… measures to enhance the effectiveness of competition in the Northern Ireland energy markets is an integral part of … consults on proposals to build transparency and trust in competition for small business customers. In 2016 the UR published its final decision paper for Power …
… Today we are issuing, in collaboration with CER, two further consultation papers … examining options for the methods that the RAs might adopt in the electricity supply sector as future policy approaches to moving towards enhancing competition in energy supply in NI and the RoI. In particular the papers …
… Authority), hereby gives notice as follows: 1 It proposes, in accordance with Article 10 (1) of the Order, to grant a … course of action for it to take as such grant is in keeping with the Authority’s principal statutory objective in that it protects the interests of consumers of electricity …
… efficiency targets and key performance indicators outlined in the PC13 Final Determination and Monitoring Plan. Where … have also compared NI Water’s performance with companies in England, Scotland and Wales. Our key findings are as follows: • NI Water’s opex costs reduced in nominal terms from £190.7m in 2013-2014 to £187.5m in …
… on Electricity and Gas Retail Market Competition in Northern Ireland In April 2008 the Utility Regulator launched the Consultation … on Electricity and Gas Retail Market Competition in Northern Ireland, which closed for responses on the 16th … on Electricity and Gas Retail Market Competition in Northern Ireland In April 2008 the Utility Regulator …
… since privatisation. The paper examines NIE’s investment in transmission and distribution over the first ten years … and compares its performance with that of companies in Great Britain. Commenting, OFREG’s Director of Price … have also found that the much higher level of investment in Northern Ireland has resulted in limited catching up with …
… Following a competitive licence application process in 2014, a licence was granted to WTL (West Transmission Limited) in February 2015 to convey gas to the west of Northern … explore the potential to raise the bond for the investment in a timely manner, whilst construction of the network is …
… for other system service charges to be included in charging statements. The new licence is published below. … differs from that issued for consultation on 18 April 2012 in that it does not include a new condition 34 which set out … for this plan. SONI Licence to Participate in Transmission of Electricity (Updated to May 2012) …
… Authority), hereby gives notice as follows: 1 It proposes, in accordance with Article 10 (1) of the Order, to grant a … course of action for it to take as such grants are in keeping with the Authority’s principal statutory objective in that it protects the interests of consumers of electricity …
… on our review of the care registers of network companies. In our Consumer Protection Strategy, we made a commitment to … on the care registers operated by the network companies in Northern Ireland and also includes proposals for improvements in promotion and data sharing. The paper focuses on …
… Protection Programme (CPP) which is due to commence in April 2019. When the CPS was launched in 2016, we made a commitment to formally review the … there will be an identifiable CPP which is due to begin in April 2019. The CPP will be central to our new Corporate …
… will be for domestic customers who are deemed to be in debt. OFREG acting on behalf of The Northern Ireland … ” the change of supplier process for customers who are in debt - domestic market opening”. The paper can be viewed … can be obtained from Kenneth Dane by contacting him either in writing at Ofreg, Queens House, 14 Queen Street, Belfast, …
… Ireland) Order 1992 Modification of the Participation in Transmission Licence held by Northern Ireland Electricity … Ltd (formerly Northern Ireland Electricity plc) In pursuance of its powers under Article 14(1) of the … as follows: 1. It proposes to modify the Participation in Transmission licence (the “Licence”) held by Northern …
… we ensure our decisions are relevant to consumers’ needs, in the absence of competitive market conditions. A … consumer engagement has served the Utility Regulator well in recent major price controls, ensuring limited specialist … which the next deep consumer research survey is developed in time to inform the next price control of NI Water at PC21 …
… RP6, to recoup any necessary efficiently incurred costs in respect of IT enhancements for our approval. Such requests will be considered in line with our statutory duties. It is anticipated that the modifications would take effect in August/September 2021. Impacts on consumers are considered …
… and protect the interests of water and sewerage consumers in Northern Ireland. One of the ways in which we do this is by setting prices which allow NI Water … lowest reasonable overall cost. The price control results in a contract between us and the company, and sets out the …
… The Authority is not in a position at present to comment on the announcement made … it to allow its offer for East Surrey Holdings to lapse. In light of recent press comment following the announcement … to lapse the Authority wishes to confirm its position in relation to the proposed regulatory agreement with Phoenix …
… are to the supply charges restriction as set out in Annex 2 (to Condition 55) of the Licence. The modifications proposed are shown in redline and strikethrough in the proposed revised version of Annex 2 as set out in … are to the supply charges restriction as set out in Annex 2 (to Condition 55) of the Licence. The …
… The Utility Regulator today welcomed the 9.2% decrease in Power NI’s regulated electricity tariffs. Commenting on … the biggest decreases to date by any electricity supplier in either the UK or RoI. I am delighted that domestic and … electricity bills fall from 1 April 2015. “Our decision in January to start the process of reviewing tariffs followed …
… of Intention to disconnect due to retirement of plant.” In Northern Ireland, the retirement of plant is currently specified in individual connection agreements. The SONI Grid Code does … This modification proposes to align the requirements in the SONI Grid Code, with those in the Eirgrid Grid Code, …