Part 3

Energy Regulation
Chapter 4

Further provisions about regulation

Meaning of electricity supply and high voltage lines

Meaning of “high voltage line”
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1
In subsection (1) of section 64 of the 1989 Act (interpretation of Part 1), for the definitions of “high voltage line” and “low voltage line” substitute—
“high voltage line” means an electric line which—
a
if it is in Scotland or is a relevant offshore line (as defined in subsection (1A)), is of a nominal voltage of 132 kilovolts or more; and
b
in any other case, is of a nominal voltage of more than 132 kilovolts,
and “low voltage line” shall be construed accordingly;
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S. 180(1) in force at 29.7.2010 for specified purposes by S.I. 2010/1889, art. 2
S. 180(1) in force at 10.6.2014 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2014/1460, art. 2
S. 180(2) repealed (10.6.2014) by Energy Act 2008 (c. 32), s. 110(2), Sch. 6; S.I. 2014/1461, art. 2(b)
Ss. 171-196: power to apply (with modifications) conferred (26.10.2023) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), s. 334(2)(l), Sch. 18 para. 50