Electricity Act 1989
1989 c. 29 · Enacted 27 July 1989 · Extends to United Kingdom
An Act to provide for the appointment and functions of a Director General of Electricity Supply and of consumers’ committees for the electricity supply industry; to make new provision with respect to the supply of electricity through electric lines and the generation and transmission of electricity for such supply; to abolish the Electricity Consumers’ Council and the Consultative Councils established under the Electricity Act 1947; to provide for the vesting of the property, rights and liabilities of the Electricity Boards and the Electricity Council in companies nominated by the Secretary of State and the subsequent dissolution of those Boards and that Council; to provide for the giving of financial assistance in connection with the storage and reprocessing of nuclear fuel, the treatment, storage and disposal of radioactive waste and the decommissioning of nuclear installations; to amend the Rights of Entry (Gas and Electricity Boards) Act 1954 and the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973; and for connected purposes.
[27th July 1989]
BE IT ENACTED by the Queen’s most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, and Commons, in this present Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:—C1C2C3C4C5
Annotations to the whole text
Modifications
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Act: references to the Director General of Electricity Supply ("the Director") shall be read as references to the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority ("the Authority") (20.12.2000) by virtue of Utilities Act 2000 (c. 27), s. 3(2); S.I. 2000/3343, art. 2, Sch.
- C2
Act: references to a public gas transporter or to the holder of a licence under section 7 of the 1986 Act shall have effect as if they were references to a gas transporter (1.10.2001) by virtue of Utilities Act 2000 (c. 27), s. 76(7); S.I. 2001/3266, art. 2, Sch. (with arts. 3-20)
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Act: power to modify conferred (E.W.S.) (8.5.2003) by Electricity (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2003 (c. 9), s. 2(3)
- C4
Act: transfer of functions (1.10.2008) by Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (c. 17), ss. 30(3)(a), 66(2) (with s. 6(9), Sch. 3); S.I. 2008/2550, art. 2, Sch.
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Act: power to amend conferred (24.5.2024 for specified purposes, 1.1.2025 in so far as not already in force) by Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13), s. 138(2)-(7), 339(2)(c); S.I. 2024/1226, regs. 1(2), 2(1)(2) (with Sch. para. 10, 20)
Contents
- Part I: ELECTRICITY SUPPLY
- Introductory
- 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
- 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
- 3General duties of Secretary of State and Director. Repealed
- 3AThe principal objective and general duties of the Secretary of State and the Authority.
- 3BGuidance on social and environmental matters.
- 3CHealth and safety.
- 3DExceptions from sections 3A to 3C.
- 3EBinding decisions of the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators and of the European Commission
- 3FAuthority to consult and cooperate with other authorities
- Licensing of supply etc.
- 4Prohibition on unlicensed supply etc.
- 5Exemptions from prohibition.
- 5ADuties of distribution exemption holders
- 5BDuties of supply exemption holders
- 6Licences authorising supply, etc.
- 6AProcedure for licence applications.
- 6BApplications for transmission licences.
- 6BAMeaning of “relevant electricity project”, “relevant licence” and “relevant contract”
- 6BBDesignation of a delivery body
- 6CCompetitive tenders
- 6CAPower to require information
- 6CBRecovery of tender costs
- 6CCCompetitive tenders: supplementary
- 6CDSections 6C to 6CC: further definitions
- 6DSection 6C: supplemental provision Repealed
- 6EProperty schemes in respect of relevant licences and contracts
- 6F... Transmission during commissioning period
- 6GSection 6F: meaning of “commissioning period”
- 6HSections 6C, 6F and 6G: modification of codes or agreements
- 7Conditions of licences: general.
- 7ATransfer of licences.
- 7BUniform prices etc. in certain areas of Scotland.
- 8Conditions for funding certain companies engaged in nuclear generation in Scotland.
- 8AStandard conditions of licences.
- 9General duties of licence holders.
- 10Powers etc. of licence holders.
- Electricity transmission and the operation of electricity interconnectors: independence
- 10AElectricity transmission and the operation of electricity interconnectors: requirement for certain participants to be certified as independent
- 10BApplication for certification
- 10CReport where applicant connected with a country outside the United Kingdom
- 10DCertification
- 10EGrounds for certification
- 10FThe ownership unbundling requirement
- 10GThe ownership unbundling requirement: supplementary
- 10HDesignation for the purposes of the Electricity Regulation
- 10IMonitoring and review of certification
- 10JReview of certification: requirement to provide information etc
- 10KReport as to any connection of certified person with a country outside the United Kingdom
- 10LContinuation or withdrawal of certification
- 10MProhibition on the exercise of certain shareholder rights and rights of appointment
- 10NValidity of acts infringing section 10M
- 10OInterpretation
- Long duration electricity storage
- 10PLong duration electricity storage
- Modification of licences
- 11Modification by agreement. Repealed
- 11AModification of conditions of licences
- 11AAModification of conditions under section 11A: early effective date
- 11BModification of conditions under section 11A: supplementary
- Appeal from decisions of the Authority
- 11CAppeal to the CMA
- 11DProcedure on appeal to CMA
- 11EDetermination by CMA of appeal
- 11FCMA's powers on allowing appeal
- 11GTime limits for CMA to determine an appeal
- 11HDetermination of appeal by CMA : supplementary
- 12Modification references to Monopolies Commission. Repealed
- 12AReferences under section 12: time limits Repealed
- 12BReferences under section 12: powers of investigation Repealed
- 13Reports on modification references. Repealed
- 14Modification following report. Repealed
- 14ACompetition Commission’s power to veto modifications following report. Repealed
- 15Modification by order under other enactments.
- 15ALicence modifications relating to new electricity trading arrangements.
- Duties of electricity distributors
- 16Duty to connect on request.
- 16AProcedure for requiring a connection.
- 17Exceptions from duty to connect.
- 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
- 19Power to recover expenditure.
- 20Power to require security.
- 21Additional terms of connection.
- 22Special agreements with respect to connection.
- 23Determination of disputes.
- 24The public electricity supply code.
- Enforcement of obligations of regulated persons
- 25Orders for securing compliance.
- 26Procedural requirements.
- 27Validity and effect of orders.
- 27APenalties.
- 27BStatement of policy with respect to penalties.
- 27CTime limits on the imposition of financial penalties.
- 27DInterest and payment of instalments.
- 27EAppeals against penalties.
- 27FRecovery of penalties.
- 27GConsumer redress orders
- 27HRemedial action under a consumer redress order
- 27IOther procedural requirements in relation to consumer redress orders
- 27JStatement of policy with respect to consumer redress orders
- 27KTime limits for making consumer redress orders
- 27LEnforcement of consumer redress orders
- 27MAppeals against consumer redress orders
- 27NConsumer redress orders: miscellaneous
- 27OMaximum amount of penalty or compensation
- 28Power to require information etc.
- Provisions with respect to supply generally
- 29Regulations relating to supply and safety.
- 30Electrical inspectors.
- 31Use etc. of meters.
- Protection of public interest
- 32The renewables obligation
- 32AFurther provision about the renewables obligation
- 32BRenewables obligation certificates
- 32CSection 32B: supplemental provision
- 32DAmounts of electricity specified in certificates
- 32ESection 32D: transitional provision and savings
- 32FUse of renewables obligation certificates issued in Northern Ireland
- 32GPayment as alternative to complying with renewables obligation order
- 32HAllocation of amounts to electricity suppliers
- 32ICosts of the Authority and the Northern Ireland authority
- 32JInformation
- 32KRenewables obligation order: general provision
- 32LRenewables obligation orders: procedure
- 32LARenewables obligation closure order
- 32LBRenewables obligation closure orders: procedure
- 32LCOnshore wind generating stations: closure of renewables obligation
- 32LDOnshore wind generating stations accredited, or additional capacity added, on or before the onshore wind closure date
- 32LEOnshore wind generating stations accredited, or additional capacity added, in the year after the onshore wind closure date: grid or radar delay condition met
- 32LFOnshore wind generating stations accredited, or additional capacity added, on or before 31 March 2017: approved development condition met
- 32LGOnshore wind generating stations accredited, or additional capacity added, between 1 April 2017 and 31 March 2018: grid or radar delay condition met
- 32LHOnshore wind generating stations accredited, or additional capacity added, between 1 April 2017 and 31 January 2018: investment freezing condition met
- 32LIOnshore wind generating stations accredited, or additional capacity added, between 1 February 2018 and 31 January 2019: grid or radar delay condition met
- 32LJThe approved development condition
- 32LKThe investment freezing condition
- 32LLThe grid or radar delay condition
- 32LMUse of Northern Ireland certificates: onshore wind power
- 32MInterpretation of sections 32 to 32M
- 32NThe certificate purchase obligation
- 32OFurther provision about the certificate purchase obligation
- 32PCertificate purchase levy
- 32QUse of levy payments
- 32RDesignation of a CFD counterparty as purchasing body or administrator
- 32SGB certificates
- 32TNI certificates
- 32USections 32S and 32T: supplemental provision
- 32VCertificate purchase orders: amounts of electricity stated in certificates
- 32WSection 32V: transitional provision and savings
- 32XCertificate purchase orders: information
- 32YCertificate purchase orders: corresponding provision
- 32ZCertificate purchase orders: general provision
- 32Z1Certificate purchase orders: procedure
- 32Z2Interpretation of sections 32N to 32Z2
- 33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
- 34Fuel stocks etc. at generating stations.
- 35Provisions supplementary to section 34.
- 36Consent required for construction etc. of generating stations.
- 36ADeclarations extinguishing etc. public rights of navigation
- 36BDuties in relation to navigation
- 36CVariation of consents under section 36
- 36DProceedings for questioning certain decisions of the Scottish Ministers
- 36EApplications under section 36D: requirement for permission
- 37Consent required for overhead lines.
- 37AApplication for variation of section 37 consent: Scotland
- 37BVariation of section 36 and 37 consents on change of circumstances: Scotland
- 37CCorrection of errors in consent documents: Scotland
- 38Preservation of amenity and fisheries.
- Benefits resulting from proximity to new or upgraded transmission infrastructure
- 38APower to establish scheme for giving of benefits
- 38BPassing of benefits to ultimate consumer
- 38CEnforcement of benefit scheme
- 38DDisclosure and use of information in connection with benefit scheme
- Consumer protection: standards of performance
- 39Electricity supply: performance in individual cases.
- 39AStandards of performance in individual cases: electricity distributors.
- 39BStandards of performance in individual cases: disputes.
- 40Electricity supply: overall performance.
- 40AOverall standards of performance: electricity distributors.
- 40BProcedures for prescribing or determining standards of performance.
- 41APromotion of reductions in carbon emissions: ... electricity distributors and electricity suppliers
- 41AAScottish Ministers' promotion of reductions in carbon emissions: electricity suppliers
- 41BPromotion of reductions in home-heating costs: electricity distributors and electricity suppliers
- 41BAScottish Ministers' promotion of reductions in home-heating costs: electricity suppliers
- 42Information with respect to levels of performance.
- 42AInformation to be given to customers about overall performance.
- 42AAPublication of statistical information about standards of performance.
- 42ABInformation relating to complaints handling standards
- 42BProcedures for dealing with complaints.
- 42CRemuneration and service standards.
- Consumer protection: miscellaneous
- 43Functions with respect to competition.
- 43AAdjustment of charges to help disadvantaged groups of customers. Repealed
- 43BOrders: supplementary. Repealed
- 44Maximum prices for reselling electricity.
- Section 44B disputes
- 44BMeaning of “section 44B dispute”
- 44CDetermination of disputes
- 44DTime limit for determinations
- Investigation of complaints
- 45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
- 46Consumer complaints. Repealed
- 46APower of Council to investigate other matters. Repealed
- Other functions of Director
- 47ZAAnnual report by Authority on security of electricity supply Repealed
- 47General functions.
- 47APower to require information etc for the purpose of monitoring
- 48Publication of information and advice.
- 49Keeping of register.
- 49AReasons for decisions.
- 50. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
- Provisions with respect to committees
- 51. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
- 52. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
- 53. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
- Provisions with respect to Consumers’ etc. Councils
- 54. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
- 55. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
- 56Continuity of employment of officers of abolished Councils.
- Alteration of activities requiring licence
- 56APower to alter activities requiring licence.
- 56BApplication by Authority for order including new activities.
- 56CReferences to CMA .
- 56CAReferences under section 56C: time limits
- 56CBReferences under section 56C: application of Enterprise Act 2002
- 56DReports on references.
- 56EApplication by Authority for order excluding activities.
- 56FConsultation by Secretary of State about order excluding activities.
- 56FANew licensable activities: smart meters
- 56FBSection 56FA: supplemental
- 56FBANew licensable activities: load control of energy smart appliances
- 56FBBRegulations under section 56FBA
- 56FCCompetitive tenders for licences for new licensable activities
- Miscellaneous
- 56GService by Authority of certain notices on Citizens Advice and Consumer Scotland.
- 57. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
- 58Directions restricting the use of certain information.
- 59Making of false statements etc.
- Supplemental
- 60Powers to make regulations.
- 61Concurrent proceedings.
- 62Public inquiries.
- 63Application to Crown land.
- 64Interpretation etc. of Part I.
- Part II: REORGANISATION OF THE INDUSTRY
- Transfers to successor companies
- 65Transfer of property etc. of Area Boards.
- 66Transfer of property etc. of Generating Board and Electricity Council.
- 67Transfer of property etc. of Scottish Boards.
- 68Transfer schemes under sections 66 and 67.
- 69Functions of Secretary of State in relation to transfer schemes.
- 70Supplementary provisions as to transfers under sections 66 and 67.
- Ownership of successor companies
- 71Initial Government holding in the companies.
- 72Government investment in securities of the companies. Repealed
- 73Exercise of functions through nominees.
- 74Target investment limit for Government shareholding. Repealed
- Finances of successor companies
- 75Statutory reserves.
- 76Statutory accounts.
- 77Temporary restrictions on borrowings etc.
- 78Government lending to the companies.
- 79Treasury guarentees for loans made to the companies.
- 80Conversion of certain loans etc. to the Scottish companies.
- 81Financial limits on borrowing etc.
- Provisions with respect to floatation
- 82Responsibility for composite listing particulars.
- 83Application of Trustee Investments Act 1961 in relation to investment in operating companies.
- Provisions with respect to existing bodies
- 84Dissolution etc. of existing bodies. Repealed
- 85Compensation to members and employees of existing bodies. Repealed
- 86Discharge of certain advances and loans made to existing bodies. Repealed
- 87Expenditure and receipts of Electricity Council. Repealed
- 88Grants towards expenditure during transitional period. Repealed
- Miscellaneous
- 89Payments for the use of tax losses. Repealed
- 90Taxation provisions.
- 91Electricity Stock.
- 92Abolition of central guarantee fund. Repealed
- Supplemental
- 93Parliamentary disqualification.
- 94Construction of references to property, rights and liabilities.
- 95Other interpretation of Part II.
- Part III: MISCELLANEOUS AND SUPPLEMENTAL
- Miscellaneous
- 96Directions for preserving security of electricity supplies etc.
- 97Financial assistance for discharge of nuclear liabilities.
- 98Provision of statistical information.
- 99Promotion of new techniques in national interest.
- Amendment of enactments
- 100Competition and restrictive trade practices.
- 101Rights of entry.
- 102Production and supply of heat or electricity etc. by Scottish local authorities.
- 103Stamp duty exemption for certain contracts.
- Amendment etc. of pension schemes
- 104Amendment etc. of Electricity Supply Pension Scheme.
- 105Amendment etc. of Scottish Pension Schemes.
- Supplemental
- 106Regulations and orders.
- 107Directions.
- 108Offences by bodies corporate.
- 108AExtraterritorial operation of Act
- 109Service of documents.
- 110Financial provisions.
- 111General interpretation.
- 112Amendments, transitional provisions, savings and repeals.
- 113Short title, commencement and extent.
- Schedule 1
- Remuneration, pensions etc.
- 1Paragraph 1
- Staff
- 2Paragraph 2
- Expenses of the Director and his staff
- 3Paragraph 3
- Official seal
- 4Paragraph 4
- Performance of functions
- 5Paragraph 5
- Documentary evidence
- 6Paragraph 6
- The Parliamentary Commissioner
- 7Paragraph 7
- Parliamentary disqualification etc.
- 8Paragraph 8
- Schedule 2
- Preliminary
- 1Paragraph 1
- Remuneration, pensions etc. of chairman
- 2Paragraph 2
- Allowances for other members
- 3Paragraph 3
- Administration etc.
- 4Paragraph 4
- Proceedings
- 5Paragraph 5
- 6Paragraph 6
- Sub-committees
- 7Paragraph 7
- Financial provisions
- 8Paragraph 8
- Amendment of other Acts
- 9Paragraph 9
- 10Paragraph 10
- Schedule 2ZA: Duties of distribution exemption holders
- Third party access
- 1Paragraph 1
- 2Paragraph 2
- 3Paragraph 3
- 4Paragraph 4
- Charges for use of system
- 5Paragraph 5
- 6Paragraph 6
- Connection
- 7Paragraph 7
- 8Paragraph 8
- 9Paragraph 9
- 10Paragraph 10
- 11Paragraph 11
- Closed distribution systems
- 12Paragraph 12
- 13Paragraph 13
- 14Paragraph 14
- Change of circumstance in respect of a closed distribution system
- 15Paragraph 15
- Interpretation
- 16Paragraph 16
- Schedule 2ZB: Duties of supply exemption holders
- Change of supplier
- 1Paragraph 1
- 2Paragraph 2
- 3Paragraph 3
- Customer contracts
- 4Paragraph 4
- Customer information
- 5Paragraph 5
- 6Paragraph 6
- 7Paragraph 7
- Determination of disputes
- 8Paragraph 8
- Interpretation
- 9Paragraph 9
- Schedule 2A: Property Schemes
- Scheme-making power
- 1Paragraph 1
- Further provision about the content of a scheme
- 2Paragraph 2
- Applications for schemes
- 3Paragraph 3
- Timing of applications
- 4Paragraph 4
- 5Paragraph 5 Repealed
- Notifying the non-applicant party
- 6Paragraph 6
- Notifying third parties
- 7Paragraph 7
- Publishing the application
- 8Paragraph 8
- Supplementing the application
- 9Paragraph 9
- 10Paragraph 10
- Restricting or withdrawing the application
- 11Paragraph 11
- The Authority's functions in relation to applications
- 12Paragraph 12
- 13Paragraph 13
- Terms of a property scheme
- 14Paragraph 14
- 15Paragraph 15
- Additional powers of the Authority
- 16Paragraph 16
- 17Paragraph 17
- Notification of property scheme
- 18Paragraph 18
- Refusal of application or part of application
- 19Paragraph 19
- Effect of property scheme
- 20Paragraph 20
- 21Paragraph 21
- 22Paragraph 22
- Review of determinations
- 23Paragraph 23
- 24Paragraph 24
- 25Paragraph 25
- 26Paragraph 26
- 27Paragraph 27
- Interim arrangements pending review of determination
- 28Paragraph 28
- 29Paragraph 29
- 30Paragraph 30
- 31Paragraph 31
- 32Paragraph 32
- Appeal on a point of law
- 33Paragraph 33
- Change of asset owner during application process
- 34Paragraph 34
- The preferred bidder
- 35Paragraph 35
- The successful bidder
- 36Paragraph 36
- Transmission owner and distribution network owner of last resort
- 36AParagraph 36A
- 36BParagraph 36B
- Associated bodies corporate
- 37Paragraph 37
- Interpretation
- 38Paragraph 38
- Schedule 3: Compulsory Acquisition of Land etc. by Licence Holders
- Part I: Powers of Acquisition
- 1Paragraph 1
- 2Paragraph 2
- 3Paragraph 3
- 4Paragraph 4
- Part II: Procedure, Compensation etc. (England and Wales)
- Application of Acquisition of Land Act 1981 generally
- 5Paragraph 5
- New rights: general adaptation of Compulsory Purchase Act 1965
- 6Paragraph 6
- New rights: specific adaptations of Act of 1965
- 7Paragraph 7
- 8Paragraph 8
- 9Paragraph 9
- 10Paragraph 10
- 11Paragraph 11
- 12Paragraph 12
- 13Paragraph 13
- New rights: compensation
- 14Paragraph 14
- Part III: Procedure, Compensation etc. (Scotland)
- Application of Acquisition of Land (Authorisation Procedure) (Scotland) Act 1947 generally
- 15Paragraph 15
- New rights: general application of Act of 1947 and incorporated enactments
- 16Paragraph 16
- New rights: specific adaptations of Act of 1947
- 17Paragraph 17
- 18Paragraph 18
- 19Paragraph 19
- 20Paragraph 20
- 21Paragraph 21 Repealed
- 22Paragraph 22
- 23Paragraph 23
- New rights: specific adaptations of Lands Clauses Consolidation (Scotland) Act 1845
- 24Paragraph 24
- 25Paragraph 25
- 26Paragraph 26
- 27Paragraph 27
- 28Paragraph 28
- New rights: compensation
- 29Paragraph 29
- Schedule 4: Other Powers etc. of Licence Holders
- Street works etc. in England and Wales
- 1Paragraph 1
- Road works etc. in Scotland
- 2Paragraph 2
- Alteration of works
- 3Paragraph 3
- 4Paragraph 4
- Protection from interference
- 5Paragraph 5
- Acquisition of wayleaves
- 6Paragraph 6
- Fees for applications under paragraph 6(3) to the Scottish Ministers
- 6AParagraph 6A
- Provisions supplementary to paragraph 6
- 7Paragraph 7
- Temporary continuation of wayleaves
- 8Paragraph 8
- Felling and lopping of trees etc.
- 9Paragraph 9
- Entry on land for purposes of exploration
- 10Paragraph 10
- Provisions supplementary to paragraphs 9 and 10
- 11Paragraph 11
- Interpretation
- 12Paragraph 12
- Schedule 5: Water Rights for Hydro-Electric Generating Stations in Scotland
- 1Paragraph 1
- 2Paragraph 2
- 3Paragraph 3
- 4Paragraph 4
- 5Paragraph 5
- 5AParagraph 5A
- 5BParagraph 5B
- 6Paragraph 6
- 7Paragraph 7
- 8Paragraph 8
- 9Paragraph 9
- 10Paragraph 10
- 11Paragraph 11
- 12Paragraph 12
- 13Paragraph 13
- 14Paragraph 14 Repealed
- 15Paragraph 15
- Schedule 5A: Procedure for appeals under section 11C
- Application for permission to bring appeal
- 1Paragraph 1
- Suspension of decision
- 2Paragraph 2
- Time limit for representations and observations by the Authority
- 3Paragraph 3
- Consideration and determination of appeal by group
- 4Paragraph 4
- Matters to be considered on appeal
- 5Paragraph 5
- Production of documents etc.
- 6Paragraph 6
- Oral hearings
- 7Paragraph 7
- Written statements
- 8Paragraph 8
- Expert advice
- 9Paragraph 9
- Defaults in relation to evidence
- 10Paragraph 10
- Appeal rules
- 11Paragraph 11
- Costs
- 12Paragraph 12
- Interpretation of Schedule
- 13Paragraph 13
- Schedule 5B: Reimbursement of persons who have met expenses
- Power to make regulations
- 1Paragraph 1
- The reimbursement powers
- 2Paragraph 2
- Other provision about regulations under this Schedule
- 3Paragraph 3
- Interpretation
- 4Paragraph 4
- Schedule 6: The electricity code
- Suppliers’ charges relating to meters for disabled persons
- 1Paragraph 1
- Non-payment of suppliers’ charges
- 2Paragraph 2
- Deemed contracts in certain cases
- 3Paragraph 3
- Supplies of electricity illegally taken
- 4Paragraph 4
- Restoration of connection without consent
- 5Paragraph 5
- Damage to electrical plant etc.
- 6Paragraph 6
- Entry during continuance of connection or supply
- 7Paragraph 7
- Entry on discontinuance of supply or connection
- 8Paragraph 8
- Entry for replacing, repairing or altering lines or plant
- 9Paragraph 9
- Provisions as to powers of entry
- 10Paragraph 10
- Electrical plant etc. not to be subject to distress
- 11Paragraph 11
- Schedule 6A: Provisions imposing obligations enforceable as relevant requirements
- All licence holders
- 1Paragraph 1
- Generation licence holders
- 2Paragraph 2
- Transmission licence holders
- 3Paragraph 3
- Persons required to be certified as to independence
- 4Paragraph 4
- Electricity System Operator
- 4AParagraph 4A
- Distribution licence holders
- 5Paragraph 5
- Supply licence holders
- 6Paragraph 6
- Distribution exemption holders
- 7Paragraph 7
- Supply exemption holders
- 8Paragraph 8
- Electricity undertakings which are relevant producers or suppliers
- 9Paragraph 9
- Responsible bodies for central systems
- 9ZAParagraph 9ZA
- Smart meter communication licence holders and code manager licence holders
- 9AParagraph 9A
- Nominated electricity market operators
- 9BParagraph 9B Repealed
- Interpretation
- 10Paragraph 10
- 11Paragraph 11 Repealed
- Schedule 7: Use etc. of Electricity Meters
- Consumption to be ascertained by appropriate meter
- 1Paragraph 1
- Restrictions on use of meters
- 2Paragraph 2
- 3Paragraph 3
- Meter examiners
- 4Paragraph 4
- Certification of meters
- 5Paragraph 5
- Apparatus for testing etc. of meters
- 6Paragraph 6
- Testing etc. of meters
- 7Paragraph 7
- 8Paragraph 8
- Presumptions and evidence
- 9Paragraph 9
- Meters to be kept in proper order
- 10Paragraph 10
- Interference with meters
- 11Paragraph 11
- Special provision for pre-payment meters
- 12Paragraph 12
- Interpretation
- 13Paragraph 13
- Schedule 8: Consents of the Secretary of State and the Scottish Ministers under Sections 36 and 37
- Applications for consent
- 1Paragraph 1
- Applications made to the Scottish Ministers for consent
- 1AParagraph 1A
- Objections by relevant planning authority
- 2Paragraph 2
- Procedure following objection by relevant planning authority: Scotland
- 2AParagraph 2A
- Objections by other persons
- 3Paragraph 3
- Public inquiries
- 4Paragraph 4
- Provisions supplementary to paragraphs 2 to 4
- 5Paragraph 5
- Additional inspectors
- 5AParagraph 5A
- 5BProceedings for questioning certain decisions under paragraph 3(2)
- 5CApplications under paragraph 5B: requirement for permission
- Special provisions as to consents under section 37
- 6Paragraph 6
- Deemed planning permission etc.
- 7Paragraph 7 Repealed
- Generating stations not within areas of relevant planning authorities
- 7AParagraph 7A
- Applications to the Scottish Ministers: time limits
- 7BParagraph 7B
- Supplemental
- 8Paragraph 8
- Schedule 9: PRESERVATION OF AMENITY AND FISHERIES.
- Preservation of amenity: England and Wales
- 1Paragraph 1
- 2Paragraph 2
- Preservation of amenity and fisheries: Scotland
- 3Paragraph 3
- 4Paragraph 4
- Fisheries Committee: Scotland
- 5Paragraph 5 Repealed
- Schedule 10: Transfers under Sections 66 and 67
- Allocation of property, rights and liabilities: general
- 1Paragraph 1
- 2Paragraph 2
- Allocation of rights and liabilities: contracts of employment
- 3Paragraph 3
- Variation of transfers by agreement
- 4Paragraph 4
- Right to production of documents of title
- 5Paragraph 5
- Proof of title by certificate
- 6Paragraph 6
- Restrictions on dealing with certain land
- 7Paragraph 7
- Third parties affected by vesting provisions
- 8Paragraph 8
- 9Paragraph 9
- Interpretation
- 10Paragraph 10
- Schedule 11: TAXATION PROVISIONS
- General
- 1Paragraph 1
- Chargeable gains
- 2Paragraph 2
- 2AParagraph 2A
- Roll-over relief
- 3Paragraph 3
- Unallowed capital losses
- 4Paragraph 4
- Transaction in pursuance of section 68(2)(c)
- 5Paragraph 5
- Transfers in pursuance of Schedule 10
- 6Paragraph 6
- Apportionments etc.
- 7Paragraph 7
- Securities of successor companies
- 8Paragraph 8
- Extinguishment of liabilities: restriction of tax losses
- 9Paragraph 9
- Income tax exemption for certain interests
- 10Paragraph 10
- Stamp Duty
- 11Paragraph 11 Not yet in force
- Stamp duty reserve tax
- 12Paragraph 12
- Interpretation etc.
- 13Paragraph 13
- Schedule 12: Nuclear Liabilities: Financial Assistance
- Grants by Secretary of State
- 1Paragraph 1
- Loans by Secretary of State
- 2Paragraph 2
- Guarantees by Secretary of State
- 3Paragraph 3
- 3AParagraph 3A
- Financial limits
- 4Paragraph 4 Repealed
- Interpretation
- 5Paragraph 5
- Schedule 13: Production and Supply of Heat or Electricity etc. by Scottish Local Authorities
- Paragraph
- Schedule 14: The Electricity Supply Pension Scheme
- Power to amend scheme
- 1Paragraph 1
- Protection for certain persons
- 2Paragraph 2
- 3Paragraph 3
- 4Paragraph 4
- Interpretation
- 5Paragraph 5
- Schedule 15: The Scottish Pension Schemes
- Power to amend schemes
- 1Paragraph 1
- Protection for certain persons
- 2Paragraph 2
- 3Paragraph 3
- 4Paragraph 4
- Interpretation
- 5Paragraph 5
- Schedule 16: Minor and Consequential Amendments
- Enactments relating to statutory undertakers etc.
- 1Paragraph 1
- 2Paragraph 2
- 3Paragraph 3
- The Civil Defence Act 1939 (c.31)
- 4Paragraph 4 Repealed
- The Water Act 1945 (c.42)
- 5Paragraph 5
- The Wireless Telegraphy Act 1949 (c.54)
- 6Paragraph 6 Repealed
- The Public Utilities Street Works Act 1950 (c.39)
- 7Paragraph 7 Repealed
- The Rights of Entry (Gas and Electricity Boards) Act 1954 (c.21)
- 8Paragraph 8
- The Land Powers (Defence) Act 1958 (c.30)
- 9Paragraph 9
- The Water Resources Act 1963 (c.38)
- 10Paragraph 10
- The Nuclear Installations Act 1965 (c.57)
- 11Paragraph 11 Repealed
- The Building Control Act 1966 (c.27)
- 12Paragraph 12
- The Forestry Act 1967 (c.10)
- 13Paragraph 13
- The Transport Act 1968 (c. 73)
- 14Paragraph 14
- The Post Office Act 1969 (c.48)
- 15Paragraph 15 Repealed
- The Fair Trading Act 1973 (c.41)
- 16Paragraph 16 Repealed
- The Consumer Credit Act 1974 (c. 39)
- 17Paragraph 17
- The Control of Pollution Act 1974 (c. 40)
- 18Paragraph 18
- The Restrictive Trade Practices Act 1976 (c. 34)
- 19Paragraph 19
- The Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 (c. 57)
- 20Paragraph 20
- The Land Drainage Act 1976 (c. 70)
- 21Paragraph 21
- The Energy Act 1976 (c. 76)
- 22Paragraph 22 Repealed
- The Land Registration (Scotland) Act 1979 (c. 33)
- 23Paragraph 23 Repealed
- The Estate Agents Act 1979 (c. 38)
- 24Paragraph 24 Repealed
- The Competition Act 1980 (c. 21)
- 25Paragraph 25 Repealed
- The Water (Scotland) Act 1980 (c. 45)
- 26Paragraph 26
- The Highways Act 1980 (c. 66)
- 27Paragraph 27 Repealed
- The Acquisition of Land Act 1981 (c. 67)
- 28Paragraph 28
- The Telecommunications Act 1984 (c. 12)
- 29Paragraph 29
- The Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 (c. 54)
- 30Paragraph 30
- The Building Act 1984 (c. 55)
- 31Paragraph 31
- The Bankruptcy (Scotland) Act 1985 (c. 66)
- 32Paragraph 32 Repealed
- The Airports Act 1986 (c. 31)
- 33Paragraph 33
- The Gas Act 1986 (c. 44)
- 34Paragraph 34
- The Insolvency Act 1986 (c. 45)
- 35Paragraph 35 Repealed
- The Consumer Protection Act 1987 (c. 43)
- 36Paragraph 36 Repealed
- The Water Act 1989 (c. 15)
- 37Paragraph 37
- Interpretation
- 38Paragraph 38
- Schedule 17: Transitional Provisions and Savings
- Part I: Provisions and Savings for Part I of Act
- 1Paragraph 1
- 2Paragraph 2
- 3Paragraph 3
- 4Paragraph 4
- 5Paragraph 5
- 6Paragraph 6
- 7Paragraph 7
- 8Paragraph 8
- 9Paragraph 9
- 10Paragraph 10
- 11Paragraph 11
- 12Paragraph 12
- 13Paragraph 13
- 14Paragraph 14
- 15Paragraph 15
- 16Paragraph 16
- Part II: Provisions and Savings for Part II of Act
- 17Paragraph 17
- 18Paragraph 18
- 19Paragraph 19
- 20Paragraph 20
- 21Paragraph 21
- 22Paragraph 22
- 23Paragraph 23
- 24Paragraph 24
- 25Paragraph 25
- 26Paragraph 26
- 27Paragraph 27
- 28Paragraph 28
- 29Paragraph 29 Repealed
- 30Paragraph 30 Repealed
- 31Paragraph 31 Repealed
- 32Paragraph 32
- 33Paragraph 33
- 34Paragraph 34
- 35Paragraph 35
- 36Paragraph 36
- 37Paragraph 37
- 38Paragraph 38
- 39Paragraph 39
- 40Paragraph 40
- Schedule 18Repeals