Energy Act 2023 (c. 52)

Part 5 E+W+S Independent System Operator and Planner

Independent System Operator and Planner: functions and designation E+W+S

162 Designation etc E+W+S

(1) The Secretary of State may by notice designate a person as the ISOP.

(2) A notice under subsection (1)—

(a) must specify the time from which the designation has effect;

(b) must be published by the Secretary of State as soon as reasonably practicable after the notice is given.

(3) The Secretary of State must ensure that a person is designated under subsection (1) at all times after a person is first designated (but at any time not more than one person may be designated).

(4) The Secretary of State may by notice revoke a person’s designation under subsection (1).

(5) A notice under subsection (4)—

(a) must specify the time from which the revocation has effect;

(b) must be published by the Secretary of State as soon as reasonably practicable after the notice is given.

Commencement Information

I1 S. 162 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1)

I2 S. 162 in force at 31.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 3(a)(i)