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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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Latest Energy News
Ofgem has published the outcome of its consultation on phase 1 transitional measures and code changes under the energy code reform programme....
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) and the Environment Agency have updated the requirements for compliance with the Energy...
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has updated its notice setting out energy suppliers’ binding obligations for the non-domestic...
Energy Traders Europe has published a joint industry reaction and recommendations paper calling for a three-year postponement of key import...
Ofgem has launched a consultation on a proposal to temporarily extend the Ban on Acquisition-only Tariffs (BAT) from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2028....
Latest Energy Practice Notes
Boilerplate provisions in public sector contractsThis Practice Note looks at payment of subcontractor clauses in public sector contracts. For more...
Nature of boilerplate provisions in public sector contractsLawyers work on a huge variety of transactions, but all of them will in some way involve...
Boilerplate provisions in public sector contractsThis Practice Note looks at human rights clauses in public sector contracts. For more information on...
Boilerplate provisions in public sector contractsThis Practice Note looks at freedom of information clauses in public sector contracts. For more...
Boilerplate provisions in public sector contractsThis Practice Note looks at the use of health and safety clauses in public sector contracts. For more...
Latest Energy Precedents
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1Definitions and interpretation1.1In this Agreement:[Insert each definition bespoke to the Agreement]1.2In this Agreement:1.2.1a reference to this...
1Definitions and interpretation1.1In this Agreement:Affiliate•means any entity that directly or indirectly Controls, is Controlled by or is under...
This Agreement is made on [date]Parties1[insert name of Principal] [of OR a company incorporated in [insert jurisdiction] under number [insert...
This Precedent clause is for a supply agreement requiring the supplier/contractor to procure energy from renewable sources. The clause future proofs...
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
CCFE
The Culham Centre for Fusion Energy: The UK’s national fusion research laboratory (formerly UKAEA Culham). Owned and operated by the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority.
Euratom Community
The European Atomic Energy Community (EAEC) was initially created in 1957 to coordinate the Member States’ research programmes for the peaceful use of nuclear energy. The Euratom Treaty today helps to pool knowledge, infrastructure, and funding of nuclear energy. It ensures the security of atomic energy supply within the framework of a centralised monitoring system. The UK will cease to be a member of the Euratom Community after Brexit (or if applicable the expiry of any transitional arrangements agreed between the UK and the EAEC) following which it will become a Third Country under the Euratom Treaty.
Green Energy Certificate
Generators of electricity from renewable sources may be entitled to claim three types of Green Energy Certificate. The three types of certificate are: Renewables Obligation Certificates (ROCs), Levy Exemption Certificates (LECs) and Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin (REGO).
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