Extension announced to the Northern Ireland Sustainable Energy Programme
PublishedThe extension will be for two years from 1 April 2027 until 31 March 2029, in continued collaboration with the Department for the Economy.
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Latest Utility Regulator newsletter published
PublishedA short update on our work and latest news.
Consultation published on proposed Demand Side Unit electricity generation and electricity supply licences for Durham Street Energy Limited
PublishedWe have published notice of our intention to grant modified electricity generation and supply licences to Durham Street Energy.
Northern Ireland Sustainable Energy Programme list of schemes for 2026/2027 published
PublishedThe Utility Regulator has approved the Northern Ireland Sustainable Energy Programmes schemes for 2026/2027.
Decision on biomethane modifications to gas conveyance licences published
PublishedThis is a decision on technical licence modifications to underpin access for gas from renewable sources to the gas network.
Utility Regulator publishes Forward Work Programme 2026/2027
PublishedThis is our annual Business Plan that provides details on the non routine projects we intend to do between April 2026 and March 2027.
Consultation on seasonal multiplier factors for gas transmission
PublishedThe consultation proposes to maintain the seasonal multiplier factors which are applied to gas transmission charges.
Consultation published on SONI’S draft Transmission Development Plan 2025-2034
PublishedThe Development Plan sets out proposals for the development of NI’s transmission network and interconnection over the next 10 years.
Findings and next steps on ‘Regulatory Approach to Future Electricity Network Price Controls’ published
PublishedThe document summarises stakeholder feedback on lessons learnt from the current NIE Networks price control process, RP7.
Decision on licence modifications to NIE Networks’ Distribution Licence to implement socialisation of connections
PublishedThe modifications are required to give effect and adopt the Department for Economy’s ‘Decision on Fairer Grid Connection Costs’.
Latest Quarterly Retail Energy Market Monitoring report on NI’s retail energy market published.
PublishedThis report provides the latest information about the retail energy market in Northern Ireland (electricity and gas).
Decrease to Firmus Energy Supply’s regulated gas tariff welcomed by the Utility Regulator
PublishedFollowing a formal review, Firmus Energy's regulated gas tariff in the Ten Towns area will reduce by 10.1%.
Latest Utility Regulator newsletter published
PublishedA short update on our work and latest news.
Utility Regulator welcomes decrease to SSE Airtricity Gas Supply’s regulated gas tariff
PublishedThe tariff for domestic and small business customers in the Greater Belfast and West gas areas will reduce by 8.1% or £80 per year.
Decision published on approach to GT27, the next price control for Northern Ireland’s gas transmission network
PublishedThis approach is the next phase in our price control process for the gas transmission network, which will begin in October 2027.
SONI Evaluative Performance Framework: Annual Performance Report 2024/2025 – publication of stakeholder responses
PublishedWe are publishing responses submitted by stakeholders on SONI’s Performance for 2024/2025.
Tariff reviews commenced for regulated gas suppliers
PublishedWe have commenced tariff reviews of the regulated gas tariffs of SSE Airtricity Gas Supply and Firmus Energy.
Decision published on SONI’s Forward Plan 2025/2026 financial incentive
PublishedThis is part of the Evaluative Performance Framework where SONI's performance is evaluated by an independent panel.
Utility Regulator increases protection for Northern Ireland’s small business energy consumers
PublishedNew licence measures for electricity and gas suppliers to improve outcomes for small business customers from 4 February 2026.
Latest Utility Regulator newsletter published
PublishedA short update on our work and latest news.