify—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-21-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an energy licence (including any conditions, standard or otherwise, of a licence);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-21-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a document maintained in accordance with the conditions of any energy licence, or an agreement that gives effect to a document so maintained.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-21-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an energy licence (including any conditions, standard or otherwise, of a licence);</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-21-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a document maintained in accordance with the conditions of any energy licence, or an agreement that gives effect to a document so maintained.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-21-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Subsection <ref href="#section-21-2">(2)</ref> has effect in relation to licences whenever granted and agreements whenever entered into.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-21-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The power to make modifications under subsection <ref href="#section-21-2">(2)</ref>—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-21-4-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>may be exercised—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-21-4-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>generally,</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-21-4-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>only in relation to specified cases, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-21-4-a-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>subject to exceptions;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-21-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>may be exercised differently in different cases;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-21-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>includes a power to make consequential, supplementary, incidental, saving or transitional modifications.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-21-4-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>may be exercised—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-21-4-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>generally,</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-21-4-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>only in relation to specified cases, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-21-4-a-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>subject to exceptions;</p></content></level></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-21-4-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>generally,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-21-4-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>only in relation to specified cases, or</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-21-4-a-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>subject to exceptions;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-21-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>may be exercised differently in different cases;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-21-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>includes a power to make consequential, supplementary, incidental, saving or transitional modifications.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-21-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Without prejudice to the generality of subsection <ref href="#section-21-2">(2)</ref>, conditions included in an energy licence by virtue of that subsection may do any of the things authorised for licences by—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-21-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section 7(1), (3), (3A), (3C)(a), or (4) to (6A) of the Electricity Act 1989;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-21-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 7B(4), (4A), (5), (5B)(a), (6) or (7) of the Gas Act 1986;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-21-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>Article 11(2), (3), or (4) to (6B) of the Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 (<ref eId="c00015" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1992/231">S.I. 1992/231 (N.I. 1)</ref>);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-21-5-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>Article 10(2), (3), or (4) to (6A) of the Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (<ref eId="c00016" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1996/275">S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2)</ref>).</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-21-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section 7(1), (3), (3A), (3C)(a), or (4) to (6A) of the Electricity Act 1989;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-21-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 7B(4), (4A), (5), (5B)(a), (6) or (7) of the Gas Act 1986;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-21-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>Article 11(2), (3), or (4) to (6B) of the Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 (<ref eId="c00015" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1992/231">S.I. 1992/231 (N.I. 1)</ref>);</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-21-5-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>Article 10(2), (3), or (4) to (6A) of the Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (<ref eId="c00016" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1996/275">S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2)</ref>).</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-21-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>Nothing in this section affects any other power—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-21-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to modify an energy licence or other document, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-21-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to give a direction (including under section 22(1)).</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-21-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to modify an energy licence or other document, or</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-21-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to give a direction (including under section 22(1)).</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-21-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>If the Secretary of State makes or proposes to make modifications under this section, the Secretary of State must publish a notice—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-21-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>setting out the modifications,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-21-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>explaining the effect of the modifications, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-21-7-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>specifying the date from which the modifications have effect (which may not be earlier than the day on which they are published).</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-21-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>setting out the modifications,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-21-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>explaining the effect of the modifications, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-21-7-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>specifying the date from which the modifications have effect (which may not be earlier than the day on which they are published).</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-21-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>Publication under subsection <ref href="#section-21-7">(7)</ref> must be in a manner the Secretary of State considers appropriate for bringing the information to the attention of persons likely to be affected by the modifications.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-21-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>Subsection <ref href="#section-21-7">(7)</ref> applies in respect of a proposed modification only if the Secretary of State considers it appropriate in all the circumstances to publish the notice and (in accordance with subsection <ref href="#section-21-10">(10)</ref>) consider representations before making the modification.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-21-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p>Where the duty in subsection <ref href="#section-21-7">(7)</ref> applies in respect of a proposed modification, the Secretary of State must (before making the modification) consider any representations made by persons likely to be affected by the modification.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-21-11"><num>(11)</num><intro><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-energy-licence" eId="term-energy-licence">energy licence</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-21-11-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a licence for the purposes of section 4 of the Electricity Act 1989;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-21-11-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a licence for the purposes of section 5 of the Gas Act 1986;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-21-11-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a licence granted under Article 10 of the Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 (<ref eId="c00017" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1992/231">S.I. 1992/231 (N.I. 1)</ref>);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-21-11-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>a licence granted under Article 8 of the Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (<ref eId="c00018" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1996/275">S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2)</ref>).</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-21-11-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a licence for the purposes of section 4 of the Electricity Act 1989;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-21-11-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a licence for the purposes of section 5 of the Gas Act 1986;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-21-11-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a licence granted under Article 10 of the Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 (<ref eId="c00017" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1992/231">S.I. 1992/231 (N.I. 1)</ref>);</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-21-11-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>a licence granted under Article 8 of the Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (<ref eId="c00018" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1996/275">S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2)</ref>).</p></content></level>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-22"><num>22</num><heading>Power of Secretary of State to give directions</heading><subsection eId="section-22-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may exercise a power conferred by this section if the Secretary of State considers it appropriate to do so—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-22-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in response to the energy crisis, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-22-1-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>in connection with—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-22-1-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>this Act,</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-22-1-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>regulations under this Act,</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-22-1-b-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>a domestic energy price reduction scheme (including its establishment, modification or revocation), or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-22-1-b-iv"><num>(iv)</num><content><p>anything done or proposed to be done under, or given effect by, section 13, any other provision of this Act or regulations under this Act.</p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-22-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may give a person who is subject to directions under this section—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-22-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a direction of a general character;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-22-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a direction to do (or not do) a specific thing.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-22-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The following are subject to directions under this section—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-22-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Northern Ireland Regulator;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-22-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a person who holds an energy licence.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-22-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>A direction under this section—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-22-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>must be in writing;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-22-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>may be varied or revoked by a subsequent direction given by the Secretary of State.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-22-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>So far as a direction under this section conflicts with the requirements of an enactment or instrument or with any duty which arises otherwise than under an enactment or instrument the requirements are or the duty is to be disregarded.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-22-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-energy-licence" eId="term-energy-licence">energy licence</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-22-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a licence for the purposes of section 4 of the Electricity Act 1989;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-22-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a licence for the purposes of section 5 of the Gas Act 1986;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-22-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a licence granted under Article 10 of the Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 (<ref eId="c00019" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1992/231">S.I. 1992/231 (N.I. 1)</ref>);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-22-6-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>a licence granted under Article 8 of the Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (<ref eId="c00020" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1996/275">S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2)</ref>).</p></content></level></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-22-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may exercise a power conferred by this section if the Secretary of State considers it appropriate to do so—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-22-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in response to the energy crisis, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-22-1-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>in connection with—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-22-1-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>this Act,</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-22-1-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>regulations under this Act,</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-22-1-b-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>a domestic energy price reduction scheme (including its establishment, modification or revocation), or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-22-1-b-iv"><num>(iv)</num><content><p>anything done or proposed to be done under, or given effect by, section 13, any other provision of this Act or regulations under this Act.</p></content></level></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-22-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in response to the energy crisis, or</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-22-1-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>in connection with—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-22-1-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>this Act,</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-22-1-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>regulations under this Act,</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-22-1-b-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>a domestic energy price reduction scheme (including its establishment, modification or revocation), or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-22-1-b-iv"><num>(iv)</num><content><p>anything done or proposed to be done under, or given effect by, section 13, any other provision of this Act or regulations under this Act.</p></content></level></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-22-1-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>this Act,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-22-1-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>regulations under this Act,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-22-1-b-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>a domestic energy price reduction scheme (including its establishment, modification or revocation), or</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-22-1-b-iv"><num>(iv)</num><content><p>anything done or proposed to be done under, or given effect by, section 13, any other provision of this Act or regulations under this Act.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-22-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may give a person who is subject to directions under this section—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-22-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a direction of a general character;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-22-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a direction to do (or not do) a specific thing.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-22-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a direction of a general character;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-22-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a direction to do (or not do) a specific thing.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-22-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The following are subject to directions under this section—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-22-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Northern Ireland Regulator;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-22-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a person who holds an energy licence.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-22-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Northern Ireland Regulator;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-22-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a person who holds an energy licence.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-22-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>A direction under this section—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-22-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>must be in writing;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-22-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>may be varied or revoked by a subsequent direction given by the Secretary of State.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-22-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>must be in writing;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-22-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>may be varied or revoked by a subsequent direction given by the Secretary of State.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-22-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>So far as a direction under this section conflicts with the requirements of an enactment or instrument or with any duty which arises otherwise than under an enactment or instrument the requirements are or the duty is to be disregarded.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-22-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-energy-licence" eId="term-energy-licence">energy licence</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-22-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a licence for the purposes of section 4 of the Electricity Act 1989;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-22-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a licence for the purposes of section 5 of the Gas Act 1986;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-22-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a licence granted under Article 10 of the Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 (<ref eId="c00019" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1992/231">S.I. 1992/231 (N.I. 1)</ref>);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-22-6-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>a licence granted under Article 8 of the Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (<ref eId="c00020" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1996/275">S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2)</ref>).</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-22-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a licence for the purposes of section 4 of the Electricity Act 1989;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-22-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a licence for the purposes of section 5 of the Gas Act 1986;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-22-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a licence granted under Article 10 of the Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 (<ref eId="c00019" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1992/231">S.I. 1992/231 (N.I. 1)</ref>);</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-22-6-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>a licence granted under Article 8 of the Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (<ref eId="c00020" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1996/275">S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2)</ref>).</p></content></level>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-23"><num>23</num><heading>Regulation of the Northern Ireland energy market</heading><content><p>Schedule 4 contains provision about regulation of the Northern Ireland energy market.</p></content></section>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="crossheading-final-provisions"><heading>Final provisions</heading><section eId="section-24"><num>24</num><heading>Concurrent exercise of powers by the Department for the Economy</heading><content><p>Schedule 5 provides for certain powers of the Secretary of State under this Act to be exercisable concurrently by the Department for the Economy in Northern Ireland.</p></content></section><section eId="section-25"><num>25</num><heading>Time limits on exercise of certain powers under this Act</heading><content><p>Schedule 6 provides for time limits on the exercise of certain powers conferred by this Act.</p></content></section><section eId="section-26"><num>26</num><heading>Regulations</heading><subsection eId="section-26-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Regulations made under this Act by the Secretary of State are to be made by statutory instrument.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-26-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A power to make regulations under this Act includes power to make—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-26-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>different provision for different purposes or cases;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-26-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>incidental, supplementary or consequential provision;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-26-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>transitional, transitory or saving provision.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-26-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Where regulations under this Act are subject to the negative procedure, the statutory instrument containing them is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-26-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Where regulations under this Act—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-26-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>are subject to the affirmative procedure, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-26-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>are made after the initial period,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>they may not be made unless a draft of the statutory instrument containing them has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="section-26-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Where regulations under this Act—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-26-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>are subject to the affirmative procedure, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-26-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>are made during the initial period,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>the statutory instrument containing them must be laid before Parliament after being made.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="section-26-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Regulations contained in a statutory instrument laid before Parliament under subsection <ref href="#section-26-5">(5)</ref> cease to have effect at the end of the period of 28 days beginning with the day on which the instrument is made unless, during that period, the instrument is approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-26-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>In calculating the period of 28 days, no account is to be taken of any whole days that fall within a period during which—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-26-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>Parliament is dissolved or prorogued, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-26-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>either House of Parliament is adjourned for more than four days.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-26-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>If regulations cease to have effect as a result of subsection <ref href="#section-26-7">(7)</ref>, that does not—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-26-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>affect the validity of anything previously done under the regulations, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-26-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>prevent the making of new regulations.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-26-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>Any provision that may be included in regulations under this Act subject to the negative procedure may be made by regulations subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-26-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p>If a draft of a statutory instrument containing regulations made under this Act by the Secretary of State would, apart from this subsection, be treated for the purposes of the Standing Orders of either House of Parliament as a hybrid instrument, it is to proceed in that House as if were not a hybrid instrument.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-26-11"><num>(11)</num><content><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-initial-period" eId="term-initial-period">initial period</term>” means the period of six months beginning with the day on which this Act is passed.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-27"><num>27</num><heading>Consequential provision etc</heading><subsection eId="section-27-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may, by regulations, make provision that is consequential on—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-27-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>this Act, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-27-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>regulations under this Act.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-27-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may, by regulations, make any provision which the Secretary of State considers appropriate in connection with—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-27-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a domestic energy price reduction scheme (including its establishment, modification or revocation), or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-27-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>anything done or proposed to be done under, or given effect by, section 13, any other provision of this Act or any regulations under this Act.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-27-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may, by regulations, make transitional, transitory or saving provision in connection with—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-27-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any provision of this Act ceasing to have effect to any extent, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-27-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any power ceasing to be exercisable by the Secretary of State or by the Department for the Economy in Northern Ireland,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>under Schedule 4, 5 or 6.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="section-27-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Regulations under subsection <ref href="#section-27-3">(3)</ref> may, in particular, make provision for the transfer of property, rights and liabilities (whether or not otherwise capable of being transferred), including any acquired or arising after the regulations are made.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-27-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Regulations under subsection <ref href="#section-27-1">(1)</ref> or <ref href="#section-27-2">(2)</ref> may amend or repeal provision made by primary legislation passed before, or in the same Session as, this Act.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-27-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Regulations under subsection <ref href="#section-27-5">(5)</ref> (whether alone or with other provision) are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-27-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>Any other regulations under subsection <ref href="#section-27-1">(1)</ref> or <ref href="#section-27-2">(2)</ref> are subject to the negative procedure.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-27-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>Schedule 7 contains amendments of legislation.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-27-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>For provision about the modification of energy licences, see section 21.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-28"><num>28</num><heading>Interpretation</heading><subsection eId="section-28-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>For the purposes of this Act something is done “in response to the energy crisis” if it is done for the purpose of responding to a relevant change in the price of energy (including responding to a cause or effect, or anticipated cause or effect, of a relevant change).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-28-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A change in the price of energy is a “relevant change” if it—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-28-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>occurred on or after 1 January 2022 and before this Act came into force, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-28-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>occurs after this Act is passed.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-28-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Subsections <ref href="#section-28-1">(1)</ref> and <ref href="#section-28-2">(2)</ref> do not prevent something from being done in response to the energy crisis that will or may produce a result that is different from the position at a time before 1 January 2022.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-28-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In this Act—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-affirmative-procedure" eId="term-affirmative-procedure">affirmative procedure</term>” is to be construed in accordance with section 26<ref href="#section-26-4">(4)</ref> to <ref href="#section-26-7">(7)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-domestic-electricity-price-reduction-scheme-for-great-britain" eId="term-domestic-electricity-price-reduction-scheme-for-great-britain">domestic electricity price reduction scheme for Great Britain</term>” has the meaning given in section 1<ref href="#section-1-2">(2)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-domestic-electricity-price-reduction-scheme-for-northern-ireland" eId="term-domestic-electricity-price-reduction-scheme-for-northern-ireland">domestic electricity price reduction scheme for Northern Ireland</term>” has the meaning given in section 5<ref href="#section-5-2">(2)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-domestic-energy-price-reduction-scheme" eId="term-domestic-energy-price-reduction-scheme">domestic energy price reduction scheme</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a domestic electricity price reduction scheme for Great Britain,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a domestic electricity price reduction scheme for Northern Ireland,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a domestic gas price reduction scheme for Great Britain, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>a domestic gas price reduction scheme for Northern Ireland;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-domestic-gas-price-reduction-scheme-for-great-britain" eId="term-domestic-gas-price-reduction-scheme-for-great-britain">domestic gas price reduction scheme for Great Britain</term>” has the meaning given in section 1<ref href="#section-1-4">(4)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-domestic-gas-price-reduction-scheme-for-northern-ireland" eId="term-domestic-gas-price-reduction-scheme-for-northern-ireland">domestic gas price reduction scheme for Northern Ireland</term>” has the meaning given in section 5<ref href="#section-5-4">(4)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-energy" eId="term-energy">energy</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>natural gas,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>petroleum (in any form),</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>any other substance (whether solid, liquid or gaseous) used as fuel, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>electricity;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-gema" eId="term-gema">GEMA</term>” means the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-modify" eId="term-modify">modify</term>” includes amend, repeal and revoke (and, in particular, a power to modify an agreement includes power to make a person a party to an agreement, or to discharge a party from the party’s obligations under the agreement);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-negative-procedure" eId="term-negative-procedure">negative procedure</term>” is to be construed in accordance with section 26<ref href="#section-26-3">(3)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-northern-ireland-regulator" eId="term-northern-ireland-regulator">Northern Ireland Regulator</term>” means the Northern Ireland Authority for Utility Regulation;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-primary-legislation" eId="term-primary-legislation">primary legislation</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an Act,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an Act or Measure of Senedd Cymru,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>an Act of the Scottish Parliament, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>Northern Ireland legislation;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-subordinate-legislation" eId="term-subordinate-legislation">subordinate legislation</term>” means an instrument made under primary legislation.</p></content></hcontainer></subsection></section><section eId="section-29"><num>29</num><heading>Application to the Crown</heading><content><p>This Act binds the Crown.</p></content></section><section eId="section-30"><num>30</num><heading>Extent, commencement and short title</heading><subsection eId="section-30-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>These provisions of this Act extend to England and Wales and Scotland—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-30-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>sections 1 to 4;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-30-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>sections 9 and 10 and Schedule 1;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-30-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>section 20 and Schedule 3.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-30-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>These provisions of this Act extend to Northern Ireland only—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-30-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>sections 5 to 8;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-30-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>sections 11 and 12 and Schedule 2;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-30-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>section 23 and Schedule 4;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-30-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>section 24 and Schedule 5.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-30-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The amendments made by Schedule 7 have the same extent as the legislation amended.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-30-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The other provisions of this Act extend to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-30-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Section 18 comes into force at the end of the period of two months beginning with the day on which this Act is passed.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-30-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>The other provisions of this Act come into force on the day on which it is passed.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-30-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may, by regulations, make transitional, transitory or saving provision in connection with the coming into force of any provision of this Act.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-30-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>This Act may be cited as the Energy Prices Act 2022.</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-24"><num>24</num><heading>Concurrent exercise of powers by the Department for the Economy</heading><content><p>Schedule 5 provides for certain powers of the Secretary of State under this Act to be exercisable concurrently by the Department for the Economy in Northern Ireland.</p></content></section>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-25"><num>25</num><heading>Time limits on exercise of certain powers under this Act</heading><content><p>Schedule 6 provides for time limits on the exercise of certain powers conferred by this Act.</p></content></section>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-26"><num>26</num><heading>Regulations</heading><subsection eId="section-26-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Regulations made under this Act by the Secretary of State are to be made by statutory instrument.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-26-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A power to make regulations under this Act includes power to make—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-26-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>different provision for different purposes or cases;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-26-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>incidental, supplementary or consequential provision;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-26-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>transitional, transitory or saving provision.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-26-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Where regulations under this Act are subject to the negative procedure, the statutory instrument containing them is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-26-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Where regulations under this Act—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-26-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>are subject to the affirmative procedure, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-26-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>are made after the initial period,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>they may not be made unless a draft of the statutory instrument containing them has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="section-26-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Where regulations under this Act—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-26-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>are subject to the affirmative procedure, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-26-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>are made during the initial period,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>the statutory instrument containing them must be laid before Parliament after being made.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="section-26-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Regulations contained in a statutory instrument laid before Parliament under subsection <ref href="#section-26-5">(5)</ref> cease to have effect at the end of the period of 28 days beginning with the day on which the instrument is made unless, during that period, the instrument is approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-26-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>In calculating the period of 28 days, no account is to be taken of any whole days that fall within a period during which—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-26-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>Parliament is dissolved or prorogued, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-26-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>either House of Parliament is adjourned for more than four days.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-26-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>If regulations cease to have effect as a result of subsection <ref href="#section-26-7">(7)</ref>, that does not—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-26-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>affect the validity of anything previously done under the regulations, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-26-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>prevent the making of new regulations.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-26-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>Any provision that may be included in regulations under this Act subject to the negative procedure may be made by regulations subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-26-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p>If a draft of a statutory instrument containing regulations made under this Act by the Secretary of State would, apart from this subsection, be treated for the purposes of the Standing Orders of either House of Parliament as a hybrid instrument, it is to proceed in that House as if were not a hybrid instrument.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-26-11"><num>(11)</num><content><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-initial-period" eId="term-initial-period">initial period</term>” means the period of six months beginning with the day on which this Act is passed.</p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-26-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Regulations made under this Act by the Secretary of State are to be made by statutory instrument.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-26-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A power to make regulations under this Act includes power to make—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-26-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>different provision for different purposes or cases;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-26-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>incidental, supplementary or consequential provision;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-26-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>transitional, transitory or saving provision.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-26-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>different provision for different purposes or cases;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-26-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>incidental, supplementary or consequential provision;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-26-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>transitional, transitory or saving provision.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-26-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Where regulations under this Act are subject to the negative procedure, the statutory instrument containing them is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-26-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Where regulations under this Act—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-26-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>are subject to the affirmative procedure, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-26-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>are made after the initial period,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>they may not be made unless a draft of the statutory instrument containing them has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.</p></wrapUp></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-26-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>are subject to the affirmative procedure, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-26-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>are made after the initial period,</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-26-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Where regulations under this Act—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-26-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>are subject to the affirmative procedure, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-26-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>are made during the initial period,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>the statutory instrument containing them must be laid before Parliament after being made.</p></wrapUp></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-26-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>are subject to the affirmative procedure, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-26-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>are made during the initial period,</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-26-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Regulations contained in a statutory instrument laid before Parliament under subsection <ref href="#section-26-5">(5)</ref> cease to have effect at the end of the period of 28 days beginning with the day on which the instrument is made unless, during that period, the instrument is approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-26-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>In calculating the period of 28 days, no account is to be taken of any whole days that fall within a period during which—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-26-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>Parliament is dissolved or prorogued, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-26-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>either House of Parliament is adjourned for more than four days.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-26-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>Parliament is dissolved or prorogued, or</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-26-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>either House of Parliament is adjourned for more than four days.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-26-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>If regulations cease to have effect as a result of subsection <ref href="#section-26-7">(7)</ref>, that does not—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-26-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>affect the validity of anything previously done under the regulations, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-26-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>prevent the making of new regulations.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-26-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>affect the validity of anything previously done under the regulations, or</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-26-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>prevent the making of new regulations.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-26-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>Any provision that may be included in regulations under this Act subject to the negative procedure may be made by regulations subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-26-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p>If a draft of a statutory instrument containing regulations made under this Act by the Secretary of State would, apart from this subsection, be treated for the purposes of the Standing Orders of either House of Parliament as a hybrid instrument, it is to proceed in that House as if were not a hybrid instrument.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-26-11"><num>(11)</num><content><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-initial-period" eId="term-initial-period">initial period</term>” means the period of six months beginning with the day on which this Act is passed.</p></content></subsection>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-27"><num>27</num><heading>Consequential provision etc</heading><subsection eId="section-27-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may, by regulations, make provision that is consequential on—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-27-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>this Act, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-27-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>regulations under this Act.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-27-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may, by regulations, make any provision which the Secretary of State considers appropriate in connection with—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-27-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a domestic energy price reduction scheme (including its establishment, modification or revocation), or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-27-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>anything done or proposed to be done under, or given effect by, section 13, any other provision of this Act or any regulations under this Act.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-27-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may, by regulations, make transitional, transitory or saving provision in connection with—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-27-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any provision of this Act ceasing to have effect to any extent, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-27-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any power ceasing to be exercisable by the Secretary of State or by the Department for the Economy in Northern Ireland,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>under Schedule 4, 5 or 6.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="section-27-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Regulations under subsection <ref href="#section-27-3">(3)</ref> may, in particular, make provision for the transfer of property, rights and liabilities (whether or not otherwise capable of being transferred), including any acquired or arising after the regulations are made.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-27-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Regulations under subsection <ref href="#section-27-1">(1)</ref> or <ref href="#section-27-2">(2)</ref> may amend or repeal provision made by primary legislation passed before, or in the same Session as, this Act.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-27-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Regulations under subsection <ref href="#section-27-5">(5)</ref> (whether alone or with other provision) are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-27-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>Any other regulations under subsection <ref href="#section-27-1">(1)</ref> or <ref href="#section-27-2">(2)</ref> are subject to the negative procedure.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-27-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>Schedule 7 contains amendments of legislation.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-27-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>For provision about the modification of energy licences, see section 21.</p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-27-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may, by regulations, make provision that is consequential on—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-27-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>this Act, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-27-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>regulations under this Act.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-27-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>this Act, or</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-27-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>regulations under this Act.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-27-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may, by regulations, make any provision which the Secretary of State considers appropriate in connection with—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-27-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a domestic energy price reduction scheme (including its establishment, modification or revocation), or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-27-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>anything done or proposed to be done under, or given effect by, section 13, any other provision of this Act or any regulations under this Act.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-27-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a domestic energy price reduction scheme (including its establishment, modification or revocation), or</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-27-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>anything done or proposed to be done under, or given effect by, section 13, any other provision of this Act or any regulations under this Act.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-27-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may, by regulations, make transitional, transitory or saving provision in connection with—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-27-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any provision of this Act ceasing to have effect to any extent, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-27-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any power ceasing to be exercisable by the Secretary of State or by the Department for the Economy in Northern Ireland,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>under Schedule 4, 5 or 6.</p></wrapUp></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-27-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any provision of this Act ceasing to have effect to any extent, or</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-27-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any power ceasing to be exercisable by the Secretary of State or by the Department for the Economy in Northern Ireland,</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-27-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Regulations under subsection <ref href="#section-27-3">(3)</ref> may, in particular, make provision for the transfer of property, rights and liabilities (whether or not otherwise capable of being transferred), including any acquired or arising after the regulations are made.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-27-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Regulations under subsection <ref href="#section-27-1">(1)</ref> or <ref href="#section-27-2">(2)</ref> may amend or repeal provision made by primary legislation passed before, or in the same Session as, this Act.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-27-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Regulations under subsection <ref href="#section-27-5">(5)</ref> (whether alone or with other provision) are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-27-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>Any other regulations under subsection <ref href="#section-27-1">(1)</ref> or <ref href="#section-27-2">(2)</ref> are subject to the negative procedure.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-27-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>Schedule 7 contains amendments of legislation.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-27-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>For provision about the modification of energy licences, see section 21.</p></content></subsection>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-28"><num>28</num><heading>Interpretation</heading><subsection eId="section-28-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>For the purposes of this Act something is done “in response to the energy crisis” if it is done for the purpose of responding to a relevant change in the price of energy (including responding to a cause or effect, or anticipated cause or effect, of a relevant change).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-28-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A change in the price of energy is a “relevant change” if it—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-28-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>occurred on or after 1 January 2022 and before this Act came into force, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-28-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>occurs after this Act is passed.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-28-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Subsections <ref href="#section-28-1">(1)</ref> and <ref href="#section-28-2">(2)</ref> do not prevent something from being done in response to the energy crisis that will or may produce a result that is different from the position at a time before 1 January 2022.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-28-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In this Act—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-affirmative-procedure" eId="term-affirmative-procedure">affirmative procedure</term>” is to be construed in accordance with section 26<ref href="#section-26-4">(4)</ref> to <ref href="#section-26-7">(7)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-domestic-electricity-price-reduction-scheme-for-great-britain" eId="term-domestic-electricity-price-reduction-scheme-for-great-britain">domestic electricity price reduction scheme for Great Britain</term>” has the meaning given in section 1<ref href="#section-1-2">(2)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-domestic-electricity-price-reduction-scheme-for-northern-ireland" eId="term-domestic-electricity-price-reduction-scheme-for-northern-ireland">domestic electricity price reduction scheme for Northern Ireland</term>” has the meaning given in section 5<ref href="#section-5-2">(2)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-domestic-energy-price-reduction-scheme" eId="term-domestic-energy-price-reduction-scheme">domestic energy price reduction scheme</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a domestic electricity price reduction scheme for Great Britain,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a domestic electricity price reduction scheme for Northern Ireland,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a domestic gas price reduction scheme for Great Britain, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>a domestic gas price reduction scheme for Northern Ireland;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-domestic-gas-price-reduction-scheme-for-great-britain" eId="term-domestic-gas-price-reduction-scheme-for-great-britain">domestic gas price reduction scheme for Great Britain</term>” has the meaning given in section 1<ref href="#section-1-4">(4)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-domestic-gas-price-reduction-scheme-for-northern-ireland" eId="term-domestic-gas-price-reduction-scheme-for-northern-ireland">domestic gas price reduction scheme for Northern Ireland</term>” has the meaning given in section 5<ref href="#section-5-4">(4)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-energy" eId="term-energy">energy</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>natural gas,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>petroleum (in any form),</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>any other substance (whether solid, liquid or gaseous) used as fuel, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>electricity;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-gema" eId="term-gema">GEMA</term>” means the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-modify" eId="term-modify">modify</term>” includes amend, repeal and revoke (and, in particular, a power to modify an agreement includes power to make a person a party to an agreement, or to discharge a party from the party’s obligations under the agreement);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-negative-procedure" eId="term-negative-procedure">negative procedure</term>” is to be construed in accordance with section 26<ref href="#section-26-3">(3)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-northern-ireland-regulator" eId="term-northern-ireland-regulator">Northern Ireland Regulator</term>” means the Northern Ireland Authority for Utility Regulation;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-primary-legislation" eId="term-primary-legislation">primary legislation</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an Act,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an Act or Measure of Senedd Cymru,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>an Act of the Scottish Parliament, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>Northern Ireland legislation;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-subordinate-legislation" eId="term-subordinate-legislation">subordinate legislation</term>” means an instrument made under primary legislation.</p></content></hcontainer></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-28-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>For the purposes of this Act something is done “in response to the energy crisis” if it is done for the purpose of responding to a relevant change in the price of energy (including responding to a cause or effect, or anticipated cause or effect, of a relevant change).</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-28-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A change in the price of energy is a “relevant change” if it—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-28-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>occurred on or after 1 January 2022 and before this Act came into force, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-28-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>occurs after this Act is passed.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-28-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>occurred on or after 1 January 2022 and before this Act came into force, or</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-28-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>occurs after this Act is passed.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-28-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Subsections <ref href="#section-28-1">(1)</ref> and <ref href="#section-28-2">(2)</ref> do not prevent something from being done in response to the energy crisis that will or may produce a result that is different from the position at a time before 1 January 2022.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-28-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In this Act—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-affirmative-procedure" eId="term-affirmative-procedure">affirmative procedure</term>” is to be construed in accordance with section 26<ref href="#section-26-4">(4)</ref> to <ref href="#section-26-7">(7)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-domestic-electricity-price-reduction-scheme-for-great-britain" eId="term-domestic-electricity-price-reduction-scheme-for-great-britain">domestic electricity price reduction scheme for Great Britain</term>” has the meaning given in section 1<ref href="#section-1-2">(2)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-domestic-electricity-price-reduction-scheme-for-northern-ireland" eId="term-domestic-electricity-price-reduction-scheme-for-northern-ireland">domestic electricity price reduction scheme for Northern Ireland</term>” has the meaning given in section 5<ref href="#section-5-2">(2)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-domestic-energy-price-reduction-scheme" eId="term-domestic-energy-price-reduction-scheme">domestic energy price reduction scheme</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a domestic electricity price reduction scheme for Great Britain,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a domestic electricity price reduction scheme for Northern Ireland,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a domestic gas price reduction scheme for Great Britain, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>a domestic gas price reduction scheme for Northern Ireland;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-domestic-gas-price-reduction-scheme-for-great-britain" eId="term-domestic-gas-price-reduction-scheme-for-great-britain">domestic gas price reduction scheme for Great Britain</term>” has the meaning given in section 1<ref href="#section-1-4">(4)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-domestic-gas-price-reduction-scheme-for-northern-ireland" eId="term-domestic-gas-price-reduction-scheme-for-northern-ireland">domestic gas price reduction scheme for Northern Ireland</term>” has the meaning given in section 5<ref href="#section-5-4">(4)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-energy" eId="term-energy">energy</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>natural gas,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>petroleum (in any form),</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>any other substance (whether solid, liquid or gaseous) used as fuel, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>electricity;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-gema" eId="term-gema">GEMA</term>” means the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-modify" eId="term-modify">modify</term>” includes amend, repeal and revoke (and, in particular, a power to modify an agreement includes power to make a person a party to an agreement, or to discharge a party from the party’s obligations under the agreement);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-negative-procedure" eId="term-negative-procedure">negative procedure</term>” is to be construed in accordance with section 26<ref href="#section-26-3">(3)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-northern-ireland-regulator" eId="term-northern-ireland-regulator">Northern Ireland Regulator</term>” means the Northern Ireland Authority for Utility Regulation;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-primary-legislation" eId="term-primary-legislation">primary legislation</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an Act,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an Act or Measure of Senedd Cymru,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>an Act of the Scottish Parliament, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>Northern Ireland legislation;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-subordinate-legislation" eId="term-subordinate-legislation">subordinate legislation</term>” means an instrument made under primary legislation.</p></content></hcontainer></subsection>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-department" eId="term-department">Department</term>” means the Department for the Economy in Northern Ireland;</p></content></hcontainer>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><intro><p>In this Schedule—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-energy-supply" eId="term-energy-supply">energy supply</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>NI non-domestic electricity supply, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>NI non-domestic gas supply;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-licensed-supplier" eId="term-licensed-supplier">licensed supplier</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a licensed electricity supplier, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a licensed gas supplier;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-ni-non-domestic-relief-regulations" eId="term-ni-non-domestic-relief-regulations">NI non-domestic relief regulations</term>” means regulations under section 11<ref href="#section-11-1">(1)</ref> or <ref href="#section-11-2">(2)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-support-scheme" eId="term-support-scheme">support scheme</term>” means provision in NI non-domestic relief regulations for—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>reducing the amounts that would otherwise be charged for energy supply by licensed suppliers, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>making payments to those suppliers in respect of those reductions.</p></content></level></hcontainer></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>NI non-domestic relief regulations may provide for duties to be imposed on, or powers to be conferred on, any person (including the Secretary of State).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>That includes powers or duties relating to the provision, or making available, of information.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><content><p>NI non-domestic relief regulations may provide for a person not to be liable in damages for things done or omitted in the exercise or purported exercise of functions under the regulations.</p></content></paragraph>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-29"><num>29</num><heading>Application to the Crown</heading><content><p>This Act binds the Crown.</p></content></section>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-30"><num>30</num><heading>Extent, commencement and short title</heading><subsection eId="section-30-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>These provisions of this Act extend to England and Wales and Scotland—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-30-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>sections 1 to 4;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-30-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>sections 9 and 10 and Schedule 1;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-30-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>section 20 and Schedule 3.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-30-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>These provisions of this Act extend to Northern Ireland only—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-30-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>sections 5 to 8;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-30-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>sections 11 and 12 and Schedule 2;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-30-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>section 23 and Schedule 4;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-30-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>section 24 and Schedule 5.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-30-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The amendments made by Schedule 7 have the same extent as the legislation amended.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-30-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The other provisions of this Act extend to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-30-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Section 18 comes into force at the end of the period of two months beginning with the day on which this Act is passed.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-30-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>The other provisions of this Act come into force on the day on which it is passed.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-30-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may, by regulations, make transitional, transitory or saving provision in connection with the coming into force of any provision of this Act.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-30-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>This Act may be cited as the Energy Prices Act 2022.</p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-30-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>These provisions of this Act extend to England and Wales and Scotland—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-30-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>sections 1 to 4;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-30-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>sections 9 and 10 and Schedule 1;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-30-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>section 20 and Schedule 3.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-30-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>sections 1 to 4;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-30-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>sections 9 and 10 and Schedule 1;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-30-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>section 20 and Schedule 3.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-30-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>These provisions of this Act extend to Northern Ireland only—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-30-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>sections 5 to 8;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-30-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>sections 11 and 12 and Schedule 2;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-30-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>section 23 and Schedule 4;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-30-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>section 24 and Schedule 5.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-30-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>sections 5 to 8;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-30-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>sections 11 and 12 and Schedule 2;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-30-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>section 23 and Schedule 4;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-30-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>section 24 and Schedule 5.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-30-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The amendments made by Schedule 7 have the same extent as the legislation amended.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-30-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The other provisions of this Act extend to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-30-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Section 18 comes into force at the end of the period of two months beginning with the day on which this Act is passed.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-30-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>The other provisions of this Act come into force on the day on which it is passed.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-30-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may, by regulations, make transitional, transitory or saving provision in connection with the coming into force of any provision of this Act.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-30-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>This Act may be cited as the Energy Prices Act 2022.</p></content></subsection>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="schedules"><heading>SCHEDULES</heading><hcontainer name="schedule" eId="schedule-1"><num>SCHEDULE 1<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section 9</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Non-domestic relief regulations for Great Britain</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Introduction</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><intro><p>In this Schedule—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-energy-supply" eId="term-energy-supply">energy supply</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>GB non-domestic electricity supply, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>GB non-domestic gas supply;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-licensed-supplier" eId="term-licensed-supplier">licensed supplier</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a licensed electricity supplier, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a licensed gas supplier;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-gb-non-domestic-relief-regulations" eId="term-gb-non-domestic-relief-regulations">GB non-domestic relief regulations</term>” means regulations under section 9<ref href="#section-9-1">(1)</ref> or <ref href="#section-9-2">(2)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-support-scheme" eId="term-support-scheme">support scheme</term>” means provision in GB non-domestic relief regulations for—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>reducing the amounts that would otherwise be charged for energy supply by licensed suppliers, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>making payments to those suppliers in respect of those reductions.</p></content></level></hcontainer></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Application of GB non-domestic relief regulations</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>GB non-domestic relief regulations may relate to charges for energy supply that took place before section 9 or the regulations came into force (including charges made or paid before that section or the regulations came into force).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>GB non-domestic relief regulations may apply to energy supply to only some descriptions of customers.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>GB non-domestic relief regulations may apply to only some descriptions or parts of energy supply.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The power under section 26<ref href="#section-26-2-a">(2)(a)</ref> for GB non-domestic relief regulations to make different provision for different cases includes power for those regulations to make different provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for energy supply to different descriptions of customers,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for different descriptions of energy supply, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>for different parts of energy supply.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>That includes different provision for reducing the amount that would otherwise be charged for energy supply by licensed suppliers.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Delegation</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>GB non-domestic relief regulations may provide for functions (including functions involving the exercise of a discretion) to be exercisable by any person (including the Secretary of State).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In particular, the regulations may confer power—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-3-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to make rules or other subordinate legislation (and may provide for them to be made by statutory instrument), or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-3-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to give directions.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Powers and duties</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>GB non-domestic relief regulations may provide for duties to be imposed on, or powers to be conferred on, any person (including the Secretary of State).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-4-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>That includes powers or duties relating to the provision, or making available, of information.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Modification of contracts</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><content><p>GB non-domestic relief regulations may modify, or make other provision in relation to, the terms of contracts or other arrangements relating to energy supply.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Enforcement</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-6-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>GB non-domestic relief regulations may provide for civil penalties.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-6-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>GB non-domestic relief regulations may provide for obligations under the regulations to be enforceable as, or as if they were, relevant requirements for the purposes of section 25 of the Electricity Act 1989 or section 28 of the Gas Act 1986.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Exclusion of liability</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><content><p>GB non-domestic relief regulations may provide for a person not to be liable in damages for things done or omitted in the exercise or purported exercise of functions under the regulations.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Avoidance of abuse or unreasonable reliance on support schemes</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><intro><p>GB non-domestic relief regulations may make provision to deal with the consequences of, or to prohibit or otherwise regulate, transactions or arrangements which the Secretary of State considers manipulate or otherwise abuse—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any support scheme, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the availability of any support scheme.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Financially disadvantaged customers</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-9-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>GB non-domestic relief regulations may make provision about the terms on which licensed suppliers are to provide energy supply to which a support scheme relates to a specified description of customers.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-9-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>That includes provision about—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-9-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>terms on which the customers must, or must not, be provided with the energy supply;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-9-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>factors which must, or must not, be taken into account in deciding the terms on which the customers are to be provided with the energy supply;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-9-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the way in which factors may be taken into account in deciding the terms on which the customers are to be provided with the energy supply.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-9-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may specify a description of customers for the purposes of regulations under this paragraph only if the Secretary of State considers that customers within that description are financially disadvantaged.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-9-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>This paragraph does not limit the provision that may be made under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-5">5</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></hcontainer><hcontainer name="schedule" eId="schedule-2"><num>SCHEDULE 2<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section 11</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Non-domestic relief regulations for Northern Ireland</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Introduction</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><intro><p>In this Schedule—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-energy-supply" eId="term-energy-supply">energy supply</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>NI non-domestic electricity supply, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>NI non-domestic gas supply;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-licensed-supplier" eId="term-licensed-supplier">licensed supplier</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a licensed electricity supplier, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a licensed gas supplier;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-ni-non-domestic-relief-regulations" eId="term-ni-non-domestic-relief-regulations">NI non-domestic relief regulations</term>” means regulations under section 11<ref href="#section-11-1">(1)</ref> or <ref href="#section-11-2">(2)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-support-scheme" eId="term-support-scheme">support scheme</term>” means provision in NI non-domestic relief regulations for—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>reducing the amounts that would otherwise be charged for energy supply by licensed suppliers, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>making payments to those suppliers in respect of those reductions.</p></content></level></hcontainer></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Application of NI non-domestic relief regulations</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>NI non-domestic relief regulations may relate to charges for energy supply that took place before section 11 or the regulations came into force (including charges made or paid before that section or the regulations came into force).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>NI non-domestic relief regulations may apply to energy supply to only some descriptions of customers.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>NI non-domestic relief regulations may apply to only some descriptions or parts of energy supply.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The power under section 26<ref href="#section-26-2-a">(2)(a)</ref> for non-domestic relief regulations to make different provision for different cases includes power for those regulations to make different provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for energy supply to different descriptions of customers,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for different descriptions of energy supply, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>for different parts of energy supply.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>That includes different provision for reducing the amount that would otherwise be charged for energy supply by licensed suppliers.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Delegation</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>NI non-domestic relief regulations may provide for functions (including functions involving the exercise of a discretion) to be exercisable by any person (including the Secretary of State).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In particular, the regulations may confer power—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to make rules or other subordinate legislation (and may provide for them to be made by statutory rule), or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to give directions.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Powers and duties</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>NI non-domestic relief regulations may provide for duties to be imposed on, or powers to be conferred on, any person (including the Secretary of State).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>That includes powers or duties relating to the provision, or making available, of information.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Modification of contracts</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><content><p>NI non-domestic relief regulations may modify, or make other provision in relation to, the terms of contracts or other arrangements relating to energy supply.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Enforcement</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>NI non-domestic relief regulations may provide for civil penalties.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>NI non-domestic relief regulations may provide for obligations under the regulations to be enforceable as, or as if they were, relevant requirements for the purposes of Article 41A or 41B of the Energy (Northern Ireland) Order 2003 (<ref eId="c00021" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/2003/419">S.I. 2003/419 (N.I. 6)</ref>).</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Exclusion of liability</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><content><p>NI non-domestic relief regulations may provide for a person not to be liable in damages for things done or omitted in the exercise or purported exercise of functions under the regulations.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Avoidance of abuse or unreasonable reliance on support schemes</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><intro><p>NI non-domestic relief regulations may make provision to deal with the consequences of, or to prohibit or otherwise regulate, transactions or arrangements which the Secretary of State considers manipulate or otherwise abuse—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any support scheme, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the availability of any support scheme.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Financially disadvantaged customers</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-9-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>NI non-domestic relief regulations may make provision about the terms on which licensed suppliers are to provide energy supply to which a support scheme relates to a specified description of customers.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-9-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>That includes provision about—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-9-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>terms on which the customers must, or must not, be provided with the energy supply;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-9-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>factors which must, or must not, be taken into account in deciding the terms on which the customers are to be provided with the energy supply;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-9-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the way in which factors may be taken into account in deciding the terms on which the customers are to be provided with the energy supply.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-9-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may specify a description of customers for the purposes of regulations under this paragraph only if the Secretary of State considers that customers within that description are financially disadvantaged.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-9-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>This paragraph does not limit the provision that may be made under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-5">5</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></hcontainer><hcontainer name="schedule" eId="schedule-3"><num>SCHEDULE 3<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section 20</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Domestic Gas and Electricity (Tariff Cap) Act 2018</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Amendments to 2018 Act</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content><p>The Domestic Gas and Electricity (Tariff Cap) Act 2018 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 1 (cap on standard variable and default rates) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (3) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(3A)</num><content><p>If tariff cap conditions cease to have effect by virtue of section 8 in the case of supply licences for the supply of gas but continue to have effect in the case of supply licences for the supply of electricity, or vice versa, the reference in subsection (2)(b) to the standard supply licence conditions is to be construed accordingly.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (6), after paragraph (d) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>the need to set the cap at a level that takes account of the impact of the cap on public spending.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (6) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(6A)</num><content><p>In performing the duty under subsection (6)(e), the Authority must have regard to any information provided to it by the Secretary of State, or any guidance given by the Secretary of State, in relation to the matter mentioned in that provision.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 5 (publication and effect of modifications) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (4), for “56 days” substitute <quotedText>“25 working days”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (4) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In subsection (4), “<term refersTo="#term-working-day">working day</term>” means a day other than—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>Saturday or Sunday,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>Christmas Day or Good Friday, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a day which is a bank holiday under the Banking and Financial Dealings Act 1971 in any part of the United Kingdom.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 6 (review of level at which cap is set) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-4-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(1A)</num><intro><p>As soon as practicable after carrying out a review under subsection (1), the Authority must—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>produce a statement stating whether, in consequence of the review, the Authority proposes to change the level at which the cap is set, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>send a copy of the statement to the Secretary of State.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(1B)</num><content><p>The Authority must publish a statement under subsection (1A) as soon as practicable after complying with that subsection.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-4-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Omit subsection (2).</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><content><p>Omit section 7.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><content><p><mod>For section 8 substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>8</num><heading>Termination of tariff cap conditions</heading><subsection eId="d25e4406"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may at any time give a notice that tariff cap conditions are to cease to have effect in the case of—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>all supply licences,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>all supply licences for the supply of gas, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>all supply licences for the supply of electricity.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>Where the Secretary of State gives a notice under subsection <ref href="#d25e4406">(1)</ref>, tariff cap conditions cease to have effect, in the case of licences to which the notice relates, on the date specified in the notice.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In deciding whether to give a notice under subsection <ref href="#d25e4406">(1)</ref>, the Secretary of State must have regard to the desirability of ensuring that tariff cap conditions continue to have effect—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the case of supply licences for the supply of electricity, for so long as a scheme is designated for the purposes of section 2 of the Energy Prices Act 2022 (domestic electricity price reduction scheme for Great Britain);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in the case of supply licences for the supply of gas, for so long as a scheme is designated for the purposes of section 3 of the Energy Prices Act 2022 (domestic gas price reduction scheme for Great Britain).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must publish a notice under subsection <ref href="#d25e4406">(1)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>Where tariff cap conditions cease to have effect as provided by this section in the case of all supply licences, the functions of the Authority under section 1 cease to be exercisable.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>Where tariff cap conditions cease to have effect as provided by this section in the case of supply licences for the supply of gas, the functions of the Authority under section 1 cease to be exercisable in relation to such licences.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>Where tariff cap conditions cease to have effect as provided by this section in the case of supply licences for the supply of electricity, the functions of the Authority under section 1 cease to be exercisable in relation to such licences.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><content><p><mod>In section 9(1) (protection for domestic customers after termination of tariff cap conditions), for the words from “Before” to “the Authority must” substitute <quotedText>“The Authority must, at such intervals as it considers appropriate,”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 10 (consequential modification of standard supply licence conditions) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (1), after “effect” insert <quotedText>“, in the case of all supply licences,”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(1A)</num><content><p>The Authority may make such modifications of any standard conditions incorporated in supply licences by virtue of section 8 of the Gas Act 1986 as it considers necessary or expedient in consequence of tariff cap conditions ceasing to have effect as provided by section 8 in the case only of supply licences for the supply of gas.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(1B)</num><content><p>The Authority may make such modifications of any standard conditions incorporated in supply licences by virtue of section 8A of the Electricity Act 1989 as it considers necessary or expedient in consequence of tariff cap conditions ceasing to have effect as provided by section 8 in the case only of supply licences for the supply of electricity.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (2)(a), for “the modifications” substitute <quotedText>“modifications made under this section”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (3), after “modification” insert <quotedText>“made under this section”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Transitional provision</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This paragraph applies if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-5">5</ref> of this Schedule comes into force on or after 1 November 2022, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to the review carried out in 2022 under section 7 of the 2018 Act (review of competition for domestic supply contracts), no statement was published in accordance with section 7(6) of that Act.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In such a case—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>tariff cap conditions continue to have effect, notwithstanding section 8(3) of the 2018 Act, until they cease to have effect in accordance with section 8 of that Act (as substituted by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-6">6</ref> of this Schedule), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 7(5) and (6) of the 2018 Act (duty to publish statement following review) is to be treated as not having applied in relation to the review.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In this paragraph—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-the-2018-act" eId="term-the-2018-act">the 2018 Act</term>” means the Domestic Gas and Electricity (Tariff Cap) Act 2018;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-tariff-cap-conditions" eId="term-tariff-cap-conditions">tariff cap conditions</term>” has the same meaning as in the 2018 Act.</p></content></hcontainer></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></hcontainer><hcontainer name="schedule" eId="schedule-4"><num>SCHEDULE 4<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section 23</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Regulation of the Northern Ireland energy market</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Simplification of procedure for modifying conditions of electricity licences</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-1-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This paragraph applies to the exercise of the power conferred by Article 14 of the Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 (<ref eId="c00022" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1992/231">S.I. 1992/231 (N.I. 1)</ref>) (modification of conditions of electricity licences) by the Northern Ireland Regulator in response to the energy crisis.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-1-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>These provisions of Article 14 do not apply to the exercise of the power—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-1-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>paragraphs (2)(d), (3), (5) and (8)(c) (representations with respect to proposed modification);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-1-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>paragraph (10) (56 day standstill period before modification takes effect).</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-1-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>If, before the Northern Ireland Regulator decides to proceed with the making of a proposed modification by the exercise of the power, the Department directs the Regulator not to make that modification, the Regulator shall comply with the direction.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-1-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Article 14(7) has effect subject to sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-4-paragraph-1-2">(2)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-1-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>An appeal may not be brought under Article 14B in respect of the exercise of the power.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Simplification of procedure for modifying conditions of gas licences</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section applies to the exercise of the power conferred by Article 14 of the Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (<ref eId="c00023" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1996/275">S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2)</ref>) (modification of conditions of gas licences) by the Northern Ireland Regulator in response to the energy crisis.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>These provisions of Article 14 do not apply to the exercise of the power—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-2-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>paragraphs (2)(d), (3), (5) and (8)(c) (representations with respect to proposed modification);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-2-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>paragraph (10) (56 day standstill period before modification takes effect).</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-2-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>If, before the Northern Ireland Regulator decides to proceed with the making of a proposed modification by the exercise of the power, the Department directs the Regulator not to make that modification, the Regulator shall comply with the direction.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-2-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Article 14(7) has effect subject to sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-4-paragraph-1-2">(2)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-2-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>An appeal may not be brought under Article 14B in respect of the exercise of the power.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Expiry of this Schedule</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This Schedule ceases to have effect at the end of the relevant period.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>In this paragraph “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-period" eId="term-relevant-period">relevant period</term>” means the first period of 6 months to end after this Act is passed during the whole of which both the First Minister and deputy First Minister in Northern Ireland have held office.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>That includes any such period which began before the day on which this Act is passed.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may, by regulations, substitute the period of time specified in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-4-paragraph-3-2">(2)</ref> (for the purposes of this Schedule or a paragraph of this Schedule).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Regulations under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-4-paragraph-3-4">(4)</ref> are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Interpretation</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><intro><p>In this Schedule—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-department" eId="term-department">Department</term>” means the Department for the Economy in Northern Ireland;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-electricity-licence" eId="term-electricity-licence">electricity licence</term>” means a licence granted under Article 10 of the Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 (<ref eId="c00024" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1992/231">S.I. 1992/231 (N.I. 1)</ref>);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-gas-licence" eId="term-gas-licence">gas licence</term>” means a licence granted under Article 8 of the Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (<ref eId="c00025" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1996/275">S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2)</ref>).</p></content></hcontainer></paragraph></hcontainer></hcontainer><hcontainer name="schedule" eId="schedule-5"><num>SCHEDULE 5<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section 24</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Powers and expiry of powers in respect of Northern Ireland</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Powers exercisable concurrently by the Department for the Economy</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A power conferred on the Secretary of State by any of the following provisions of this Act may be exercised concurrently by the Department for the Economy in Northern Ireland (“<term refersTo="#term-the-department" eId="term-the-department">the Department</term>”)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section 5 (domestic energy price reduction: Northern Ireland);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 11 (non-domestic energy charges: Northern Ireland);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>section 13 (support for meeting energy costs etc.);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1-1-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>section 15 (role of other bodies in support for meeting energy costs etc.);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1-1-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>section 19 (passing on energy price support);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1-1-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>section 21 (modification of energy licences);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1-1-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>section 22 (directions);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1-1-h"><num>(h)</num><content><p>section 27 (consequential provision).</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Accordingly, for that purpose—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a reference to the Secretary of State in any of those provisions or any related provision is to be read as a reference to the Department, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a reference to the House of Commons or Parliament in any of those provisions or any related provision is to be read as a reference to the Northern Ireland Assembly,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>(but see paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-5-paragraph-3">3</ref> and <ref href="#schedule-5-paragraph-4">4</ref> for additional and alternative provision about section 14 and regulations generally).</p></wrapUp></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Limitations on the exercise of particular powers by the Department</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Department may exercise the power in section 21 only in respect of a licence granted under Article 10 of the Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 or Article 8 of the Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The Department may exercise the power in section 22 only for the purpose of giving a direction to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-2-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Northern Ireland Regulator;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-2-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a person who holds a licence granted under Article 10 of the Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 or Article 8 of the Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Application of section 14 to the exercise of powers by the Department</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This paragraph applies in relation to the exercise of the powers in section 13 by the Department.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>If the First Minister or deputy First Minister in Northern Ireland is not holding office at a time when the Department would otherwise—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-3-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>seek the approval of the Northern Ireland Assembly for particular expenditure in accordance with section 14<ref href="#section-14-2">(2)</ref>, that expenditure may instead be approved by a resolution of the House of Commons;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-3-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>lay a statement concerning urgent expenditure before the Northern Ireland Assembly in accordance with section 14<ref href="#section-14-4">(4)</ref>, that statement may instead be laid by the Secretary of State before Parliament;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-3-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>lay a report concerning expenditure before the Northern Ireland Assembly in accordance with section 14<ref href="#section-14-5">(5)</ref>, that report may instead be laid by the Secretary of State before Parliament.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Regulations made by the Department</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This paragraph applies where a power conferred by this Act to make regulations is exercisable concurrently by the Department.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Any provision made by the Department must be within the devolved competence of the Northern Ireland Assembly.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A provision is within the devolved competence of the Northern Ireland Assembly if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4-3-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>the provision, if it were contained in a Bill for an Act of the Northern Ireland Assembly—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4-3-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>would be within the legislative competence of the Assembly, and</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4-3-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>would not require the consent of the Secretary of State; or</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4-3-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>the provision—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4-3-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>amends or repeals Northern Ireland legislation, and</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4-3-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>would, if it were contained in a Bill for an Act of the Northern Ireland Assembly, be within the legislative competence of the Assembly and require the consent of the Secretary of State.</p></content></level></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Any power of the Department to make regulations is exercisable by statutory rule for the purposes of the Statutory Rules (Northern Ireland) Order 1979 (<ref eId="c00026" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1979/1573">S.I. 1979/1573 (N.I. 12)</ref>) (and not by statutory instrument).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>If regulations made by the Secretary of State under a power in this Act would be subject to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the affirmative procedure, regulations may not be made by the Department under that power unless a draft of the statutory rule containing the regulations has been laid before and approved by a resolution of the Northern Ireland Assembly;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the negative procedure, a statutory rule containing regulations made by the Department under that power is subject to negative resolution within the meaning given by section 41(6) of the <ref eId="c00027" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/apni/1954/33">Interpretation Act (Northern Ireland) 1954 (c. 33 (N.I.))</ref>.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Expiry of the Department’s powers</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><intro><p>A power conferred by any of the following provisions of this Act ceases to be exercisable concurrently by the Department at the end of the relevant period (and accordingly the related provision in paragraph <ref href="#schedule-5-paragraph-1-1">1(1)</ref> ceases to have effect)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section 5;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 11;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>section 13;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>section 15;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>section 19;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>section 21;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>section 22;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-h"><num>(h)</num><content><p>section 27.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Expiry of the Secretary of State’s powers in respect of Northern Ireland</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><intro><p>A power conferred by any of the following provisions of this Act ceases to be exercisable by the Secretary of State at the end of the relevant period—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section 5;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 11.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Meaning of “relevant period”</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-7-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>In this Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-period" eId="term-relevant-period">relevant period</term>” means the first period of 6 months to end after this Act is passed during the whole of which both the First Minister and deputy First Minister in Northern Ireland have held office.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-7-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>That includes any such period which began before the day on which this Act is passed.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-7-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may, by regulations, substitute the period of time specified in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-5-paragraph-7-1">(1)</ref> (for the purposes of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-5-paragraph-5">5</ref>, paragraph <ref href="#schedule-5-paragraph-6">6</ref>, both of those paragraphs or any sub-paragraph of those paragraphs).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-7-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Regulations under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-5-paragraph-7-3">(3)</ref> are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Continuity of the Department’s powers</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><content><p>A power exercisable concurrently by the Department by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-5-paragraph-1-1">1(1)</ref> continues to be so exercisable even if that power has ceased to be exercisable by the Secretary of State.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer></hcontainer><hcontainer name="schedule" eId="schedule-6"><num>SCHEDULE 6<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section 25</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Time limits on the exercise of certain powers under this Act</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Domestic electricity price reduction schemes for Great Britain</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-1-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This paragraph applies to a domestic electricity price reduction scheme for Great Britain if that scheme, or any other such scheme, has been designated.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-1-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The scheme may not provide for the reduction of the amount charged for domestic electricity supply if that supply takes place after the end of the period of two years beginning with 1 October 2022.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-1-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>That period may be extended in accordance with paragraph <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-9">9</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-1-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>In this paragraph “<term refersTo="#term-designated" eId="term-designated">designated</term>” means designated under section 2.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Domestic gas price reduction schemes for Great Britain</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This paragraph applies to a domestic gas price reduction scheme for Great Britain if that scheme, or any other such scheme, has been designated.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The scheme may not provide for the reduction of the amount charged for domestic gas supply if that supply takes place after the end of the period of two years beginning with 1 October 2022.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>That period may be extended in accordance with paragraph <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-9">9</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>In this paragraph “<term refersTo="#term-designated" eId="term-designated">designated</term>” means designated under section 3.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Domestic electricity price reduction schemes for Northern Ireland</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This paragraph applies to a domestic electricity price reduction scheme for Northern Ireland if that scheme, or any other such scheme, has been designated.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The scheme may not provide for the reduction of the amount charged for domestic electricity supply if that supply takes place after the end of the period of two years beginning with the operative date of the only or first scheme to be designated.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-3-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>That period may be extended in accordance with paragraph <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-9">9</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-3-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In this paragraph—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-designated" eId="term-designated">designated</term>” means designated under section 6;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-operative-date" eId="term-operative-date">operative date</term>”, in relation to a designated scheme, means the first day on which domestic electricity supply takes place at a charge reduced in accordance with the scheme.</p></content></hcontainer></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Domestic gas price reduction schemes for Northern Ireland</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This paragraph applies to a domestic gas price reduction scheme for Northern Ireland if that scheme, or any other such scheme, has been designated.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-4-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The scheme may not provide for the reduction of the amount charged for domestic gas supply if that supply takes place after the end of the period of two years beginning with the operative date of the only or first scheme to be designated.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-4-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>That period may be extended in accordance with paragraph <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-9">9</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-4-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In this paragraph—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-designated" eId="term-designated">designated</term>” means designated under section 7;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-operative-date" eId="term-operative-date">operative date</term>”, in relation to a designated scheme, means the first day on which domestic gas supply takes place at a charge reduced in accordance with the scheme.</p></content></hcontainer></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Reduced energy charges for non-domestic customers in Great Britain</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Regulations under section 9<ref href="#section-9-1">(1)</ref> may not provide for the reduction of charges for electricity supply if that supply takes place after the end of the period of two years beginning with the operative date of the first regulations made under section 9<ref href="#section-9-1">(1)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Additionally, regulations under section 9<ref href="#section-9-1">(1)</ref>—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>may only provide for the reduction of charges for electricity supply that takes place during a period of six months or less;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>but may provide for the reduction of charge for electricity supply that takes place during up to four such periods;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>must, if they provide for the reduction of charges for electricity supply that takes place during more than one such period, provide for each period to begin immediately after the end of a preceding period.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Regulations under section 9<ref href="#section-9-2">(2)</ref> may not provide for the reduction of charges for gas supply if that supply takes place after the end of the period of two years beginning with the operative date of the first regulations made under section 9<ref href="#section-9-2">(2)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Additionally, regulations under section 9<ref href="#section-9-2">(2)</ref>—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>may only provide for the reduction of charges for gas supply that takes place during a period of six months or less;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>but may provide for the reduction of charges for gas supply that takes place during up to four such periods;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>must, if they provide for the reduction of charges for gas supply that takes place during more than one such period, provide for each period to begin immediately after the end of a preceding period.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In this paragraph—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-operative-date" eId="term-operative-date">operative date</term>”, in relation to regulations under section 9<ref href="#section-9-1">(1)</ref> or <ref href="#section-9-2">(2)</ref>, means the first day on which GB non-domestic electricity supply or gas supply takes place at a charge reduced in accordance with regulations made under that provision;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-reduction-of-charges-for-electricity-supply" eId="term-reduction-of-charges-for-electricity-supply">reduction of charges for electricity supply</term>” means reducing the amounts that would otherwise be charged for GB non-domestic electricity supply by licensed electricity suppliers;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-reduction-of-charges-for-gas-supply" eId="term-reduction-of-charges-for-gas-supply">reduction of charges for gas supply</term>” means reducing the amounts that would otherwise be charged for GB non-domestic gas supply by licensed gas suppliers.</p></content></hcontainer></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Reduced energy charges for non-domestic customers in Northern Ireland</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-6-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Regulations under section 11<ref href="#section-11-1">(1)</ref> may not provide for the reduction of charges for electricity supply if that supply takes place after the end of the period of two years beginning with the operative date of the first regulations made under section 11<ref href="#section-11-1">(1)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-6-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Additionally, regulations under section 11<ref href="#section-11-1">(1)</ref>—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-6-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>may only provide for the reduction of charges for electricity supply that takes place during a period of six months or less;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-6-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>but may provide for the reduction of charges for electricity supply that takes place during up to four such periods;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-6-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>must, if they provide for the reduction of charges for electricity supply that takes place during more than one such period, provide for each period to begin immediately after the end of a preceding period.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-6-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Regulations under section 11<ref href="#section-11-2">(2)</ref> may not provide for the reduction of charges for gas supply if that supply takes place after the end of the period of two years beginning with the operative date of the first regulations made under section 11<ref href="#section-11-2">(2)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-6-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Additionally, regulations under section 11<ref href="#section-11-2">(2)</ref>—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-6-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>may only provide for the reduction of charges for gas supply that takes place during a period of six months or less;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-6-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>but may provide for the reduction of charges for gas supply that takes place during up to four such periods;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-6-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>must, if they provide for the reduction of charges for gas supply that takes place during more than one such period, provide for each period to begin immediately after the end of a preceding period.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-6-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In this paragraph—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-operative-date" eId="term-operative-date">operative date</term>”, in relation to regulations under section 11<ref href="#section-11-1">(1)</ref> or <ref href="#section-11-2">(2)</ref>, means the first day on which NI non-domestic electricity supply or gas supply takes place at a charge reduced in accordance with regulations made under that provision;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-reduction-of-charges-for-electricity-supply" eId="term-reduction-of-charges-for-electricity-supply">reduction of charges for electricity supply</term>” means reducing the amounts that would otherwise be charged for NI non-domestic electricity supply by licensed electricity suppliers;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-reduction-of-charges-for-gas-supply" eId="term-reduction-of-charges-for-gas-supply">reduction of charges for gas supply</term>” means reducing the amounts that would otherwise be charged for NI non-domestic gas supply by licensed gas suppliers.</p></content></hcontainer></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Power of the Secretary of State to give support for meeting energy costs etc</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-7-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The powers conferred by section 13 cease to be exercisable at the end of the period of three years and six months beginning with the day on which this Act is passed.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-7-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>That period may be extended in accordance with paragraph <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-9">9</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-7-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-7-1">(1)</ref> does not prevent the powers conferred by section 13 from being exercised in a manner that could have an effect (including through the creation of rights, privileges, obligations or liabilities) which continues after the period when the power is exercisable.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Temporary requirement for electricity generators to make payments</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-8-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Regulations under section 16 may not require an electricity generator to make a periodic payment in respect of a period that expires after the end of the period of 5 years beginning with the day on which this Act is passed.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-8-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend this paragraph so as to substitute a longer period for the period specified for the time being in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-8-1">(1)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-8-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Regulations under this paragraph are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Extension of certain periods</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-9-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations provide that any of the relevant time periods—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-9-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>does not end at the time when it would otherwise end (whether by virtue of the original limitation or previous regulations under this paragraph), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-9-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>ends instead at such later time as is specified in the regulations.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-9-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Regulations under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-9-1">(1)</ref> relating to a relevant time period must not provide for that period to end after the end of the period of 6 months beginning with the time when the relevant time period would otherwise have ended (whether by virtue of the original limitation or previous regulations under this paragraph).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-9-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Regulations under this paragraph are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-9-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In this paragraph—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-original-limitation" eId="term-original-limitation">original limitation</term>” means paragraph <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-1-2">1(2)</ref>, <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-2-2">2(2)</ref>, <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-3-2">3(2)</ref>, <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-4-2">4(2)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-7-1">7(1)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-time-period" eId="term-relevant-time-period">relevant time period</term>” means any of the periods (initially of two years’ length or three years and six months’ length) referred to in the original limitations.</p></content></hcontainer></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></hcontainer><hcontainer name="schedule" eId="schedule-7"><num>SCHEDULE 7<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section 27</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Amendments of legislation</heading><part eId="schedule-7-part-1"><num>PART 1</num><heading>Acts of Parliament</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Gas Act 1986</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content><p><mod>In Schedule 4B to the Gas Act 1986 (provisions imposing obligations that are enforceable as relevant requirements), in paragraph 4 (obligations of gas suppliers and gas shippers), after paragraph (e) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(f)</num><content><p>section 3<ref href="#section-3-2">(2)</ref>, <ref href="#section-3-3">(3)</ref> or <ref href="#section-3-4">(4)</ref> of the Energy Prices Act 2022, except section 3<ref href="#section-3-2-c">(2)(c)</ref> or <ref href="#section-3-4-b">(4)(b)</ref> insofar as non-compliance with the terms of the designated scheme involves the amounts payable by or to the Secretary of State under the scheme;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(g)</num><content><p>section 22 of the Energy Prices Act 2022.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Electricity Act 1989</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><content><p><mod>In Schedule 6A to the Electricity Act 1989 (provisions imposing obligations that are enforceable as relevant requirements), in paragraph 6 (obligations of supply licence holders), after paragraph (f) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(g)</num><content><p>section 2<ref href="#section-2-2">(2)</ref> of the Energy Prices Act 2022, except section 2<ref href="#section-2-2-c">(2)(c)</ref> insofar as non-compliance with the terms of the designated scheme involves the amounts payable by or to the Secretary of State under the scheme;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(h)</num><content><p>section 22 of the Energy Prices Act 2022.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Utilities Act 2000</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><content><p>The Utilities Act 2000 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><intro><p>In section 33(1) (standard conditions of electricity licences)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in paragraph (i), omit the second “or”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (j), after “2022” insert <quotedText startQuote="“">, or</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(k)</num><content><p>under or by virtue of section 21 of the Energy Prices Act 2022</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><content><p><mod>In section 81(2) (standard conditions of gas licences), after “Smart Meters Act 2018” insert <quotedText>“or under or by virtue of section 21 of the Energy Prices Act 2022”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><intro><p>In section 105 (general restrictions on disclosure of information)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1), after “2022” insert <quotedText>“or a relevant scheme or regulations made under section 9<ref href="#section-9-1">(1)</ref> or <ref href="#section-9-2">(2)</ref> or section 16 of the Energy Prices Act 2022”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (3), after paragraph (ab) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(ac)</num><content><p>it is required by any person in exercise of a power to require information conferred by regulations under section 16 of the Energy Prices Act 2022;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>after subsection (8) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(8A)</num><intro><p>Subsection (1) does not apply to a disclosure of information which has been obtained—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>under or by virtue of a relevant scheme if it is made by a person in connection with that person’s performance of the terms of that relevant scheme, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>under or by virtue of regulations made under section 9<ref href="#section-9-1">(1)</ref> or <ref href="#section-9-2">(2)</ref> of the Energy Prices Act 2022 if the disclosure is made by a person in connection with the exercise of that person’s functions under the regulations.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-6-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (10), after the definition of “relevant activities” insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-scheme">relevant scheme</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a domestic electricity price reduction scheme for Great Britain, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a domestic gas price reduction scheme for Great Britain,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>within the meaning of the Energy Prices Act 2022 (see section 1 of that Act);</p></wrapUp></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer></part><part eId="schedule-7-part-2"><num>PART 2</num><heading>Northern Ireland legislation</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Energy (Northern Ireland) Order 2003</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><content><p>The Energy (Northern Ireland) Order 2003 (<ref eId="c00028" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/2003/419">S.I. 2003/419 (N.I. 6)</ref>) is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><intro><p>In Article 12 (the principal objective and general duties of the Department and the Authority in relation to electricity), in paragraph (7), in the definition of “electricity functions”—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “means functions” substitute <quotedText startQuote="“">means—</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><blockList class="ordered alpha parens" ukl:Name="OrderedList" ukl:Type="alpha" 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under section 11<ref href="#section-11-1">(1)</ref> of the Energy Prices Act 2022;</p></item><item><num>(d)</num><p>the power which the Department has under section 22 of the Energy Prices Act 2022 (by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-5-paragraph-1-1-g">1(1)(g)</ref> of Schedule 5 to that Act) to give a direction in connection with—</p><blockList class="ordered roman parens" ukl:Name="OrderedList" ukl:Type="roman" ukl:Decoration="parens"><item><num>(i)</num><p>the domestic electricity price reduction scheme for Northern Ireland, or</p></item><item><num>(ii)</num><p>regulations made under section 11(1) (so far as relating to electricity)</p></item></blockList></item></blockList></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><intro><p>In Article 14 (the principal objective and general duties of the Department and the Authority in relation to gas), in paragraph (6), in the definition of “gas functions”—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in paragraph (a), omit “and”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (b), after “gas” insert <quotedText startQuote="“">;</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><blockList class="ordered alpha parens" ukl:Name="OrderedList" ukl:Type="alpha" ukl:Decoration="parens"><item><num>(a)</num><p>the functions which the Department has under section 5 (so far as relating to gas) and section 7 of the Energy Prices Act 2022 (see Schedule 5 to that Act);</p></item><item><num>(b)</num><p>the Authority’s function of giving directions under section 7<ref href="#section-7-3">(3)</ref> of the Energy Prices Act 2022;</p></item><item><num>(c)</num><p>functions under regulations made under section 11<ref href="#section-11-2">(2)</ref> of the Energy Prices Act 2022;</p></item><item><num>(d)</num><p>the power which the Department has under section 22 of the Energy Prices Act 2022 (by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-5-paragraph-1-1-g">1(1)(g)</ref> of Schedule 5 to that Act) to give a direction in connection with—</p><blockList class="ordered roman parens" ukl:Name="OrderedList" ukl:Type="roman" ukl:Decoration="parens"><item><num>(i)</num><p>the domestic gas price reduction scheme for Northern Ireland, or</p></item><item><num>(ii)</num><p>regulations made under section 11<ref href="#section-11-2">(2)</ref> (so far as relating to gas)</p></item></blockList></item></blockList></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><intro><p>In Article 41A (meaning of relevant requirement in relation to electricity), in paragraph (4)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in sub-paragraph (j), omit the third “and”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph (k) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(l)</num><content><p>section 6<ref href="#section-7-2">(2)</ref> of the Energy Prices Act 2022, except section 6<ref href="#section-7-2-c">(2)(c)</ref> insofar as non-compliance with the terms of the designated scheme involves the amounts payable by or to the Secretary of State under the scheme; and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(m)</num><content><p>section 22 of the Energy Prices Act 2022,</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><intro><p>In Article 41B (meaning of relevant requirement in relation to gas), in paragraph (3)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-11-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in sub-paragraph (i), omit the third “and”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-11-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph (j) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(k)</num><content><p>section 7<ref href="#section-6-2">(2)</ref> of the Energy Prices Act 2022, except section 7<ref href="#section-6-2-c">(2)(c)</ref> insofar as non-compliance with the terms of the designated scheme involves the amounts payable by or to the Secretary of State under the scheme; and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(l)</num><content><p>section 22 of the Energy Prices Act 2022,</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><intro><p>In Article 63 (general restrictions on disclosure of information)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>in paragraph (1)(a)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>for “or Part II” substitute <quotedText>“, Part II”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>after “Gas Order” insert <quotedText>“, a relevant scheme or regulations made under section 11<ref href="#section-11-1">(1)</ref> or <ref href="#section-11-2">(2)</ref> or section 16 of the Energy Prices Act 2022”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (3), after paragraph (b) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(ba)</num><content><p>it is required by any person in exercise of a power to require information conferred by regulations under section 16 of the Energy Prices Act 2022;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph (7) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><paragraph><num>(7A)</num><intro><p>Paragraph (1) does not apply to a disclosure of information which has been obtained—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>under or by virtue of a relevant scheme if it is made by a person in connection with that person’s performance of the terms of that relevant scheme;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>under or by virtue of regulations made under section 11<ref href="#section-11-1">(1)</ref> or <ref href="#section-11-2">(2)</ref> of the Energy Prices Act 2022 if the disclosure is made by a person in connection with the exercise of that person’s functions under the regulations.</p></content></level></paragraph></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph (10) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><paragraph><num>(11)</num><intro><p>In this Article “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-scheme">relevant scheme</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a domestic electricity price reduction scheme for Northern Ireland, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a domestic gas price reduction scheme for Northern Ireland,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>established under section 5 of the Energy Prices Act 2022.</p></wrapUp></paragraph></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>The Electricity (Single Wholesale Market) (Northern Ireland) Order 2007</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><content><p>The Electricity (Single Wholesale Market) (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 (<ref eId="c00029" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/2007/913">S.I. 2007/913 (N.I. 7)</ref>) is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><content><p><mod>In Article 6 (the Single Electricity Market Committee), in paragraph (4), after sub-paragraph (d) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>the function of giving directions under section 6<ref href="#section-6-3">(3)</ref> of the Energy Prices Act 2022;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(f)</num><content><p>a function under regulations made under section 11<ref href="#section-11-1">(1)</ref> of the Energy Prices Act 2022;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-15" class="schProv1"><num>15</num><content><p><mod>In Article 9 (principal objective and duties of Department, the Authority and SEM Committee in relation to SEM), in paragraph (8), in the definition of “electricity functions”, after paragraph (d) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><blockList class="ordered alpha parens" ukl:Name="OrderedList" ukl:Type="alpha" ukl:Decoration="parens"><item><num>(a)</num><p>functions under sections 5 and 6 of the Energy Prices Act 2022 (but only the functions under section 5 relating to electricity);</p></item><item><num>(b)</num><p>functions under regulations made under section 11<ref href="#section-11-1">(1)</ref> of the Energy Prices Act 2022;</p></item></blockList></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></paragraph></hcontainer></part></hcontainer></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="schedule" eId="schedule-1"><num>SCHEDULE 1<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section 9</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Non-domestic relief regulations for Great Britain</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e3665"><heading>Introduction</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><intro><p>In this Schedule—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-energy-supply" eId="term-energy-supply">energy supply</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>GB non-domestic electricity supply, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>GB non-domestic gas supply;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-licensed-supplier" eId="term-licensed-supplier">licensed supplier</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a licensed electricity supplier, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a licensed gas supplier;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-gb-non-domestic-relief-regulations" eId="term-gb-non-domestic-relief-regulations">GB non-domestic relief regulations</term>” means regulations under section 9<ref href="#section-9-1">(1)</ref> or <ref href="#section-9-2">(2)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-support-scheme" eId="term-support-scheme">support scheme</term>” means provision in GB non-domestic relief regulations for—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>reducing the amounts that would otherwise be charged for energy supply by licensed suppliers, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>making payments to those suppliers in respect of those reductions.</p></content></level></hcontainer></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e3737"><heading>Application of GB non-domestic relief regulations</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>GB non-domestic relief regulations may relate to charges for energy supply that took place before section 9 or the regulations came into force (including charges made or paid before that section or the regulations came into force).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>GB non-domestic relief regulations may apply to energy supply to only some descriptions of customers.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>GB non-domestic relief regulations may apply to only some descriptions or parts of energy supply.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The power under section 26<ref href="#section-26-2-a">(2)(a)</ref> for GB non-domestic relief regulations to make different provision for different cases includes power for those regulations to make different provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for energy supply to different descriptions of customers,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for different descriptions of energy supply, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>for different parts of energy supply.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>That includes different provision for reducing the amount that would otherwise be charged for energy supply by licensed suppliers.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e3796"><heading>Delegation</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>GB non-domestic relief regulations may provide for functions (including functions involving the exercise of a discretion) to be exercisable by any person (including the Secretary of State).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In particular, the regulations may confer power—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-3-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to make rules or other subordinate legislation (and may provide for them to be made by statutory instrument), or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-3-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to give directions.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e3828"><heading>Powers and duties</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>GB non-domestic relief regulations may provide for duties to be imposed on, or powers to be conferred on, any person (including the Secretary of State).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-4-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>That includes powers or duties relating to the provision, or making available, of information.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e3848"><heading>Modification of contracts</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><content><p>GB non-domestic relief regulations may modify, or make other provision in relation to, the terms of contracts or other arrangements relating to energy supply.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e3858"><heading>Enforcement</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-6-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>GB non-domestic relief regulations may provide for civil penalties.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-6-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>GB non-domestic relief regulations may provide for obligations under the regulations to be enforceable as, or as if they were, relevant requirements for the purposes of section 25 of the Electricity Act 1989 or section 28 of the Gas Act 1986.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e3878"><heading>Exclusion of liability</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><content><p>GB non-domestic relief regulations may provide for a person not to be liable in damages for things done or omitted in the exercise or purported exercise of functions under the regulations.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e3888"><heading>Avoidance of abuse or unreasonable reliance on support schemes</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><intro><p>GB non-domestic relief regulations may make provision to deal with the consequences of, or to prohibit or otherwise regulate, transactions or arrangements which the Secretary of State considers manipulate or otherwise abuse—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any support scheme, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the availability of any support scheme.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e3910"><heading>Financially disadvantaged customers</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-9-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>GB non-domestic relief regulations may make provision about the terms on which licensed suppliers are to provide energy supply to which a support scheme relates to a specified description of customers.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-9-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>That includes provision about—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-9-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>terms on which the customers must, or must not, be provided with the energy supply;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-9-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>factors which must, or must not, be taken into account in deciding the terms on which the customers are to be provided with the energy supply;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-9-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the way in which factors may be taken into account in deciding the terms on which the customers are to be provided with the energy supply.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-9-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may specify a description of customers for the purposes of regulations under this paragraph only if the Secretary of State considers that customers within that description are financially disadvantaged.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-9-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>This paragraph does not limit the provision that may be made under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-5">5</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e3665"><heading>Introduction</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><intro><p>In this Schedule—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-energy-supply" eId="term-energy-supply">energy supply</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>GB non-domestic electricity supply, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>GB non-domestic gas supply;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-licensed-supplier" eId="term-licensed-supplier">licensed supplier</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a licensed electricity supplier, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a licensed gas supplier;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-gb-non-domestic-relief-regulations" eId="term-gb-non-domestic-relief-regulations">GB non-domestic relief regulations</term>” means regulations under section 9<ref href="#section-9-1">(1)</ref> or <ref href="#section-9-2">(2)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-support-scheme" eId="term-support-scheme">support scheme</term>” means provision in GB non-domestic relief regulations for—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>reducing the amounts that would otherwise be charged for energy supply by licensed suppliers, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>making payments to those suppliers in respect of those reductions.</p></content></level></hcontainer></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e3737"><heading>Application of GB non-domestic relief regulations</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>GB non-domestic relief regulations may relate to charges for energy supply that took place before section 9 or the regulations came into force (including charges made or paid before that section or the regulations came into force).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>GB non-domestic relief regulations may apply to energy supply to only some descriptions of customers.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>GB non-domestic relief regulations may apply to only some descriptions or parts of energy supply.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The power under section 26<ref href="#section-26-2-a">(2)(a)</ref> for GB non-domestic relief regulations to make different provision for different cases includes power for those regulations to make different provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for energy supply to different descriptions of customers,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for different descriptions of energy supply, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>for different parts of energy supply.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>That includes different provision for reducing the amount that would otherwise be charged for energy supply by licensed suppliers.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e3796"><heading>Delegation</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>GB non-domestic relief regulations may provide for functions (including functions involving the exercise of a discretion) to be exercisable by any person (including the Secretary of State).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In particular, the regulations may confer power—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-3-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to make rules or other subordinate legislation (and may provide for them to be made by statutory instrument), or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-3-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to give directions.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e3828"><heading>Powers and duties</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>GB non-domestic relief regulations may provide for duties to be imposed on, or powers to be conferred on, any person (including the Secretary of State).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-4-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>That includes powers or duties relating to the provision, or making available, of information.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e3848"><heading>Modification of contracts</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><content><p>GB non-domestic relief regulations may modify, or make other provision in relation to, the terms of contracts or other arrangements relating to energy supply.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e3858"><heading>Enforcement</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-6-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>GB non-domestic relief regulations may provide for civil penalties.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-6-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>GB non-domestic relief regulations may provide for obligations under the regulations to be enforceable as, or as if they were, relevant requirements for the purposes of section 25 of the Electricity Act 1989 or section 28 of the Gas Act 1986.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e3878"><heading>Exclusion of liability</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><content><p>GB non-domestic relief regulations may provide for a person not to be liable in damages for things done or omitted in the exercise or purported exercise of functions under the regulations.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e3888"><heading>Avoidance of abuse or unreasonable reliance on support schemes</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><intro><p>GB non-domestic relief regulations may make provision to deal with the consequences of, or to prohibit or otherwise regulate, transactions or arrangements which the Secretary of State considers manipulate or otherwise abuse—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any support scheme, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the availability of any support scheme.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e3910"><heading>Financially disadvantaged customers</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-9-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>GB non-domestic relief regulations may make provision about the terms on which licensed suppliers are to provide energy supply to which a support scheme relates to a specified description of customers.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-9-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>That includes provision about—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-9-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>terms on which the customers must, or must not, be provided with the energy supply;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-9-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>factors which must, or must not, be taken into account in deciding the terms on which the customers are to be provided with the energy supply;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-9-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the way in which factors may be taken into account in deciding the terms on which the customers are to be provided with the energy supply.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-9-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may specify a description of customers for the purposes of regulations under this paragraph only if the Secretary of State considers that customers within that description are financially disadvantaged.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-9-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>This paragraph does not limit the provision that may be made under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-5">5</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="schedule" eId="schedule-2"><num>SCHEDULE 2<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section 11</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Non-domestic relief regulations for Northern Ireland</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e3972"><heading>Introduction</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><intro><p>In this Schedule—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-energy-supply" eId="term-energy-supply">energy supply</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>NI non-domestic electricity supply, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>NI non-domestic gas supply;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-licensed-supplier" eId="term-licensed-supplier">licensed supplier</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a licensed electricity supplier, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a licensed gas supplier;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-ni-non-domestic-relief-regulations" eId="term-ni-non-domestic-relief-regulations">NI non-domestic relief regulations</term>” means regulations under section 11<ref href="#section-11-1">(1)</ref> or <ref href="#section-11-2">(2)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-support-scheme" eId="term-support-scheme">support scheme</term>” means provision in NI non-domestic relief regulations for—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>reducing the amounts that would otherwise be charged for energy supply by licensed suppliers, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>making payments to those suppliers in respect of those reductions.</p></content></level></hcontainer></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e4044"><heading>Application of NI non-domestic relief regulations</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>NI non-domestic relief regulations may relate to charges for energy supply that took place before section 11 or the regulations came into force (including charges made or paid before that section or the regulations came into force).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>NI non-domestic relief regulations may apply to energy supply to only some descriptions of customers.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>NI non-domestic relief regulations may apply to only some descriptions or parts of energy supply.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The power under section 26<ref href="#section-26-2-a">(2)(a)</ref> for non-domestic relief regulations to make different provision for different cases includes power for those regulations to make different provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for energy supply to different descriptions of customers,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for different descriptions of energy supply, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>for different parts of energy supply.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>That includes different provision for reducing the amount that would otherwise be charged for energy supply by licensed suppliers.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e4103"><heading>Delegation</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>NI non-domestic relief regulations may provide for functions (including functions involving the exercise of a discretion) to be exercisable by any person (including the Secretary of State).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In particular, the regulations may confer power—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to make rules or other subordinate legislation (and may provide for them to be made by statutory rule), or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to give directions.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e4135"><heading>Powers and duties</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>NI non-domestic relief regulations may provide for duties to be imposed on, or powers to be conferred on, any person (including the Secretary of State).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>That includes powers or duties relating to the provision, or making available, of information.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e4155"><heading>Modification of contracts</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><content><p>NI non-domestic relief regulations may modify, or make other provision in relation to, the terms of contracts or other arrangements relating to energy supply.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e4165"><heading>Enforcement</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>NI non-domestic relief regulations may provide for civil penalties.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>NI non-domestic relief regulations may provide for obligations under the regulations to be enforceable as, or as if they were, relevant requirements for the purposes of Article 41A or 41B of the Energy (Northern Ireland) Order 2003 (<ref eId="c00021" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/2003/419">S.I. 2003/419 (N.I. 6)</ref>).</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e4188"><heading>Exclusion of liability</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><content><p>NI non-domestic relief regulations may provide for a person not to be liable in damages for things done or omitted in the exercise or purported exercise of functions under the regulations.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e4198"><heading>Avoidance of abuse or unreasonable reliance on support schemes</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><intro><p>NI non-domestic relief regulations may make provision to deal with the consequences of, or to prohibit or otherwise regulate, transactions or arrangements which the Secretary of State considers manipulate or otherwise abuse—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any support scheme, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the availability of any support scheme.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e4220"><heading>Financially disadvantaged customers</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-9-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>NI non-domestic relief regulations may make provision about the terms on which licensed suppliers are to provide energy supply to which a support scheme relates to a specified description of customers.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-9-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>That includes provision about—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-9-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>terms on which the customers must, or must not, be provided with the energy supply;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-9-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>factors which must, or must not, be taken into account in deciding the terms on which the customers are to be provided with the energy supply;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-9-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the way in which factors may be taken into account in deciding the terms on which the customers are to be provided with the energy supply.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-9-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may specify a description of customers for the purposes of regulations under this paragraph only if the Secretary of State considers that customers within that description are financially disadvantaged.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-9-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>This paragraph does not limit the provision that may be made under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-5">5</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e3972"><heading>Introduction</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><intro><p>In this Schedule—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-energy-supply" eId="term-energy-supply">energy supply</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>NI non-domestic electricity supply, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>NI non-domestic gas supply;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-licensed-supplier" eId="term-licensed-supplier">licensed supplier</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a licensed electricity supplier, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a licensed gas supplier;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-ni-non-domestic-relief-regulations" eId="term-ni-non-domestic-relief-regulations">NI non-domestic relief regulations</term>” means regulations under section 11<ref href="#section-11-1">(1)</ref> or <ref href="#section-11-2">(2)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-support-scheme" eId="term-support-scheme">support scheme</term>” means provision in NI non-domestic relief regulations for—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>reducing the amounts that would otherwise be charged for energy supply by licensed suppliers, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>making payments to those suppliers in respect of those reductions.</p></content></level></hcontainer></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e4044"><heading>Application of NI non-domestic relief regulations</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>NI non-domestic relief regulations may relate to charges for energy supply that took place before section 11 or the regulations came into force (including charges made or paid before that section or the regulations came into force).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>NI non-domestic relief regulations may apply to energy supply to only some descriptions of customers.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>NI non-domestic relief regulations may apply to only some descriptions or parts of energy supply.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The power under section 26<ref href="#section-26-2-a">(2)(a)</ref> for non-domestic relief regulations to make different provision for different cases includes power for those regulations to make different provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for energy supply to different descriptions of customers,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for different descriptions of energy supply, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>for different parts of energy supply.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>That includes different provision for reducing the amount that would otherwise be charged for energy supply by licensed suppliers.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e4103"><heading>Delegation</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>NI non-domestic relief regulations may provide for functions (including functions involving the exercise of a discretion) to be exercisable by any person (including the Secretary of State).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In particular, the regulations may confer power—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to make rules or other subordinate legislation (and may provide for them to be made by statutory rule), or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to give directions.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e4135"><heading>Powers and duties</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>NI non-domestic relief regulations may provide for duties to be imposed on, or powers to be conferred on, any person (including the Secretary of State).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>That includes powers or duties relating to the provision, or making available, of information.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e4155"><heading>Modification of contracts</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><content><p>NI non-domestic relief regulations may modify, or make other provision in relation to, the terms of contracts or other arrangements relating to energy supply.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e4165"><heading>Enforcement</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>NI non-domestic relief regulations may provide for civil penalties.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>NI non-domestic relief regulations may provide for obligations under the regulations to be enforceable as, or as if they were, relevant requirements for the purposes of Article 41A or 41B of the Energy (Northern Ireland) Order 2003 (<ref eId="c00021" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/2003/419">S.I. 2003/419 (N.I. 6)</ref>).</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e4188"><heading>Exclusion of liability</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><content><p>NI non-domestic relief regulations may provide for a person not to be liable in damages for things done or omitted in the exercise or purported exercise of functions under the regulations.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e4198"><heading>Avoidance of abuse or unreasonable reliance on support schemes</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><intro><p>NI non-domestic relief regulations may make provision to deal with the consequences of, or to prohibit or otherwise regulate, transactions or arrangements which the Secretary of State considers manipulate or otherwise abuse—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any support scheme, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the availability of any support scheme.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e4220"><heading>Financially disadvantaged customers</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-9-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>NI non-domestic relief regulations may make provision about the terms on which licensed suppliers are to provide energy supply to which a support scheme relates to a specified description of customers.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-9-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>That includes provision about—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-9-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>terms on which the customers must, or must not, be provided with the energy supply;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-9-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>factors which must, or must not, be taken into account in deciding the terms on which the customers are to be provided with the energy supply;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-9-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the way in which factors may be taken into account in deciding the terms on which the customers are to be provided with the energy supply.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-9-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may specify a description of customers for the purposes of regulations under this paragraph only if the Secretary of State considers that customers within that description are financially disadvantaged.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-9-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>This paragraph does not limit the provision that may be made under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-5">5</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="schedule" eId="schedule-3"><num>SCHEDULE 3<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section 20</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Domestic Gas and Electricity (Tariff Cap) Act 2018</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e4282"><heading>Amendments to 2018 Act</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content><p>The Domestic Gas and Electricity (Tariff Cap) Act 2018 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 1 (cap on standard variable and default rates) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (3) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(3A)</num><content><p>If tariff cap conditions cease to have effect by virtue of section 8 in the case of supply licences for the supply of gas but continue to have effect in the case of supply licences for the supply of electricity, or vice versa, the reference in subsection (2)(b) to the standard supply licence conditions is to be construed accordingly.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (6), after paragraph (d) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>the need to set the cap at a level that takes account of the impact of the cap on public spending.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (6) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(6A)</num><content><p>In performing the duty under subsection (6)(e), the Authority must have regard to any information provided to it by the Secretary of State, or any guidance given by the Secretary of State, in relation to the matter mentioned in that provision.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 5 (publication and effect of modifications) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (4), for “56 days” substitute <quotedText>“25 working days”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (4) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In subsection (4), “<term refersTo="#term-working-day">working day</term>” means a day other than—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>Saturday or Sunday,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>Christmas Day or Good Friday, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a day which is a bank holiday under the Banking and Financial Dealings Act 1971 in any part of the United Kingdom.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 6 (review of level at which cap is set) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-4-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(1A)</num><intro><p>As soon as practicable after carrying out a review under subsection (1), the Authority must—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>produce a statement stating whether, in consequence of the review, the Authority proposes to change the level at which the cap is set, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>send a copy of the statement to the Secretary of State.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(1B)</num><content><p>The Authority must publish a statement under subsection (1A) as soon as practicable after complying with that subsection.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-4-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Omit subsection (2).</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><content><p>Omit section 7.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><content><p><mod>For section 8 substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>8</num><heading>Termination of tariff cap conditions</heading><subsection eId="d25e4466"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may at any time give a notice that tariff cap conditions are to cease to have effect in the case of—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>all supply licences,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>all supply licences for the supply of gas, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>all supply licences for the supply of electricity.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>Where the Secretary of State gives a notice under subsection <ref href="#d25e4466">(1)</ref>, tariff cap conditions cease to have effect, in the case of licences to which the notice relates, on the date specified in the notice.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In deciding whether to give a notice under subsection <ref href="#d25e4466">(1)</ref>, the Secretary of State must have regard to the desirability of ensuring that tariff cap conditions continue to have effect—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the case of supply licences for the supply of electricity, for so long as a scheme is designated for the purposes of section 2 of the Energy Prices Act 2022 (domestic electricity price reduction scheme for Great Britain);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in the case of supply licences for the supply of gas, for so long as a scheme is designated for the purposes of section 3 of the Energy Prices Act 2022 (domestic gas price reduction scheme for Great Britain).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must publish a notice under subsection <ref href="#d25e4466">(1)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>Where tariff cap conditions cease to have effect as provided by this section in the case of all supply licences, the functions of the Authority under section 1 cease to be exercisable.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>Where tariff cap conditions cease to have effect as provided by this section in the case of supply licences for the supply of gas, the functions of the Authority under section 1 cease to be exercisable in relation to such licences.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>Where tariff cap conditions cease to have effect as provided by this section in the case of supply licences for the supply of electricity, the functions of the Authority under section 1 cease to be exercisable in relation to such licences.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><content><p><mod>In section 9(1) (protection for domestic customers after termination of tariff cap conditions), for the words from “Before” to “the Authority must” substitute <quotedText>“The Authority must, at such intervals as it considers appropriate,”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 10 (consequential modification of standard supply licence conditions) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (1), after “effect” insert <quotedText>“, in the case of all supply licences,”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(1A)</num><content><p>The Authority may make such modifications of any standard conditions incorporated in supply licences by virtue of section 8 of the Gas Act 1986 as it considers necessary or expedient in consequence of tariff cap conditions ceasing to have effect as provided by section 8 in the case only of supply licences for the supply of gas.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(1B)</num><content><p>The Authority may make such modifications of any standard conditions incorporated in supply licences by virtue of section 8A of the Electricity Act 1989 as it considers necessary or expedient in consequence of tariff cap conditions ceasing to have effect as provided by section 8 in the case only of supply licences for the supply of electricity.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (2)(a), for “the modifications” substitute <quotedText>“modifications made under this section”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (3), after “modification” insert <quotedText>“made under this section”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e4614"><heading>Transitional provision</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This paragraph applies if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-5">5</ref> of this Schedule comes into force on or after 1 November 2022, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to the review carried out in 2022 under section 7 of the 2018 Act (review of competition for domestic supply contracts), no statement was published in accordance with section 7(6) of that Act.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In such a case—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>tariff cap conditions continue to have effect, notwithstanding section 8(3) of the 2018 Act, until they cease to have effect in accordance with section 8 of that Act (as substituted by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-6">6</ref> of this Schedule), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 7(5) and (6) of the 2018 Act (duty to publish statement following review) is to be treated as not having applied in relation to the review.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In this paragraph—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-the-2018-act" eId="term-the-2018-act">the 2018 Act</term>” means the Domestic Gas and Electricity (Tariff Cap) Act 2018;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-tariff-cap-conditions" eId="term-tariff-cap-conditions">tariff cap conditions</term>” has the same meaning as in the 2018 Act.</p></content></hcontainer></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></hcontainer>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>Northern Ireland legislation;</p></content></level>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content><p>The Domestic Gas and Electricity (Tariff Cap) Act 2018 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><intro><p>In this Schedule—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-department" eId="term-department">Department</term>” means the Department for the Economy in Northern Ireland;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-electricity-licence" eId="term-electricity-licence">electricity licence</term>” means a licence granted under Article 10 of the Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 (<ref eId="c00024" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1992/231">S.I. 1992/231 (N.I. 1)</ref>);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-gas-licence" eId="term-gas-licence">gas licence</term>” means a licence granted under Article 8 of the Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (<ref eId="c00025" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1996/275">S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2)</ref>).</p></content></hcontainer></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-1-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This paragraph applies to a domestic electricity price reduction scheme for Great Britain if that scheme, or any other such scheme, has been designated.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-1-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The scheme may not provide for the reduction of the amount charged for domestic electricity supply if that supply takes place after the end of the period of two years beginning with 1 October 2022.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-1-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>That period may be extended in accordance with paragraph <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-9">9</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-1-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>In this paragraph “<term refersTo="#term-designated" eId="term-designated">designated</term>” means designated under section 2.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This paragraph applies to a domestic gas price reduction scheme for Northern Ireland if that scheme, or any other such scheme, has been designated.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-4-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The scheme may not provide for the reduction of the amount charged for domestic gas supply if that supply takes place after the end of the period of two years beginning with the operative date of the only or first scheme to be designated.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-4-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>That period may be extended in accordance with paragraph <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-9">9</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-4-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In this paragraph—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-designated" eId="term-designated">designated</term>” means designated under section 7;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-operative-date" eId="term-operative-date">operative date</term>”, in relation to a designated scheme, means the first day on which domestic gas supply takes place at a charge reduced in accordance with the scheme.</p></content></hcontainer></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-7-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The powers conferred by section 13 cease to be exercisable at the end of the period of three years and six months beginning with the day on which this Act is passed.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-7-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>That period may be extended in accordance with paragraph <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-9">9</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-7-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-7-1">(1)</ref> does not prevent the powers conferred by section 13 from being exercised in a manner that could have an effect (including through the creation of rights, privileges, obligations or liabilities) which continues after the period when the power is exercisable.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 1 (cap on standard variable and default rates) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (3) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(3A)</num><content><p>If tariff cap conditions cease to have effect by virtue of section 8 in the case of supply licences for the supply of gas but continue to have effect in the case of supply licences for the supply of electricity, or vice versa, the reference in subsection (2)(b) to the standard supply licence conditions is to be construed accordingly.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (6), after paragraph (d) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>the need to set the cap at a level that takes account of the impact of the cap on public spending.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (6) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(6A)</num><content><p>In performing the duty under subsection (6)(e), the Authority must have regard to any information provided to it by the Secretary of State, or any guidance given by the Secretary of State, in relation to the matter mentioned in that provision.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 5 (publication and effect of modifications) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (4), for “56 days” substitute <quotedText>“25 working days”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (4) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In subsection (4), “<term refersTo="#term-working-day">working day</term>” means a day other than—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>Saturday or Sunday,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>Christmas Day or Good Friday, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a day which is a bank holiday under the Banking and Financial Dealings Act 1971 in any part of the United Kingdom.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 6 (review of level at which cap is set) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-4-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(1A)</num><intro><p>As soon as practicable after carrying out a review under subsection (1), the Authority must—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>produce a statement stating whether, in consequence of the review, the Authority proposes to change the level at which the cap is set, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>send a copy of the statement to the Secretary of State.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(1B)</num><content><p>The Authority must publish a statement under subsection (1A) as soon as practicable after complying with that subsection.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-4-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Omit subsection (2).</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><content><p>Omit section 7.</p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><content><p><mod>For section 8 substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>8</num><heading>Termination of tariff cap conditions</heading><subsection eId="d25e4466"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may at any time give a notice that tariff cap conditions are to cease to have effect in the case of—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>all supply licences,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>all supply licences for the supply of gas, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>all supply licences for the supply of electricity.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>Where the Secretary of State gives a notice under subsection <ref href="#d25e4466">(1)</ref>, tariff cap conditions cease to have effect, in the case of licences to which the notice relates, on the date specified in the notice.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In deciding whether to give a notice under subsection <ref href="#d25e4466">(1)</ref>, the Secretary of State must have regard to the desirability of ensuring that tariff cap conditions continue to have effect—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the case of supply licences for the supply of electricity, for so long as a scheme is designated for the purposes of section 2 of the Energy Prices Act 2022 (domestic electricity price reduction scheme for Great Britain);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in the case of supply licences for the supply of gas, for so long as a scheme is designated for the purposes of section 3 of the Energy Prices Act 2022 (domestic gas price reduction scheme for Great Britain).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must publish a notice under subsection <ref href="#d25e4466">(1)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>Where tariff cap conditions cease to have effect as provided by this section in the case of all supply licences, the functions of the Authority under section 1 cease to be exercisable.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>Where tariff cap conditions cease to have effect as provided by this section in the case of supply licences for the supply of gas, the functions of the Authority under section 1 cease to be exercisable in relation to such licences.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>Where tariff cap conditions cease to have effect as provided by this section in the case of supply licences for the supply of electricity, the functions of the Authority under section 1 cease to be exercisable in relation to such licences.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><content><p><mod>In section 9(1) (protection for domestic customers after termination of tariff cap conditions), for the words from “Before” to “the Authority must” substitute <quotedText>“The Authority must, at such intervals as it considers appropriate,”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 10 (consequential modification of standard supply licence conditions) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (1), after “effect” insert <quotedText>“, in the case of all supply licences,”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(1A)</num><content><p>The Authority may make such modifications of any standard conditions incorporated in supply licences by virtue of section 8 of the Gas Act 1986 as it considers necessary or expedient in consequence of tariff cap conditions ceasing to have effect as provided by section 8 in the case only of supply licences for the supply of gas.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(1B)</num><content><p>The Authority may make such modifications of any standard conditions incorporated in supply licences by virtue of section 8A of the Electricity Act 1989 as it considers necessary or expedient in consequence of tariff cap conditions ceasing to have effect as provided by section 8 in the case only of supply licences for the supply of electricity.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (2)(a), for “the modifications” substitute <quotedText>“modifications made under this section”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (3), after “modification” insert <quotedText>“made under this section”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e4282"><heading>Amendments to 2018 Act</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content><p>The Domestic Gas and Electricity (Tariff Cap) Act 2018 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 1 (cap on standard variable and default rates) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (3) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(3A)</num><content><p>If tariff cap conditions cease to have effect by virtue of section 8 in the case of supply licences for the supply of gas but continue to have effect in the case of supply licences for the supply of electricity, or vice versa, the reference in subsection (2)(b) to the standard supply licence conditions is to be construed accordingly.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (6), after paragraph (d) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>the need to set the cap at a level that takes account of the impact of the cap on public spending.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (6) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(6A)</num><content><p>In performing the duty under subsection (6)(e), the Authority must have regard to any information provided to it by the Secretary of State, or any guidance given by the Secretary of State, in relation to the matter mentioned in that provision.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 5 (publication and effect of modifications) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (4), for “56 days” substitute <quotedText>“25 working days”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (4) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In subsection (4), “<term refersTo="#term-working-day">working day</term>” means a day other than—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>Saturday or Sunday,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>Christmas Day or Good Friday, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a day which is a bank holiday under the Banking and Financial Dealings Act 1971 in any part of the United Kingdom.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 6 (review of level at which cap is set) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-4-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(1A)</num><intro><p>As soon as practicable after carrying out a review under subsection (1), the Authority must—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>produce a statement stating whether, in consequence of the review, the Authority proposes to change the level at which the cap is set, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>send a copy of the statement to the Secretary of State.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(1B)</num><content><p>The Authority must publish a statement under subsection (1A) as soon as practicable after complying with that subsection.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-4-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Omit subsection (2).</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><content><p>Omit section 7.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><content><p><mod>For section 8 substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>8</num><heading>Termination of tariff cap conditions</heading><subsection eId="d25e4466"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may at any time give a notice that tariff cap conditions are to cease to have effect in the case of—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>all supply licences,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>all supply licences for the supply of gas, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>all supply licences for the supply of electricity.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>Where the Secretary of State gives a notice under subsection <ref href="#d25e4466">(1)</ref>, tariff cap conditions cease to have effect, in the case of licences to which the notice relates, on the date specified in the notice.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In deciding whether to give a notice under subsection <ref href="#d25e4466">(1)</ref>, the Secretary of State must have regard to the desirability of ensuring that tariff cap conditions continue to have effect—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the case of supply licences for the supply of electricity, for so long as a scheme is designated for the purposes of section 2 of the Energy Prices Act 2022 (domestic electricity price reduction scheme for Great Britain);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in the case of supply licences for the supply of gas, for so long as a scheme is designated for the purposes of section 3 of the Energy Prices Act 2022 (domestic gas price reduction scheme for Great Britain).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must publish a notice under subsection <ref href="#d25e4466">(1)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>Where tariff cap conditions cease to have effect as provided by this section in the case of all supply licences, the functions of the Authority under section 1 cease to be exercisable.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>Where tariff cap conditions cease to have effect as provided by this section in the case of supply licences for the supply of gas, the functions of the Authority under section 1 cease to be exercisable in relation to such licences.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>Where tariff cap conditions cease to have effect as provided by this section in the case of supply licences for the supply of electricity, the functions of the Authority under section 1 cease to be exercisable in relation to such licences.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><content><p><mod>In section 9(1) (protection for domestic customers after termination of tariff cap conditions), for the words from “Before” to “the Authority must” substitute <quotedText>“The Authority must, at such intervals as it considers appropriate,”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 10 (consequential modification of standard supply licence conditions) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (1), after “effect” insert <quotedText>“, in the case of all supply licences,”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(1A)</num><content><p>The Authority may make such modifications of any standard conditions incorporated in supply licences by virtue of section 8 of the Gas Act 1986 as it considers necessary or expedient in consequence of tariff cap conditions ceasing to have effect as provided by section 8 in the case only of supply licences for the supply of gas.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(1B)</num><content><p>The Authority may make such modifications of any standard conditions incorporated in supply licences by virtue of section 8A of the Electricity Act 1989 as it considers necessary or expedient in consequence of tariff cap conditions ceasing to have effect as provided by section 8 in the case only of supply licences for the supply of electricity.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (2)(a), for “the modifications” substitute <quotedText>“modifications made under this section”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (3), after “modification” insert <quotedText>“made under this section”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e4614"><heading>Transitional provision</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This paragraph applies if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-5">5</ref> of this Schedule comes into force on or after 1 November 2022, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to the review carried out in 2022 under section 7 of the 2018 Act (review of competition for domestic supply contracts), no statement was published in accordance with section 7(6) of that Act.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In such a case—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>tariff cap conditions continue to have effect, notwithstanding section 8(3) of the 2018 Act, until they cease to have effect in accordance with section 8 of that Act (as substituted by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-6">6</ref> of this Schedule), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 7(5) and (6) of the 2018 Act (duty to publish statement following review) is to be treated as not having applied in relation to the review.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In this paragraph—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-the-2018-act" eId="term-the-2018-act">the 2018 Act</term>” means the Domestic Gas and Electricity (Tariff Cap) Act 2018;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-tariff-cap-conditions" eId="term-tariff-cap-conditions">tariff cap conditions</term>” has the same meaning as in the 2018 Act.</p></content></hcontainer></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="schedule" eId="schedule-4"><num>SCHEDULE 4<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section 23</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Regulation of the Northern Ireland energy market</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e4694"><heading>Simplification of procedure for modifying conditions of electricity licences</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-1-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This paragraph applies to the exercise of the power conferred by Article 14 of the Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 (<ref eId="c00022" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1992/231">S.I. 1992/231 (N.I. 1)</ref>) (modification of conditions of electricity licences) by the Northern Ireland Regulator in response to the energy crisis.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-1-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>These provisions of Article 14 do not apply to the exercise of the power—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-1-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>paragraphs (2)(d), (3), (5) and (8)(c) (representations with respect to proposed modification);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-1-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>paragraph (10) (56 day standstill period before modification takes effect).</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-1-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>If, before the Northern Ireland Regulator decides to proceed with the making of a proposed modification by the exercise of the power, the Department directs the Regulator not to make that modification, the Regulator shall comply with the direction.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-1-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Article 14(7) has effect subject to sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-4-paragraph-1-2">(2)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-1-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>An appeal may not be brought under Article 14B in respect of the exercise of the power.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e4750"><heading>Simplification of procedure for modifying conditions of gas licences</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section applies to the exercise of the power conferred by Article 14 of the Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (<ref eId="c00023" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1996/275">S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2)</ref>) (modification of conditions of gas licences) by the Northern Ireland Regulator in response to the energy crisis.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>These provisions of Article 14 do not apply to the exercise of the power—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-2-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>paragraphs (2)(d), (3), (5) and (8)(c) (representations with respect to proposed modification);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-2-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>paragraph (10) (56 day standstill period before modification takes effect).</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-2-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>If, before the Northern Ireland Regulator decides to proceed with the making of a proposed modification by the exercise of the power, the Department directs the Regulator not to make that modification, the Regulator shall comply with the direction.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-2-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Article 14(7) has effect subject to sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-4-paragraph-1-2">(2)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-2-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>An appeal may not be brought under Article 14B in respect of the exercise of the power.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e4806"><heading>Expiry of this Schedule</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This Schedule ceases to have effect at the end of the relevant period.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>In this paragraph “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-period" eId="term-relevant-period">relevant period</term>” means the first period of 6 months to end after this Act is passed during the whole of which both the First Minister and deputy First Minister in Northern Ireland have held office.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>That includes any such period which began before the day on which this Act is passed.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may, by regulations, substitute the period of time specified in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-4-paragraph-3-2">(2)</ref> (for the purposes of this Schedule or a paragraph of this Schedule).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Regulations under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-4-paragraph-3-4">(4)</ref> are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e4853"><heading>Interpretation</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><intro><p>In this Schedule—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-department" eId="term-department">Department</term>” means the Department for the Economy in Northern Ireland;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-electricity-licence" eId="term-electricity-licence">electricity licence</term>” means a licence granted under Article 10 of the Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 (<ref eId="c00024" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1992/231">S.I. 1992/231 (N.I. 1)</ref>);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-gas-licence" eId="term-gas-licence">gas licence</term>” means a licence granted under Article 8 of the Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (<ref eId="c00025" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1996/275">S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2)</ref>).</p></content></hcontainer></paragraph></hcontainer></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e4694"><heading>Simplification of procedure for modifying conditions of electricity licences</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-1-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This paragraph applies to the exercise of the power conferred by Article 14 of the Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 (<ref eId="c00022" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1992/231">S.I. 1992/231 (N.I. 1)</ref>) (modification of conditions of electricity licences) by the Northern Ireland Regulator in response to the energy crisis.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-1-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>These provisions of Article 14 do not apply to the exercise of the power—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-1-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>paragraphs (2)(d), (3), (5) and (8)(c) (representations with respect to proposed modification);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-1-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>paragraph (10) (56 day standstill period before modification takes effect).</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-1-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>If, before the Northern Ireland Regulator decides to proceed with the making of a proposed modification by the exercise of the power, the Department directs the Regulator not to make that modification, the Regulator shall comply with the direction.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-1-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Article 14(7) has effect subject to sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-4-paragraph-1-2">(2)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-1-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>An appeal may not be brought under Article 14B in respect of the exercise of the power.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e4750"><heading>Simplification of procedure for modifying conditions of gas licences</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section applies to the exercise of the power conferred by Article 14 of the Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (<ref eId="c00023" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1996/275">S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2)</ref>) (modification of conditions of gas licences) by the Northern Ireland Regulator in response to the energy crisis.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>These provisions of Article 14 do not apply to the exercise of the power—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-2-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>paragraphs (2)(d), (3), (5) and (8)(c) (representations with respect to proposed modification);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-2-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>paragraph (10) (56 day standstill period before modification takes effect).</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-2-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>If, before the Northern Ireland Regulator decides to proceed with the making of a proposed modification by the exercise of the power, the Department directs the Regulator not to make that modification, the Regulator shall comply with the direction.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-2-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Article 14(7) has effect subject to sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-4-paragraph-1-2">(2)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-2-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>An appeal may not be brought under Article 14B in respect of the exercise of the power.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="P2group"><heading>Expressions relating to electricity</heading><subsection eId="section-4-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A “licensed electricity supplier” is a person who holds an electricity supply licence.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-4-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>An “electricity supply licence” is a licence granted under section 6(1)(d) of the Electricity Act 1989.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-4-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>“GB domestic electricity supply” is the supply of electricity to premises that are domestic premises for the purposes of the relevant standard conditions (as they have effect from time to time).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-4-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>In subsection <ref href="#section-4-4">(4)</ref> “relevant standard conditions” are the conditions which are, by virtue of section 33(1) of the Utilities Act 2000, the standard conditions for the purposes of electricity supply licences.</p></content></subsection></hcontainer>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This Schedule ceases to have effect at the end of the relevant period.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>In this paragraph “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-period" eId="term-relevant-period">relevant period</term>” means the first period of 6 months to end after this Act is passed during the whole of which both the First Minister and deputy First Minister in Northern Ireland have held office.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>That includes any such period which began before the day on which this Act is passed.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may, by regulations, substitute the period of time specified in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-4-paragraph-3-2">(2)</ref> (for the purposes of this Schedule or a paragraph of this Schedule).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Regulations under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-4-paragraph-3-4">(4)</ref> are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e4806"><heading>Expiry of this Schedule</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This Schedule ceases to have effect at the end of the relevant period.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>In this paragraph “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-period" eId="term-relevant-period">relevant period</term>” means the first period of 6 months to end after this Act is passed during the whole of which both the First Minister and deputy First Minister in Northern Ireland have held office.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>That includes any such period which began before the day on which this Act is passed.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may, by regulations, substitute the period of time specified in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-4-paragraph-3-2">(2)</ref> (for the purposes of this Schedule or a paragraph of this Schedule).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Regulations under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-4-paragraph-3-4">(4)</ref> are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e4853"><heading>Interpretation</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><intro><p>In this Schedule—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-department" eId="term-department">Department</term>” means the Department for the Economy in Northern Ireland;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-electricity-licence" eId="term-electricity-licence">electricity licence</term>” means a licence granted under Article 10 of the Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 (<ref eId="c00024" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1992/231">S.I. 1992/231 (N.I. 1)</ref>);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-gas-licence" eId="term-gas-licence">gas licence</term>” means a licence granted under Article 8 of the Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (<ref eId="c00025" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1996/275">S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2)</ref>).</p></content></hcontainer></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="schedule" eId="schedule-5"><num>SCHEDULE 5<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section 24</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Powers and expiry of powers in respect of Northern Ireland</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e4900"><heading>Powers exercisable concurrently by the Department for the Economy</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A power conferred on the Secretary of State by any of the following provisions of this Act may be exercised concurrently by the Department for the Economy in Northern Ireland (“<term refersTo="#term-the-department" eId="term-the-department">the Department</term>”)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section 5 (domestic energy price reduction: Northern Ireland);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 11 (non-domestic energy charges: Northern Ireland);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>section 13 (support for meeting energy costs etc.);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1-1-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>section 15 (role of other bodies in support for meeting energy costs etc.);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1-1-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>section 19 (passing on energy price support);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1-1-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>section 21 (modification of energy licences);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1-1-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>section 22 (directions);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1-1-h"><num>(h)</num><content><p>section 27 (consequential provision).</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Accordingly, for that purpose—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a reference to the Secretary of State in any of those provisions or any related provision is to be read as a reference to the Department, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a reference to the House of Commons or Parliament in any of those provisions or any related provision is to be read as a reference to the Northern Ireland Assembly,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>(but see paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-5-paragraph-3">3</ref> and <ref href="#schedule-5-paragraph-4">4</ref> for additional and alternative provision about section 14 and regulations generally).</p></wrapUp></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e4991"><heading>Limitations on the exercise of particular powers by the Department</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Department may exercise the power in section 21 only in respect of a licence granted under Article 10 of the Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 or Article 8 of the Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The Department may exercise the power in section 22 only for the purpose of giving a direction to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-2-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Northern Ireland Regulator;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-2-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a person who holds a licence granted under Article 10 of the Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 or Article 8 of the Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e5023"><heading>Application of section 14 to the exercise of powers by the Department</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This paragraph applies in relation to the exercise of the powers in section 13 by the Department.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>If the First Minister or deputy First Minister in Northern Ireland is not holding office at a time when the Department would otherwise—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-3-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>seek the approval of the Northern Ireland Assembly for particular expenditure in accordance with section 14<ref href="#section-14-2">(2)</ref>, that expenditure may instead be approved by a resolution of the House of Commons;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-3-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>lay a statement concerning urgent expenditure before the Northern Ireland Assembly in accordance with section 14<ref href="#section-14-4">(4)</ref>, that statement may instead be laid by the Secretary of State before Parliament;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-3-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>lay a report concerning expenditure before the Northern Ireland Assembly in accordance with section 14<ref href="#section-14-5">(5)</ref>, that report may instead be laid by the Secretary of State before Parliament.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e5070"><heading>Regulations made by the Department</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This paragraph applies where a power conferred by this Act to make regulations is exercisable concurrently by the Department.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Any provision made by the Department must be within the devolved competence of the Northern Ireland Assembly.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A provision is within the devolved competence of the Northern Ireland Assembly if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4-3-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>the provision, if it were contained in a Bill for an Act of the Northern Ireland Assembly—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4-3-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>would be within the legislative competence of the Assembly, and</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4-3-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>would not require the consent of the Secretary of State; or</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4-3-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>the provision—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4-3-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>amends or repeals Northern Ireland legislation, and</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4-3-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>would, if it were contained in a Bill for an Act of the Northern Ireland Assembly, be within the legislative competence of the Assembly and require the consent of the Secretary of State.</p></content></level></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Any power of the Department to make regulations is exercisable by statutory rule for the purposes of the Statutory Rules (Northern Ireland) Order 1979 (<ref eId="c00026" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1979/1573">S.I. 1979/1573 (N.I. 12)</ref>) (and not by statutory instrument).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>If regulations made by the Secretary of State under a power in this Act would be subject to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the affirmative procedure, regulations may not be made by the Department under that power unless a draft of the statutory rule containing the regulations has been laid before and approved by a resolution of the Northern Ireland Assembly;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the negative procedure, a statutory rule containing regulations made by the Department under that power is subject to negative resolution within the meaning given by section 41(6) of the <ref eId="c00027" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/apni/1954/33">Interpretation Act (Northern Ireland) 1954 (c. 33 (N.I.))</ref>.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e5162"><heading>Expiry of the Department’s powers</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><intro><p>A power conferred by any of the following provisions of this Act ceases to be exercisable concurrently by the Department at the end of the relevant period (and accordingly the related provision in paragraph <ref href="#schedule-5-paragraph-1-1">1(1)</ref> ceases to have effect)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section 5;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 11;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>section 13;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>section 15;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>section 19;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>section 21;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>section 22;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-h"><num>(h)</num><content><p>section 27.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e5223"><heading>Expiry of the Secretary of State’s powers in respect of Northern Ireland</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><intro><p>A power conferred by any of the following provisions of this Act ceases to be exercisable by the Secretary of State at the end of the relevant period—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section 5;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 11.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e5245"><heading>Meaning of “relevant period”</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-7-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In this Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-period" eId="term-relevant-period">relevant period</term>” means <ins class="substitution first" ukl:ChangeId="key-257eeefa058a91171bb6fa1e9b5bf8b6-1747932996038" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-257eeefa058a91171bb6fa1e9b5bf8b6"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-257eeefa058a91171bb6fa1e9b5bf8b6" class="commentary"/>—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-7-1-a"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-257eeefa058a91171bb6fa1e9b5bf8b6-1747932996038" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-257eeefa058a91171bb6fa1e9b5bf8b6">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-257eeefa058a91171bb6fa1e9b5bf8b6-1747932996038" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-257eeefa058a91171bb6fa1e9b5bf8b6">for the purposes of paragraph 5, the first period of </ins><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-257eeefa058a91171bb6fa1e9b5bf8b6-1747932996038" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-257eeefa058a91171bb6fa1e9b5bf8b6"><ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-1a9b452c34f1d91e7ffbc24b1ec576c5-1783091396809" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-1a9b452c34f1d91e7ffbc24b1ec576c5"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-1a9b452c34f1d91e7ffbc24b1ec576c5" class="commentary"/>6 years</ins></ins><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-257eeefa058a91171bb6fa1e9b5bf8b6-1747932996038" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-257eeefa058a91171bb6fa1e9b5bf8b6"> to end after this Act is passed during the whole of which both the First Minister and deputy First Minister in Northern Ireland have held office, and</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-7-1-b"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-257eeefa058a91171bb6fa1e9b5bf8b6-1747932996038" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-257eeefa058a91171bb6fa1e9b5bf8b6">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="substitution last" ukl:ChangeId="key-257eeefa058a91171bb6fa1e9b5bf8b6-1747932996038" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-257eeefa058a91171bb6fa1e9b5bf8b6">for the purposes of paragraph 6, the first period of 6 months to end after this Act is passed during the whole of which both of those Ministers have held office.</ins></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-7-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>That includes any such period which began before the day on which this Act is passed.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-7-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may, by regulations, substitute the period of time specified in sub-paragraph (1) (for the purposes of paragraph 5, paragraph 6, both of those paragraphs or any sub-paragraph of those paragraphs).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-7-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Regulations under sub-paragraph (3) are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e5303"><heading>Continuity of the Department’s powers</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><content><p>A power exercisable concurrently by the Department by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-5-paragraph-1-1">1(1)</ref> continues to be so exercisable even if that power has ceased to be exercisable by the Secretary of State.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e4900"><heading>Powers exercisable concurrently by the Department for the Economy</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A power conferred on the Secretary of State by any of the following provisions of this Act may be exercised concurrently by the Department for the Economy in Northern Ireland (“<term refersTo="#term-the-department" eId="term-the-department">the Department</term>”)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section 5 (domestic energy price reduction: Northern Ireland);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 11 (non-domestic energy charges: Northern Ireland);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>section 13 (support for meeting energy costs etc.);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1-1-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>section 15 (role of other bodies in support for meeting energy costs etc.);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1-1-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>section 19 (passing on energy price support);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1-1-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>section 21 (modification of energy licences);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1-1-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>section 22 (directions);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1-1-h"><num>(h)</num><content><p>section 27 (consequential provision).</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Accordingly, for that purpose—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a reference to the Secretary of State in any of those provisions or any related provision is to be read as a reference to the Department, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a reference to the House of Commons or Parliament in any of those provisions or any related provision is to be read as a reference to the Northern Ireland Assembly,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>(but see paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-5-paragraph-3">3</ref> and <ref href="#schedule-5-paragraph-4">4</ref> for additional and alternative provision about section 14 and regulations generally).</p></wrapUp></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e4991"><heading>Limitations on the exercise of particular powers by the Department</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Department may exercise the power in section 21 only in respect of a licence granted under Article 10 of the Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 or Article 8 of the Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The Department may exercise the power in section 22 only for the purpose of giving a direction to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-2-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Northern Ireland Regulator;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-2-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a person who holds a licence granted under Article 10 of the Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 or Article 8 of the Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e5023"><heading>Application of section 14 to the exercise of powers by the Department</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This paragraph applies in relation to the exercise of the powers in section 13 by the Department.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>If the First Minister or deputy First Minister in Northern Ireland is not holding office at a time when the Department would otherwise—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-3-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>seek the approval of the Northern Ireland Assembly for particular expenditure in accordance with section 14<ref href="#section-14-2">(2)</ref>, that expenditure may instead be approved by a resolution of the House of Commons;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-3-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>lay a statement concerning urgent expenditure before the Northern Ireland Assembly in accordance with section 14<ref href="#section-14-4">(4)</ref>, that statement may instead be laid by the Secretary of State before Parliament;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-3-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>lay a report concerning expenditure before the Northern Ireland Assembly in accordance with section 14<ref href="#section-14-5">(5)</ref>, that report may instead be laid by the Secretary of State before Parliament.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e5070"><heading>Regulations made by the Department</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This paragraph applies where a power conferred by this Act to make regulations is exercisable concurrently by the Department.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Any provision made by the Department must be within the devolved competence of the Northern Ireland Assembly.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A provision is within the devolved competence of the Northern Ireland Assembly if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4-3-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>the provision, if it were contained in a Bill for an Act of the Northern Ireland Assembly—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4-3-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>would be within the legislative competence of the Assembly, and</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4-3-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>would not require the consent of the Secretary of State; or</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4-3-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>the provision—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4-3-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>amends or repeals Northern Ireland legislation, and</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4-3-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>would, if it were contained in a Bill for an Act of the Northern Ireland Assembly, be within the legislative competence of the Assembly and require the consent of the Secretary of State.</p></content></level></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Any power of the Department to make regulations is exercisable by statutory rule for the purposes of the Statutory Rules (Northern Ireland) Order 1979 (<ref eId="c00026" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1979/1573">S.I. 1979/1573 (N.I. 12)</ref>) (and not by statutory instrument).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>If regulations made by the Secretary of State under a power in this Act would be subject to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the affirmative procedure, regulations may not be made by the Department under that power unless a draft of the statutory rule containing the regulations has been laid before and approved by a resolution of the Northern Ireland Assembly;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the negative procedure, a statutory rule containing regulations made by the Department under that power is subject to negative resolution within the meaning given by section 41(6) of the <ref eId="c00027" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/apni/1954/33">Interpretation Act (Northern Ireland) 1954 (c. 33 (N.I.))</ref>.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e5162"><heading>Expiry of the Department’s powers</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><intro><p>A power conferred by any of the following provisions of this Act ceases to be exercisable concurrently by the Department at the end of the relevant period (and accordingly the related provision in paragraph <ref href="#schedule-5-paragraph-1-1">1(1)</ref> ceases to have effect)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section 5;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 11;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>section 13;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>section 15;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>section 19;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>section 21;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>section 22;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-h"><num>(h)</num><content><p>section 27.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e5223"><heading>Expiry of the Secretary of State’s powers in respect of Northern Ireland</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><intro><p>A power conferred by any of the following provisions of this Act ceases to be exercisable by the Secretary of State at the end of the relevant period—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section 5;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 11.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e5245"><heading>Meaning of “relevant period”</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-7-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In this Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-period" eId="term-relevant-period">relevant period</term>” means <ins class="substitution first" ukl:ChangeId="key-257eeefa058a91171bb6fa1e9b5bf8b6-1747932996038" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-257eeefa058a91171bb6fa1e9b5bf8b6"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-257eeefa058a91171bb6fa1e9b5bf8b6" class="commentary"/>—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-7-1-a"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-257eeefa058a91171bb6fa1e9b5bf8b6-1747932996038" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-257eeefa058a91171bb6fa1e9b5bf8b6">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-257eeefa058a91171bb6fa1e9b5bf8b6-1747932996038" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-257eeefa058a91171bb6fa1e9b5bf8b6">for the purposes of paragraph 5, the first period of </ins><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-257eeefa058a91171bb6fa1e9b5bf8b6-1747932996038" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-257eeefa058a91171bb6fa1e9b5bf8b6"><ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-1a9b452c34f1d91e7ffbc24b1ec576c5-1783091396809" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-1a9b452c34f1d91e7ffbc24b1ec576c5"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-1a9b452c34f1d91e7ffbc24b1ec576c5" class="commentary"/>6 years</ins></ins><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-257eeefa058a91171bb6fa1e9b5bf8b6-1747932996038" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-257eeefa058a91171bb6fa1e9b5bf8b6"> to end after this Act is passed during the whole of which both the First Minister and deputy First Minister in Northern Ireland have held office, and</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-7-1-b"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-257eeefa058a91171bb6fa1e9b5bf8b6-1747932996038" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-257eeefa058a91171bb6fa1e9b5bf8b6">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="substitution last" ukl:ChangeId="key-257eeefa058a91171bb6fa1e9b5bf8b6-1747932996038" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-257eeefa058a91171bb6fa1e9b5bf8b6">for the purposes of paragraph 6, the first period of 6 months to end after this Act is passed during the whole of which both of those Ministers have held office.</ins></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-7-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>That includes any such period which began before the day on which this Act is passed.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-7-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may, by regulations, substitute the period of time specified in sub-paragraph (1) (for the purposes of paragraph 5, paragraph 6, both of those paragraphs or any sub-paragraph of those paragraphs).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-7-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Regulations under sub-paragraph (3) are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e5303"><heading>Continuity of the Department’s powers</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><content><p>A power exercisable concurrently by the Department by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-5-paragraph-1-1">1(1)</ref> continues to be so exercisable even if that power has ceased to be exercisable by the Secretary of State.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="schedule" eId="schedule-6"><num>SCHEDULE 6<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section 25</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Time limits on the exercise of certain powers under this Act</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e5325"><heading>Domestic electricity price reduction schemes for Great Britain</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-1-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This paragraph applies to a domestic electricity price reduction scheme for Great Britain if that scheme, or any other such scheme, has been designated.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-1-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The scheme may not provide for the reduction of the amount charged for domestic electricity supply if that supply takes place after the end of the period of two years beginning with 1 October 2022.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-1-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>That period may be extended in accordance with paragraph <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-9">9</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-1-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>In this paragraph “<term refersTo="#term-designated" eId="term-designated">designated</term>” means designated under section 2.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e5363"><heading>Domestic gas price reduction schemes for Great Britain</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This paragraph applies to a domestic gas price reduction scheme for Great Britain if that scheme, or any other such scheme, has been designated.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The scheme may not provide for the reduction of the amount charged for domestic gas supply if that supply takes place after the end of the period of two years beginning with 1 October 2022.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>That period may be extended in accordance with paragraph <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-9">9</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>In this paragraph “<term refersTo="#term-designated" eId="term-designated">designated</term>” means designated under section 3.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e5401"><heading>Domestic electricity price reduction schemes for Northern Ireland</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This paragraph applies to a domestic electricity price reduction scheme for Northern Ireland if that scheme, or any other such scheme, has been designated.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The scheme may not provide for the reduction of the amount charged for domestic electricity supply if that supply takes place after the end of the period of two years beginning with the operative date of the only or first scheme to be designated.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-3-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>That period may be extended in accordance with paragraph <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-9">9</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-3-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In this paragraph—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-designated" eId="term-designated">designated</term>” means designated under section 6;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-operative-date" eId="term-operative-date">operative date</term>”, in relation to a designated scheme, means the first day on which domestic electricity supply takes place at a charge reduced in accordance with the scheme.</p></content></hcontainer></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e5451"><heading>Domestic gas price reduction schemes for Northern Ireland</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This paragraph applies to a domestic gas price reduction scheme for Northern Ireland if that scheme, or any other such scheme, has been designated.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-4-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The scheme may not provide for the reduction of the amount charged for domestic gas supply if that supply takes place after the end of the period of two years beginning with the operative date of the only or first scheme to be designated.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-4-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>That period may be extended in accordance with paragraph <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-9">9</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-4-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In this paragraph—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-designated" eId="term-designated">designated</term>” means designated under section 7;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-operative-date" eId="term-operative-date">operative date</term>”, in relation to a designated scheme, means the first day on which domestic gas supply takes place at a charge reduced in accordance with the scheme.</p></content></hcontainer></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e5501"><heading>Reduced energy charges for non-domestic customers in Great Britain</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Regulations under section 9<ref href="#section-9-1">(1)</ref> may not provide for the reduction of charges for electricity supply if that supply takes place after the end of the period of two years beginning with the operative date of the first regulations made under section 9<ref href="#section-9-1">(1)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Additionally, regulations under section 9<ref href="#section-9-1">(1)</ref>—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>may only provide for the reduction of charges for electricity supply that takes place during a period of six months or less;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>but may provide for the reduction of charge for electricity supply that takes place during up to four such periods;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>must, if they provide for the reduction of charges for electricity supply that takes place during more than one such period, provide for each period to begin immediately after the end of a preceding period.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Regulations under section 9<ref href="#section-9-2">(2)</ref> may not provide for the reduction of charges for gas supply if that supply takes place after the end of the period of two years beginning with the operative date of the first regulations made under section 9<ref href="#section-9-2">(2)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Additionally, regulations under section 9<ref href="#section-9-2">(2)</ref>—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>may only provide for the reduction of charges for gas supply that takes place during a period of six months or less;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>but may provide for the reduction of charges for gas supply that takes place during up to four such periods;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>must, if they provide for the reduction of charges for gas supply that takes place during more than one such period, provide for each period to begin immediately after the end of a preceding period.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In this paragraph—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-operative-date" eId="term-operative-date">operative date</term>”, in relation to regulations under section 9<ref href="#section-9-1">(1)</ref> or <ref href="#section-9-2">(2)</ref>, means the first day on which GB non-domestic electricity supply or gas supply takes place at a charge reduced in accordance with regulations made under that provision;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-reduction-of-charges-for-electricity-supply" eId="term-reduction-of-charges-for-electricity-supply">reduction of charges for electricity supply</term>” means reducing the amounts that would otherwise be charged for GB non-domestic electricity supply by licensed electricity suppliers;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-reduction-of-charges-for-gas-supply" eId="term-reduction-of-charges-for-gas-supply">reduction of charges for gas supply</term>” means reducing the amounts that would otherwise be charged for GB non-domestic gas supply by licensed gas suppliers.</p></content></hcontainer></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e5621"><heading>Reduced energy charges for non-domestic customers in Northern Ireland</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-6-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Regulations under section 11<ref href="#section-11-1">(1)</ref> may not provide for the reduction of charges for electricity supply if that supply takes place after the end of the period of two years beginning with the operative date of the first regulations made under section 11<ref href="#section-11-1">(1)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-6-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Additionally, regulations under section 11<ref href="#section-11-1">(1)</ref>—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-6-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>may only provide for the reduction of charges for electricity supply that takes place during a period of six months or less;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-6-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>but may provide for the reduction of charges for electricity supply that takes place during up to four such periods;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-6-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>must, if they provide for the reduction of charges for electricity supply that takes place during more than one such period, provide for each period to begin immediately after the end of a preceding period.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-6-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Regulations under section 11<ref href="#section-11-2">(2)</ref> may not provide for the reduction of charges for gas supply if that supply takes place after the end of the period of two years beginning with the operative date of the first regulations made under section 11<ref href="#section-11-2">(2)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-6-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Additionally, regulations under section 11<ref href="#section-11-2">(2)</ref>—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-6-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>may only provide for the reduction of charges for gas supply that takes place during a period of six months or less;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-6-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>but may provide for the reduction of charges for gas supply that takes place during up to four such periods;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-6-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>must, if they provide for the reduction of charges for gas supply that takes place during more than one such period, provide for each period to begin immediately after the end of a preceding period.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-6-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In this paragraph—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-operative-date" eId="term-operative-date">operative date</term>”, in relation to regulations under section 11<ref href="#section-11-1">(1)</ref> or <ref href="#section-11-2">(2)</ref>, means the first day on which NI non-domestic electricity supply or gas supply takes place at a charge reduced in accordance with regulations made under that provision;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-reduction-of-charges-for-electricity-supply" eId="term-reduction-of-charges-for-electricity-supply">reduction of charges for electricity supply</term>” means reducing the amounts that would otherwise be charged for NI non-domestic electricity supply by licensed electricity suppliers;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-reduction-of-charges-for-gas-supply" eId="term-reduction-of-charges-for-gas-supply">reduction of charges for gas supply</term>” means reducing the amounts that would otherwise be charged for NI non-domestic gas supply by licensed gas suppliers.</p></content></hcontainer></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e5741"><heading>Power of the Secretary of State to give support for meeting energy costs etc</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-7-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The powers conferred by section 13 cease to be exercisable at the end of the period of three years and six months beginning with the day on which this Act is passed.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-7-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>That period may be extended in accordance with paragraph <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-9">9</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-7-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-7-1">(1)</ref> does not prevent the powers conferred by section 13 from being exercised in a manner that could have an effect (including through the creation of rights, privileges, obligations or liabilities) which continues after the period when the power is exercisable.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e5774"><heading>Temporary requirement for electricity generators to make payments</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-8-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Regulations under section 16 may not require an electricity generator to make a periodic payment in respect of a period that expires after the end of the period of 5 years beginning with the day on which this Act is passed.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-8-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend this paragraph so as to substitute a longer period for the period specified for the time being in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-8-1">(1)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-8-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Regulations under this paragraph are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e5803"><heading>Extension of certain periods</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-9-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations provide that any of the relevant time periods—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-9-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>does not end at the time when it would otherwise end (whether by virtue of the original limitation or previous regulations under this paragraph), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-9-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>ends instead at such later time as is specified in the regulations.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-9-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Regulations under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-9-1">(1)</ref> relating to a relevant time period must not provide for that period to end after the end of the period of 6 months beginning with the time when the relevant time period would otherwise have ended (whether by virtue of the original limitation or previous regulations under this paragraph).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-9-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Regulations under this paragraph are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-9-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In this paragraph—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-original-limitation" eId="term-original-limitation">original limitation</term>” means paragraph <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-1-2">1(2)</ref>, <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-2-2">2(2)</ref>, <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-3-2">3(2)</ref>, <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-4-2">4(2)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-7-1">7(1)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-time-period" eId="term-relevant-time-period">relevant time period</term>” means any of the periods (initially of two years’ length or three years and six months’ length) referred to in the original limitations.</p></content></hcontainer></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e5325"><heading>Domestic electricity price reduction schemes for Great Britain</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-1-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This paragraph applies to a domestic electricity price reduction scheme for Great Britain if that scheme, or any other such scheme, has been designated.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-1-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The scheme may not provide for the reduction of the amount charged for domestic electricity supply if that supply takes place after the end of the period of two years beginning with 1 October 2022.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-1-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>That period may be extended in accordance with paragraph <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-9">9</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-1-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>In this paragraph “<term refersTo="#term-designated" eId="term-designated">designated</term>” means designated under section 2.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e5363"><heading>Domestic gas price reduction schemes for Great Britain</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This paragraph applies to a domestic gas price reduction scheme for Great Britain if that scheme, or any other such scheme, has been designated.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The scheme may not provide for the reduction of the amount charged for domestic gas supply if that supply takes place after the end of the period of two years beginning with 1 October 2022.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>That period may be extended in accordance with paragraph <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-9">9</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>In this paragraph “<term refersTo="#term-designated" eId="term-designated">designated</term>” means designated under section 3.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e5401"><heading>Domestic electricity price reduction schemes for Northern Ireland</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This paragraph applies to a domestic electricity price reduction scheme for Northern Ireland if that scheme, or any other such scheme, has been designated.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The scheme may not provide for the reduction of the amount charged for domestic electricity supply if that supply takes place after the end of the period of two years beginning with the operative date of the only or first scheme to be designated.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-3-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>That period may be extended in accordance with paragraph <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-9">9</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-3-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In this paragraph—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-designated" eId="term-designated">designated</term>” means designated under section 6;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-operative-date" eId="term-operative-date">operative date</term>”, in relation to a designated scheme, means the first day on which domestic electricity supply takes place at a charge reduced in accordance with the scheme.</p></content></hcontainer></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e5451"><heading>Domestic gas price reduction schemes for Northern Ireland</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This paragraph applies to a domestic gas price reduction scheme for Northern Ireland if that scheme, or any other such scheme, has been designated.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-4-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The scheme may not provide for the reduction of the amount charged for domestic gas supply if that supply takes place after the end of the period of two years beginning with the operative date of the only or first scheme to be designated.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-4-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>That period may be extended in accordance with paragraph <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-9">9</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-4-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In this paragraph—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-designated" eId="term-designated">designated</term>” means designated under section 7;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-operative-date" eId="term-operative-date">operative date</term>”, in relation to a designated scheme, means the first day on which domestic gas supply takes place at a charge reduced in accordance with the scheme.</p></content></hcontainer></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e5501"><heading>Reduced energy charges for non-domestic customers in Great Britain</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Regulations under section 9<ref href="#section-9-1">(1)</ref> may not provide for the reduction of charges for electricity supply if that supply takes place after the end of the period of two years beginning with the operative date of the first regulations made under section 9<ref href="#section-9-1">(1)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Additionally, regulations under section 9<ref href="#section-9-1">(1)</ref>—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>may only provide for the reduction of charges for electricity supply that takes place during a period of six months or less;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>but may provide for the reduction of charge for electricity supply that takes place during up to four such periods;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>must, if they provide for the reduction of charges for electricity supply that takes place during more than one such period, provide for each period to begin immediately after the end of a preceding period.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Regulations under section 9<ref href="#section-9-2">(2)</ref> may not provide for the reduction of charges for gas supply if that supply takes place after the end of the period of two years beginning with the operative date of the first regulations made under section 9<ref href="#section-9-2">(2)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Additionally, regulations under section 9<ref href="#section-9-2">(2)</ref>—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>may only provide for the reduction of charges for gas supply that takes place during a period of six months or less;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>but may provide for the reduction of charges for gas supply that takes place during up to four such periods;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>must, if they provide for the reduction of charges for gas supply that takes place during more than one such period, provide for each period to begin immediately after the end of a preceding period.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In this paragraph—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-operative-date" eId="term-operative-date">operative date</term>”, in relation to regulations under section 9<ref href="#section-9-1">(1)</ref> or <ref href="#section-9-2">(2)</ref>, means the first day on which GB non-domestic electricity supply or gas supply takes place at a charge reduced in accordance with regulations made under that provision;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-reduction-of-charges-for-electricity-supply" eId="term-reduction-of-charges-for-electricity-supply">reduction of charges for electricity supply</term>” means reducing the amounts that would otherwise be charged for GB non-domestic electricity supply by licensed electricity suppliers;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-reduction-of-charges-for-gas-supply" eId="term-reduction-of-charges-for-gas-supply">reduction of charges for gas supply</term>” means reducing the amounts that would otherwise be charged for GB non-domestic gas supply by licensed gas suppliers.</p></content></hcontainer></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e5621"><heading>Reduced energy charges for non-domestic customers in Northern Ireland</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-6-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Regulations under section 11<ref href="#section-11-1">(1)</ref> may not provide for the reduction of charges for electricity supply if that supply takes place after the end of the period of two years beginning with the operative date of the first regulations made under section 11<ref href="#section-11-1">(1)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-6-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Additionally, regulations under section 11<ref href="#section-11-1">(1)</ref>—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-6-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>may only provide for the reduction of charges for electricity supply that takes place during a period of six months or less;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-6-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>but may provide for the reduction of charges for electricity supply that takes place during up to four such periods;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-6-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>must, if they provide for the reduction of charges for electricity supply that takes place during more than one such period, provide for each period to begin immediately after the end of a preceding period.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-6-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Regulations under section 11<ref href="#section-11-2">(2)</ref> may not provide for the reduction of charges for gas supply if that supply takes place after the end of the period of two years beginning with the operative date of the first regulations made under section 11<ref href="#section-11-2">(2)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-6-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Additionally, regulations under section 11<ref href="#section-11-2">(2)</ref>—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-6-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>may only provide for the reduction of charges for gas supply that takes place during a period of six months or less;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-6-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>but may provide for the reduction of charges for gas supply that takes place during up to four such periods;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-6-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>must, if they provide for the reduction of charges for gas supply that takes place during more than one such period, provide for each period to begin immediately after the end of a preceding period.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-6-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In this paragraph—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-operative-date" eId="term-operative-date">operative date</term>”, in relation to regulations under section 11<ref href="#section-11-1">(1)</ref> or <ref href="#section-11-2">(2)</ref>, means the first day on which NI non-domestic electricity supply or gas supply takes place at a charge reduced in accordance with regulations made under that provision;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-reduction-of-charges-for-electricity-supply" eId="term-reduction-of-charges-for-electricity-supply">reduction of charges for electricity supply</term>” means reducing the amounts that would otherwise be charged for NI non-domestic electricity supply by licensed electricity suppliers;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-reduction-of-charges-for-gas-supply" eId="term-reduction-of-charges-for-gas-supply">reduction of charges for gas supply</term>” means reducing the amounts that would otherwise be charged for NI non-domestic gas supply by licensed gas suppliers.</p></content></hcontainer></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e5741"><heading>Power of the Secretary of State to give support for meeting energy costs etc</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-7-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The powers conferred by section 13 cease to be exercisable at the end of the period of three years and six months beginning with the day on which this Act is passed.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-7-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>That period may be extended in accordance with paragraph <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-9">9</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-7-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-7-1">(1)</ref> does not prevent the powers conferred by section 13 from being exercised in a manner that could have an effect (including through the creation of rights, privileges, obligations or liabilities) which continues after the period when the power is exercisable.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e5774"><heading>Temporary requirement for electricity generators to make payments</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-8-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Regulations under section 16 may not require an electricity generator to make a periodic payment in respect of a period that expires after the end of the period of 5 years beginning with the day on which this Act is passed.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-8-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend this paragraph so as to substitute a longer period for the period specified for the time being in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-8-1">(1)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-8-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Regulations under this paragraph are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e5803"><heading>Extension of certain periods</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-9-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations provide that any of the relevant time periods—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-9-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>does not end at the time when it would otherwise end (whether by virtue of the original limitation or previous regulations under this paragraph), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-9-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>ends instead at such later time as is specified in the regulations.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-9-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Regulations under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-9-1">(1)</ref> relating to a relevant time period must not provide for that period to end after the end of the period of 6 months beginning with the time when the relevant time period would otherwise have ended (whether by virtue of the original limitation or previous regulations under this paragraph).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-9-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Regulations under this paragraph are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-9-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In this paragraph—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-original-limitation" eId="term-original-limitation">original limitation</term>” means paragraph <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-1-2">1(2)</ref>, <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-2-2">2(2)</ref>, <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-3-2">3(2)</ref>, <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-4-2">4(2)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-7-1">7(1)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-time-period" eId="term-relevant-time-period">relevant time period</term>” means any of the periods (initially of two years’ length or three years and six months’ length) referred to in the original limitations.</p></content></hcontainer></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="schedule" eId="schedule-7"><num>SCHEDULE 7<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section 27</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Amendments of legislation</heading><part eId="schedule-7-part-1"><num>PART 1</num><heading>Acts of Parliament</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e5895"><heading>Gas Act 1986</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content><p><mod>In Schedule 4B to the Gas Act 1986 (provisions imposing obligations that are enforceable as relevant requirements), in paragraph 4 (obligations of gas suppliers and gas shippers), after paragraph (e) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(f)</num><content><p>section 3<ref href="#section-3-2">(2)</ref>, <ref href="#section-3-3">(3)</ref> or <ref href="#section-3-4">(4)</ref> of the Energy Prices Act 2022, except section 3<ref href="#section-3-2-c">(2)(c)</ref> or <ref href="#section-3-4-b">(4)(b)</ref> insofar as non-compliance with the terms of the designated scheme involves the amounts payable by or to the Secretary of State under the scheme;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(g)</num><content><p>section 22 of the Energy Prices Act 2022.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e5933"><heading>Electricity Act 1989</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><content><p><mod>In Schedule 6A to the Electricity Act 1989 (provisions imposing obligations that are enforceable as relevant requirements), in paragraph 6 (obligations of supply licence holders), after paragraph (f) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(g)</num><content><p>section 2<ref href="#section-2-2">(2)</ref> of the Energy Prices Act 2022, except section 2<ref href="#section-2-2-c">(2)(c)</ref> insofar as non-compliance with the terms of the designated scheme involves the amounts payable by or to the Secretary of State under the scheme;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(h)</num><content><p>section 22 of the Energy Prices Act 2022.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e5962"><heading>Utilities Act 2000</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><content><p>The Utilities Act 2000 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><intro><p>In section 33(1) (standard conditions of electricity licences)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in paragraph (i), omit the second “or”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (j), after “2022” insert <quotedText startQuote="“">, or</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(k)</num><content><p>under or by virtue of section 21 of the Energy Prices Act 2022</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><content><p><mod>In section 81(2) (standard conditions of gas licences), after “Smart Meters Act 2018” insert <quotedText>“or under or by virtue of section 21 of the Energy Prices Act 2022”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><intro><p>In section 105 (general restrictions on disclosure of information)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1), after “2022” insert <quotedText>“or a relevant scheme or regulations made under section 9<ref href="#section-9-1">(1)</ref> or <ref href="#section-9-2">(2)</ref> or section 16 of the Energy Prices Act 2022”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (3), after paragraph (ab) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(ac)</num><content><p>it is required by any person in exercise of a power to require information conferred by regulations under section 16 of the Energy Prices Act 2022;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>after subsection (8) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(8A)</num><intro><p>Subsection (1) does not apply to a disclosure of information which has been obtained—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>under or by virtue of a relevant scheme if it is made by a person in connection with that person’s performance of the terms of that relevant scheme, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>under or by virtue of regulations made under section 9<ref href="#section-9-1">(1)</ref> or <ref href="#section-9-2">(2)</ref> of the Energy Prices Act 2022 if the disclosure is made by a person in connection with the exercise of that person’s functions under the regulations.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-6-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (10), after the definition of “relevant activities” insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-scheme">relevant scheme</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a domestic electricity price reduction scheme for Great Britain, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a domestic gas price reduction scheme for Great Britain,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>within the meaning of the Energy Prices Act 2022 (see section 1 of that Act);</p></wrapUp></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer></part><part eId="schedule-7-part-2"><num>PART 2</num><heading>Northern Ireland legislation</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e6115"><heading>Energy (Northern Ireland) Order 2003</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><content><p>The Energy (Northern Ireland) Order 2003 (<ref eId="c00028" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/2003/419">S.I. 2003/419 (N.I. 6)</ref>) is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><intro><p>In Article 12 (the principal objective and general duties of the Department and the Authority in relation to electricity), in paragraph (7), in the definition of “electricity functions”—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “means functions” substitute <quotedText startQuote="“">means—</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><blockList class="ordered alpha parens" ukl:Name="OrderedList" ukl:Type="alpha" ukl:Decoration="parens"><item><num>(a)</num><p>functions</p></item></blockList></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after the third “electricity” insert <quotedText startQuote="“">;</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" 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eId="schedule-7-paragraph-11-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph (j) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(k)</num><content><p>section 7<ref href="#section-6-2">(2)</ref> of the Energy Prices Act 2022, except section 7<ref href="#section-6-2-c">(2)(c)</ref> insofar as non-compliance with the terms of the designated scheme involves the amounts payable by or to the Secretary of State under the scheme; and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(l)</num><content><p>section 22 of the Energy Prices Act 2022,</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><intro><p>In Article 63 (general restrictions on disclosure of information)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>in paragraph (1)(a)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>for “or Part II” substitute <quotedText>“, Part II”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>after “Gas Order” insert <quotedText>“, a relevant scheme or regulations made under section 11<ref href="#section-11-1">(1)</ref> or <ref href="#section-11-2">(2)</ref> or section 16 of the Energy Prices Act 2022”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (3), after paragraph (b) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(ba)</num><content><p>it is required by any person in exercise of a power to require information conferred by regulations under section 16 of the Energy Prices Act 2022;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph (7) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><paragraph><num>(7A)</num><intro><p>Paragraph (1) does not apply to a disclosure of information which has been obtained—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>under or by virtue of a relevant scheme if it is made by a person in connection with that person’s performance of the terms of that relevant scheme;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>under or by virtue of regulations made under section 11<ref href="#section-11-1">(1)</ref> or <ref href="#section-11-2">(2)</ref> of the Energy Prices Act 2022 if the disclosure is made by a person in connection with the exercise of that person’s functions under the regulations.</p></content></level></paragraph></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph (10) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><paragraph><num>(11)</num><intro><p>In this Article “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-scheme">relevant scheme</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a domestic electricity price reduction scheme for Northern Ireland, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a domestic gas price reduction scheme for Northern Ireland,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>established under section 5 of the Energy Prices Act 2022.</p></wrapUp></paragraph></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e6454"><heading>The Electricity (Single Wholesale Market) (Northern Ireland) Order 2007</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><content><p>The Electricity (Single Wholesale Market) (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 (<ref eId="c00029" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/2007/913">S.I. 2007/913 (N.I. 7)</ref>) is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><content><p><mod>In Article 6 (the Single Electricity Market Committee), in paragraph (4), after sub-paragraph (d) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>the function of giving directions under section 6<ref href="#section-6-3">(3)</ref> of the Energy Prices Act 2022;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(f)</num><content><p>a function under regulations made under section 11<ref href="#section-11-1">(1)</ref> of the Energy Prices Act 2022;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-15" class="schProv1"><num>15</num><content><p><mod>In Article 9 (principal objective and duties of Department, the Authority and SEM Committee in relation to SEM), in paragraph (8), in the definition of “electricity functions”, after paragraph (d) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><blockList class="ordered alpha parens" 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<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-7-part-1"><num>PART 1</num><heading>Acts of Parliament</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e5895"><heading>Gas Act 1986</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content><p><mod>In Schedule 4B to the Gas Act 1986 (provisions imposing obligations that are enforceable as relevant requirements), in paragraph 4 (obligations of gas suppliers and gas shippers), after paragraph (e) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(f)</num><content><p>section 3<ref href="#section-3-2">(2)</ref>, <ref href="#section-3-3">(3)</ref> or <ref href="#section-3-4">(4)</ref> of the Energy Prices Act 2022, except section 3<ref href="#section-3-2-c">(2)(c)</ref> or <ref href="#section-3-4-b">(4)(b)</ref> insofar as non-compliance with the terms of the designated scheme involves the amounts payable by or to the Secretary of State under the scheme;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(g)</num><content><p>section 22 of the Energy Prices Act 2022.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e5933"><heading>Electricity Act 1989</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><content><p><mod>In Schedule 6A to the Electricity Act 1989 (provisions imposing obligations that are enforceable as relevant requirements), in paragraph 6 (obligations of supply licence holders), after paragraph (f) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(g)</num><content><p>section 2<ref href="#section-2-2">(2)</ref> of the Energy Prices Act 2022, except section 2<ref href="#section-2-2-c">(2)(c)</ref> insofar as non-compliance with the terms of the designated scheme involves the amounts payable by or to the Secretary of State under the scheme;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(h)</num><content><p>section 22 of the Energy Prices Act 2022.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e5962"><heading>Utilities Act 2000</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><content><p>The Utilities Act 2000 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><intro><p>In section 33(1) (standard conditions of electricity licences)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in paragraph (i), omit the second “or”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (j), after “2022” insert <quotedText startQuote="“">, or</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(k)</num><content><p>under or by virtue of section 21 of the Energy Prices Act 2022</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><content><p><mod>In section 81(2) (standard conditions of gas licences), after “Smart Meters Act 2018” insert <quotedText>“or under or by virtue of section 21 of the Energy Prices Act 2022”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><intro><p>In section 105 (general restrictions on disclosure of information)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1), after “2022” insert <quotedText>“or a relevant scheme or regulations made under section 9<ref href="#section-9-1">(1)</ref> or <ref href="#section-9-2">(2)</ref> or section 16 of the Energy Prices Act 2022”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (3), after paragraph (ab) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(ac)</num><content><p>it is required by any person in exercise of a power to require information conferred by regulations under section 16 of the Energy Prices Act 2022;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>after subsection (8) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(8A)</num><intro><p>Subsection (1) does not apply to a disclosure of information which has been obtained—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>under or by virtue of a relevant scheme if it is made by a person in connection with that person’s performance of the terms of that relevant scheme, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>under or by virtue of regulations made under section 9<ref href="#section-9-1">(1)</ref> or <ref href="#section-9-2">(2)</ref> of the Energy Prices Act 2022 if the disclosure is made by a person in connection with the exercise of that person’s functions under the regulations.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-6-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (10), after the definition of “relevant activities” insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-scheme">relevant scheme</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a domestic electricity price reduction scheme for Great Britain, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a domestic gas price reduction scheme for Great Britain,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>within the meaning of the Energy Prices Act 2022 (see section 1 of that Act);</p></wrapUp></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer></part>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e5895"><heading>Gas Act 1986</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content><p><mod>In Schedule 4B to the Gas Act 1986 (provisions imposing obligations that are enforceable as relevant requirements), in paragraph 4 (obligations of gas suppliers and gas shippers), after paragraph (e) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(f)</num><content><p>section 3<ref href="#section-3-2">(2)</ref>, <ref href="#section-3-3">(3)</ref> or <ref href="#section-3-4">(4)</ref> of the Energy Prices Act 2022, except section 3<ref href="#section-3-2-c">(2)(c)</ref> or <ref href="#section-3-4-b">(4)(b)</ref> insofar as non-compliance with the terms of the designated scheme involves the amounts payable by or to the Secretary of State under the scheme;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(g)</num><content><p>section 22 of the Energy Prices Act 2022.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e5933"><heading>Electricity Act 1989</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><content><p><mod>In Schedule 6A to the Electricity Act 1989 (provisions imposing obligations that are enforceable as relevant requirements), in paragraph 6 (obligations of supply licence holders), after paragraph (f) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(g)</num><content><p>section 2<ref href="#section-2-2">(2)</ref> of the Energy Prices Act 2022, except section 2<ref href="#section-2-2-c">(2)(c)</ref> insofar as non-compliance with the terms of the designated scheme involves the amounts payable by or to the Secretary of State under the scheme;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(h)</num><content><p>section 22 of the Energy Prices Act 2022.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e5962"><heading>Utilities Act 2000</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><content><p>The Utilities Act 2000 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><intro><p>In section 33(1) (standard conditions of electricity licences)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in paragraph (i), omit the second “or”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (j), after “2022” insert <quotedText startQuote="“">, or</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(k)</num><content><p>under or by virtue of section 21 of the Energy Prices Act 2022</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><content><p><mod>In section 81(2) (standard conditions of gas licences), after “Smart Meters Act 2018” insert <quotedText>“or under or by virtue of section 21 of the Energy Prices Act 2022”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><intro><p>In section 105 (general restrictions on disclosure of information)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1), after “2022” insert <quotedText>“or a relevant scheme or regulations made under section 9<ref href="#section-9-1">(1)</ref> or <ref href="#section-9-2">(2)</ref> or section 16 of the Energy Prices Act 2022”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (3), after paragraph (ab) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(ac)</num><content><p>it is required by any person in exercise of a power to require information conferred by regulations under section 16 of the Energy Prices Act 2022;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>after subsection (8) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(8A)</num><intro><p>Subsection (1) does not apply to a disclosure of information which has been obtained—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>under or by virtue of a relevant scheme if it is made by a person in connection with that person’s performance of the terms of that relevant scheme, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>under or by virtue of regulations made under section 9<ref href="#section-9-1">(1)</ref> or <ref href="#section-9-2">(2)</ref> of the Energy Prices Act 2022 if the disclosure is made by a person in connection with the exercise of that person’s functions under the regulations.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-6-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (10), after the definition of “relevant activities” insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-scheme">relevant scheme</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a domestic electricity price reduction scheme for Great Britain, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a domestic gas price reduction scheme for Great Britain,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>within the meaning of the Energy Prices Act 2022 (see section 1 of that Act);</p></wrapUp></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer>
<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-7-part-2"><num>PART 2</num><heading>Northern Ireland legislation</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e6115"><heading>Energy (Northern Ireland) Order 2003</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><content><p>The Energy (Northern Ireland) Order 2003 (<ref eId="c00028" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/2003/419">S.I. 2003/419 (N.I. 6)</ref>) is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><intro><p>In Article 12 (the principal objective and general duties of the Department and the Authority in relation to electricity), in paragraph (7), in the definition of “electricity functions”—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “means functions” substitute <quotedText startQuote="“">means—</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><blockList class="ordered alpha parens" ukl:Name="OrderedList" ukl:Type="alpha" ukl:Decoration="parens"><item><num>(a)</num><p>functions</p></item></blockList></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after the third “electricity” insert <quotedText startQuote="“">;</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><blockList class="ordered alpha parens" ukl:Name="OrderedList" ukl:Type="alpha" ukl:Decoration="parens"><item><num>(a)</num><p>the functions which the Department has under section 5 (so far as relating to electricity) and section 6 of the Energy Prices Act 2022 (see Schedule 5 to that Act);</p></item><item><num>(b)</num><p>the Authority’s function of giving directions under section 6<ref href="#section-6-3">(3)</ref> of the Energy Prices Act 2022;</p></item><item><num>(c)</num><p>functions under regulations made under section 11<ref href="#section-11-1">(1)</ref> of the Energy Prices Act 2022;</p></item><item><num>(d)</num><p>the power which the Department has under section 22 of the Energy Prices Act 2022 (by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-5-paragraph-1-1-g">1(1)(g)</ref> of Schedule 5 to that Act) to give a direction in connection with—</p><blockList class="ordered roman parens" ukl:Name="OrderedList" ukl:Type="roman" ukl:Decoration="parens"><item><num>(i)</num><p>the domestic electricity price reduction scheme for Northern Ireland, or</p></item><item><num>(ii)</num><p>regulations made under section 11(1) (so far as relating to electricity)</p></item></blockList></item></blockList></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><intro><p>In Article 14 (the principal objective and general duties of the Department and the Authority in relation to gas), in paragraph (6), in the definition of “gas functions”—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in paragraph (a), omit “and”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (b), after “gas” insert <quotedText startQuote="“">;</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><blockList class="ordered alpha parens" ukl:Name="OrderedList" ukl:Type="alpha" ukl:Decoration="parens"><item><num>(a)</num><p>the functions which the Department has under section 5 (so far as relating to gas) and section 7 of the Energy Prices Act 2022 (see Schedule 5 to that Act);</p></item><item><num>(b)</num><p>the Authority’s function of giving directions under section 7<ref href="#section-7-3">(3)</ref> of the Energy Prices Act 2022;</p></item><item><num>(c)</num><p>functions under regulations made under section 11<ref href="#section-11-2">(2)</ref> of the Energy Prices Act 2022;</p></item><item><num>(d)</num><p>the power which the Department has under section 22 of the Energy Prices Act 2022 (by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-5-paragraph-1-1-g">1(1)(g)</ref> of Schedule 5 to that Act) to give a direction in connection with—</p><blockList class="ordered roman parens" ukl:Name="OrderedList" ukl:Type="roman" ukl:Decoration="parens"><item><num>(i)</num><p>the domestic gas price reduction scheme for Northern Ireland, or</p></item><item><num>(ii)</num><p>regulations made under section 11<ref href="#section-11-2">(2)</ref> (so far as relating to gas)</p></item></blockList></item></blockList></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><intro><p>In Article 41A (meaning of relevant requirement in relation to electricity), in paragraph (4)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in sub-paragraph (j), omit the third “and”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph (k) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(l)</num><content><p>section 6<ref href="#section-7-2">(2)</ref> of the Energy Prices Act 2022, except section 6<ref href="#section-7-2-c">(2)(c)</ref> insofar as non-compliance with the terms of the designated scheme involves the amounts payable by or to the Secretary of State under the scheme; and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(m)</num><content><p>section 22 of the Energy Prices Act 2022,</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><intro><p>In Article 41B (meaning of relevant requirement in relation to gas), in paragraph (3)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-11-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in sub-paragraph (i), omit the third “and”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-11-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph (j) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(k)</num><content><p>section 7<ref href="#section-6-2">(2)</ref> of the Energy Prices Act 2022, except section 7<ref href="#section-6-2-c">(2)(c)</ref> insofar as non-compliance with the terms of the designated scheme involves the amounts payable by or to the Secretary of State under the scheme; and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(l)</num><content><p>section 22 of the Energy Prices Act 2022,</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><intro><p>In Article 63 (general restrictions on disclosure of information)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>in paragraph (1)(a)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>for “or Part II” substitute <quotedText>“, Part II”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>after “Gas Order” insert <quotedText>“, a relevant scheme or regulations made under section 11<ref href="#section-11-1">(1)</ref> or <ref href="#section-11-2">(2)</ref> or section 16 of the Energy Prices Act 2022”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (3), after paragraph (b) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(ba)</num><content><p>it is required by any person in exercise of a power to require information conferred by regulations under section 16 of the Energy Prices Act 2022;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph (7) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><paragraph><num>(7A)</num><intro><p>Paragraph (1) does not apply to a disclosure of information which has been obtained—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>under or by virtue of a relevant scheme if it is made by a person in connection with that person’s performance of the terms of that relevant scheme;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>under or by virtue of regulations made under section 11<ref href="#section-11-1">(1)</ref> or <ref href="#section-11-2">(2)</ref> of the Energy Prices Act 2022 if the disclosure is made by a person in connection with the exercise of that person’s functions under the regulations.</p></content></level></paragraph></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph (10) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><paragraph><num>(11)</num><intro><p>In this Article “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-scheme">relevant scheme</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a domestic electricity price reduction scheme for Northern Ireland, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a domestic gas price reduction scheme for Northern Ireland,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>established under section 5 of the Energy Prices Act 2022.</p></wrapUp></paragraph></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e6454"><heading>The Electricity (Single Wholesale Market) (Northern Ireland) Order 2007</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><content><p>The Electricity (Single Wholesale Market) (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 (<ref eId="c00029" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/2007/913">S.I. 2007/913 (N.I. 7)</ref>) is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><content><p><mod>In Article 6 (the Single Electricity Market Committee), in paragraph (4), after sub-paragraph (d) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>the function of giving directions under section 6<ref href="#section-6-3">(3)</ref> of the Energy Prices Act 2022;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(f)</num><content><p>a function under regulations made under section 11<ref href="#section-11-1">(1)</ref> of the Energy Prices Act 2022;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-15" class="schProv1"><num>15</num><content><p><mod>In Article 9 (principal objective and duties of Department, the Authority and SEM Committee in relation to SEM), in paragraph (8), in the definition of “electricity functions”, after paragraph (d) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><blockList class="ordered alpha parens" ukl:Name="OrderedList" ukl:Type="alpha" ukl:Decoration="parens"><item><num>(a)</num><p>functions under sections 5 and 6 of the Energy Prices Act 2022 (but only the functions under section 5 relating to electricity);</p></item><item><num>(b)</num><p>functions under regulations made under section 11<ref href="#section-11-1">(1)</ref> of the Energy Prices Act 2022;</p></item></blockList></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></paragraph></hcontainer></part>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e6115"><heading>Energy (Northern Ireland) Order 2003</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><content><p>The Energy (Northern Ireland) Order 2003 (<ref eId="c00028" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/2003/419">S.I. 2003/419 (N.I. 6)</ref>) is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><intro><p>In Article 12 (the principal objective and general duties of the Department and the Authority in relation to electricity), in paragraph (7), in the definition of “electricity functions”—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “means functions” substitute <quotedText 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Energy Prices Act 2022 (see Schedule 5 to that Act);</p></item><item><num>(b)</num><p>the Authority’s function of giving directions under section 6<ref href="#section-6-3">(3)</ref> of the Energy Prices Act 2022;</p></item><item><num>(c)</num><p>functions under regulations made under section 11<ref href="#section-11-1">(1)</ref> of the Energy Prices Act 2022;</p></item><item><num>(d)</num><p>the power which the Department has under section 22 of the Energy Prices Act 2022 (by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-5-paragraph-1-1-g">1(1)(g)</ref> of Schedule 5 to that Act) to give a direction in connection with—</p><blockList class="ordered roman parens" ukl:Name="OrderedList" ukl:Type="roman" ukl:Decoration="parens"><item><num>(i)</num><p>the domestic electricity price reduction scheme for Northern Ireland, or</p></item><item><num>(ii)</num><p>regulations made under section 11(1) (so far as relating to electricity)</p></item></blockList></item></blockList></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><intro><p>In Article 14 (the principal objective and general duties of the Department and the Authority in relation to gas), in paragraph (6), in the definition of “gas functions”—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in paragraph (a), omit “and”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (b), after “gas” insert <quotedText startQuote="“">;</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><blockList class="ordered alpha parens" ukl:Name="OrderedList" ukl:Type="alpha" ukl:Decoration="parens"><item><num>(a)</num><p>the functions which the Department has under section 5 (so far as relating to gas) and section 7 of the Energy Prices Act 2022 (see Schedule 5 to that Act);</p></item><item><num>(b)</num><p>the Authority’s function of giving directions under section 7<ref href="#section-7-3">(3)</ref> of the Energy Prices Act 2022;</p></item><item><num>(c)</num><p>functions under regulations made under section 11<ref href="#section-11-2">(2)</ref> of the Energy Prices Act 2022;</p></item><item><num>(d)</num><p>the power which the Department has under section 22 of the Energy Prices Act 2022 (by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-5-paragraph-1-1-g">1(1)(g)</ref> of Schedule 5 to that Act) to give a direction in connection with—</p><blockList class="ordered roman parens" ukl:Name="OrderedList" ukl:Type="roman" ukl:Decoration="parens"><item><num>(i)</num><p>the domestic gas price reduction scheme for Northern Ireland, or</p></item><item><num>(ii)</num><p>regulations made under section 11<ref href="#section-11-2">(2)</ref> (so far as relating to gas)</p></item></blockList></item></blockList></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><intro><p>In Article 41A (meaning of relevant requirement in relation to electricity), in paragraph (4)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in sub-paragraph (j), omit the third “and”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph (k) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(l)</num><content><p>section 6<ref href="#section-7-2">(2)</ref> of the Energy Prices Act 2022, except section 6<ref href="#section-7-2-c">(2)(c)</ref> insofar as non-compliance with the terms of the designated scheme involves the amounts payable by or to the Secretary of State under the scheme; and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(m)</num><content><p>section 22 of the Energy Prices Act 2022,</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><intro><p>In Article 41B (meaning of relevant requirement in relation to gas), in paragraph (3)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-11-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in sub-paragraph (i), omit the third “and”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-11-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph (j) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(k)</num><content><p>section 7<ref href="#section-6-2">(2)</ref> of the Energy Prices Act 2022, except section 7<ref href="#section-6-2-c">(2)(c)</ref> insofar as non-compliance with the terms of the designated scheme involves the amounts payable by or to the Secretary of State under the scheme; and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(l)</num><content><p>section 22 of the Energy Prices Act 2022,</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><intro><p>In Article 63 (general restrictions on disclosure of information)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>in paragraph (1)(a)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>for “or Part II” substitute <quotedText>“, Part II”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>after “Gas Order” insert <quotedText>“, a relevant scheme or regulations made under section 11<ref href="#section-11-1">(1)</ref> or <ref href="#section-11-2">(2)</ref> or section 16 of the Energy Prices Act 2022”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (3), after paragraph (b) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(ba)</num><content><p>it is required by any person in exercise of a power to require information conferred by regulations under section 16 of the Energy Prices Act 2022;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph (7) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><paragraph><num>(7A)</num><intro><p>Paragraph (1) does not apply to a disclosure of information which has been obtained—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>under or by virtue of a relevant scheme if it is made by a person in connection with that person’s performance of the terms of that relevant scheme;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>under or by virtue of regulations made under section 11<ref href="#section-11-1">(1)</ref> or <ref href="#section-11-2">(2)</ref> of the Energy Prices Act 2022 if the disclosure is made by a person in connection with the exercise of that person’s functions under the regulations.</p></content></level></paragraph></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph (10) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><paragraph><num>(11)</num><intro><p>In this Article “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-scheme">relevant scheme</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a domestic electricity price reduction scheme for Northern Ireland, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a domestic gas price reduction scheme for Northern Ireland,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>established under section 5 of the Energy Prices Act 2022.</p></wrapUp></paragraph></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e6454"><heading>The Electricity (Single Wholesale Market) (Northern Ireland) Order 2007</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><content><p>The Electricity (Single Wholesale Market) (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 (<ref eId="c00029" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/2007/913">S.I. 2007/913 (N.I. 7)</ref>) is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><content><p><mod>In Article 6 (the Single Electricity Market Committee), in paragraph (4), after sub-paragraph (d) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>the function of giving directions under section 6<ref href="#section-6-3">(3)</ref> of the Energy Prices Act 2022;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(f)</num><content><p>a function under regulations made under section 11<ref href="#section-11-1">(1)</ref> of the Energy Prices Act 2022;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-15" class="schProv1"><num>15</num><content><p><mod>In Article 9 (principal objective and duties of Department, the Authority and SEM Committee in relation to SEM), in paragraph (8), in the definition of “electricity functions”, after paragraph (d) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><blockList class="ordered alpha parens" ukl:Name="OrderedList" ukl:Type="alpha" ukl:Decoration="parens"><item><num>(a)</num><p>functions under sections 5 and 6 of the Energy Prices Act 2022 (but only the functions under section 5 relating to electricity);</p></item><item><num>(b)</num><p>functions under regulations made under section 11<ref href="#section-11-1">(1)</ref> of the Energy Prices Act 2022;</p></item></blockList></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="schedules" eId="schedules"><heading>SCHEDULES</heading><hcontainer name="schedule" eId="schedule-1"><num>SCHEDULE 1<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section 9</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Non-domestic relief regulations for Great Britain</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e3665"><heading>Introduction</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><intro><p>In this Schedule—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-energy-supply" eId="term-energy-supply">energy supply</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>GB non-domestic electricity supply, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>GB non-domestic gas supply;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-licensed-supplier" eId="term-licensed-supplier">licensed supplier</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a licensed electricity supplier, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a licensed gas supplier;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-gb-non-domestic-relief-regulations" eId="term-gb-non-domestic-relief-regulations">GB non-domestic relief regulations</term>” means regulations under section 9<ref href="#section-9-1">(1)</ref> or <ref href="#section-9-2">(2)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-support-scheme" eId="term-support-scheme">support scheme</term>” means provision in GB non-domestic relief regulations for—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>reducing the amounts that would otherwise be charged for energy supply by licensed suppliers, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>making payments to those suppliers in respect of those reductions.</p></content></level></hcontainer></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e3737"><heading>Application of GB non-domestic relief regulations</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>GB non-domestic relief regulations may relate to charges for energy supply that took place before section 9 or the regulations came into force (including charges made or paid before that section or the regulations came into force).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>GB non-domestic relief regulations may apply to energy supply to only some descriptions of customers.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>GB non-domestic relief regulations may apply to only some descriptions or parts of energy supply.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The power under section 26<ref href="#section-26-2-a">(2)(a)</ref> for GB non-domestic relief regulations to make different provision for different cases includes power for those regulations to make different provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for energy supply to different descriptions of customers,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for different descriptions of energy supply, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>for different parts of energy supply.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>That includes different provision for reducing the amount that would otherwise be charged for energy supply by licensed suppliers.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e3796"><heading>Delegation</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>GB non-domestic relief regulations may provide for functions (including functions involving the exercise of a discretion) to be exercisable by any person (including the Secretary of State).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In particular, the regulations may confer power—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-3-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to make rules or other subordinate legislation (and may provide for them to be made by statutory instrument), or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-3-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to give directions.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e3828"><heading>Powers and duties</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>GB non-domestic relief regulations may provide for duties to be imposed on, or powers to be conferred on, any person (including the Secretary of State).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-4-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>That includes powers or duties relating to the provision, or making available, of information.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e3848"><heading>Modification of contracts</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><content><p>GB non-domestic relief regulations may modify, or make other provision in relation to, the terms of contracts or other arrangements relating to energy supply.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e3858"><heading>Enforcement</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-6-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>GB non-domestic relief regulations may provide for civil penalties.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-6-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>GB non-domestic relief regulations may provide for obligations under the regulations to be enforceable as, or as if they were, relevant requirements for the purposes of section 25 of the Electricity Act 1989 or section 28 of the Gas Act 1986.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e3878"><heading>Exclusion of liability</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><content><p>GB non-domestic relief regulations may provide for a person not to be liable in damages for things done or omitted in the exercise or purported exercise of functions under the regulations.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e3888"><heading>Avoidance of abuse or unreasonable reliance on support schemes</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><intro><p>GB non-domestic relief regulations may make provision to deal with the consequences of, or to prohibit or otherwise regulate, transactions or arrangements which the Secretary of State considers manipulate or otherwise abuse—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any support scheme, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the availability of any support scheme.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e3910"><heading>Financially disadvantaged customers</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-9-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>GB non-domestic relief regulations may make provision about the terms on which licensed suppliers are to provide energy supply to which a support scheme relates to a specified description of customers.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-9-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>That includes provision about—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-9-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>terms on which the customers must, or must not, be provided with the energy supply;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-9-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>factors which must, or must not, be taken into account in deciding the terms on which the customers are to be provided with the energy supply;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-9-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the way in which factors may be taken into account in deciding the terms on which the customers are to be provided with the energy supply.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-9-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may specify a description of customers for the purposes of regulations under this paragraph only if the Secretary of State considers that customers within that description are financially disadvantaged.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-9-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>This paragraph does not limit the provision that may be made under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-5">5</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></hcontainer><hcontainer name="schedule" eId="schedule-2"><num>SCHEDULE 2<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section 11</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Non-domestic relief regulations for Northern Ireland</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e3972"><heading>Introduction</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><intro><p>In this Schedule—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-energy-supply" eId="term-energy-supply">energy supply</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>NI non-domestic electricity supply, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>NI non-domestic gas supply;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-licensed-supplier" eId="term-licensed-supplier">licensed supplier</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a licensed electricity supplier, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a licensed gas supplier;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-ni-non-domestic-relief-regulations" eId="term-ni-non-domestic-relief-regulations">NI non-domestic relief regulations</term>” means regulations under section 11<ref href="#section-11-1">(1)</ref> or <ref href="#section-11-2">(2)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-support-scheme" eId="term-support-scheme">support scheme</term>” means provision in NI non-domestic relief regulations for—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>reducing the amounts that would otherwise be charged for energy supply by licensed suppliers, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>making payments to those suppliers in respect of those reductions.</p></content></level></hcontainer></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e4044"><heading>Application of NI non-domestic relief regulations</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>NI non-domestic relief regulations may relate to charges for energy supply that took place before section 11 or the regulations came into force (including charges made or paid before that section or the regulations came into force).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>NI non-domestic relief regulations may apply to energy supply to only some descriptions of customers.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>NI non-domestic relief regulations may apply to only some descriptions or parts of energy supply.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The power under section 26<ref href="#section-26-2-a">(2)(a)</ref> for non-domestic relief regulations to make different provision for different cases includes power for those regulations to make different provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for energy supply to different descriptions of customers,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for different descriptions of energy supply, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>for different parts of energy supply.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>That includes different provision for reducing the amount that would otherwise be charged for energy supply by licensed suppliers.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e4103"><heading>Delegation</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>NI non-domestic relief regulations may provide for functions (including functions involving the exercise of a discretion) to be exercisable by any person (including the Secretary of State).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In particular, the regulations may confer power—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to make rules or other subordinate legislation (and may provide for them to be made by statutory rule), or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to give directions.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e4135"><heading>Powers and duties</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>NI non-domestic relief regulations may provide for duties to be imposed on, or powers to be conferred on, any person (including the Secretary of State).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>That includes powers or duties relating to the provision, or making available, of information.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e4155"><heading>Modification of contracts</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><content><p>NI non-domestic relief regulations may modify, or make other provision in relation to, the terms of contracts or other arrangements relating to energy supply.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e4165"><heading>Enforcement</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>NI non-domestic relief regulations may provide for civil penalties.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>NI non-domestic relief regulations may provide for obligations under the regulations to be enforceable as, or as if they were, relevant requirements for the purposes of Article 41A or 41B of the Energy (Northern Ireland) Order 2003 (<ref eId="c00021" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/2003/419">S.I. 2003/419 (N.I. 6)</ref>).</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e4188"><heading>Exclusion of liability</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><content><p>NI non-domestic relief regulations may provide for a person not to be liable in damages for things done or omitted in the exercise or purported exercise of functions under the regulations.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e4198"><heading>Avoidance of abuse or unreasonable reliance on support schemes</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><intro><p>NI non-domestic relief regulations may make provision to deal with the consequences of, or to prohibit or otherwise regulate, transactions or arrangements which the Secretary of State considers manipulate or otherwise abuse—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any support scheme, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the availability of any support scheme.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e4220"><heading>Financially disadvantaged customers</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-9-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>NI non-domestic relief regulations may make provision about the terms on which licensed suppliers are to provide energy supply to which a support scheme relates to a specified description of customers.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-9-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>That includes provision about—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-9-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>terms on which the customers must, or must not, be provided with the energy supply;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-9-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>factors which must, or must not, be taken into account in deciding the terms on which the customers are to be provided with the energy supply;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-9-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the way in which factors may be taken into account in deciding the terms on which the customers are to be provided with the energy supply.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-9-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may specify a description of customers for the purposes of regulations under this paragraph only if the Secretary of State considers that customers within that description are financially disadvantaged.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-9-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>This paragraph does not limit the provision that may be made under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-5">5</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></hcontainer><hcontainer name="schedule" eId="schedule-3"><num>SCHEDULE 3<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section 20</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Domestic Gas and Electricity (Tariff Cap) Act 2018</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e4282"><heading>Amendments to 2018 Act</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content><p>The Domestic Gas and Electricity (Tariff Cap) Act 2018 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 1 (cap on standard variable and default rates) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (3) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(3A)</num><content><p>If tariff cap conditions cease to have effect by virtue of section 8 in the case of supply licences for the supply of gas but continue to have effect in the case of supply licences for the supply of electricity, or vice versa, the reference in subsection (2)(b) to the standard supply licence conditions is to be construed accordingly.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (6), after paragraph (d) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>the need to set the cap at a level that takes account of the impact of the cap on public spending.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (6) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(6A)</num><content><p>In performing the duty under subsection (6)(e), the Authority must have regard to any information provided to it by the Secretary of State, or any guidance given by the Secretary of State, in relation to the matter mentioned in that provision.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 5 (publication and effect of modifications) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (4), for “56 days” substitute <quotedText>“25 working days”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (4) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In subsection (4), “<term refersTo="#term-working-day">working day</term>” means a day other than—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>Saturday or Sunday,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>Christmas Day or Good Friday, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a day which is a bank holiday under the Banking and Financial Dealings Act 1971 in any part of the United Kingdom.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 6 (review of level at which cap is set) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-4-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(1A)</num><intro><p>As soon as practicable after carrying out a review under subsection (1), the Authority must—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>produce a statement stating whether, in consequence of the review, the Authority proposes to change the level at which the cap is set, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>send a copy of the statement to the Secretary of State.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(1B)</num><content><p>The Authority must publish a statement under subsection (1A) as soon as practicable after complying with that subsection.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-4-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Omit subsection (2).</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><content><p>Omit section 7.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><content><p><mod>For section 8 substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>8</num><heading>Termination of tariff cap conditions</heading><subsection eId="d25e4466"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may at any time give a notice that tariff cap conditions are to cease to have effect in the case of—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>all supply licences,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>all supply licences for the supply of gas, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>all supply licences for the supply of electricity.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>Where the Secretary of State gives a notice under subsection <ref href="#d25e4466">(1)</ref>, tariff cap conditions cease to have effect, in the case of licences to which the notice relates, on the date specified in the notice.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In deciding whether to give a notice under subsection <ref href="#d25e4466">(1)</ref>, the Secretary of State must have regard to the desirability of ensuring that tariff cap conditions continue to have effect—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the case of supply licences for the supply of electricity, for so long as a scheme is designated for the purposes of section 2 of the Energy Prices Act 2022 (domestic electricity price reduction scheme for Great Britain);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in the case of supply licences for the supply of gas, for so long as a scheme is designated for the purposes of section 3 of the Energy Prices Act 2022 (domestic gas price reduction scheme for Great Britain).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must publish a notice under subsection <ref href="#d25e4466">(1)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>Where tariff cap conditions cease to have effect as provided by this section in the case of all supply licences, the functions of the Authority under section 1 cease to be exercisable.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>Where tariff cap conditions cease to have effect as provided by this section in the case of supply licences for the supply of gas, the functions of the Authority under section 1 cease to be exercisable in relation to such licences.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>Where tariff cap conditions cease to have effect as provided by this section in the case of supply licences for the supply of electricity, the functions of the Authority under section 1 cease to be exercisable in relation to such licences.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><content><p><mod>In section 9(1) (protection for domestic customers after termination of tariff cap conditions), for the words from “Before” to “the Authority must” substitute <quotedText>“The Authority must, at such intervals as it considers appropriate,”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 10 (consequential modification of standard supply licence conditions) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (1), after “effect” insert <quotedText>“, in the case of all supply licences,”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(1A)</num><content><p>The Authority may make such modifications of any standard conditions incorporated in supply licences by virtue of section 8 of the Gas Act 1986 as it considers necessary or expedient in consequence of tariff cap conditions ceasing to have effect as provided by section 8 in the case only of supply licences for the supply of gas.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(1B)</num><content><p>The Authority may make such modifications of any standard conditions incorporated in supply licences by virtue of section 8A of the Electricity Act 1989 as it considers necessary or expedient in consequence of tariff cap conditions ceasing to have effect as provided by section 8 in the case only of supply licences for the supply of electricity.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (2)(a), for “the modifications” substitute <quotedText>“modifications made under this section”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (3), after “modification” insert <quotedText>“made under this section”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e4614"><heading>Transitional provision</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This paragraph applies if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-5">5</ref> of this Schedule comes into force on or after 1 November 2022, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to the review carried out in 2022 under section 7 of the 2018 Act (review of competition for domestic supply contracts), no statement was published in accordance with section 7(6) of that Act.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In such a case—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>tariff cap conditions continue to have effect, notwithstanding section 8(3) of the 2018 Act, until they cease to have effect in accordance with section 8 of that Act (as substituted by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-6">6</ref> of this Schedule), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 7(5) and (6) of the 2018 Act (duty to publish statement following review) is to be treated as not having applied in relation to the review.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In this paragraph—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-the-2018-act" eId="term-the-2018-act">the 2018 Act</term>” means the Domestic Gas and Electricity (Tariff Cap) Act 2018;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-tariff-cap-conditions" eId="term-tariff-cap-conditions">tariff cap conditions</term>” has the same meaning as in the 2018 Act.</p></content></hcontainer></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></hcontainer><hcontainer name="schedule" eId="schedule-4"><num>SCHEDULE 4<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section 23</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Regulation of the Northern Ireland energy market</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e4694"><heading>Simplification of procedure for modifying conditions of electricity licences</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-1-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This paragraph applies to the exercise of the power conferred by Article 14 of the Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 (<ref eId="c00022" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1992/231">S.I. 1992/231 (N.I. 1)</ref>) (modification of conditions of electricity licences) by the Northern Ireland Regulator in response to the energy crisis.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-1-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>These provisions of Article 14 do not apply to the exercise of the power—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-1-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>paragraphs (2)(d), (3), (5) and (8)(c) (representations with respect to proposed modification);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-1-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>paragraph (10) (56 day standstill period before modification takes effect).</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-1-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>If, before the Northern Ireland Regulator decides to proceed with the making of a proposed modification by the exercise of the power, the Department directs the Regulator not to make that modification, the Regulator shall comply with the direction.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-1-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Article 14(7) has effect subject to sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-4-paragraph-1-2">(2)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-1-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>An appeal may not be brought under Article 14B in respect of the exercise of the power.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e4750"><heading>Simplification of procedure for modifying conditions of gas licences</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section applies to the exercise of the power conferred by Article 14 of the Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (<ref eId="c00023" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1996/275">S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2)</ref>) (modification of conditions of gas licences) by the Northern Ireland Regulator in response to the energy crisis.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>These provisions of Article 14 do not apply to the exercise of the power—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-2-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>paragraphs (2)(d), (3), (5) and (8)(c) (representations with respect to proposed modification);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-2-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>paragraph (10) (56 day standstill period before modification takes effect).</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-2-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>If, before the Northern Ireland Regulator decides to proceed with the making of a proposed modification by the exercise of the power, the Department directs the Regulator not to make that modification, the Regulator shall comply with the direction.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-2-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Article 14(7) has effect subject to sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-4-paragraph-1-2">(2)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-2-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>An appeal may not be brought under Article 14B in respect of the exercise of the power.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e4806"><heading>Expiry of this Schedule</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This Schedule ceases to have effect at the end of the relevant period.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>In this paragraph “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-period" eId="term-relevant-period">relevant period</term>” means the first period of 6 months to end after this Act is passed during the whole of which both the First Minister and deputy First Minister in Northern Ireland have held office.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>That includes any such period which began before the day on which this Act is passed.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may, by regulations, substitute the period of time specified in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-4-paragraph-3-2">(2)</ref> (for the purposes of this Schedule or a paragraph of this Schedule).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Regulations under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-4-paragraph-3-4">(4)</ref> are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e4853"><heading>Interpretation</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><intro><p>In this Schedule—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-department" eId="term-department">Department</term>” means the Department for the Economy in Northern Ireland;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-electricity-licence" eId="term-electricity-licence">electricity licence</term>” means a licence granted under Article 10 of the Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 (<ref eId="c00024" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1992/231">S.I. 1992/231 (N.I. 1)</ref>);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-gas-licence" eId="term-gas-licence">gas licence</term>” means a licence granted under Article 8 of the Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (<ref eId="c00025" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1996/275">S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2)</ref>).</p></content></hcontainer></paragraph></hcontainer></hcontainer><hcontainer name="schedule" eId="schedule-5"><num>SCHEDULE 5<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section 24</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Powers and expiry of powers in respect of Northern Ireland</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e4900"><heading>Powers exercisable concurrently by the Department for the Economy</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A power conferred on the Secretary of State by any of the following provisions of this Act may be exercised concurrently by the Department for the Economy in Northern Ireland (“<term refersTo="#term-the-department" eId="term-the-department">the Department</term>”)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section 5 (domestic energy price reduction: Northern Ireland);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 11 (non-domestic energy charges: Northern Ireland);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>section 13 (support for meeting energy costs etc.);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1-1-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>section 15 (role of other bodies in support for meeting energy costs etc.);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1-1-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>section 19 (passing on energy price support);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1-1-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>section 21 (modification of energy licences);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1-1-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>section 22 (directions);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1-1-h"><num>(h)</num><content><p>section 27 (consequential provision).</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Accordingly, for that purpose—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a reference to the Secretary of State in any of those provisions or any related provision is to be read as a reference to the Department, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a reference to the House of Commons or Parliament in any of those provisions or any related provision is to be read as a reference to the Northern Ireland Assembly,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>(but see paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-5-paragraph-3">3</ref> and <ref href="#schedule-5-paragraph-4">4</ref> for additional and alternative provision about section 14 and regulations generally).</p></wrapUp></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e4991"><heading>Limitations on the exercise of particular powers by the Department</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Department may exercise the power in section 21 only in respect of a licence granted under Article 10 of the Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 or Article 8 of the Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The Department may exercise the power in section 22 only for the purpose of giving a direction to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-2-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Northern Ireland Regulator;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-2-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a person who holds a licence granted under Article 10 of the Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 or Article 8 of the Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e5023"><heading>Application of section 14 to the exercise of powers by the Department</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This paragraph applies in relation to the exercise of the powers in section 13 by the Department.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>If the First Minister or deputy First Minister in Northern Ireland is not holding office at a time when the Department would otherwise—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-3-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>seek the approval of the Northern Ireland Assembly for particular expenditure in accordance with section 14<ref href="#section-14-2">(2)</ref>, that expenditure may instead be approved by a resolution of the House of Commons;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-3-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>lay a statement concerning urgent expenditure before the Northern Ireland Assembly in accordance with section 14<ref href="#section-14-4">(4)</ref>, that statement may instead be laid by the Secretary of State before Parliament;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-3-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>lay a report concerning expenditure before the Northern Ireland Assembly in accordance with section 14<ref href="#section-14-5">(5)</ref>, that report may instead be laid by the Secretary of State before Parliament.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e5070"><heading>Regulations made by the Department</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This paragraph applies where a power conferred by this Act to make regulations is exercisable concurrently by the Department.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Any provision made by the Department must be within the devolved competence of the Northern Ireland Assembly.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A provision is within the devolved competence of the Northern Ireland Assembly if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4-3-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>the provision, if it were contained in a Bill for an Act of the Northern Ireland Assembly—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4-3-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>would be within the legislative competence of the Assembly, and</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4-3-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>would not require the consent of the Secretary of State; or</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4-3-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>the provision—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4-3-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>amends or repeals Northern Ireland legislation, and</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4-3-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>would, if it were contained in a Bill for an Act of the Northern Ireland Assembly, be within the legislative competence of the Assembly and require the consent of the Secretary of State.</p></content></level></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Any power of the Department to make regulations is exercisable by statutory rule for the purposes of the Statutory Rules (Northern Ireland) Order 1979 (<ref eId="c00026" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1979/1573">S.I. 1979/1573 (N.I. 12)</ref>) (and not by statutory instrument).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>If regulations made by the Secretary of State under a power in this Act would be subject to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the affirmative procedure, regulations may not be made by the Department under that power unless a draft of the statutory rule containing the regulations has been laid before and approved by a resolution of the Northern Ireland Assembly;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the negative procedure, a statutory rule containing regulations made by the Department under that power is subject to negative resolution within the meaning given by section 41(6) of the <ref eId="c00027" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/apni/1954/33">Interpretation Act (Northern Ireland) 1954 (c. 33 (N.I.))</ref>.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e5162"><heading>Expiry of the Department’s powers</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><intro><p>A power conferred by any of the following provisions of this Act ceases to be exercisable concurrently by the Department at the end of the relevant period (and accordingly the related provision in paragraph <ref href="#schedule-5-paragraph-1-1">1(1)</ref> ceases to have effect)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section 5;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 11;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>section 13;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>section 15;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>section 19;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>section 21;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>section 22;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-h"><num>(h)</num><content><p>section 27.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e5223"><heading>Expiry of the Secretary of State’s powers in respect of Northern Ireland</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><intro><p>A power conferred by any of the following provisions of this Act ceases to be exercisable by the Secretary of State at the end of the relevant period—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section 5;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 11.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e5245"><heading>Meaning of “relevant period”</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-7-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In this Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-period" eId="term-relevant-period">relevant period</term>” means <ins class="substitution first" ukl:ChangeId="key-257eeefa058a91171bb6fa1e9b5bf8b6-1747932996038" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-257eeefa058a91171bb6fa1e9b5bf8b6"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-257eeefa058a91171bb6fa1e9b5bf8b6" class="commentary"/>—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-7-1-a"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-257eeefa058a91171bb6fa1e9b5bf8b6-1747932996038" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-257eeefa058a91171bb6fa1e9b5bf8b6">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-257eeefa058a91171bb6fa1e9b5bf8b6-1747932996038" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-257eeefa058a91171bb6fa1e9b5bf8b6">for the purposes of paragraph 5, the first period of </ins><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-257eeefa058a91171bb6fa1e9b5bf8b6-1747932996038" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-257eeefa058a91171bb6fa1e9b5bf8b6"><ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-1a9b452c34f1d91e7ffbc24b1ec576c5-1783091396809" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-1a9b452c34f1d91e7ffbc24b1ec576c5"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-1a9b452c34f1d91e7ffbc24b1ec576c5" class="commentary"/>6 years</ins></ins><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-257eeefa058a91171bb6fa1e9b5bf8b6-1747932996038" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-257eeefa058a91171bb6fa1e9b5bf8b6"> to end after this Act is passed during the whole of which both the First Minister and deputy First Minister in Northern Ireland have held office, and</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-7-1-b"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-257eeefa058a91171bb6fa1e9b5bf8b6-1747932996038" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-257eeefa058a91171bb6fa1e9b5bf8b6">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="substitution last" ukl:ChangeId="key-257eeefa058a91171bb6fa1e9b5bf8b6-1747932996038" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-257eeefa058a91171bb6fa1e9b5bf8b6">for the purposes of paragraph 6, the first period of 6 months to end after this Act is passed during the whole of which both of those Ministers have held office.</ins></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-7-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>That includes any such period which began before the day on which this Act is passed.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-7-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may, by regulations, substitute the period of time specified in sub-paragraph (1) (for the purposes of paragraph 5, paragraph 6, both of those paragraphs or any sub-paragraph of those paragraphs).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-7-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Regulations under sub-paragraph (3) are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e5303"><heading>Continuity of the Department’s powers</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><content><p>A power exercisable concurrently by the Department by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-5-paragraph-1-1">1(1)</ref> continues to be so exercisable even if that power has ceased to be exercisable by the Secretary of State.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer></hcontainer><hcontainer name="schedule" eId="schedule-6"><num>SCHEDULE 6<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section 25</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Time limits on the exercise of certain powers under this Act</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e5325"><heading>Domestic electricity price reduction schemes for Great Britain</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-1-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This paragraph applies to a domestic electricity price reduction scheme for Great Britain if that scheme, or any other such scheme, has been designated.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-1-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The scheme may not provide for the reduction of the amount charged for domestic electricity supply if that supply takes place after the end of the period of two years beginning with 1 October 2022.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-1-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>That period may be extended in accordance with paragraph <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-9">9</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-1-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>In this paragraph “<term refersTo="#term-designated" eId="term-designated">designated</term>” means designated under section 2.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e5363"><heading>Domestic gas price reduction schemes for Great Britain</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This paragraph applies to a domestic gas price reduction scheme for Great Britain if that scheme, or any other such scheme, has been designated.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The scheme may not provide for the reduction of the amount charged for domestic gas supply if that supply takes place after the end of the period of two years beginning with 1 October 2022.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>That period may be extended in accordance with paragraph <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-9">9</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>In this paragraph “<term refersTo="#term-designated" eId="term-designated">designated</term>” means designated under section 3.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e5401"><heading>Domestic electricity price reduction schemes for Northern Ireland</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This paragraph applies to a domestic electricity price reduction scheme for Northern Ireland if that scheme, or any other such scheme, has been designated.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The scheme may not provide for the reduction of the amount charged for domestic electricity supply if that supply takes place after the end of the period of two years beginning with the operative date of the only or first scheme to be designated.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-3-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>That period may be extended in accordance with paragraph <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-9">9</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-3-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In this paragraph—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-designated" eId="term-designated">designated</term>” means designated under section 6;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-operative-date" eId="term-operative-date">operative date</term>”, in relation to a designated scheme, means the first day on which domestic electricity supply takes place at a charge reduced in accordance with the scheme.</p></content></hcontainer></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e5451"><heading>Domestic gas price reduction schemes for Northern Ireland</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This paragraph applies to a domestic gas price reduction scheme for Northern Ireland if that scheme, or any other such scheme, has been designated.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-4-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The scheme may not provide for the reduction of the amount charged for domestic gas supply if that supply takes place after the end of the period of two years beginning with the operative date of the only or first scheme to be designated.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-4-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>That period may be extended in accordance with paragraph <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-9">9</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-4-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In this paragraph—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-designated" eId="term-designated">designated</term>” means designated under section 7;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-operative-date" eId="term-operative-date">operative date</term>”, in relation to a designated scheme, means the first day on which domestic gas supply takes place at a charge reduced in accordance with the scheme.</p></content></hcontainer></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e5501"><heading>Reduced energy charges for non-domestic customers in Great Britain</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Regulations under section 9<ref href="#section-9-1">(1)</ref> may not provide for the reduction of charges for electricity supply if that supply takes place after the end of the period of two years beginning with the operative date of the first regulations made under section 9<ref href="#section-9-1">(1)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Additionally, regulations under section 9<ref href="#section-9-1">(1)</ref>—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>may only provide for the reduction of charges for electricity supply that takes place during a period of six months or less;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>but may provide for the reduction of charge for electricity supply that takes place during up to four such periods;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>must, if they provide for the reduction of charges for electricity supply that takes place during more than one such period, provide for each period to begin immediately after the end of a preceding period.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Regulations under section 9<ref href="#section-9-2">(2)</ref> may not provide for the reduction of charges for gas supply if that supply takes place after the end of the period of two years beginning with the operative date of the first regulations made under section 9<ref href="#section-9-2">(2)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Additionally, regulations under section 9<ref href="#section-9-2">(2)</ref>—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>may only provide for the reduction of charges for gas supply that takes place during a period of six months or less;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>but may provide for the reduction of charges for gas supply that takes place during up to four such periods;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>must, if they provide for the reduction of charges for gas supply that takes place during more than one such period, provide for each period to begin immediately after the end of a preceding period.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In this paragraph—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-operative-date" eId="term-operative-date">operative date</term>”, in relation to regulations under section 9<ref href="#section-9-1">(1)</ref> or <ref href="#section-9-2">(2)</ref>, means the first day on which GB non-domestic electricity supply or gas supply takes place at a charge reduced in accordance with regulations made under that provision;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-reduction-of-charges-for-electricity-supply" eId="term-reduction-of-charges-for-electricity-supply">reduction of charges for electricity supply</term>” means reducing the amounts that would otherwise be charged for GB non-domestic electricity supply by licensed electricity suppliers;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-reduction-of-charges-for-gas-supply" eId="term-reduction-of-charges-for-gas-supply">reduction of charges for gas supply</term>” means reducing the amounts that would otherwise be charged for GB non-domestic gas supply by licensed gas suppliers.</p></content></hcontainer></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e5621"><heading>Reduced energy charges for non-domestic customers in Northern Ireland</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-6-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Regulations under section 11<ref href="#section-11-1">(1)</ref> may not provide for the reduction of charges for electricity supply if that supply takes place after the end of the period of two years beginning with the operative date of the first regulations made under section 11<ref href="#section-11-1">(1)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-6-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Additionally, regulations under section 11<ref href="#section-11-1">(1)</ref>—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-6-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>may only provide for the reduction of charges for electricity supply that takes place during a period of six months or less;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-6-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>but may provide for the reduction of charges for electricity supply that takes place during up to four such periods;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-6-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>must, if they provide for the reduction of charges for electricity supply that takes place during more than one such period, provide for each period to begin immediately after the end of a preceding period.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-6-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Regulations under section 11<ref href="#section-11-2">(2)</ref> may not provide for the reduction of charges for gas supply if that supply takes place after the end of the period of two years beginning with the operative date of the first regulations made under section 11<ref href="#section-11-2">(2)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-6-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Additionally, regulations under section 11<ref href="#section-11-2">(2)</ref>—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-6-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>may only provide for the reduction of charges for gas supply that takes place during a period of six months or less;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-6-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>but may provide for the reduction of charges for gas supply that takes place during up to four such periods;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-6-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>must, if they provide for the reduction of charges for gas supply that takes place during more than one such period, provide for each period to begin immediately after the end of a preceding period.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-6-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In this paragraph—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-operative-date" eId="term-operative-date">operative date</term>”, in relation to regulations under section 11<ref href="#section-11-1">(1)</ref> or <ref href="#section-11-2">(2)</ref>, means the first day on which NI non-domestic electricity supply or gas supply takes place at a charge reduced in accordance with regulations made under that provision;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-reduction-of-charges-for-electricity-supply" eId="term-reduction-of-charges-for-electricity-supply">reduction of charges for electricity supply</term>” means reducing the amounts that would otherwise be charged for NI non-domestic electricity supply by licensed electricity suppliers;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-reduction-of-charges-for-gas-supply" eId="term-reduction-of-charges-for-gas-supply">reduction of charges for gas supply</term>” means reducing the amounts that would otherwise be charged for NI non-domestic gas supply by licensed gas suppliers.</p></content></hcontainer></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e5741"><heading>Power of the Secretary of State to give support for meeting energy costs etc</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-7-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The powers conferred by section 13 cease to be exercisable at the end of the period of three years and six months beginning with the day on which this Act is passed.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-7-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>That period may be extended in accordance with paragraph <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-9">9</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-7-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-7-1">(1)</ref> does not prevent the powers conferred by section 13 from being exercised in a manner that could have an effect (including through the creation of rights, privileges, obligations or liabilities) which continues after the period when the power is exercisable.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e5774"><heading>Temporary requirement for electricity generators to make payments</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-8-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Regulations under section 16 may not require an electricity generator to make a periodic payment in respect of a period that expires after the end of the period of 5 years beginning with the day on which this Act is passed.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-8-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend this paragraph so as to substitute a longer period for the period specified for the time being in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-8-1">(1)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-8-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Regulations under this paragraph are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e5803"><heading>Extension of certain periods</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-9-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations provide that any of the relevant time periods—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-9-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>does not end at the time when it would otherwise end (whether by virtue of the original limitation or previous regulations under this paragraph), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-9-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>ends instead at such later time as is specified in the regulations.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-9-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Regulations under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-9-1">(1)</ref> relating to a relevant time period must not provide for that period to end after the end of the period of 6 months beginning with the time when the relevant time period would otherwise have ended (whether by virtue of the original limitation or previous regulations under this paragraph).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-9-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Regulations under this paragraph are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-9-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In this paragraph—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-original-limitation" eId="term-original-limitation">original limitation</term>” means paragraph <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-1-2">1(2)</ref>, <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-2-2">2(2)</ref>, <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-3-2">3(2)</ref>, <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-4-2">4(2)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-7-1">7(1)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-time-period" eId="term-relevant-time-period">relevant time period</term>” means any of the periods (initially of two years’ length or three years and six months’ length) referred to in the original limitations.</p></content></hcontainer></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></hcontainer><hcontainer name="schedule" eId="schedule-7"><num>SCHEDULE 7<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section 27</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Amendments of legislation</heading><part eId="schedule-7-part-1"><num>PART 1</num><heading>Acts of Parliament</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e5895"><heading>Gas Act 1986</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content><p><mod>In Schedule 4B to the Gas Act 1986 (provisions imposing obligations that are enforceable as relevant requirements), in paragraph 4 (obligations of gas suppliers and gas shippers), after paragraph (e) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(f)</num><content><p>section 3<ref href="#section-3-2">(2)</ref>, <ref href="#section-3-3">(3)</ref> or <ref href="#section-3-4">(4)</ref> of the Energy Prices Act 2022, except section 3<ref href="#section-3-2-c">(2)(c)</ref> or <ref href="#section-3-4-b">(4)(b)</ref> insofar as non-compliance with the terms of the designated scheme involves the amounts payable by or to the Secretary of State under the scheme;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(g)</num><content><p>section 22 of the Energy Prices Act 2022.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e5933"><heading>Electricity Act 1989</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><content><p><mod>In Schedule 6A to the Electricity Act 1989 (provisions imposing obligations that are enforceable as relevant requirements), in paragraph 6 (obligations of supply licence holders), after paragraph (f) insert—<quotedStructure 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class="schProv1"><num>4</num><intro><p>In section 33(1) (standard conditions of electricity licences)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in paragraph (i), omit the second “or”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (j), after “2022” insert <quotedText startQuote="“">, or</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(k)</num><content><p>under or by virtue of section 21 of the Energy Prices Act 2022</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><content><p><mod>In section 81(2) (standard conditions of gas licences), after “Smart Meters Act 2018” insert <quotedText>“or 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or <ref href="#section-9-2">(2)</ref> of the Energy Prices Act 2022 if the disclosure is made by a person in connection with the exercise of that person’s functions under the regulations.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-6-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (10), after the definition of “relevant activities” insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-scheme">relevant scheme</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a domestic electricity price reduction scheme for Great Britain, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a domestic gas price reduction scheme for Great Britain,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>within the meaning of the Energy Prices Act 2022 (see section 1 of that Act);</p></wrapUp></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer></part><part eId="schedule-7-part-2"><num>PART 2</num><heading>Northern Ireland legislation</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e6115"><heading>Energy (Northern Ireland) Order 2003</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><content><p>The Energy (Northern Ireland) Order 2003 (<ref eId="c00028" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/2003/419">S.I. 2003/419 (N.I. 6)</ref>) is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><intro><p>In Article 12 (the principal objective and general duties of the Department and the Authority in relation to electricity), in paragraph (7), in the definition of “electricity functions”—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “means functions” substitute <quotedText startQuote="“">means—</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><blockList class="ordered alpha parens" ukl:Name="OrderedList" ukl:Type="alpha" ukl:Decoration="parens"><item><num>(a)</num><p>functions</p></item></blockList></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after the third “electricity” insert <quotedText startQuote="“">;</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><blockList class="ordered alpha parens" ukl:Name="OrderedList" ukl:Type="alpha" ukl:Decoration="parens"><item><num>(a)</num><p>the functions which the Department has under section 5 (so far as relating to electricity) and section 6 of the Energy Prices Act 2022 (see Schedule 5 to that Act);</p></item><item><num>(b)</num><p>the Authority’s function of giving directions under section 6<ref href="#section-6-3">(3)</ref> of the Energy Prices Act 2022;</p></item><item><num>(c)</num><p>functions under regulations made under section 11<ref href="#section-11-1">(1)</ref> of the Energy Prices Act 2022;</p></item><item><num>(d)</num><p>the power which the Department has under section 22 of the Energy Prices Act 2022 (by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-5-paragraph-1-1-g">1(1)(g)</ref> of Schedule 5 to that Act) to give a direction in connection with—</p><blockList class="ordered roman parens" ukl:Name="OrderedList" ukl:Type="roman" ukl:Decoration="parens"><item><num>(i)</num><p>the domestic electricity price reduction scheme for Northern Ireland, 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Prices Act 2022, except section 6<ref href="#section-7-2-c">(2)(c)</ref> insofar as non-compliance with the terms of the designated scheme involves the amounts payable by or to the Secretary of State under the scheme; and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(m)</num><content><p>section 22 of the Energy Prices Act 2022,</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><intro><p>In Article 41B (meaning of relevant requirement in relation to gas), in paragraph (3)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-11-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in sub-paragraph (i), omit the third “and”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-11-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph (j) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(k)</num><content><p>section 7<ref href="#section-6-2">(2)</ref> of the Energy Prices Act 2022, except section 7<ref href="#section-6-2-c">(2)(c)</ref> insofar as non-compliance with the terms of the designated scheme involves the amounts payable by or to the Secretary of State under the scheme; and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(l)</num><content><p>section 22 of the Energy Prices Act 2022,</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><intro><p>In Article 63 (general restrictions on disclosure of information)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>in paragraph (1)(a)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>for “or Part II” substitute 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name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph (7) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><paragraph><num>(7A)</num><intro><p>Paragraph (1) does not apply to a disclosure of information which has been obtained—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>under or by virtue of a relevant scheme if it is made by a person in connection with that person’s performance of the terms of that relevant scheme;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>under or by virtue of regulations made under section 11<ref href="#section-11-1">(1)</ref> or <ref href="#section-11-2">(2)</ref> of the Energy Prices Act 2022 if the disclosure is made by a person in connection with the exercise of that person’s functions under 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