# The Energy Efficiency Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2014, Regulation 4: Principal objective and general duties in relation to electricity

Extent: N.I.

Article 12 of the Energy Order is amended as follows—
(a) in paragraph (5)(a) for the words “on the part of persons authorised by licences or exemptions to supply, distribute or participate in the transmission of electricity” substitute “in the generation, distribution, transmission and supply of electricity”;
(b) after paragraph 12(5) insert:—
“(5A) The duties under paragraph (5) shall, in particular, include—
(a) ensuring the provision of the incentives referred to in Article 15(1) of the Energy Efficiency Directive, where appropriate and having taken into account the costs and benefits, and ensuring that no incentives are provided contrary to Article 15(4) of that Directive; and
(b) the encouragement of demand side resources in accordance with Article 15(8), first and third indents of that Directive.
(5B) Before 30 June 2015, the Authority shall deliver to the Department—
(a) an assessment of the electricity infrastructure which complies with the requirements of Article 15(2)(a) of the Energy Efficiency Directive; and
(b) a list identifying concrete measures and investments which complies with the requirements of Article 15(2)(b) of that Directive.
(5C) For the purpose of paragraph (5B), the Authority may, by notice given to the holder of any electricity licence or any exemption holder, require that person to provide such information, assistance and advice as may be specified in the notice and that holder shall comply with that requirement.”.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2014/198/regulation/4 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/energy-efficiency-regulations-northern-ireland-2014/regulation-4
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