Commentary on provisions of Act Regulation of energy markets Section 22: Power of Secretary of State to give directions
Section 22 will enable the Secretary of State to issue Directions in response to the energy crisis to the Northern Ireland Regulator and persons who hold an energy licence. Any Directions issued can be varied and revoked by subsequent Directions. The power includes the ability for the Secretary of State to issue Directions, including but not limited to matters related to electricity supplier licence conditions, which includes the terms of delivery of relevant support schemes by parties in scope. When a Direction conflicts with a requirement under other legislation or instrument, subsection (5) requires the person who is being directed to disregard the requirement so that they can carry out the Direction.