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Energy Prices Act 2022

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8Interpretation of sections 5 to 7

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(1)This section applies for the purposes of sections 5 to 7 and this section.

Expressions relating to electricity

(2)A “licensed electricity supplier” is a person who holds an electricity supply licence.

(3)An “electricity supply licence” is a licence granted under Article 10(1)(c) of the Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 (S.I. 1992/231 (N.I. 1)).

(4)“NI domestic electricity supply” has the meaning specified in, or determined in accordance with, regulations made by the Secretary of State; and regulations under this subsection are subject to the affirmative procedure.

Expressions relating to gas

(5)A “licensed gas supplier” is a person who holds a gas supply licence.

(6)A “gas supply licence” is a licence granted under Article 8(1)(c) of the Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2)).

(7)“NI domestic gas supply” has the meaning specified in, or determined in accordance with, regulations made by the Secretary of State; and regulations under this subsection are subject to the affirmative procedure.

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(8)A reference to a charge for NI domestic electricity supply or NI domestic gas supply includes a reference to a charge that does not relate to electricity or gas supplied (such as a standing charge).

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