Statutory Instruments
Electricity, England And Wales
Made
20th March 2024
Coming into force in accordance with article 1(1)
The Secretary of State makes this Order in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 32, 32A and 32K of the Electricity Act 1989(1).
The Secretary of State has consulted the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority, the National Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux, Consumer Scotland, the electricity suppliers to whom this Order applies and such generators of electricity from renewable sources and other persons as the Secretary of State considered appropriate in accordance with section 32L(1) of the Electricity Act 1989.
In accordance with section 32L(2) of the Electricity Act 1989, a draft of this instrument was laid before Parliament and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.
1989 c. 29. Sections 32 to 32M were substituted by section 37 of the Energy Act 2008 (c. 32). Section 32L(1) has been amended by S.I. 2014/631 and S.I. 2022/34. There are other amendments to sections 32 to 32M but none is relevant.