The Energy Conservation Act 1996 (Commencement No. 3 and Adaptations) Order 1997
Article 2 of this Order brings into force, for energy conservation authorities whose areas are in England or Wales, the Energy Conservation Act 1996 as follows—on 14th January 1997 for the purposes of sections 3(1) and 4(1)-(2) of the Home Energy Conservation Act 1995 (power of the Secretary of State to give directions and guidance), andon 1st April 1997 for all other purposes.