Utility Regulator announces extension to its Energy Efficiency Levy review consultation
On 1 August 2008 the Utility Regulator announced the launch of a public consultation on the ‘NI Energy Efficiency Levy Strategic and Operational Review 2008’.
The Utility Regulator appointed Skyplex Consulting Limited (“Skyplex”), as external consultants, to undertake a strategic and operational review of the NI Energy Efficiency Levy Programme (EELP). As the first stage in this review, Skyplex has presented the Utility Regulator with a report containing discussion of the key issues and their proposals for reform. It is this report, which forms the basis for this Utility Regulator consultation.
The Utility Regulator had placed a deadline for responses of 24 October 2008, however in response to requests from stakeholders, this deadline has now been extended to 24 November 2008. In addition the Utility Regulator will hold a workshop on the Energy Efficiency Levy Review on 15 October 2008 in our offices. Those who wish to be invited to the workshop should contact Alison Farr at the address below.
The Utility Regulator welcomes views from all interested partied on the Skyplex report and any other aspects of the EELP.
This consultation encompasses a Utility Regulator cover consultation paper along with the Skyplex report attached as Annex 1 Annex I.
Alternatively a paper copy can be obtained from:
Alison Farr
Social and Environmental Branch
Utility Regulator
Queens House
Queen Street
Belfast
BT1 6ER
Email: alison.farr@niaur.gov.uk
The new deadline for the receipt of responses is 24th November, 2008