Commentary on provisions of Act Reduction of domestic energy bills in Northern Ireland Section 6: NI electricity scheme: supplementary provision
This section imposes various duties and provides various powers in relation to designated electricity schemes in Northern Ireland.
	Subsection (1) provides that the duties and powers apply to electricity price reduction schemes that are designated in regulations made by the Secretary of State.
	Subsection (2) imposes duties on suppliers in relation to joining the scheme, remaining in it, and complying with its terms.
	Subsection (3) enables the Utility Regulator to give directions to suppliers with regards to the Scheme.
	Subsection (4) requires domestic electricity suppliers to comply with any direction under subsection (3).
	Subsection (5) requires the Secretary of State to publish the scheme as it has effect from time to time.
	Subsection (6) makes clear that statutory enforcement does not prevent other remedies for instance civil remedies). It is intended that the scheme document will provide that the Secretary of State and Scheme Administrator if applicable, are each entitled to the remedies of injunction, specific performance and other equitable relief for any threatened or actual breach by the supplier of its obligations under the scheme document.
	Subsection (7) provides that the Secretary of State is not liable in the law of contract for things done or omitted in the performance of the scheme unless the liability relates to payment of an amount under the scheme.
	Subsection (8) states that regulations under this section are subject to the negative resolution procedure.