103 Overall [F1carbon emissions reduction targets].U.K.
(1)For the purposes of the exercise by the Authority of its functions under either or both of—
(a)section 33BC of the 1986 Act ([F2promotion of reductions in carbon emissions:] gas transporters and suppliers) and any order made under that section, and
(b)section 41A of the 1989 Act ([F2promotion of reductions in carbon emissions:] electricity [F3 generators,] distributors and suppliers) and any order made under that section,
the Secretary of State may by order specify an overall target for the promotion of [F4the measures mentioned in subsection (2) of each of those sections].
[F5(1A)The power conferred by this section may be exercised so as to specify more than one overall target in relation to the same period or to periods that overlap to any extent.]
(2)Where an overall target applies in relation to both sections mentioned in subsection (1), the order specifying the target may make provision for the Authority to apportion the target between—
(a)persons who are gas transporters or gas suppliers (for the purposes of section 33BC of the 1986 Act and any order under that section); and
(b)persons who are [F6 electricity generators,] electricity distributors or electricity suppliers (for the purposes of section 41A of the 1989 Act and any order under that section),
by reference to such criteria as may be specified in the order.
(3)The Authority shall exercise its functions under the provisions mentioned in subsection (1) in relation to which an overall target applies (and in particular its functions relating to the determination of [F7carbon emissions reduction targets]) in the manner it considers best calculated to result in the achievement of the overall target.
(4)Before making an order under this section the Secretary of State shall consult the Authority, the Council, gas transporters, gas suppliers, [F8 electricity generators,] electricity distributors, electricity suppliers, and such other persons as he considers appropriate.
(5)An order under this section shall not be made unless a draft of the instrument containing it has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 103 substituted (28.2.2007) by Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Act 2006 (c. 19), s. 28(3), Sch. para. 7(2); S.I. 2007/538, art. 2
F2Words in s. 103(1)(a)(b) substituted (28.2.2007) by Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Act 2006 (c. 19), s. 28(3), Sch. para. 7(3)(a); S.I. 2007/538, art. 2; S.I. 2007/538, art. 2
F3Word in s. 103(1)(b) inserted (26.1.2009) by Climate Change Act 2008 (c. 27), s. 100(5), Sch. 8 para. 6(2)
F4Words in s. 103(1) substituted (28.2.2007) by Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Act 2006 (c. 19), s. 28(3), Sch. para. 7(3)(b); S.I. 2007/538, art. 2
F5S. 103(1A) inserted (26.1.2009) by Climate Change Act 2008 (c. 27), s. 100(5), Sch. 8 para. 6(3)
F6Words in s. 103(2)(b) inserted (26.1.2009) by Climate Change Act 2008 (c. 27), s. 100(5), Sch. 8 para. 6(4)
F7Words in s. 103(3) substituted (28.2.2007) by Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Act 2006 (c. 19), s. 28(3), Sch. para. 7(4); S.I. 2007/538, art. 2
F8Words in s. 103(4) inserted (26.1.2009) by Climate Change Act 2008 (c. 27), s. 100(5), Sch. 8 para. 6(5)
Commencement Information
I1S. 103 wholly in force at 1.10.2001; s. 103 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 110(2); s. 103 in force at 1.10.2001 by S.I. 2001/3266, art. 2, Sch. (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-20)