Decision paper on BGE(UK) Ltd rate of return licence mod consultation
| Published date | 29 June 2016 |
| Energy Sector | Gas |
Decision published pursuant to Article
14(8) of the Gas (Northern Ireland)
Order 1996
Modifications to GNI (UK)'s Gas
Conveyance Licence
Decision Paper
29th June 2016
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Abstract
Audience
Consumer impact
This paper sets out the Utility Regulator's decision to make modifications to
the gas conveyance licence granted to BGE (UK) in February 2002. The
modifications amend the parameters within which the rate of return on capital
employed by the licence holder over a price control period may be set. This
document summarises the responses received to the statutory consultation
and our consideration of these responses. It also includes the text of the
modified licence condition.
This decision is likely to be of interest to the licensee affected, other
regulated companies in the energy industry, government and other statutory
bodies and consumer groups with an interest in the energy industry.
The modifications will enable the Utility Regulator to set a rate of return which
better reflects prevailing market conditions and the level of risk borne by the
licence holder. Consumers will benefit from the more efficient allocation of
capital that will follow the alignment of risk and return.
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