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[F1(1)The Authority may, with the consent of the Secretary of State, make regulations prescribing such standards of performance in connection with the activities of electricity suppliers, so far as affecting customers or potential customers of theirs, as in the Authority’s opinion ought to be achieved in individual cases.]
(2)Regulations under this section may—
(a)prescribe circumstances in which [F2electricity suppliers] are to inform persons of their rights under this section [F3or their rights under section 39A];
(b)prescribe such standards of Performance in relation to any duty arising under paragraph (a) above as, in the Director’s opinion, ought to be achieved in all cases; and
(c)prescribe circumstances in which [F2electricity suppliers] are to be exempted from any requirements of the regulations or this section,
[F4and, if the Authority is of the opinion that the differences are such that no electricity supplier would be unduly disadvantaged in competing with other electricity suppliers, may make different provision for different electricity suppliers.]
(3)If [F5an electricity supplier] fails to meet a prescribed standard, he shall make to any person who is affected by the failure and is of a prescribed description such compensation as may be determined by or under the regulations.
(4)The making of compensation under this section in respect of any failure by [F5an electricity supplier] to meet a prescribed standard shall not prejudice any other remedy which may be available in respect of the act or omission which constituted that failure.
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F6(5A). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F6(6). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(7)In this section “prescribed” means prescribed by regulations under this section.
Textual Amendments
F1S. 39(1) substituted (16.5.2001 for certain purposes and otherwise 1.10.2001) by 2000 c. 27, s. 108, Sch. 6 para. 32(a); S.I. 2001/1781, art. 2, Sch. (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-10); S.I. 2001/3266, art. 2, Sch. (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-20)
F2Words in s. 39(2)(a)(c) substituted (16.5.2001 for certain purposes and otherwise 1.10.2001) by 2000 c. 27, s. 108, Sch. 6 para. 32(c); S.I. 2001/1781, art. 2, Sch. (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-10); S.I. 2001/3266, art. 2, Sch. (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-20)
F3Words in s. 39(2)(a) inserted (1.10.2001) by 2000 c. 27, s. 54(1)(a); S.I. 2001/3266, art. 2, Sch. (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-20)
F4Words in s. 39(2) substituted (16.5.2001 for certain purposes and otherwise 1.10.2001) by 2000 c. 27, s. 108, Sch. 6 para. 32(b); S.I. 2001/1781, art. 2, Sch. (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-10); S.I. 2001/3266, art. 2, Sch. (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-20)
F5Words in s. 39(3)(4) substituted (16.5.2001 for certain purposes and otherwise 1.10.2001) by 2000 c. 27, s. 108, Sch. 6 para. 32(d); S.I. 2001/1781, art. 2, Sch. (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-10); S.I. 2001/3266, art. 2, Sch. (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-20)
F6S. 39(5)(5A)(6) repealed (1.10.2001) by 2000 c. 27, ss. 54(1)(b), 108, Sch. 8; S.I. 2001/3266, art. 2, Sch. (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-20)
(1)The Authority may with the consent of the Secretary of State make regulations prescribing such standards of performance in connection with the activities of electricity distributors, so far as affecting customers or potential customers of electricity suppliers, as in the Authority’s opinion ought to be achieved in individual cases.
(2)If an electricity distributor fails to meet a prescribed standard, he shall make to any person who is affected by the failure and is of a prescribed description such compensation as may be determined by or under the regulations.
(3)The regulations may—
(a)prescribe circumstances in which electricity distributors are to inform customers or potential customers of electricity suppliers of their rights under this section;
(b)prescribe such standards of performance in relation to any duty arising under paragraph (a) as, in the Authority’s opinion, ought to be achieved in all cases;
(c)make provision as to the manner in which compensation under this section is to be made;
(d)prescribe circumstances in which electricity distributors are to be exempted from any requirements of the regulations or this section; and
(e)if the Authority is of the opinion that the differences are such that no electricity distributor would be unduly disadvantaged in competing with other electricity distributors, make different provision with respect to different electricity distributors.
(4)Provision made under subsection (3)(c) may—
(a)require or permit compensation to be made on behalf of electricity distributors by electricity suppliers to customers or potential customers; and
(b)require electricity suppliers to provide services to electricity distributors in connection with the making of compensation under this section.
(5)The making of compensation under this section in respect of any failure to meet a prescribed standard shall not prejudice any other remedy which may be available in respect of the act or omission which constituted that failure.
(6)In this section “prescribed” means prescribed by regulations under this section.]
Textual Amendments
F7Ss. 39A, 39B inserted (16.5.2001 for certain purposes and otherwise 1.10.2001) by 2000 c. 27, s. 54(2); S.I. 2001/1781, art. 2, Sch. (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-10); S.I. 2001/3266, art. 2, Sch. (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-20)
(1)Any dispute arising under section 39 or 39A or regulations made under either of those sections—
(a)may be referred to [F9Authority—
(i)by either party, or
(ii)with the consent of either party, by Citizens Advice or Citizens Advice Scotland or Citizens Advice and Citizens Advice Scotland acting jointly;] and
(b)on such a reference, shall be determined by order made by the Authority or, if it thinks fit, by such person (other than [F10Citizens Advice or Citizens Advice Scotland] ) as may be prescribed.
(2)A person making an order under subsection (1) shall include in the order his reasons for reaching his decision with respect to the dispute.
(3)The practice and procedure to be followed in connection with any such determination shall be such as may be prescribed.
(4)An order under subsection (1) shall be final and shall be enforceable—
(a)in England and Wales, as if it were a judgment of a county court; and
(b)in Scotland, as if it were an extract registered decree arbitral bearing a warrant for execution issued by the sheriff.
(5)In this section “prescribed” means prescribed by regulations made by the Authority with the consent of the Secretary of State.]
Textual Amendments
F8Ss. 39A, 39B inserted (16.5.2001 for certain purposes and otherwise 1.10.2001) by 2000 c. 27, s. 54(2); S.I. 2001/1781, art. 2, Sch. (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-10); S.I. 2001/3266, art. 2, Sch. (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-20)
F9Words in s. 39B(1)(a) substituted (1.4.2014) by The Public Bodies (Abolition of the National Consumer Council and Transfer of the Office of Fair Trading’s Functions in relation to Estate Agents etc) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/631), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 5(10)(a) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, Sch. 2 paras. 13-15)
F10Words in s. 39B(1)(b) substituted (1.4.2014) by The Public Bodies (Abolition of the National Consumer Council and Transfer of the Office of Fair Trading’s Functions in relation to Estate Agents etc) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/631), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 5(10)(b) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, Sch. 2 paras. 13-15)
(1)The Director may, F11. . . from time to time—
(a)determine such standards of overall performance in connection with the provision of electricity supply services as, in his opinion, ought to be achieved by [F12electricity] suppliers; and
(b)arrange for the publication, in such form and in such manner as he considers appropriate, of the standards so determined.
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(2)Different standards may be determined under this section for different [F14electricity suppliers] [F15if the Authority is of the opinion that the differences are such that no electricity supplier would be unduly disadvantaged in competing with other electricity suppliers].
F16[(3)It shall be the duty of every [F17electricity supplier] to conduct his business in such a way as can reasonably be expected to lead to his achieving the standards set under this section.]
Textual Amendments
F11Words in s. 40(1) repealed (1.7.1992) by Competition and Service (Utilities) Act 1992 (c. 43), ss. 20(2), 56(7), Sch. 2; Commencement Order No. 1 made on 29.5.1992, art. 3, Sch. Pt. I.
F12Words in s. 40(1)(a) substituted (16.5.2001 for certain purposes and otherwise 1.10.2001) by 2000 c. 27, s. 108, Sch. 6 Pt. II para. 33(a); S.I. 2001/1781, art. 2, Sch. (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-10); S.I. 2001/3266, art. 2, Sch. (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-20)
F13S. 40(1A) repealed (1.10.2001) by 2000 c. 27, s. 108, Sch. 8; S.I. 2001/3266, art. 2, Sch. (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-20)
F14Words in s. 40(2) substituted (16.5.2001 for certain purposes and otherwise 1.10.2001) by 2000 c. 27, s. 108, Sch. 6 Pt. II para. 33(c); S.I. 2001/1781, art. 2, Sch. (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-10); S.I. 2001/3266, art. 2, Sch. (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-20)
F15Words in s. 40(2) inserted (16.5.2001 for certain purposes and otherwise 1.10.2001) by 2000 c. 27, s. 108, Sch. 6 Pt. II para. 33(b); S.I. 2001/1781, art. 2, Sch. (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-10); S.I. 2001/3266, art. 2, Sch. (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-20)
F16S. 40(3) added (1.7.1992) by Competition and Service (Utilities) Act 1992 (c. 43), s. 24; Commencement Order No. 1 made on 29.5.1992, art. 3, Sch. Pt. I
F17Words in s. 40(3) substituted (16.5.2001 for certain purposes and otherwise 1.10.2001) by 2000 c. 27, s. 108, Sch. 6 Pt. II para. 33(d); S.I. 2001/1781, art. 2, Sch. (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-10); S.I. 2001/3266, art. 2, Sch. (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-20)
(1)The Authority may from time to time—
(a)determine such standards of overall performance in connection with the activities of electricity distributors as, in its opinion, ought to be achieved by them; and
(b)arrange for the publication, in such form and in such manner as it considers appropriate, of the standards so determined.
(2)Different standards may be determined for different electricity distributors if the Authority is of the opinion that the differences are such that no electricity distributor would be unduly disadvantaged in competing with other electricity distributors.
(3)It shall be the duty of every electricity distributor to conduct his business in such a way as can reasonably be expected to lead to his achieving the standards set under this section.]
Textual Amendments
F18S. 40A inserted (16.5.2001 for certain purposes and otherwise 1.10.2001) by 2000 c. 27, s. 55; S.I. 2001/1781, art. 2, Sch. (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-10); S.I. 2001/3266, art. 2, Sch. (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-20)
(1)Before prescribing standards of performance in regulations under section 39 or 39A, or determining standards of performance under section 40 or 40A, the Authority shall—
(a)arrange for such research as the Authority considers appropriate with a view to discovering the views of a representative sample of persons likely to be affected and consider the results;
(b)publish a notice of its proposals in accordance with subsections (2) and (3) and consider any representations which are duly made in respect of those proposals; and
(c)consult [F20Citizens Advice and Citizens Advice Scotland] and other persons or bodies mentioned in subsection (4).
(2)The notice required by subsection (1)(b) is a notice—
(a)stating that the Authority proposes to prescribe or determine standards of performance and setting out the standards of performance proposed;
(b)stating the reasons why it proposes to prescribe or determine those standards of performance; and
(c)specifying the time (not being less than 28 days from the date of publication of the notice) within which representations with respect to the proposals may be made.
(3)A notice required by subsection (1)(b) shall be published in such manner as the Authority considers appropriate for the purpose of bringing it to the attention of those likely to be affected by the proposals.
(4)The persons or bodies to be consulted by the Authority under subsection (1)(c) are—
(a)electricity suppliers (in the case of standards of performance under section 39 or 40) or electricity distributors and electricity suppliers (in the case of standards of performance under section 39A or 40A); and
(b)persons or bodies appearing to the Authority to be representative of persons likely to be affected by the regulations or determination.
(5)The Authority shall make arrangements for securing that notices under subsection (1)(b), regulations under section 39 or 39A and determinations under section 40 or 40A are made available to the public by whatever means it considers appropriate.]
Textual Amendments
F19S. 40B inserted (16.5.2001 for certain purposes and otherwise 1.10.2001) by 2000 c. 27, s. 56; S.I. 2001/1781, art. 2, Sch. (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-10); S.I. 2001/3266, art. 2, Sch. (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-20)
F20Words in s. 40B(1)(c) substituted (1.4.2014) by The Public Bodies (Abolition of the National Consumer Council and Transfer of the Office of Fair Trading’s Functions in relation to Estate Agents etc) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/631), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 5(11) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, Sch. 2 paras. 13-15)
(1)The Secretary of State may by order impose—
F24(za). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(a)on each electricity distributor (or each electricity distributor of a specified description); and
(b)on each electricity supplier (or each electricity supplier of a specified description),
an obligation to achieve, within a specified period and in accordance with the order, the [F25carbon emissions reduction target] to be determined by [F26the Administrator] under the order for that F27... distributor or supplier (and that obligation is referred to in this section as [F28a “carbon emissions reduction obligation”]).
[F29(1A)The power to make orders under this section may be exercised so as to impose more than one carbon emissions reduction obligation on a person in relation to the same period or to periods that overlap to any extent.]
[F30(2)In this section “carbon emissions reduction target” means a target for the promotion of any of the following—
(a)measures for improving energy efficiency, that is to say, efficiency in the use by consumers of electricity, gas conveyed through pipes or any other source of energy which is specified in the order;
(b)if the order so provides—
(i)measures for increasing the amount of electricity generated, or heat produced, by microgeneration;
(ii)any other measures of a description specified in the order for increasing the amount of electricity generated, or heat produced, using low-emissions sources or technologies;
(iii)measures for reducing the consumption of such energy as is mentioned in paragraph (a).]
[F31(2A)In this section “the Administrator” means—
(a)the Authority; or
(b)if the order so provides, the Secretary of State or a specified body other than the Authority.]
(3)An order under this section may specify criteria by reference to which [F32the Administrator] is to determine [F33carbon emissions reduction targets] for the F34... electricity distributors or electricity suppliers on whom obligations are imposed by the order.
(4)The Secretary of State and [F35(subject to any directions given under subsection (9B)) the Administrator] shall carry out their respective functions under this section in the manner he or it considers is best calculated to ensure that [F36—
F37(a). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(b)no electricity distributor is unduly disadvantaged in competing with other electricity distributors, and
(c)no electricity supplier is unduly disadvantaged in competing with other electricity suppliers.]
(5)The order may make provision generally in relation to the [F38carbon emissions reduction obligations] which it imposes, including in particular provision—
(a)as to the treatment of persons who become F39... electricity distributors or electricity suppliers after the beginning of the period to which the order relates;
(b)as to the action which qualifies for the purpose of meeting the whole or any part of [F40a carbon emissions reduction target];
[F41(ba)requiring part of a carbon emissions reduction target to be met by action of a specified description;
(bb)requiring the whole or any part of a carbon emissions reduction target to be met by action relating to—
(i)individuals of a specified description,
(ii)property of a specified description,
(iii)specified areas or areas of a specified description, or
(iv)individuals or property of a specified description in specified areas or areas of a specified description;
(bc)enabling the Administrator to direct a distributor or supplier to meet part of a carbon emissions reduction target by action relating to an individual named in the direction;
(bd)preventing action from qualifying for the purpose of meeting the whole or any part of a carbon emissions reduction target unless such persons as are specified in, or determined in accordance with, the order—
(i)have been consulted about the action;
(ii)have consented to the action;
(be)requiring action which qualifies for the purpose of meeting both a carbon emissions reduction target and a home-heating cost reduction target to be treated as qualifying only for the purpose of meeting such one of those targets as the distributor or supplier concerned elects;
(c)determining, or specifying the method for determining, the contribution that any action makes towards meeting a carbon emissions reduction target;]
(d)requiring F42... distributors and suppliers to give to [F43the Administrator] specified information, or information of a specified nature, about their proposals for complying with their [F44carbon emissions reduction obligations];
(e)requiring [F45the Administrator] to determine—
(i)whether any proposed action qualifies for the purpose of achieving the whole or any part of a person’s [F46carbon emissions reduction target]; and
[F47(ii)if so, what contribution the proposed action (or any result of that action specified in the determination) is to make towards achieving the carbon emissions reduction target;]
(f)requiring F48... distributors or suppliers to produce to [F49the Administrator] evidence of a specified kind demonstrating that they have complied with their [F50carbon emissions reduction obligations][F51; and
(g)requiring the Administrator or a specified body to offer services of a specified kind and authorising a specified fee to be charged to those who take up the offer.]
[F52(5A)If the order makes provision by virtue of subsection (5)(bc) enabling the Administrator to direct a distributor or supplier to meet part of a carbon emissions reduction target by action relating to an individual named in the direction the order may also make provision—
(a)authorising the Administrator to require specified persons to provide it with information for the purpose of enabling it to identify and select individuals who are to be the subject of a direction;
(b)specifying criteria in accordance with which the Administrator is to select individuals who are to be the subject of a direction;
(c)determining, or specifying the method for determining, which distributor or supplier is to be given a direction in relation to any particular individual selected in accordance with provision made under paragraph (b);
(d)authorising the Administrator, if it gives a direction to a distributor or supplier, to provide the distributor or supplier with information relating to the individual concerned for the purpose of assisting the distributor or supplier to comply with the direction;
(e)as to the times at which a direction may be given;
(f)as to the circumstances in which a direction need not be complied with.
(5B)Provision made by virtue of subsection (5)(c) may in particular provide for an action to be treated as making a greater contribution than it would otherwise do if the action relates to—
(a)an individual of a specified description,
(b)a property of a specified description, or
(c)both an individual of a specified description and a property of a specified description.]
(6)The order may make provision authorising the [F53the Administrator] to require a F54... distributor or supplier to provide it with specified information, or information of a specified nature, relating to—
(a)his proposals for complying with his [F55carbon emissions reduction obligation]; or
(b)the question whether he has complied with that obligation.
(7)The order may make provision as to circumstances in which—
(a)a person’s [F56carbon emissions reduction target] may be altered during the period to which the order relates;
(b)the whole or any part of a person’s [F56carbon emissions reduction target] may be treated as having been achieved by action taken otherwise than by or on behalf of that person;
(c)any action taken before the period to which the order relates may be treated as qualifying action taken during that period;
(d)the whole or any part of a person’s [F57carbon emissions reduction target] may be transferred to another F58... electricity distributor or electricity supplier or to a gas transporter or gas supplier (within the meaning of Part I of the M1Gas Act 1986); or
(e)a person may carry forward the whole or any part of his [F57carbon emissions reduction target] for the period to which the order relates to a subsequent period.
[F59(7A)The order may—
(a)make provision for any specified requirement contained in it to be treated as a relevant requirement for the purposes of this Part; or
(b)if it provides for the Administrator to be a person other than the Authority, make provision for and in connection with enabling the Administrator to enforce any requirement imposed by the order.
(7B)Provision made by virtue of paragraph (b) of subsection (7A) may, in particular, include provision corresponding to or applying (with or without modifications) any of sections 25 to 28.]
(8)The order may—
(a)provide for exceptions from any requirement of the order;
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(c)make supplementary, incidental and transitional provision; and
(d)subject to subsection (4), make different provision for different cases (including different provision in relation to different F61... distributors or suppliers).
(9)The order may include provision for treating the promotion of the supply to premises of—
(a)electricity generated by a generating station which is operated for the purposes of producing heat, or a cooling effect, in association with electricity;
(b)heat produced in association with electricity or steam produced from (or air or water heated by) such heat;
(c)any gas or liquid subjected to a cooling effect produced in association with electricity,
as promotion of energy efficiency.
[F62(9A)The order may make provision requiring the Administrator to give guidance to distributors or suppliers concerning such matters relating to the order as are specified.
(9B)The Administrator shall carry out its functions under this section in accordance with any general or specific directions given to it by the Secretary of State.]
(10)No person shall be required by virtue of this section to provide any information which he could not be compelled to give in evidence in civil proceedings in the High Court or, in Scotland, the Court of Session.
[F63(10A)The Secretary of State must obtain the consent of the Scottish Ministers before making an order under this section which contains provision that—
(a)is included by virtue of subsection (2)(b),
(b)extends to Scotland, and
(c)would be within the legislative competence of the Scottish Parliament if contained in an Act of that Parliament.]
(11)Before making an order under this section the Secretary of State shall consult the Authority, [F64Citizens Advice, Citizens Advice Scotland], F65... electricity distributors and electricity suppliers and such other persons as he considers appropriate.
(12)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.
[F66(12A)Subsection (12) does not apply to an order under this section made only for the purpose of amending an earlier order under this section so as to alter the provision included in the earlier order by virtue of any of paragraphs (b), (ba) or (c) of subsection (5). But such an order shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.
(12B)If an order under this section provides for the Administrator to be a body other than the Authority, the Secretary of State may make payments to the body of such amounts as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.]
[F67(13)In this section—
[F68“home-heating cost reduction target” has the meaning given by section 41B(2)(a);]
“microgeneration” has the same meaning as in the Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Act 2006;
“plant” includes any equipment, apparatus or appliance.
[F69“specified” means specified in the order.]
(14)For the purposes of subsection (2)(b)(ii), electricity is generated, or heat is produced, using low-emissions sources or technologies if it is generated, or produced, by plant which relies wholly or mainly on a source of energy or a technology mentioned in section 26(2) of the Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Act 2006.]]
Textual Amendments
F21S. 41A heading substituted (28.2.2007) by Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Act 2006 (c. 19), s. 28(3), Sch. para. 5(2); S.I. 2007/538, art. 2
F22Words in s. 41A heading omitted (1.1.2013) by virtue of Energy Act 2011 (c. 16), s. 121(5)(b), Sch. 1 para. 4(2)
F23S. 41A inserted (1.10.2001) by 2000 c. 27, ss. 70, 198(2); S.I. 2001/3266, art. 2, Sch. (with arts. 3-20)
F24S. 41A(1)(za) omitted (1.1.2013) by virtue of Energy Act 2011 (c. 16), s. 121(5)(b), Sch. 1 para. 4(3)(a)
F25Words in s. 41A(1) substituted (28.2.2007) by Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Act 2006 (c. 19), ss. 16(2)(a), 28(3); S.I. 2007/538, art. 2
F26Words in s. 41A(1) substituted (18.12.2011) by Energy Act 2011 (c. 16), ss. 67(2), 121(3) (with s. 67(16))
F27Word in s. 41A(1) omitted (1.1.2013) by virtue of Energy Act 2011 (c. 16), s. 121(5)(b), Sch. 1 para. 4(3)(b)
F28Words in s. 41A(1) substituted (28.2.2007) by Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Act 2006 (c. 19), ss. 16(2)(b), 28(3); S.I. 2007/538, art. 2
F29S. 41A(1A) inserted (26.1.2009) by Climate Change Act 2008 (c. 27), s. 100(5), Sch. 8 para. 3(3)
F30S. 41A(2) substituted (28.2.2007) by Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Act 2006 (c. 19), ss. 16(3), 28(3); S.I. 2007/538, art. 2
F31S. 41A(2A) inserted (18.12.2011) by Energy Act 2011 (c. 16), ss. 67(3), 121(3) (with s. 67(16))
F32Words in s. 41A(3) substituted (18.12.2011) by Energy Act 2011 (c. 16), ss. 67(4), 121(3) (with s. 67(16))
F33Words in s. 41A(3) substituted (28.2.2007) by Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Act 2006 (c. 19), s. 28(3), Sch. para. 5(3); S.I. 2007/538, art. 2
F34Words in s. 41A(3) omitted (1.1.2013) by virtue of Energy Act 2011 (c. 16), s. 121(5)(b), Sch. 1 para. 4(4)
F35Words in s. 41A(4) substituted (18.12.2011) by Energy Act 2011 (c. 16), ss. 67(5), 121(3) (with s. 67(16))
F36Words in s. 41A(4) substituted (26.1.2009) by Climate Change Act 2008 (c. 27), s. 100(5), Sch. 8 para. 3(5)
F37S. 41A(4)(a) omitted (1.1.2013) by virtue of Energy Act 2011 (c. 16), s. 121(5)(b), Sch. 1 para. 4(5)
F38Words in s. 41A(5) substituted (28.2.2007) by Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Act 2006 (c. 19), s. 28(3), Sch. para. 5(4)(a); S.I. 2007/538, art. 2
F39Words in s. 41A(5)(a) omitted (1.1.2013) by virtue of Energy Act 2011 (c. 16), s. 121(5)(b), Sch. 1 para. 4(6)(a)
F40Words in s. 41A(5)(b) substituted (28.2.2007) by Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Act 2006 (c. 19), s. 28(3), Sch. para. 5(4)(b); S.I. 2007/538, art. 2
F41Ss. 41A(5)(ba)-(be) (c) substituted for (18.12.2011) by Energy Act 2011 (c. 16), ss. 67(6)(a), 121(3) (with s. 67(16))
F42Word in s. 41A(5)(d) omitted (1.1.2013) by virtue of Energy Act 2011 (c. 16), s. 121(5)(b), Sch. 1 para. 4(6)(b)
F43Words in s. 41A(5)(d) substituted (18.12.2011) by Energy Act 2011 (c. 16), ss. 67(6)(b), 121(3) (with s. 67(16))
F44Words in s. 41A(5)(d) substituted (28.2.2007) by Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Act 2006 (c. 19), s. 28(3), Sch. para. 5(4)(d); S.I. 2007/538, art. 2
F45Words in s. 41A(5)(e) substituted (18.12.2011) by Energy Act 2011 (c. 16), ss. 67(6)(c)(i), 121(3) (with s. 67(16))
F46Words in s. 41A(5)(e)(i) substituted (28.2.2007) by Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Act 2006 (c. 19), s. 28(3), Sch. para. 5(4)(e)(i); S.I. 2007/538, art. 2
F47S. 41A(5)(e)(ii) substituted (18.12.2011) by Energy Act 2011 (c. 16), ss. 67(6)(c)(ii), 121(3) (with s. 67(16))
F48Word in s. 41A(5)(f) omitted (1.1.2013) by virtue of Energy Act 2011 (c. 16), s. 121(5)(b), Sch. 1 para. 4(6)(c)
F49Words in s. 41A(5)(f) substituted (18.12.2011) by Energy Act 2011 (c. 16), ss. 67(6)(d), 121(3) (with s. 67(16))
F50Words in s. 41A(5)(f) substituted (28.2.2007) by Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Act 2006 (c. 19), s. 28(3), Sch. para. 5(4)(d); S.I. 2007/538, art. 2
F51S. 41A(5)(g) and preceding word inserted (18.12.2011) by Energy Act 2011 (c. 16), ss. 67(6)(e), 121(3) (with s. 67(16))
F52S. 41A(5A)(5B) inserted (18.12.2011) by Energy Act 2011 (c. 16), ss. 67(7), 121(3) (with s. 67(16))
F53Words in s. 41A(6) substituted (18.12.2011) by Energy Act 2011 (c. 16), ss. 67(8), 121(3) (with s. 67(16))
F54Word in s. 41A(6) omitted (1.1.2013) by virtue of Energy Act 2011 (c. 16), s. 121(5)(b), Sch. 1 para. 4(7)
F55Words in s. 41A(6) substituted (28.2.2007) by Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Act 2006 (c. 19), s. 28(3), Sch. para. 5(5); S.I. 2007/538, art. 2
F56Words in s. 41A(7)(a)(b) substituted (28.2.2007) by Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Act 2006 (c. 19), s. 28(3), Sch. para. 5(6); S.I. 2007/538, art. 2
F57Words in s. 41A(7)(d)(e) substituted (28.2.2007) by Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Act 2006 (c. 19), s. 28(3), Sch. para. 5(6); S.I. 2007/538, art. 2; S.I. 2007/538, art. 2
F58Words in s. 41A(7)(d) omitted (1.1.2013) by virtue of Energy Act 2011 (c. 16), s. 121(5)(b), Sch. 1 para. 4(8)
F59S. 41A(7A)(7B) inserted (18.12.2011) by Energy Act 2011 (c. 16), ss. 67(9), 121(3) (with s. 67(16))
F60S. 41A(8)(b) omitted (18.12.2011) by virtue of Energy Act 2011 (c. 16), ss. 67(10), 121(3) (with s. 67(16))
F61Word in s. 41A(8)(d) omitted (1.1.2013) by virtue of Energy Act 2011 (c. 16), s. 121(5)(b), Sch. 1 para. 4(9)
F62S. 41A(9A)(9B) inserted (18.12.2011) by Energy Act 2011 (c. 16), ss. 67(11), 121(3) (with s. 67(16))
F63S. 41A(10A) substituted (18.12.2011) by Energy Act 2011 (c. 16), ss. 67(12), 121(3) (with s. 67(16))
F64Words in s. 41A(11) substituted (1.4.2014) by The Public Bodies (Abolition of the National Consumer Council and Transfer of the Office of Fair Trading’s Functions in relation to Estate Agents etc) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/631), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 5(12) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, Sch. 2 paras. 13-15)
F65Words in s. 41A(11) omitted (1.1.2013) by virtue of Energy Act 2011 (c. 16), s. 121(5)(b), Sch. 1 para. 4(10)
F66S. 41A(12A)(12B) inserted (18.12.2011) by Energy Act 2011 (c. 16), ss. 67(13), 121(3) (with s. 67(15)(16))
F67S. 41A(13)(14) added (28.2.2007) by Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Act 2006 (c. 19), ss. 16(5), 28(3); S.I. 2007/538, art. 2
F68Words in s. 41A(13) inserted (18.12.2011) by Energy Act 2011 (c. 16), ss. 67(14), 121(3) (with s. 67(16))
F69Words in s. 41A(13) inserted (26.1.2009) by Climate Change Act 2008 (c. 27), s. 100(5), Sch. 8 para. 3(11)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1S. 41A(2) modified (15.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/4011, art. 5
Marginal Citations
(1)The Secretary of State may by order impose—
(a)on each electricity distributor (or each electricity distributor of a specified description); and
(b)on each electricity supplier (or each electricity supplier of a specified description),
an obligation to achieve, within a specified period and in accordance with the order, the home-heating cost reduction target to be determined by the Administrator under the order for that distributor or supplier (and that obligation is referred to in this section as a “home-heating cost reduction obligation”).
(2)In this section—
(a)“the Administrator” means—
(i)the Authority; or
(ii)if the order so provides, the Secretary of State or a specified body other than the Authority;
(b)“home-heating cost reduction target” means a target for the promotion of measures for reducing the cost to individuals of heating their homes;
(c)“specified” means specified in the order.
(3)The power to make orders under this section may be exercised so as to impose more than one home-heating cost reduction obligation on a person in relation to the same period or to periods that overlap to any extent.
(4)Subsections (3), (5) to (8), (9A) and (10A) to (12B) of section 41A apply to an order under this section as they apply to an order under that section, with the following modifications—
(a)for “carbon emissions reduction obligation” (in each place) substitute “home-heating cost reduction obligation”;
(b)for “carbon emissions reduction obligations” (in each place) substitute “home-heating cost reduction obligations”;
(c)for “carbon emissions reduction target” (in each place other than in paragraph (be) of subsection (5)) substitute “home-heating cost reduction target”;
(d)for “carbon emissions reduction targets” (in each place) substitute “home-heating cost reduction targets”; and
(e)omit paragraph (a) of subsection (10A).
(5)Subsections (4) and (9B) of section 41A apply to the carrying out by the Secretary of State and the Administrator of their respective functions under this section as they apply to the carrying out by those persons of their functions under that section.
(6)No person shall be required by virtue of this section to provide any information which he could not be compelled to give in evidence in civil proceedings in the High Court or, in Scotland, the Court of Session.]
Textual Amendments
F70S. 41B inserted (18.12.2011) by Energy Act 2011 (c. 16), ss. 69, 121(3)
(1)The Director shall from time to time collect information with respect to—
(a)the compensation made by [F71electricity suppliers] under section 39 above;
(b)the levels of overall performance achieved by such suppliers in connection with the provision of electricity supply services; F72. . .
(c). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
[F73(1A)The Authority shall from time to time collect information with respect to—
(a)the compensation made by electricity distributors under section 39A above;
(b)the levels of overall performance achieved by electricity distributors.]
(2)[F74At such times] as may be specified in a direction given by the Director, each [F75electricity supplier] shall furnish to the Director the following information, namely—
(a)as repects each standard prescribed by regulations under section 39 above, the number of cases in which compensation was made and the aggregate amount or value of that compensation; and
(b)as repects each standard determined under section 40 F76. . ., such information with respect to the level of performance achieved by the supplier as may be so specified.
[F77(2A)At such times as may be specified in a direction given by the Authority, each electricity distributor shall furnish to the Authority the following information, namely—
(a)as respects each standard prescribed by regulations under section 39A, the number of cases in which compensation was made and the aggregate amount or value of that compensation; and
(b)as respects each standard determined under section 40A, such information with respect to the level of performance achieved by the distributor as may be so specified.]
F78(3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F79(4). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F79(5). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F71Words in s. 42(1)(a) substituted (1.10.2001) by 2000 c. 27, s. 108, Sch. 6 Pt. II para. 34(a); S.I. 2001/3266, art. 2, Sch. (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-20)
F72S. 42(1)(c) and the word “and” immediately preceding it repealed (1.10.2001) by 2000 c. 27, ss. 57(2), 108, Sch. 8; S.I. 2001/3266, art. 2, Sch. (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-20)
F73S. 42(1A) inserted (1.10.2001) by 2000 c. 27, s. 57(3); S.I. 2001/3266, art. 2, Sch. (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-20)
F74Words in s. 42(2) substituted (1.10.2001) by 2000 c. 27, s. 57(4); S.I. 2001/3266, art. 2, Sch. (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-20)
F75Words in s. 42(2) substituted (1.10.2001) by 2000 c. 27, s. 108, Sch. 6 Pt. II para. 34(b); S.I. 2001/3266, art. 2, Sch. (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-20)
F76Words in s. 42(2)(b) repealed (1.10.2001) by 2000 c. 27, ss. 57(4), 108, Sch. 8; S.I. 2001/3266, art. 2, Sch. (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-20)
F77S. 42(2A) inserted (1.10.2001) by 2000 c. 27, s. 57(5); S.I. 2001/3266, art. 2, Sch. (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-20)
F78S. 42(3) repealed (1.10.2001) by 2000 c. 27, ss. 57(6), 108, Sch. 8; S.I. 2001/3266, art. 2, Sch. (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-20)
F79S. 42(4)(5) repealed (1.10.2001) by 2000 c. 27, ss. 20(7), 108, Sch. 8; S.I. 2001/3266, art. 2, Sch. (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-20)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C2S. 42: functions transferred to Scottish Ministers (S.) (14.12.2000) by virtue of S.I. 2000/3253, arts. 1(1), 2, Sch. (with art. 6)
(1)The Authority may make regulations requiring such information as may be specified or described in the regulations about—
(a)the standards of overall performance determined under section 40 or 40A; and
(b)the levels of performance achieved as respects those standards,
to be given by electricity suppliers or electricity distributors to customers or potential customers of electricity suppliers.
(2)Regulations under this section may include provision—
(a)specifying the form and manner in which and the frequency with which information is to be given; and
(b)requiring information about the matters mentioned in subsection (1)(a) or (b) and relating to electricity distributors to be given by electricity distributors to electricity suppliers and by electricity suppliers to their customers or potential customers.]
Textual Amendments
F80S. 42A substituted (16.5.2001 for certain purposes and otherwise 1.10.2001) by 2000 c. 27, s. 58; S.I. 2001/1781, art. 2, Sch. (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-10); S.I. 2001/3266, art. 2, Sch. (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-20)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C3S. 42A continued (with modifications) (1.10.2001) by S.I. 2001/3266, arts. 1(2), 9(1)
(1)[F82It shall be the duty of both Citizens Advice and Citizens Advice Scotland to secure the publication, in such form and manner and with such frequency as the particular body thinks appropriate, of such statistical information as the particular body considers appropriate] relating to—
(a)the levels of performance achieved by [F83electricity generators,] electricity suppliers and electricity distributors in respect of—
(i)standards of performance prescribed or determined under sections 39, 39A, 40 and 40A; and
(ii)[F84carbon emissions reduction obligations] imposed by order under section 41A; and
(b)complaints made by consumers about any matter relating to the activities of such [F85generators,] suppliers or distributors and the handling of such complaints.
[F86(1A)Citizens Advice and Citizens Advice Scotland may comply with the duty in subsection (1) by publishing information jointly or by securing that information is published on behalf of both of them.]
(2)In subsection (1)(b) “complaints” includes complaints made directly to [F87electricity generators,] electricity suppliers and electricity distributors (or anyone carrying on activities on their behalf) and complaints to the Authority [F88, Citizens Advice or Citizens Advice Scotland] .]
Textual Amendments
F81S. 42AA inserted (7.11.2000 for specified purposes and otherwise 1.10.2001) by 2000 c. 27, s. 20(6); S.I. 2000/2974, art. 2, Sch. (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-12); S.I. 2001/3266, art. 2, Sch. (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-20)
F82Words in s. 42AA(1) substituted (1.4.2014) by The Public Bodies (Abolition of the National Consumer Council and Transfer of the Office of Fair Trading’s Functions in relation to Estate Agents etc) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/631), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 5(13)(a) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, Sch. 2 paras. 13-15)
F83Words in s. 42AA(1)(a) inserted (26.1.2009) by Climate Change Act 2008 (c. 27), s. 100(5), Sch. 8 para. 4(2)(a)
F84Words in s. 42AA(1)(a)(ii) substituted (28.2.2007) by Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Act 2006 (c. 19), s. 28(3), Sch. para. 6; S.I. 2007/538, art. 2
F85Word in s. 42AA(1)(b) inserted (26.1.2009) by Climate Change Act 2008 (c. 27), s. 100(5), Sch. 8 para. 4(2)(b)
F86S. 42AA(1A) inserted (1.4.2014) by The Public Bodies (Abolition of the National Consumer Council and Transfer of the Office of Fair Trading’s Functions in relation to Estate Agents etc) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/631), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 5(13)(b) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, Sch. 2 paras. 13-15)
F87Words in s. 42AA(2) inserted (26.1.2009) by Climate Change Act 2008 (c. 27), s. 100(5), Sch. 8 para. 4(3)
F88Words in s. 42AA(2) substituted (1.4.2014) by The Public Bodies (Abolition of the National Consumer Council and Transfer of the Office of Fair Trading’s Functions in relation to Estate Agents etc) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/631), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 5(13)(c) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, Sch. 2 paras. 13-15)
(1)This section applies in relation to standards prescribed by the Authority by regulations under section 43 of the Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (standards for complaints handling) in relation to licence holders (or some of them).
(2)The Authority must from time to time collect information with respect to the levels of compliance with the standards which those licence holders have achieved.
(3)At such times as the Authority may direct, each of those licence holders must give the Authority such information as the Authority may direct with respect to the levels of compliance with the standards which the licence holder has achieved.]
Textual Amendments
F89S. 42AB inserted (1.10.2008) by Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (c. 17), s. 66(2), Sch. 5 para. 2(3) (with s. 48(3)); S.I. 2008/2550, art. 2, Sch.
(1)Each public electricity supplier shall establish a procedure for dealing with complaints made by his customers or potential customers in connection with the provision of electricity supply services.
(2)No such procedure shall be established, and no modification of such a procedure shall be made, unless—
F92(a). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(b)the proposed procedure or modification has been approved by the Director.
(3)The supplier shall—
(a)publicise the procedure in such manner as may be approved by the Director; and
(b)send a description of the procedure, free of charge, to any person who asks for one.
(4)The Director may give a direction to any public electricity supplier requiring the supplier to review his procedure or the manner in which it operates.
(5)A direction under subsection (4) above—
(a)may specify the manner in which the review is to be conducted; and
(b)shall require a written report of the review to be made to the Director.
(6)Where the Director receives a report under subsection (5)(b) above, he may, after consulting the supplier, direct him to make such modifications of—
(a)the procedure; or
(b)the manner in which the procedure operates,
as may be specified in the direction.
(7)Subsection (2) above does not apply to any modification made in compliance with a direction under subsection (6) above.]
Textual Amendments
F90S. 42B inserted (1.7.1992) by Competition and Service (Utilities) Act 1992 (c. 43), s. 22; Commencement Order No. 1 made on 29.5.1992, art. 3, Sch. Pt. I
F91S. 42B ceased to have effect (7.11.2000) by virtue of 2000 c. 27, s. 108, Sch. 6 Pt. II para. 35; S.I. 2000/2974, art. 2, Sch. (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-12)
F92S. 42B(2)(a) repealed (7.11.2000) by 2000 c. 27, s. 108, Sch. 8; S.I. 2000/2974, art. 2, Sch. (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-12)
(1)This section applies to any company which is authorised by a licence to carry on activities subject to price regulation.
(2)As soon as reasonably practicable after the end of each financial year of the company it must make a statement to the Authority—
(a)disclosing whether or not remuneration has been paid or become due during that financial year to the directors of the company as a result of arrangements falling within subsection (3); and
(b)where such remuneration has been paid or become due, describing the arrangements and the remuneration.
(3)Arrangements fall within this subsection if they are arrangements for linking the remuneration of the directors of the company to levels of performance as respects service standards in connection with activities subject to price regulation.
(4)A description under subsection (2)(b) must include in particular—
(a)a statement of when the arrangements were made;
(b)a description of the service standards in question;
(c)an explanation of the means by which the levels of performance as respects those service standards are assessed; and
(d)an explanation of how the remuneration was calculated.
(5)The statement required by subsection (2) must also state—
(a)whether or not there are in force in respect of the financial year during which the statement is made arrangements falling within subsection (3); or
(b)if not, whether the company intends that such arrangements will be in force at some time during that financial year,
and if there are, or it is intended that there will be, such arrangements in force the statement must describe those arrangements.
(6)A description under subsection (5) must—
(a)include in particular the matters listed in subsection (4)(a), (b) and (c); and
(b)where the arrangements described are different from any arrangements described under subsection (2)(b), state the likely effect of those differences on the remuneration of each director of the company.
(7)The statement required by subsection (2) must be made to the Authority in such manner as may be required by the Authority.
(8)The statement required by subsection (2)—
(a)must be published by the company making the statement in such manner as it reasonably considers will secure adequate publicity for it; and
(b)may be published by the Authority in such manner as it may consider appropriate.
(9)The duty of a company under this section applies in respect of any person who has at any time been a director of the company.
(10)In this section—
“activities subject to price regulation”, in relation to any company, are activities for which—
a maximum price which may be charged by the company, or a method for calculating such a maximum price; or
a maximum revenue which may be received by the company, or a method for calculating such a maximum revenue,
is determined by or under the licence granted under this Part;
[F94“company” means a company (as defined in section 1(1) of the Companies Act 2006) that—
is limited by shares, and
has its registered office in Great Britain.]
“remuneration” in relation to a director of a company—
means any form of payment, consideration or other benefit (including pension benefit), paid or due to or in respect of the director; and
includes remuneration in respect of any of his services while a director of the company;
“service standards” in relation to any company, means standards relating to the quality of service received by customers or potential customers of the company, including any such standards which are—
set by or under any conditions included in a licence granted under this Part;
prescribed by the Authority in regulations made under section 39 or 39A;
determined by the Authority under section 40 or 40A; or
set or agreed to by the company.]
Textual Amendments
F93S. 42C inserted (1.10.2001) by 2000 c. 27, s. 61; S.I. 2001/3266, art. 2, Sch. (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-20)
F94Words in s. 42C(10) substituted (1.10.2009) by The Companies Act 2006 (Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1941), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 102(2) (with art. 10)
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