The Energy Bills Discount Scheme (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2023

Calculation of discount N.I.

29.—(1) For the purposes of these Regulations, “ the discount” means the reduction (in p/kWh) in the supply price under a supply contract to be applied pursuant to the scheme in respect of that contract for any period.

(2) In the case of a general supply contract or a QHS supply contract, the discount is calculated as follows—

Where—

• BD is the base discount in respect of that supply contract for the period;

• MD is the maximum discount applicable to that supply contract;

• SP is the supply price for the period;

• MP is the minimum supply price applicable to that supply contract.

(3) In the case of an ETII supply contract the discount is calculated as follows—

Where—

• BD is the base discount in respect of that supply contract for the period;

• MD is the maximum discount applicable to that supply contract);

• SP is the supply price for the period;

• MP is the minimum supply price applicable to that supply contract;

• ID is the increased discount in respect of that supply contract for the period;

• IMD is the maximum discount applicable to an ETII supply contract plus the MD increment;

• RMP is the minimum supply price applicable to an ETII supply contract less the GSP decrement.

Commencement Information

I1 Reg. 29 in force at 26.4.2023, see reg. 1(1)