Statutory Instruments
Electricity
Gas
Made
31st March 2011
Coming into force in accordance with regulation 1
The Secretary of State makes these Regulations with the consent of the Treasury(1) in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 9, 10, 14(4) and 31(5) and (6) of the Energy Act 2010(2).
The Secretary of State has consulted the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority, licensed electricity suppliers, licensed gas suppliers and such other persons as the Secretary of State thinks appropriate.
In accordance with section 31(2) of the Energy Act 2010 a draft of these Regulations has been laid before and approved by resolution of each House of Parliament.
The consent of the Treasury is required by section 14(3) of the Energy Act 2010 (c. 27).