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 energy

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Ofgem consults on registration guidance for heat networks market framework

The Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (Ofgem) has launched a consultation on draft guidance for registration under the Heat Networks (Market Framework) Regulations 2025. Ofgem is seeking views on: (1) its proposed approach to the roles, responsibilities and registration requirements for authorised persons operating or supplying a relevant heat network during the first part of the initial period (regulation 26); (2) obligations under the registration with the authority and nominated operator authorisation conditions, including the single-point-of-contact arrangements for networks with multiple operators; (3) the information to be submitted for each network and the steps that follow completion of registration; and (4) specific procedures for registering Shared Ground Loop (SGL) heat networks. The consultation closes on 15 December 2025.

NESO consults on methodology for Regional Energy Strategic Plans

The National Energy System Operator (NESO) has launched a consultation seeking views from customers and stakeholders across Great Britain on the proposed methodology for developing Regional Energy Strategic Plans (RESPs). The consultation aims to establish a consistent approach to designing and delivering the first set of 11 RESPs covering Scotland, Wales and nine English regions. These plans will underpin the national strategic energy framework by integrating local priorities within the wider Strategic Spatial Energy Plan and Centralised Strategic Network Plan. NESO intends the RESPs to accelerate progress towards net zero through joined-up, whole-system planning of electricity and gas distribution networks. The consultation runs from 17 November 2025 to 16 January 2026.

Ofgem publishes Centralised Strategic Network Plan guidance document

Ofgem has published the Centralised Strategic Network Plan (CSNP) guidance document. The CSNP sets out an independent, coordinated and long-term whole-system approach to planning electricity and natural gas transmission networks, as well as hydrogen transport and storage across Great Britain. Its purpose is to support the government’s net zero ambitions by ensuring integrated development of critical energy infrastructure. The plan will be produced by the National Energy System Operator (NESO) and will include a detailed methodology outlining how these networks should evolve to meet future energy needs efficiently and sustainably.

COP30 round-up—14–15 November 2025 (Energy, Industry, Transport, Trade, Finance, Carbon Markets and Non-CO₂ gases)

On 14 November 2025, the fifth day of the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), several key initiatives were announced: the World Health Organization (WHO) and Brazil published a special report on implementing the Belém Health Action Plan; the UK and Brazil launched country action plans for the Global Clean Power Alliance (GCPA) Finance Mission; the Belém Declaration on Green Industrialization was launched and ministers from ten countries unveiled the Declaration for a Global Transport Effort. On 15 November 2025, the sixth day of COP30, Brazil’s Ministry of Finance and the Green Climate Fund (GCF) announced the launch of a Country Platforms Hub. The COP29 and COP30 Presidencies also jointly convened the first implementation meeting for the Baku to Belém Roadmap and the Subsidiary Bodies adopted conclusions and recommended draft decisions on climate support measures.

Energy resources for property lawyers