WICS Information Notes
Information Note 01 – Funding Development of the Water and Wastewater Networks in Scotland
January 2007
This information note explains the arrangements that have
been put in place to ensure that upgrades and extensions to accommodate new connections are properly funded. These arrangements should ensure that constraints on development do not arise in future.
Information Note 02 – The Licensing Regime under the Water Services Etc. (Scotland) Act
January 2007
The introduction of retail competition in Scotland has meant that a licensing regime is required. This information note explains the licensing regime.
Information Note 03 – Borrowing by Scottish Water; WICS approach
January 2007
This information note looks into the borrowing levels of Scottish Water.
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Information Note 04 – The removal of development constraints caused by water and waste water infrastructure
January 2007
This information note explains how the new arrangements to meet the demands of new water and wastewater connections will alleviate development constraints.
Information Note 05 – How charge caps could change between Strategic Reviews: Interim Determinations
January 2007
This information note explains how charge caps gives stability to customers and incentives to Scottish Water.
Information Note 06 – Retailing choices for business customers; FAQs
January 2007
This information note explains retail competition and what it trys to achieve.
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Information Note 07 – Customer Service: Overall Performance Assessment (OPA)
January 2007
This information note explains how we intend to measure improvements in the level of service provided to customers.
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Information Note 08 – Schedule 3 agreements
January 2007
Schedule 3 of the 2005 Act requires the Commission to determine wholesale charges where there is a pre-existing agreement in force. This information note explains schedule 3.
Information Note 09 – The role of market codes and agreement
January 2007
In 2005, legislation established a legal framework for retail competition in the
water industry in Scotland for non-household customers. The Commission has a duty under the legislation to license entrants into the market. This information note explains the role of market codes and agreements.
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Information Note 10 – The role of a central market authority
January 2007
This information note explains the role of the central marketing authority.
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