Energy Act 2016

Licences to generate and supply electricity

15. Section 14 of the Act of 1999 is amended by inserting the following subsection after subsection (2L):

“(2M) (a) The Commission may, in carrying out its function under section 9(1F), in a licence under subsection (1)(b), specify such standards of performance and quality in connection with the supply of electricity to final customers as the Commission determines ought to be achieved.

(b) The holder of a licence referred to in paragraph (a) shall comply with such standards of performance as may be specified by the Commission in the licence concerned.”.