… Single Electricity Market (SEM) on the island of Ireland is an exciting opportunity to break new ground in European electricity regulation. A major project is now … under way which will deliver wholesale electricity trading in Northern Ireland and the Republic through a single market; …
… the governments proposed measure as they judged it was in breach of the rules on state aid. In a statement he said: “The commitment of Government to … at the present set back in securing relief, the cause is just and the effort must continue. With the modernisation …
… today publishes a reminder to those currently engaged in electricity distribution that they will require a licence … the only regulated activities of electricity distribution in Northern Ireland were those under Northern Ireland … & Distribution licence). This new requirement is a result of the Department of Enterprise, Trade and …
… Limited (IMSL) has applied for a licence to store gas in a proposed gas storage facility in the Larne lough area. We are currently applying our … have requested that a use-it-or-lose-it (UIOLI) condition is not included in their licence. The UIOLI condition … Limited (IMSL) has applied for a licence to store gas in a proposed gas storage facility in the Larne lough area. …
… applications, which must be made by the 15th September in relevant years, together with our response. What is an Interim Determination or ‘IDOK’ ? The process of … or IDoK’. An interim determination is a process allowed in NI Waters’ licence. It facilitates an application by the …
… The Quarterly Transparency Report (QTR) for Q3 2020 is the latest of a series of Utility Regulator reports that … a range of information about the retail energy market in Northern Ireland. The QTR presents data that we collect as … regulatory compliance. We use the information outlined in the report to review the progress and impact of supply …
… NIE’s Supply Business’s revenue would continue to reduce in real terms by 3% per annum and the Supply Business would … reasons for extending the Supply Price control. The first is that this business is delivering good value to Northern … electricity bill here is significantly below the cost in Great Britain. “The second and more important reason is to …
… Power derogation request - SONI notification This is a three year extension of the derogation from the … Clause CC.S1.1.3.2 (i) “rated power factor (lagging)=0.8” in specific Operational Circumstances” in respect of K1 and K2 generators. … Clause CC.S1.1.3.2 (i) “rated power factor (lagging)=0.8” in specific Operational Circumstances” in respect of K1 and …
… The determination sets out the revenue that the company is allowed in order to deliver water and sewerage services to consumers … the investment programme, the expected improvements in service and the level of efficiency the company is … sets out the revenue that the company is allowed in order to deliver water and sewerage services to consumers …
… joining the Utility Regulator as Director for Electricity in 2009, Shane Lynch had worked in the electricity industry within Northern Ireland for 27 … his work in leading and developing an organisation that is widely respected for its independent expert role, and the …
… structure. A draft of the Data Reporting Template (in MS Excel format) containing various spreadsheets for completion by SONI under this reporting structure is also published. This regular reporting structure will … UR with a greater ability to measure SONI’s performance in general and specifically against their allowed revenue …
… for Northern Ireland, SONI has a critical role to play in the delivery of Northern Ireland energy policy and enabling a successful energy transition. In order to fulfil this role and discharge its duties effectively, it is vital that SONI’s governance arrangements are effective in …
… on announcements by firmus energy regarding gas tariffs in the Ten Towns and Greater Belfast areas. Utility Regulator Chief Executive, Jenny Pyper said: “Whilst there is no reduction in the Ten Towns’ tariff, this announcement signals stability … on announcements by firmus energy regarding gas tariffs in the Ten Towns and Greater Belfast areas. Utility Regulator …
… The Utility Regulator today is publishing the final decisions paper on our review of … care registers. This follows our consultation carried out in July 2017. In our Consumer Protection Strategy we made a commitment to … care registers. This follows our consultation carried out in July 2017. In our Consumer Protection Strategy we made a …
… after the 10 September announcement of a 33.3% increase in electricity prices led to widespread public concern. On … to the process which had been followed successfully in the past …; it was no less rigorous than in previous … and points out that the Council ‘should assume a role that is less implicated in the process of the tariff review, and …
… Northern Ireland Water Limited (NI Water) has performed in the company’s first three years of operation and compares … said: “As the independent economic regulator, our role is to ensure that water and sewerage consumers receive value … assessment is that NI Water has achieved real progress in its first three years of operation. “During 2007-2010, …
… (also referred to as PC15). The draft determination is the Regulator’s assessment of NI Water’s revenue … consumers - the majority of consumers will see reductions in bills under our price control; • improved efficiency – delivering 13% real terms reduction in total operating expenditure by 2021 - building upon …
… be to exclude the Licensee from supplying gas to customers in the Greater Belfast area whose consumption of gas at any premises is not reasonably expected to exceed 732,500 kilowatt hours in any period of twelve months, and comes into effect on 22 … be to exclude the Licensee from supplying gas to customers in the Greater Belfast area whose consumption of gas at any …
… Regulator today welcomed the judgment of Mr Justice Girvan in a judicial review sought by power generator, AES Kilroot. … that the Single Electricity Market (SEM), launched in November 2007, meets the criteria in the contract … enables us to cancel Kilroot’s contract in 2010 - if this is in consumers’ interests. We will consult on the …