Sushma Maharaj

This Practice Note introduces what combined heat and power (CHP) projects are and the key contracts involved, the revenue streams typically available to CHP projects, and provides an explanation of the key contractual and regulatory issues faced by CHP projects. Produced in partnership with Sushma Maharaj of Shakespeare Martineau LLP.

This Practice Note outlines the key legal and policy issues involved in community energy projects. It explains what community energy is, highlights the challenges for community energy projects, the key legal issues when advising on community energy projects, government policy on community energy, the community energy strategy and access to funding and advice.

This Practice Note explains the procedure for applying for consent under section 36 of the Electricity Act 1989 (EA 1989). It includes the following in relation to EA 1989, s 36 consent applications: what is covered by section 36, the legislative and regulatory framework, pre-application requirements and good practice, making and giving notice, consideration and determination of the application, post-decision conditions and the timescale of events, as well as the role of environmental impact assessment reports.

This Practice Note outlines key energy regulation issues in Great Britain Energy Services Companies (ESCos) projects, community energy projects and captive offtake (often referred to as ‘private wire’) projects. It focuses on Combined Heat and Power (CHP) projects and therefore is of particular relevance to biomass or waste to energy projects using incineration, anaerobic digestion, or advanced gasification. It covers in particular the key issues seen for these types of CHP projects in respect of CHP and Power purchase agreements (PPAs), CHP and supply licensing and distribution licensing, and licence exemptions for CHP private wire projects and those connected to the distribution network.

This Practice Note outlines some of the common issues in energy services company (ESCo) combined heat and power (CHP) projects. It covers what an ESCo is and focuses on ESCos involved in the production and supply of energy rather than energy efficiency projects. It includes consideration of issues faced by private wire ESCo projects and grid connected ESCo projects.

This Practice Note outlines the key rules and procedures for obtaining an electricity connection to the local network or grid, including to the National Electricity Transmission System (NETS) and distribution systems operated by distribution network operators (DNOs). It includes explanation of ‘second comer’ obligations and connection charges (including in respect of preliminary works) and the link between charges and DNOs’ Connection Charging Methodologies and Connection Charging Statements. Produced in partnership with Sushma Maharaj of Shakespeare Martineau LLP.