Regulation 8 Transition to or from alternative method of charge

This regulation applies where, in the exercise of his discretion under regulation 3 above, a public gas supplier decides to adopt the alternative method of charge provided for in these Regulations in respect of any part of a relevant charge period relating to the supply of gas to any customer of his (referred to in paragraph (2) below as “the customer”).

In a case where this regulation applies, the number of therms supplied to the customer in the relevant charge period shall be calculated in the manner prescribed by regulation 5 above, but treating the actual calorific value determined in respect of the gas supplied in the area in which the customer is supplied as being, on any day during that part of the relevant charge period in respect of which the alternative method of charge is not adopted, an amount which is equal to the declared calorific value in force on that day with respect to the area in question.