Utilities Act 2000 (2000 c 27)

The Utilities Act 2000 reformed the regulation of electricity and gas markets in the UK. It established the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority (GEMA) to replace the prior regulatory bodies, OFGEM, and the Office of Gas Supply. This act aimed to enhance competition, consumer protection, and efficiency within these utility sectors. It introduced licensing regimes for gas and electricity suppliers and addressed environmental and social obligations for utility companies. By consolidating regulatory frameworks, it sought to modernise utility services and enhance their economic regulation, reflecting the evolving energy market landscape.

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Utilities Act 2000 (2000 c 27)

The Utilities Act 2000 reformed the regulation of electricity and gas markets in the UK. It established the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority (GEMA) to replace the prior regulatory bodies, OFGEM, and the Office of Gas Supply. This act aimed to enhance competition, consumer protection, and efficiency within these utility sectors. It introduced licensing regimes for gas and electricity suppliers and addressed environmental and social obligations for utility companies. By consolidating regulatory frameworks, it sought to modernise utility services and enhance their economic regulation, reflecting the evolving energy market landscape.

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Utilities Act 2000 (2000 c 27)
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