This Order is made under section 184 of the Energy Act 2004. It establishes a scheme for offsetting the costs of distributing electricity in the area of Northern Scotland which is described in Schedule 1 to the Order and shown on the deposited maps numbered 1-10. The first of these maps, Map 1, is annexed to this Note and delineates the area as a whole. Maps 2-10 set out the boundaries in more detail. The deposited maps are all available for inspection during normal office hours at the Department of Trade and Industry (reference number, QBBD/002/00267P), 1 Victoria Street, London SW1H OET and at the office of the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority, 9 Millbank, London, SW1P 3GE.