[F132LRenewables obligation orders: procedureE+W+S
(1)Before making a renewables obligation order, the relevant minister must consult—
(a)the Authority,
(b)[F2Citizens Advice,
(ba)Citizens Advice Scotland,]
(c)the electricity suppliers to whom the proposed order would apply,
(d)such generators of electricity from renewable sources as the relevant minister considers appropriate, and
(e)such other persons, if any, as the relevant minister considers appropriate.
(2)A renewables obligation order is not to be made by the Secretary of State unless a draft of the instrument containing it has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.
(3)A renewables obligation order is not to be made by the Scottish Ministers unless a draft of the instrument containing it has been laid before and approved by a resolution of the Scottish Parliament.]
Textual Amendments
F1Ss. 32-32M substituted for (26.11.2008 for specified purposes, 1.4.2009 in so far as not already in force) by Energy Act 2008 (c. 32), ss. 37, 110(1)(a) (with s. 38); S.I. 2009/45, art. 3(a) (with art. 5)
F2S. 32L(1)(b)(ba) substituted for s. 32L(1)(b) (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(9) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, Sch. 2 paras. 13-15)