Is it true that the Pool ceased operation in March 2001?
– Yes the Pool ceased operation on 27th March 2001, and electricity is now supplied under the New Electricity Trading Arrangement. However, it is important to understand the changes which have taken place and the interim situation the POOL had for 10 years following Privatisation. A list of key WEB links is accessible from the main Energy WEB links page – for the latest information consult the OFGEM WEB site linked from the above Energy WEB Link. While a numeric example of the operation of the POOL appeared some years ago, such a question would now be irrelevant. Equally, except in very simple terms, it is unlikely that any numeric question would be set on NETA as its operation is still under review. • I am confused over the term “SUPPLIER” in the context of NETA – A SUPPLIER does not GENERATE electricity. GENERATORS do the generation but are NOT IN GENERAL SUPPLIERS. In the context of NETA, the word SUPPLIER has a very special meaning. In essence it refers to a TRADER of ELECTRICIY wh
