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16 “transmit” means to convey electricity by means of a system which consists wholly or mainly of electric lines and electrical plants and is used for conveying electricity—
 * (a) from an electrical plant to a substation;
 * (b) from one electrical plant to another or from one substation to another; or
 * (c) from a substation or electrical plant to the electrical installation serving the premises of a consumer or, where such premises are not served by an electrical installation, from a substation or electrical plant directly to such premises;

“wholesale electricity market” means an electricity market established by the market rules for the trading of electricity, ancillary services or any other electricity related products or services. PART II ADMINISTRATION Authority to administer Act

3.—(1) The Authority shall be charged with the general administration of this Act and the exercise of the functions and duties imposed on the Authority by this Act.

(2) The Authority may authorise any person to assist it in the exercise of its functions and duties under this Act, either generally or in a particular case.

(3) Subject to the provisions of this Act, it shall be the function and duty of the Authority—
 * (a) to protect the interests of consumers with regard to—
 * (i) the prices charged and other terms for the supply of electricity;
 * (ii) the reliability, availability and continuity of supply of electricity; and

(iii) the quality of electricity services provided;
 * (b) to promote—
 * (i) the efficient use of electricity by consumers; and