We are an independent non-ministerial government department set up to ensure the effective regulation of the Electricity, Gas and Water and Sewerage industries in Northern Ireland.

Sustainability

Sustainability – The Regulators Role

The Utility Regulator has a vital role to play in promoting sustainability as we are the main gate keepers to infrastructure investment in three sectors with high environmental impact – electricity, gas and water.

In March 2008 the Utility Regulator published a paper entitled “Sustainability – the Regulator’s Role.” The paper states that the Utility Regulator has a role to play by gathering and publishing more information, contributing its expertise and experience to wider government policy and regulating differently.