Consultation on approach to next gas distribution price controls published
PublishedWe are seeking stakeholder views on the approach to the next gas distribution price control anticipated to begin on 1 January 2029.
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Decision on amendments to SONI’s licence revenue formula to facilitate Clean Energy Package costs and k-factor changes
PublishedThe decision will adjust the k-factor interest rate application from one to two years.
SONI Evaluative Performance Framework: Decision on 2024/2025 performance and overall financial incentive
PublishedThe Framework allows for the evaluation of SONI’s performance by an independent panel of experts.
Latest Quarterly Retail Energy Market Monitoring report on NI’s retail energy market published
PublishedThis report provides the latest information about the retail electricity and gas markets in Northern Ireland.
Consultation published on Northern Ireland Water’s allowed revenue for the PC21 Price Control extension year
PublishedThis consultation sets out our proposal for NI Water’s 2027/2028 revenue and price limits
Success for our current Placement Student in the Ulster University Business School Placement Awards
PublishedFrom over 150 entries, Breanna’s submission was awarded second place.
Regulatory Financing Models for Future Interconnection Information Paper and Summary of Consultation Responses Paper
PublishedThe Information Paper and accompanying Summary of Consultation Responses Paper follow our December 2025 consultation.
Draft Determination published for the firmus energy (Supply) Limited Price Control 2027-2030
PublishedThe draft determination sets out key proposals for firmus energy’s next price control.
Latest Utility Regulator newsletter published
PublishedA short update on our work and latest news.
Licence modifications to NIE Networks' Distribution Licence, on connection cost socialisation, are in effect
PublishedThe modifications were required to give effect and adopt the Department for Economy’s ‘Decision on Fairer Grid Connection Costs’.
Utility Regulator confirms increases to regulated electricity and gas tariffs
PublishedWe have now concluded our reviews of Power NI and Firmus Energy's regulated tariffs.
Information Paper published on Firm Access allocation to renewable generators
PublishedThe paper details an approach focusing on the importance of reducing the high levels of ‘dispatch down’ experienced by generators.
Decision on Seasonal Multiplier Factors for gas transmission published
PublishedThe decision is to maintain the seasonal multiplier factors which are applied to gas transmission charges from October 2026.
Information paper on Northern Ireland's first Flexibility Needs Assessment
PublishedWe are seeking stakeholder views on a range of issues set out in the information paper.
Decision to grant an electricity generation and electricity supply licence for Durham Street Energy Limited
PublishedThe decision will enable Durham Street Energy Limited to operate as a Demand Side Unit.
2025 Annual Compliance Audit Report published
PublishedIn our latest annual compliance audit, we assessed energy suppliers’ adherence to licence obligations relating to non-domestic customers.
Third Party Intermediaries in the Energy Market – Position Paper and Article 14 Notices published
Published'Third Party Intermediaries in the Energy Market’ Position Paper published along with consultations on the proposed supply licence mods.
Decision published in relation to NIE Networks' Forward Work Plan 2026/2027
PublishedThe decision relates to the financial incentive for NIE Networks' Annual Forward Plan 2026/2027.
SONI Evaluative Performance Framework: Mid-year review of the 2025/2026 Forward Work Plan
PublishedSONI has published their mid-year performance review report, for year 2025/2026.
Tariff reviews commenced for regulated electricity and gas suppliers
PublishedWe have started formal reviews of the regulated tariffs for Power NI and Firmus Energy.