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Energy Act 2013

Energy Act 2013

2013 CHAPTER 32

Commentary on Sections

Part 2: Electricity Market Reform

Chapter 2: Contracts for difference
Section 26: Licence modifications

134.This sets out the Secretary of State’s power to modify transmission and distribution licences, the standard conditions of such licences and documents maintained in accordance with conditions of such licences (such as industry codes) to allow the CFD counterparty to be provided with services (such as settlement services).

135.The powers will be used to confer consequential functions upon the national system operator to enable it to administer the CFD scheme as well as providing services to the CFD counterparty. It will also be used to make provision about settlement of payment obligations under CFDs and enable licensees to assist with the enforcement of obligations under contracts. Section 64 makes further provision about licence modifications.

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