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Renewables
The legislated policy is to reach Net Zero by 2050. We have dedicated subtopics for legal teams – renewable electricity subsidies and embedded benefits, projects for solar, onshore wind, and offshore renewable projects.
Market regulation and licensing subtopics
With increasing political and regulatory focus on the electricity supply market, many larger legal teams are interested in this area. Our subtopics include GB electricity generation and storage regulation.
Key energy law developments
Keep up-to-date with market practice and advances in real-time. We have forward looking trackers of the expected dates of final decisions, and implementing measures for consultations across the British energy market.
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The energy sector is fast-paced and ever changing. Are you up-to-date with the latest changes in energy regulation and policy– and have a sense of what’s on the horizon?
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The European Parliament’s Committees on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) and on International Trade (INTA) have jointly adopted draft legislation...
The European Commission and the High Representative have presented a new international strategy for securing Europe’s place in global markets titled...
Ofgem has launched a consultation on proposed licence modifications designed to implement the Regional Energy Strategic Plan (RESP). The focus is on...
The Environment Agency (EA), alongside with the Natural Resources Wales (NRW) and the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA), has concluded a...
This week's edition of Energy weekly highlights includes: News Analyses on key insights from the Review of Electricity Market Arrangements (REMA)...
Latest Energy Practice Notes
Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS)—ESOS assessment, reporting and complianceESOS is an energy assessment and energy savings scheme. It is...
The Heat Network Metering and Billing Regulations—heat supplier and landlord obligationsThe Heat Network (Metering and Billing) Regulations 2014, SI...
EU clean industrial transition—outlineContext—what’s next for the European Green Deal?In December 2019, the Commission published its ‘European Green...
Net zero, sustainability and ESG—propertyClimate change and sustainability are now central issues for the property sector. The built environment is a...
Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS)—qualification and organisational structuresThe Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS)ESOS is an energy...
Latest Energy Precedents
Power of attorney for commercial transactions1Appointment and powersWe, [insert name of company] a company incorporated in [England and Wales] under...
Executing documents—training materialsThese Training Materials provide an introduction to execution and cover the principal areas of executing simple...
Declaration of a director’s interests in a proposed transaction or arrangement—general noticeThe directors[Insert name of company] ([Company])[Insert...
Briefing for directors—general duties under the Companies Act 2006Every director of a company owes a number of duties to the company they are...
Declaration of a director’s interests in an existing transaction or arrangement—general noticeThe Directors[Insert name of company][(Company)][Insert...
Latest Energy Q&As
Featured Energy content
An introduction to EU law and competition law issues for take-or-pay clauses in energy contracts
An introduction to EU law and competition law issues for take-or-pay clauses in energy contractsThis Practice Note introduces take-or-pay clauses in...
Production Sharing Contracts
Production Sharing ContractsIntroductionA production sharing contract (PSC) is a contractual relationship between a host government and a private...
The Offshore Transmission Owner (OFTO) regime
The Offshore Transmission Owner (OFTO) regimeWhat are OFTOs?Offshore Transmission Owners (OFTOs) are the owners of offshore transmission assets which...
Power purchase agreements (PPAs)—key terms and issues
Power purchase agreements (PPAs)—key terms and issuesWhat is a power purchase agreement?A power purchase agreement (PPA) is a contract between an...
Wind Turbine Supply Agreement
Wind Turbine Supply AgreementWhat is a Turbine Supply Agreement (TSA)?The Turbine Supply Agreement (TSA) is a critical component of the contractual...
An introduction to tolling agreements in the LNG sector
An introduction to tolling agreements in the LNG sectorIntroductionThe business model underpinning a liquefied natural gas (LNG) project is of...
Knock-for-knock indemnities: risk allocation in offshore energy contracts
Knock-for-knock indemnities: risk allocation in offshore energy contractsWhat are knock-for-knock indemnities?A knock-for-knock clause is a reciprocal...
Grid connection—key rules
Grid connection—key rulesWhat is a grid connection?A grid connection allows a user to connect to the local network or ‘grid’ so they can receive or...
LNG sale and purchase agreements
LNG sale and purchase agreementsTypes of LNG sale and purchase agreementsLiquefied natural gas (LNG) is commonly traded as a portfolio commodity, in...
Balance of plant agreements in wind farm projects—Overview
Balance of plant agreements in wind farm projects—OverviewScope of this noteThis note provides an overview of Balance of Plant (BOP) Agreements in the...
Understanding upstream petroleum agreements—concessions, production sharing contracts and service contracts
Understanding upstream petroleum agreements—concessions, production sharing contracts and service contractsThe purpose and scope of petroleum...
Gas sales agreement—key clauses
Gas sales agreement—key clausesTypes of gas sales agreements (GSAs)Contracts for the sale of gas may take several forms, including:•term...
Contracts for Difference (CfD)—key features
Contracts for Difference (CfD)—key featuresElectricity market reform (EMR)The EMR programme was developed by the government to promote investment in...
An Introduction to Oil & Gas Sales and Trading
An Introduction to Oil & Gas Sales and TradingGovernments permit companies to explore for and produce hydrocarbons (crude oil and natural gas)...
Project structure for renewable energy projects
Project structure for renewable energy projectsHow are renewable energy projects typically structured?For most renewable gathering projects (certainly...
What is a smart meter?
What is a smart meter?A summary of typical metering methods in the UKTraditionally, the utility metering for a domestic or non-domestic building in...
Farm-out agreements—key terms
Farm-out agreements—key termsScopeA farm-out is, in effect, a mechanism pursuant to which the owner of a participating interest in certain oil and gas...
Associated legal terms
CGNPG / CGN
China General Nuclear Power Group / China General Nuclear: The joint investor with EDF Energy in the HPC, SZC and BRB nuclear new build projects in the UK.
Disposability Assessment
An advisory process carried out by RWM Limited on behalf of NDA to provide advice on whether a proposed waste package would be suitable for geological disposal. The process is jointly agreed with and monitored by the Health and Safety Executive, the EA and SEPA.
PPE
Personal Protective Equipment
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