18Conditions applying to exemptions relating to residential premises

18 Conditions applying to exemptions relating to residential premises

18 Conditions applying to exemptions relating to residential premises

(1) The exemption of a person (the exempt person) from section 13 of the Act (under clause 14) is subject to the conditions set out in this clause if the person in respect of whom the connection services are provided occupies residential premises and the person’s electricity consumption is measured by a separate electricity meter.

(2) The following conditions apply—

(a) the exempt person must provide connection services to the premises in accordance with any agreement relating to occupation of the premises between the exempt person and the person to whom the electricity is supplied,

(b) the exempt person is bound by, and must comply with, any decision of the energy ombudsman in relation to a complaint or dispute relating to the provision of connection services.