# The Electricity (Standards of Performance) Regulations 2015, Introduction: Introductory text

Extent: E+W+S

Electricity
Made 13th March 2015
Coming into force 1st April 2015
The Gas and Electricity Markets Authority (the “Authority”) makes the following Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 39, 39A, 39B, 42A and 60 of the Electricity Act 1989 (“the Act”).
In accordance with section 40B(1) of the Act, the Authority has considered the results of research to discover the views of a representative sample of persons likely to be affected by these Regulations.
In accordance with section 40B(4) of the Act, the Authority has consulted Citizens Advice and Citizens Advice Scotland, electricity licence holders, and persons and bodies appearing to be representative of persons likely to be affected by these Regulations.
The Secretary of State has consented to making these Regulations in accordance with sections 39(1), 39A(1) and 39B(3) and (5) of the Act.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2015/699/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/electricity-standards-of-performance-regulations-2015/introduction
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