Commentary on Sections Reimbursement of persons who have met expenses of making connections Power to make regulations
322.Paragraph 1 confers a power on the Secretary of State to make regulations enabling electricity distributors to exercise the reimbursement powers where conditions A to D as set out are met. Condition A is met where an electricity connection (the “first connection”) is made between premises and a distribution system or between two distribution systems. Condition B is met if a payment has been made towards the cost of the first connection by the person who required the connection or caused it to be made. Conditions C and D are met where a second connection is made using electric line or plant provided for the first connection within a period prescribed in the regulations.
323.Paragraph 1(6) defines “first connection expenses” as those reasonably incurred by a person in providing electric line or plant to make the connection (including the capitalised value of maintaining it).
324.Paragraph 1(7) makes clear that it does not matter whether the first connection or second connection is made by an electricity distributor or a person of another description, thereby bringing ICPs within the scope of the power.