Section 6BA Meaning of “relevant electricity project”, “relevant licence” and “relevant contract”F1

(1)

In this Part, “relevant electricity project” means a project—

(a)

that relates to the total system, an electricity interconnector or a multi-purpose interconnector, and

(b)

in relation to which criteria specified in regulations made by the Secretary of State are satisfied.

(2)

In subsection (1)(a), “the total system” means all transmission systems and distribution systems in Great Britain and offshore waters.

(3)

In this Part, “relevant licence” means—

(a)

a transmission licence F2...;

(b)

a generation licence, a distribution licence, an interconnector licence or an MPI licence.

(4)

In this Part, “relevant contract” means a contract, entered into by a person with the holder of a transmission licence, F3an electricity system operator licence or a distribution licence (referred to in this Part as a “contract counterparty”), for the carrying out of a relevant electricity project.

(5)

Regulations under this section may make different provision for different purposes.

(6)

Before making regulations under this section, the Secretary of State must consult—

(a)

the Authority,

(b)

such holders of relevant licences as the Secretary of State considers appropriate, and

(c)

such other persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Ss. 6BA, 6BB inserted (26.10.2023) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), s. 334(2)(i), Sch. 15 para. 2
F2: Words in s. 6BA(3)(a) omitted (1.10.2024) by The Energy Act 2023 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/706), regs. 1(1), 3(4)(a); S.I. 2024/957, reg. 2(a)
F3: Words in s. 6BA(4) substituted (1.10.2024) by The Energy Act 2023 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/706), regs. 1(1), 3(4)(b); S.I. 2024/957, reg. 2(a)

Notes on Part I

Modifications

C1

Pt. I modified (5.10.2004) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20), ss. 184(12), 185(13), 198(2); S.I. 2004/2575, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

C2

Pt. I modified (S.) (30.11.2005) by The Electricity from Non-Fossil Fuel Sources (Scotland) Saving Arrangements Order 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/549), arts. 1(1), 9

C3

Pt. 1 excluded (30.12.2015) by The Port Talbot Steelworks Generating Station Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1984), arts. 1, 7(2) (with art. 26)

C4

Pt. I (ss. 1-64) applied (1.10.2001) by S.I. 2001/3264, regs. 4(2), 5(2)

C5

Pt. I (ss. 1-64) amended (E.W.) (27.10.2000) by S.I. 2000/2727, art. 10

Pt. I (ss. 1-64) amended (7.11.2000) by 2000 c. 27, s. 105(1)(a); S.I. 2000/2974, art. 2, Sch. (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-12)

Pt. I (ss. 1-64) amended (E.W.) (1.10.2001) by S.I. 2000/2727, art. 10 (as substituted (1.10.2001) by S.I. 2001/3268, art. 2(13))