5E+W+SThe Electricity Act 1989 is amended as follows.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. para. 5 partly in force; Sch. para. 5 in force for specified purposes at 8.6.2010 see s. 38(2)(b)
6(1)In section 25(8) (orders for securing compliance), in the definition of “relevant requirement”—E+W+S
(a)for “, 42C, 43A or 43B” substitute “ or 42C ”;
(b)at the end insert “ or section 9 or 11 of the Energy Act 2010 (schemes for reducing fuel poverty) or sections 26 to 29 of that Act (adjustment of charges to help disadvantaged groups of customers) ”.
(2)Nothing in sub-paragraph (1)(b) is to be taken to limit the kind of provision that can be made by regulations under section 9 or 11 about enforcement of a requirement imposed by, or payment of a sum due under, the regulations.
Valid from 16/07/2012
7E+W+SIn section 27 (validity and effect of orders), after subsection (8) insert—
“(9)Subsections (1) to (3) do not apply in the case of a final or provisional order that relates to a relevant condition imposed by the exercise of the power in section 18(1) of the Energy Act 2010 (prevention of exploitation of electricity trading and transmission arrangements).
(10)For provision about appeals relating to such orders, see section 20 of the Energy Act 2010.”
Valid from 16/07/2012
8E+W+SIn section 27E (appeals), after subsection (9) insert—
“(10)This section does not apply in the case of a penalty that relates to a relevant condition imposed by the exercise of the power in section 18(1) of the Energy Act 2010 (prevention of exploitation of electricity trading and transmission arrangements).
(11)For provision about appeals relating to such penalties, see section 21 of the Energy Act 2010.”
9E+W+SOmit sections 43A and 43B (adjustment of charges to help disadvantaged groups of gas customers).
10E+W+SIn section 106(2) (provisions as to orders), omit “43A,”.