Energy Act 2011

SCHEDULES

Section 72

SCHEDULE 1 E+W+S Reducing carbon emissions and home-heating costs: minor and consequential amendments

Gas Act 1986 E+W+S

1 E+W+S In section 33DA(1)(a) of the Gas Act 1986 (publication of statistical information about standards of performance) after sub-paragraph (ii) insert—

“(iii) home-heating cost reduction obligations imposed by order under section 33BD; and”.

Electricity Act 1989 E+W+S

2 E+W+S The Electricity Act 1989 is amended in accordance with paragraphs 3 to 6.

Yn ddilys o 06/04/2014

3 E+W+S In section 6(9) (definition of “electricity distributor”, “electricity generator” and “electricity supplier”) omit the definition of “electricity generator”.

Yn ddilys o 01/01/2013

4 (1) Section 41A (promotion of reductions in carbon emissions: electricity generators, electricity distributors and electricity suppliers) is amended as follows. E+W+S

(2) In the heading omit “electricity generators,”.

(3) In subsection (1)—

(a) omit paragraph (za) (power to impose carbon emission reduction obligation on electricity generators);

(b) in the words after paragraph (b) omit “generator,”.

(4) In subsection (3) omit “electricity generators,”.

(5) In subsection (4) omit paragraph (a) (duty to carry out functions under the section in a way that does not inhibit competition between electricity generators).

(6) In subsection (5)—

(a) in paragraph (a) omit “electricity generators,”;

(b) in paragraph (d) omit “generators,”;

(c) in paragraph (f) omit “generators,”.

(7) In subsection (6) omit “generator,”.

(8) In subsection (7)(d) omit “electricity generator,”.

(9) In subsection (8)(d) omit “generators,”.

(10) In subsection (11) omit “electricity generators,”.

Yn ddilys o 06/04/2014

5 (1) Section 42AA (publication of statistical information about standards of performance) is amended as follows. E+W+S

(2) In paragraph (a) of subsection (1)—

(a) omit “electricity generators,”;

(b) after sub-paragraph (ii) insert—

“(iii) home-heating cost reduction obligations imposed by order under section 41B; and”.

(3) In paragraph (b) of subsection (1) omit “generators,”.

(4) In subsection (2) omit “electricity generators,”.

Yn ddilys o 06/04/2014

6 E+W+S In section 64(1) (interpretation etc of Part 1) in the definition of “electricity distributor”, “electricity generator” and “electricity supplier” omit “, “electricity generator””.

Utilities Act 2000 E+W+S

7 E+W+S The Utilities Act 2000 is amended in accordance with paragraphs 8 and 9.

8 (1) Section 103 (overall carbon emissions reduction targets) is amended as follows. E+W+S

(2) In subsection (1)—

(a) in the words before paragraph (a) for “by the Authority of its functions” substitute “ of the functions of the Administrator ”;

(b) in paragraph (b) omit “generators,”.

(3) In subsection (2)—

(a) in the words before paragraph (a) for “the Authority to apportion the target” substitute “ the target to be apportioned ”

(b) in paragraph (b) omit “electricity generators,”.

(4) In subsection (3) for “The Authority” substitute “ The Administrator ”.

(5) In subsection (4) omit “electricity generators,”.

Commencement Information

I1 Sch. 1 para. 8 (1)(2)(a)(3)(a)(4) in force at 18.12.2011, see s. 121(5)(a)

9 E+W+S In section 105 (general restriction on disclosure of information) in subsection (3) (circumstances in which the restriction does not apply to a disclosure) after paragraph (a) insert—

“(ab) it is required by a notice under section 103B of this Act or is permitted by subsection (6) of that section;”.

Section 89

SCHEDULE 2 E+W+S Upstream petroleum infrastructure: minor and consequential amendments

Pipe-lines Act 1962 E+W+S

1 E+W+S The Pipe-lines Act 1962 is amended in accordance with paragraphs 2 to 7.

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I2 Sch. 2 para. 1 in force at 21.3.2012 by S.I. 2012/873, art. 2(b)(i) (with art. 4)

2 E+W+S In section 9 (provisions for securing that a pipeline is so constructed as to reduce necessity for construction of others)—

(a) in subsection (8) for the words from “applications” to the end substitute “with respect to the proposed pipe-line—

(a) an application of a kind mentioned in subsection (1)(a) of section 82 of the Energy Act 2011 (acquisition of rights to use upstream petroleum infrastructure), and

(b) if applicable, an application under subsection (4) of that section.”;

(b) after subsection (8) insert—

“(9) For the purposes of an application made with respect to a proposed pipe-line by virtue of subsection (8)—

(a) sections 82 and 83 of the Energy Act 2011 shall have effect as if—

(i) references to a pipe-line were references to the proposed pipe-line as it would be once constructed in accordance with the condition attached by virtue of subsection (1) of this section;

(ii) references to the owner of a pipe-line were reference to the proposed owner of the proposed pipeline;

(b) section 84 of the Energy Act 2011 shall be disregarded.”

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I3 Sch. 2 para. 2 in force at 21.3.2012 by S.I. 2012/873, art. 2(b)(i) (with art. 4)

3 E+W+S In section 9A (provisions for securing that an additional pipe-line is so constructed as to reduce necessity for construction of other pipe-lines)—

(a) in subsection (8) for the words from “applications” to the end substitute “with respect to the proposed pipe-line—

(a) an application of a kind mentioned in subsection (1)(a) of section 82 of the Energy Act 2011 (acquisition of rights to use upstream petroleum infrastructure), and

(b) if applicable, an application under subsection (4) of that section.”;

(b) after subsection (8) insert—

“(9) For the purposes of an application made with respect to a proposed pipe-line by virtue of subsection (8)—

(a) sections 82 and 83 of the Energy Act 2011 shall have effect as if—

(i) references to a pipe-line were references to the proposed pipe-line as it would be once constructed in accordance with the notice served under subsection (1) of this section;

(ii) references to the owner of a pipe-line were reference to the proposed owner of the proposed pipeline;

(b) section 84 of the Energy Act 2011 shall be disregarded.”

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I4 Sch. 2 para. 3 in force at 21.3.2012 by S.I. 2012/873, art. 2(b)(i) (with art. 4)

4 E+W+S In section 10A(2) for “, 10(4) or 10E(9)” substitute “ or 10(4) ”.

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I5 Sch. 2 para. 4 in force at 21.3.2012 by S.I. 2012/873, art. 2(b)(i) (with art. 4)

5 E+W+S Sections 10E to 10H (provisions for securing that upstream petroleum pipe-lines are so used as to reduce necessity for construction of other etc) are repealed.

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I6 Sch. 2 para. 5 in force at 21.3.2012 by S.I. 2012/873, art. 2(b)(i) (with art. 4)

6 E+W+S In section 65(2) (meaning of “pipeline”) omit paragraph (g) and the “and” immediately before that paragraph.

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I7 Sch. 2 para. 6 in force at 21.3.2012 by S.I. 2012/873, art. 2(b)(i) (with art. 4)

7 E+W+S In section 66(1) (general interpretation provisions)—

(a) in paragraph (c) of the definition of “owner” for the words from “sections 10C” to “section 10E(2))” substitute “ section 10C ”;

(b) for the definition of “upstream petroleum pipe-line” substitute—

““upstream petroleum pipe-line” has the meaning given by section 90(1) of the Energy Act 2011”.

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I8 Sch. 2 para. 7 in force at 21.3.2012 by S.I. 2012/873, art. 2(b)(i) (with art. 4)

Petroleum Act 1998 E+W+S

8 E+W+S The Petroleum Act 1998 is amended in accordance with paragraphs 9 to 15.

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I9 Sch. 2 para. 8 in force at 21.3.2012 by S.I. 2012/873, art. 2(b)(i) (with art. 4)

9 E+W+S In section 15 (authorisations for construction and use of controlled pipelines) in subsection (6) after “or 17G(6)” insert “ of this Act or section 89(4) and (5) of the Energy Act 2011 ”.

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I10 Sch. 2 para. 9 in force at 21.3.2012 by S.I. 2012/873, art. 2(b)(i) (with art. 4)

10 E+W+S In section 16 (compulsory modifications of controlled pipelines) before subsection (1) insert—

“(A3) Pipelines that are relevant upstream petroleum pipelines for the purposes of section 82(1) of the Energy Act 2011 are excepted from the operation of this section.”

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I11 Sch. 2 para. 10 in force at 21.3.2012 by S.I. 2012/873, art. 2(b)(i) (with art. 4)

11 E+W+S In section 17 (acquisition of rights to use controlled pipelines) for subsection (1A) substitute—

“(1A) This section does not apply to—

(a) controlled petroleum pipelines;

(b) pipelines in, under or over the territorial sea adjacent to Great Britain which are used to convey gas directly from a terminal to a pipeline system operated by a gas transporter or to any premises;

(c) gas interconnectors (within the meaning of Part 1 of the Gas Act 1986).”

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I12 Sch. 2 para. 11 in force at 21.3.2012 by S.I. 2012/873, art. 2(b)(i) (with art. 4)

12 E+W+S In section 17F (acquisition of rights to use controlled petroleum pipelines) in subsection (1) for the words from “, other” to the end substitute “ in, under or over the territorial sea adjacent to Northern Ireland ”.

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I13 Sch. 2 para. 12 in force at 21.3.2012 by S.I. 2012/873, art. 2(b)(i) (with art. 4)

13 E+W+S In section 17G (section 17F: supplemental) in subsection (1) for “controlled waters” substitute “ the territorial sea adjacent to Northern Ireland ”.

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I14 Sch. 2 para. 13 in force at 21.3.2012 by S.I. 2012/873, art. 2(b)(i) (with art. 4)

14 E+W+S In section 18 (termination of authorisations for construction and use of controlled pipelines) in subsection (6)(b) after “or 17F(9)” insert “ of this Act or section 82(11) of the Energy Act 2011 ”.

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I15 Sch. 2 para. 14 in force at 21.3.2012 by S.I. 2012/873, art. 2(b)(i) (with art. 4)

15 E+W+S In section 19 (vesting of controlled pipelines on termination or subsequent issue of authorisations) in subsection (1)(b) after “or section 17F(9)” insert “ of this Act or section 82(11) of the Energy Act 2011 ”.

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I16 Sch. 2 para. 15 in force at 21.3.2012 by S.I. 2012/873, art. 2(b)(i) (with art. 4)

Energy Act 2008 E+W+S

16 E+W+S The Energy Act 2008 is amended in accordance with paragraphs 17 and 18.

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I17 Sch. 2 para. 16 in force at 21.3.2012 by S.I. 2012/873, art. 2(b)(i) (with art. 4)

17 E+W+S Sections 80 to 82 (third party access to oil processing facilities) are repealed.

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I18 Sch. 2 para. 17 in force at 21.3.2012 by S.I. 2012/873, art. 2(b)(i) (with art. 4)

18 E+W+S In section 112 (extent) omit paragraph (c) of subsection (2).

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I19 Sch. 2 para. 18 in force at 21.3.2012 by S.I. 2012/873, art. 2(b)(i) (with art. 4)