Utility Regulator

Regulating the electricity, gas and water industries in Northern Ireland

The Utility Regulator is responsible for regulating the electricity, gas, water and sewerage industries in Northern Ireland, promoting the short- and long-term interests of consumers.

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£750,000 to local charities following investigation by the Utility Regulator

10 September 2026

Successful consumer outcome of our formal investigation into the electricity supplier, Electric Ireland.

Information paper on the Regulated Entitlement Values 2026/2027 published

10 September 2026

Changes to the Regulated Entitlement Values, that take effect from 1 October 2026, are further explained in the paper.

Increase to Firmus Energy Supply’s regulated gas tariff and reminder to consumers on support available

04 September 2026

Following our detailed scrutiny of Firmus Energy Supply’s costs, the regulated gas tariff in the Ten Towns area will increase by 9%.

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Regulating the electricity, gas and water industries in Northern Ireland

Latest news

£750,000 to local charities following investigation by the Utility Regulator

Information paper on the Regulated Entitlement Values 2026/2027 published

Increase to Firmus Energy Supply’s regulated gas tariff and reminder to consumers on support available

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