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Your energy supplier is leaving the market

… details of your new supplier and tariff and how to get in touch with your new supplier.  Further materials such as … the tariff will be communicated to you directly.  You are free to switch supplier following this transfer should you … better suits your individual needs. … Your energy supplier is leaving the market … What happens if my energy supplier …

Your energy supplier is leaving the market

… details of your new supplier and tariff and how to get in touch with your new supplier.  Further materials such as … the tariff will be communicated to you directly.  You are free to switch supplier following this transfer should you … suits your individual needs.  … Your energy supplier is leaving the market … What happens if my energy supplier …

Utility Regulator welcomes decrease to Firmus Energy Supply’s regulated gas tariff

… In August 2025, the Utility Regulator commenced a review of … addition, there are a number of agencies who can provide free and independent advice to households, including Advice … Northern Ireland.  A briefing paper on the tariff review is available here .  Further information:  Media contact: …

04 September 2025

Decrease to SSE Airtricity Gas Supply’s tariff welcomed by Utility Regulator

… that it will be reducing its regulated gas tariff in the Greater Belfast area by 18.7% from the 1 April 2020. … SSE Airtricity Gas Supply’s reduction of 18.7%, which is great news for their domestic and small business customers [i] in the Greater Belfast area. The key driver for this tariff …

06 March 2020

Further information on the SONI Governance Call for Evidence

… a Call for Evidence on SONI Governance on the 9 July 2019. In the interim we have received a number of enquiries in respect of the Call for Evidence. In particular, whether … accept responses on this basis. Every response, whether it is provided by named individuals or anonymously, will be …

12 August 2019

Capacity Remuneration Mechanism

… In order to ensure the demand for electricity is always met, generators receive a payment for being ready … payment is known as the Capacity Payment Mechanism (CPM) in the current SEM.  In the new I-SEM it will be known as the …

Where now for NIE's Power Procurement Business?

… was to act as the sole purchaser of all electricity traded in Northern Ireland and the monopoly seller of all traded … of the electricity market. Starting in 1999, 26% of customers had the right to choose their own supplier. … BST, the lower will be prices for all customers. The PPB is required to set the BST at the lowest level possible. The …

23 June 2000

Consumer Protection - including protection for vulnerable consumers

… purpose of the UR’s new Corporate Strategy (2019-24) is to protect and empower all consumers.  The first objective … competition, informed choice and fair outcomes .  In delivering fair outcomes for all consumers we must … consumers of electricity, gas and water, including those in vulnerable circumstances.  It is a three year programme …

Consumer Protection - including protection for vulnerable consumers

… purpose of the UR’s new Corporate Strategy (2019-24) is to protect and empower all consumers.  The first objective … competition, informed choice and fair outcomes .  In delivering fair outcomes for all consumers we must … consumers of electricity, gas and water, including those in vulnerable circumstances.  It is a three year programme …

SEM

… What is the SEM? The electricity industry operates a single … the UR and the Commission for Regulating Utilities (CRU) in the Republic of Ireland. The SEM went live from 01 … (for more information visit – https://www.semcommittee.com ) on which both regulators are represented along with an …

NIAER Invites Comments on Proposed Modification of Phoenix Natural Gas’s Licence

… to condition 2.7 of and insert a new condition 2.13 in the Licence which was granted under Article 8 of the Order … Gas Ltd (hereinafter referred to as the “licensee”). IIt is proposed that the modifications will become effective on … 3. A copy of the proposed modification can be obtained free of charge from Mr Eamon Corrigan at OFREG, Brookmount …

10 September 2004

Domestic consumers urged to avail of debt support offered by energy suppliers

… 43% of consumers spent over £100 a month on electricity in 2022, compared to 13% in 2021. For gas, the increase was … the historic average. “I would encourage any customer that is struggling to pay their energy bill, or is in debt, to … save money. The NI Energy advice line  also offers free comprehensive advice on saving energy in the home and …

17 May 2023

Networks

… The Utility Regulator is responsible for regulating Northern Ireland’s electricity … industry. The principal objective of the Utility Regulator in carrying out its electricity related functions is: to … by promoting effective competition between persons engaged in, or in commercial activities connected with, the …

Networks

… The Utility Regulator is responsible for regulating Northern Ireland’s electricity … industry. The principal objective of the Utility Regulator in carrying out its electricity related functions is: to … by promoting effective competition between persons engaged in, or in commercial activities connected with, the …

NIAER Comments on NIE Tariff Increases

… Douglas McIldoon, said; “While any price increase is regrettable, NIE has done well against a background of high fuel costs in holding the price increases well below the average increase in the UK. This outcome has been helped by a very welcome …

08 March 2005

Consultation on Gas Regulation

… One of the main requirements of the regulation is to implement an entry exit system of tariffs, whereas … entry exit, it is important to decide how system operation in Northern Ireland is to be organised before any changes are … paper also considers the merits of single system operation in Northern Ireland. We intend to organise a workshop for …

21 December 2012

Information Note: Referral to ACER of three all TSO proposals submitted in accordance with Commission Regulation (EU) 2017/2195 of 23 November 2017 establishing a guideline on electricity balancing

… from frequency restoration reserves with manual activation in accordance with Article 20 of Commission Regulation (EU) … frequency restoration reserves with automatic activation in accordance with Article 21 of Commission Regulation (EU) … and closely cooperate and coordinate with each other in order to reach an agreement and issue a decision within …

08 August 2019

Consultation on natural gas extension to Whitehead

… conveyance of gas to domestic and commercial properties in the vicinity of the towns. The capital investment for the project is in excess of £3 million and over time will make gas available …

01 June 2018

Regulator comments on Phoenix Supply Ltd tariff announcement

… wholesale fuel costs are the reason for a 39.1% increase in gas prices announced by Phoenix Supply Ltd today.  The … applies from 1 May for Phoenix Supply Ltd customers in the Greater Belfast area. Commenting on the gas price … Regulator Chief Executive, Shane Lynch said: “Clearly this is very bad news for many consumers in the greater Belfast …

21 April 2011

Regulated gas tariff review extended

… that, following discussions with key stakeholders, it is extending the time for completing the regulated gas tariff … Supply Limited by one month.  The announcement is made in the context of the continued volatility in the international wholesale energy markets, and the need …

14 March 2011

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