Energy Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 Explanatory Notes

1. Introduction

2. Background and Policy Objectives

   1. Special administration regime for the electricity and gas sector

   2. Guaranteed standards of performance by gas companies

   3. Provision for deemed contracts between gas companies and customers

   4. Extension of existing powers of entry into premises for gas companies

   5. Other policy objectives

3. Consultation

4. Overview

5. Commentary on Sections

   1. Part 1 – Gas

      1. Standards of performance

      2. Miscellaneous provisions

   2. Part 2 – Special administration regime for protected energy companies

   3. Part 3 – Supplementary

   4. Schedule

6. Hansard Reports