Proposed electricity and gas supply licence modifications

In accordance with Article 14(2) of the Electricity (NI) Order 1992 and Article 14(2) of the Gas (NI) Order 1996 we have published consultations on the proposed licence modifications which reflect the proposals laid out in our ‘Improving the Non-domestic Consumer Experience’ position paper. 

The effect of the proposed modifications will be to modify the regulatory framework to enhance protections for Small Business Consumers. The modifications will implement measures in relation to publication of transparent price information, security deposit requirements and deemed contract notice periods.

The modifications are proposed to take effect on 4 February 2026. 

Representation with respect to the proposed modifications may be made on or before 5:00pm on 4 August 2025 

• Copies of all documents will be made available in large print, Braille, audio cassette and a variety of relevant minority languages if required.
• Your response may be made public by the Utility Regulator. If you do not want all or part of your response or name made public, please state this clearly in the response by marking your response as ‘CONFIDENTIAL’.
• If you want other information that you provide to be treated as confidential, please be aware that, under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, there is a statutory Code of Practice with which public authorities must comply and which deals, amongst other things, with obligations of confidence. In view of this, it would be helpful if you could explain to us why you regard the information you have provided as confidential.

• Information provided in response to this consultation, including personal information, may be subject to publication or disclosure in accordance with the access to information regimes (these are primarily the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and the Data Protection Act 2018.

• As stated in the GDPR  Privacy Statement for consumers and stakeholders, any personal data contained within your response will be deleted once the matter being consulted on has been concluded though the substance of the response may be retained. 

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