# The Energy Conservation Act 1996 (Commencement No. 3 and Adaptations) Order 1997, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Order)
Article 2 of this Order brings into force, for energy conservation authorities whose areas are in England or Wales, the Energy Conservation Act 1996 as follows—
on 14th January 1997 for the purposes of sections 3(1) and 4(1)-(2) of the Home Energy Conservation Act 1995 (power of the Secretary of State to give directions and guidance), and
on 1st April 1997 for all other purposes.
Article 3 of the Order amends the Home Energy Conservation Act 1995 for England and Wales to enable an energy conservation authority to prepare a separate report on houses in multiple occupation and house-boats.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/47/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/energy-conservation-act-1996-commencement-no-3-and-adaptations-order-1997/note
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