During October, we have continued to progress our regulatory responsibilities across the electricity, gas and water sectors, while taking forward a range of initiatives designed to support and protect consumers.
Alongside this work, we continued to engage with stakeholders across government, industry and consumer organisations to protect consumers’ interests and support the delivery of secure, reliable and affordable utility services across Northern Ireland.
Within this month’s edition of our newsletter, you can find information on:
Engagement and events
Our Chief Executive’s attendance at the British Irish Chamber of Commerce conference and dinner in Dublin, CBI Northern Ireland’s Business Breakfast 2026 and the Energy Transition Europe 2026 conference in Amsterdam.
A visit by our Board Members to Phoenix Energy’s anaerobic digestion biomethane plant in Dundonald.
Our Consumer Protection team’s attendance at the launch of the Consumer Council’s Corporate Plan at Parliament Buildings.
Our 10th annual Winter Preparedness Forum, which brought together industry leaders from across the gas, electricity and water sectors.
Publications and regulatory updates
The launch of Northern Ireland's Consumer Energy Charters for winter 2026/2027, which provide extra support for domestic and small business consumers.
The publication of our Small Business Consumer Experience of Energy Stress: Lived Experience Report, which researched the experiences of small businesses concerned about, or struggling with, their energy costs.
The publication of the Northern Ireland Sustainable Energy Programme Framework Document 2027/2029 and Call for Schemes.
Consultations
Consultation on Firm Access Arrangements in Northern Ireland.
Notice of proposed modification to Condition 18 of the Veolia Energy Services NI Limited Demand Side Unit Electricity Generation Licence.
Our consultation on the development of a cost-reflective tariff structure, which launched in September, is ongoing.
This edition also spotlights Katie Bell, a Regulatory Analyst in our Green Gas team.
You’ll find more information on these updates and our wider work within the newsletter.
Further details on our consultations, recruitment and latest news can be found at: www.uregni.gov.uk.
We welcome feedback on the newsletter and suggestions for topics to cover in future editions. Contact us at info@uregni.gov.uk.