Electricity Act 1989

[F1 Interpretation E+W+S

Textual Amendments

F1 Sch. 5B inserted (E.W.S.) (6.4.2017) by Infrastructure Act 2015 (c. 7), ss. 52(3), 57(7)(c); S.I. 2017/108, reg. 2

4 (1) In this Schedule— E+W+S

• “first connection” has the meaning given in paragraph 1;

• “first connection expenses” has the meaning given in paragraph 1;

• “reimbursement payment” has the meaning given in paragraph 2;

• “reimbursement powers” has the meaning given in paragraph 2;

• “relevant electricity distributor”, in relation to the exercise of a reimbursement power, means—

  (a)

  in a case where the first connection was made between premises and a distribution system, the electricity distributor that (at the time of the exercise of the power) operates that distribution system;

  (b)

  in a case where the first connection was made between two distribution systems, the electricity distributor that (at the time of the exercise of the power) operates the distribution system into which the first connection has been, or is expected to be, incorporated.

(2) A reference in this Schedule to a payment in respect of first connection expenses includes a reference to such a payment made in pursuance of section 19(1).]