The Utility Regulator has published its latest newsletter which provides an update on its work during May.
This month, alongside its day-to-day activities, the organisation has been engaging in panel discussions, attending industry events and meeting with a range of elected representatives.
In early May, the Utility Regulator’s Chief Executive, John French, attended the 24th Annual Conference of the International Competition Network in Edinburgh.
On 14 May, John joined the Utility Regulator’s Chair, Rosamund Blomfield-Smith, to participate in Utility Week’s roundtable discussion on Navigating Northern Ireland’s Energy Transition.
The Utility Regulator hosted Collaboration Network’s first Belfast Regional Gathering on 21 May. The event saw a full day of cross-sector collaboration, with a particular focus on supporting vulnerable consumers.
On the same date, John French attended the UK Regulators’ Network Conference with Director of Price Controls, Elaine Cassidy. During the event, he joined a panel discussion on Regulatory Approaches and Reflections on Growth.
On Tuesday 27 May, John attended an event hosted in Brussels by think tank, The Centre on Regulation in Europe. The session saw the launch of the upcoming report: ‘The Flexibility Challenge in the Energy Sector.’
The Utility Regulator’s interim Director of Networks and Energy Futures, Brian Mulhern, was pleased to attend NI Chamber’s Green Skills Action Plan Launch event on 29 May.
This month, the Utility Regulator published a number of consultations. On 8 May, it gave notice of its intention under Article 10(4) of the Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 (the Order) to grant an electricity generation licence to Ballyutoag Wind Farm LTD.
On 13 May, the organisation published a combined consultation that represents a further consultation on the Provision of Information (POI) licence modifications.
In this edition of its monthly newsletter, the Utility Regulator is spotlighting the work of its Consumer Protection team, by profiling Consumer Protection Manager (Domestic and Vulnerable Lead), Mabel Stevenson and Regulatory Analyst, Rachel Strong.
The Utility Regulator would be delighted to hear any feedback you have on its newsletter and any issues you would like to see covered in future editions, via info@uregni.gov.uk.
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