The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011

Binding decisions of the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators and of the European Commission

Binding decisions of the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators and of the European Commission in relation to gas

32.  After section 4B of the Gas Act 1986(1) insert—

““4C    Binding decisions of the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators and of the European Commission

The Authority must carry out its functions under this Part in the manner that it considers is best calculated to implement, or to ensure compliance with, any binding decision of the Agency or the European Commission made under the Gas Directive, the Gas Regulation or the Agency Regulation in relation to gas.”.

Binding decisions of the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators and of the European Commission in relation to electricity

33.  After section 3D of the Electricity Act 1989(2) insert—

““3E    Binding decisions of the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators and of the European Commission

The Authority must carry out its functions under this Part in the manner that it considers is best calculated to implement, or to ensure compliance with, any binding decision of the Agency or the European Commission made under the Electricity Directive, the Electricity Regulation or the Agency Regulation in relation to electricity.”.

(1)

Section 4B was inserted by section 12 of the Utilities Act 2000 (c. 27). An amendment has been made that is not relevant for these purposes.

(2)

Section 3D was inserted by section 16 of the Utilities Act 2000 (c. 27). Amendments have been made that are not relevant for these purposes.