54 Standards of performance in individual cases
Utilities Act 2000 (2000 c 27) | Legislation

Electricity performance standards

54  Standards of performance in individual cases

(1)     In section 39 of the 1989 Act—

(a)     in subsection (2)(a), after “section” there is inserted “or their rights under section 39A”; and

(b)     subsections (5), (5A) and (6) shall cease to have effect.

(2)     After section 39 of the 1989 Act there is inserted—

“39A Standards of performance in individual cases: electricity distributors

(1)     The Authority may with the consent of the Secretary of State make regulations prescribing such standards of performance in connection with the activities of electricity distributors, so far as affecting customers or potential customers of electricity suppliers, as in the Authority's opinion ought to be achieved in individual cases.

(2)     If an electricity distributor fails to meet a prescribed standard, he shall make to

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