Decision paper on NIE Networks licence modifications published

Modifications are required to expressly apply Schedules 3 and 4 to the Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 (the ‘Order’) to the NIE Networks’ distribution licence as required by Article 13 of the Order entitled ‘Powers of licence holders.’ 

On 22nd June 2016 the Utility Regulator consulted upon modifications to NIE Networks’ Distribution licence.

Our consultation closed on 22nd July 2016 and we received one response from NIE Networks.

We have considered the consultation response and other relevant factors and present our decision paper.

Our decision paper presents the modifications applied to Condition 21 of NIE’s Networks’ distribution licence. 

The licence modifications will provide more transparency and clarity for licence holders and consumers.  Our licence modification notice showing the format of modifications may be viewed at Annex 1 of this Decision paper.  These licence modifications will take effect from 21st September 2016.

Copies of all documents can be made available in large print, Braille, audio cassette and a variety of relevant minority languages if required.