44.—(1) The Director may, after consultation with [F1electricity suppliers] and with persons or bodies appearing to him to be representative of persons likely to be affected,—
(a)determine such standards of performance in connection with the promotion of the efficient use of electricity by consumers as, in his opinion, ought to be achieved by such suppliers; and
(b)arrange for the publication, in such form and in such manner as he considers appropriate, of the standards so determined.
(2) Different standards may be determined under this Article for different [F1electricity suppliers].
[F2(3) Each [F3electricity supplier] shall, in such form and manner and with such frequency as [F4the Authority] may direct, take steps to inform his customers of—
(a)the standards determined under this Article which are applicable to that supplier; and
(b)that supplier's level of performance as respects those standards.]
F1Words in art. 44(1)(2) substituted (1.11.2007) by Electricity Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007 (S.R. 2007/321), regs. 1(2), 11(1), Sch. 2 para. 8(a) (with transitional provisions in Pt. IV)
F3Words in art. 44(3) substituted (1.11.2007) by Electricity Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007 (S.R. 2007/321), regs. 1(2), 11(1), Sch. 2 para. 8(b) (with transitional provisions in Pt. IV)
F4Words in art. 44(3) substituted (1.11.2007) by Electricity Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007 (S.R. 2007/321), regs. 1(2), 11(1), Sch. 2 para. 8(c) (with transitional provisions in Pt. IV)