Energy resources for property lawyers

This subtopic aims to bring together a selection of energy-related content that may be of assistance to property lawyers working on an energy project.

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Practice Note: The Energy White Paper—an overview [Archived]—considers some of the key measures announced in the Energy White Paper published by the former UK Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) (as it then was) on 14 December 2020 and their expected impact on the energy sector. It also provides a comprehensive overview of all commitments announced. The Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) was established on 7 February 2023 and has taken over the energy portfolio of the former BEIS, which no longer exists

Renewable energy generation projects

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Practice Note: The UK decommissioning regime for offshore wind farms, provides an overview of the UK decommissioning regime for offshore wind farms. It considers the UK re gulatory framework, including under the Energy Act 2004 and relevant Government Guidance. This Practice Note also highlights relevant overarching international standards which have been incorporated into the UK regime
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Practice Note: Project structure for renewable

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Latest Energy News

Ofgem launches consultation to review Levelisation Phase 1

Ofgem has launched a consultation to review Levelisation Phase 1, implemented in April 2024, which adjusted standing charges between prepayment meter and Direct Debit customers. Ofgem is seeking views on its proposed scope and evaluation framework, including a draft Request for Information to energy suppliers. The review aims to assess the impact and operation of the policy within its first year, focusing on levelisation administration costs, fixed tariffs, and supplier experiences of the reconciliation mechanism. Ofgem is calling for feedback from energy suppliers and interested parties by 6 February 2025.

Ofgem launches energy price cap operating cost and debt allowances consultation

Ofgem has launched a consultation on proposed updates to the operating cost and debt allowances within the energy price cap. Ofgem is seeking views on four key allowances: core operating costs, debt-related costs, smart metering net cost change, and industry charges. Ofgem is also considering extending the current adjustment allowance for additional debt-related costs. The consultation, open until 6 February 2025 (with an earlier deadline of 23 January 2025 for views on debt-related costs extension), forms part of Ofgem's broader review of pricing reforms. The regulator aims to publish its decision in May 2025, with implementation planned for July 2025, subject to feedback received.

Ofgem launches consultation on new cost control framework for DCC

Ofgem has launched a consultation on developing a new ex-ante cost control framework for the Data Communications Company (DCC), to be implemented under a Successor Licence from 2027. The proposals, part of Phase 2 of Ofgem's DCC regulatory review, include transitioning towards ex-ante business planning under the current licence and establishing a new Customer Challenge Group. The consultation, open until 6 February 2025, seeks stakeholder views to shape the future DCC cost control arrangements. Ofgem will host an explanatory workshop on 21 January 2025 focused on the proposed Customer Challenge Group.

Revised National Planning Policy Framework published

Planning analysis: The government has published a revised version of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). Key changes from the previous version, published in December 2023, impact green belt policy and policy on establishing housing need and housing land supply. There is also greater policy support for infrastructure and community facilities, among other changes. A consultation response, published on the same day, sets out the government’s commitments to wider changes to the planning system, including changes to the regime under the Planning Act 2008 (PA 2008) for nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs), and changes to planning fees. This is a brief summary of the key changes; further analysis on the implications will follow.