Electricity Supply Act 1995 (NSW)

Electricity Supply Act 1995 No 94

An Act to regulate the supply of electricity in the retail market; to set out the functions of persons engaged in the conveyance and supply of electricity; to make provision with respect to the management of electricity supply emergencies; and for other purposes.

Part 1 Preliminary

1 Name of Act This Act is the Electricity Supply Act 1995.

2 Commencement This Act commences on a day or days to be appointed by proclamation.

3 Objects The objects of this Act are— (a) to promote the efficient and environmentally responsible production and use of electricity and to deliver a safe and reliable supply of electricity, and

Note. Customer choice and rights in relation to electricity connections and electricity supply are provided for by the National Energy Retail Law (NSW). (b) to confer on network operators such powers as are necessary to enable them to construct, operate, repair and maintain their electricity works, and (c) (Repealed) (d) to promote and encourage the safety of persons and property in relation to the generation, transmission, distribution and use of electricity, and (e) to ensure that any significant disruption to the supply of electricity in an emergency is managed effectively.

4 Definitions and notes (1) Expressions used in this Act that are defined in the dictionary at the end of this Act have the meanings set out in the dictionary. (2) Notes included in this Act do not form part of this Act. (3) Words and expressions used in this Act have the same meaning as they have in the National Energy Retail Law (NSW) but (unless otherwise expressly provided) have that meaning only in relation to the supply of electricity.

5 Act binds Crown This Act binds the Crown in right of New South Wales and, in so far as the legislative power of Parliament permits, the Crown in all its other capacities.