The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (“URCA”) is empowered to issue technical

rules and standards to advance the sector policy objectives.

1 This includes, but is not limited to,

standards of service, quality and safety of electricity service and equipment for the protection of

electricity consumers.

2 Electricity suppliers are required to incorporate such standards in their

consumer protection plans.

3

This Statement of Results and Final Decision;

i. provides a background and high-level summary URCA’s proposal concerning the Standard

for Power Quality and Reliability in Electric Power Systems

ii. summarizes the written submissions received to the public consultation on the Standard

for Power Quality and Reliability in Electric Power Systems, (ES 06/2023) issued on 27

September 2023 (the “Consultation Document”),

iii. provides URCA’s analysis of and response to the submissions made, and

iv. sets out URCA’s Final Decision.