Common use of Interruption of Supply Clause in Contracts

Interruption of Supply. 8.1 The Distributor may interrupt the conveyance of Electricity to any Consumer’s Point of Supply at any time the Distributor considers it reasonably necessary to do so: (a) as part of a programme of planned outages of the Distribution Network; or (b) to enable the Distributor to inspect, effect alterations, maintain, repair or add to any part of the Distribution Network; or (c) to avoid danger to persons or damage to property or to avoid interference with the regularity or efficiency of the conveyance of Electricity through the Distribution Network; or (d) in case of emergency to preserve and protect the proper working of the Distribution Network, Transpower’s Network or any other system through which the Distribution Network directly or indirectly receives a supply of Electricity; or (e) if the supply of Electricity to any Consumer’s Point of Supply is or will be reduced in capacity, impaired or interrupted; or (f) upon instructions from Transpower or as a result of an action by Transpower further to an agreement between the Distributor and Transpower; or (g) in providing Remote Signal Services; or (h) in response to an event of Force Majeure. 8.2 Where the Distributor interrupts the supply of Electricity to any Consumer’s Point of Supply pursuant to clause 8.1, it shall: (a) where practicable give the Network User 7 Business Days prior notice of its intention to interrupt the conveyance of Electricity unless, in the reasonable opinion of the Distributor, the interruption must be effected immediately due to the nature of the need for it. The notice shall state the date, the time, the Consumer Installation Numbers affected; (b) if the interruption is unplanned and no prior notice is given, as soon as it is practicable give the Network User notice of the area affected, the reasons for the interruption, and its expected duration; (c) where Transpower request an interruption that can be planned, consult with the Network User with regard to the timing of the interruption; and (d) resume the conveyance of Electricity to the relevant Consumer’s Point of Supply as soon as reasonably practicable; and (e) act in accordance with Good Industry Practice at all times. 8.3 Where notice is given to the Network User pursuant to clause 8.2(a), and the Network User advises the Distributor more than 3 Business Days before the interruption is to be made, that the interruption is not suitable, the Distributor will endeavour to negotiate with the Network User to find a more acceptable date and time for the interruption. If no agreement is reached, or if the Distributor believes that it is necessary to interrupt the conveyance of Electricity, the Distributor shall be entitled to interrupt the conveyance of Electricity as set out in the notice referred to in clause 8.2(a).

Interruption of Supply. 8.1 11.1 The Distributor may interrupt the conveyance of Electricity to any Consumer’s Point of Supply at any time the Distributor considers it reasonably necessary to do so: (a) as part of a programme of planned outages of the Distribution Network; or (b) to enable the Distributor to inspect, effect alterations, maintain, repair or add to any part of the Distribution Network; or (c) to avoid danger to persons or damage to property or to avoid interference with the regularity or efficiency of the conveyance of Electricity through the Distribution Network; or (d) in case of emergency to preserve and protect the proper working of the Distribution Network, Transpower’s Network or any other system through which the Distribution Network directly or indirectly receives a supply of Electricity; or (e) if the supply of Electricity to any Consumer’s Point of Supply is or will be reduced in capacity, impaired or interrupted; or (f) upon instructions from Transpower or as a result of an action by Transpower further to an agreement between the Distributor and Transpower; or (g) in providing Remote Signal Services; or (h) in response to an event of Force Majeure. Nothing in clause 11.1 shall affect the Distributor’s obligation to comply with the Service Guarantees. 8.2 11.2 Where the Distributor interrupts the supply of Electricity to any Consumer’s Point of Supply pursuant to clause 8.111.1, it shall: (a) where practicable give the Network User Independent Retailer 7 Business Days prior notice of its intention to interrupt the conveyance of Electricity unless, in the reasonable opinion of the Distributor, the interruption must be effected immediately due to the nature of the need for it. The notice shall state the date, the time, the Consumer Installation Numbers affected, the reasons for the interruption, and its expected duration; (b) if the interruption is unplanned and no prior notice is given, as soon as it is practicable give the Network User Independent Retailer notice of the area affected, the reasons for the interruption, and its expected duration. The Distributor and the Independent Retailer will establish and agree on a suitable protocol for communications in these situations; (c) where Transpower request an interruption that can be planned, planned consult with the Network User Independent Retailer with regard to the timing of the interruption; and (d) resume the conveyance of Electricity to the relevant Consumer’s Point of Supply as soon as reasonably practicable; and (e) act in accordance with Good Industry Practice at all times. 8.3 Where notice is given to the Network User pursuant to clause 8.2(a), and the Network User advises the Distributor more than 3 Business Days before the interruption is to be made, that the interruption is not suitable, the Distributor will endeavour to negotiate with the Network User to find a more acceptable date and time for the interruption. If no agreement is reached, or if the Distributor believes that it is necessary to interrupt the conveyance of Electricity, the Distributor shall be entitled to interrupt the conveyance of Electricity as set out in the notice referred to in clause 8.2(a).

Interruption of Supply. 8.1 11.1 The Distributor may interrupt the conveyance of Electricity to any Consumer’s Point of Supply at any time the Distributor considers it reasonably necessary to do so: (a) as part of a programme of planned outages of the Distribution Network; or (b) to enable the Distributor to inspect, effect alterations, maintain, repair or add to any part of the Distribution Network; or (c) to avoid danger to persons or damage to property or to avoid interference with the regularity or efficiency of the conveyance of Electricity through the Distribution Network; or (d) in case of emergency to preserve and protect the proper working of the Distribution Network, Transpower’s Network or any other system through which the Distribution Network directly or indirectly receives a supply of Electricity; or (e) if the supply of Electricity to any Consumer’s Point of o f Supply is or will be reduced in capacity, impaired or interrupted; or (f) upon instructions from Transpower or as a result of an action by Transpower further to an agreement between the Distributor and Transpower; or (g) in providing Remote Signal Services; or (h) in response to an event of Force Majeure. With the exception of clauses 11.1 (f) nothing in this clause 11.1 shall affect the Distributor’s obligation to comply with the Service Guarantees. 8.2 11.2 Where the Distributor interrupts the supply of Electricity to any Consumer’s Point of Supply pursuant to clause 8.111.1, it shall: (a) where practicable give the Network User 7 Business Days prior notice of its intention to interrupt the conveyance of Electricity unless, in the reasonable opinion of the Distributor, the interruption must be effected immediately due to the nature of the need for it. The notice shall state the date, the time, the Consumer Installation Numbers affected, the reasons for the interruption, and its expected duration; (b) if the interruption is unplanned and no prior notice is given, as soon as it is practicable give the Network User notice of the area affected, the reasons for the interruption, and its expected duration. The Distributor and the Network User will establish and agree on a suitable protocol for communications in these situations; (c) where Transpower request an interruption that can be planned, planned consult with the Network User with regard to the timing of the interruption; and (d) resume the conveyance of Electricity to the relevant Consumer’s Point of Supply as soon as reasonably practicable; and (e) act in accordance with Good Industry Practice at all times. 8.3 Where notice is given to the Network User pursuant to clause 8.2(a), and the Network User advises the Distributor more than 3 Business Days before the interruption is to be made, that the interruption is not suitable, the Distributor will endeavour to negotiate with the Network User to find a more acceptable date and time for the interruption. If no agreement is reached, or if the Distributor believes that it is necessary to interrupt the conveyance of Electricity, the Distributor shall be entitled to interrupt the conveyance of Electricity as set out in the notice referred to in clause 8.2(a).