The Department of Energy and Climate Change has announced the Government's draft Energy Bill 2012 with the aim of establishing a legislative framework to support the delivery of secure, affordable and low-carbon energy. Nabarro look in detail at the Bill's objectives.
Law Firm: Nabarro | Published: 24 May 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Enforcement
The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme is well underway, with the first allowances going on sale next month. This briefing provides answers to key questions about the Government's proposals for the scheme, the related guidance from the Environment Agency and the recent budget announcement.
Law Firm: Wragge & Co | Published: 17 May 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Enforcement
Bulgaria's Renewable Energy Law 2011 underwent its first serious revision when its first amendment came into effect on 10 April 2012. This briefing from Schoenherr summarises the main amendments of the Renewable Energy Law, which concern renewable energy plants for the generation of electricity.
Law Firm: Schoenherr | Published: 13 April 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Enforcement
Australia's ruling Labor party has voted to end the country's ban on selling uranium to India, meaning Australia will be well-placed to feed India's increasing appetite for uranium. Norton Rose outlines how the agreement will lead to better relations and greater trade between the two countries.
Law Firm: Norton Rose | Published: 12 December 2011 | Practice Area: Regulation and Enforcement
This guide from Norton Rose outlines South Africa's priorities for scaling up renewable energy with particular focus on the climate change investment policies and opportunities. The briefing contains a high-level compilation of key policies and projects, based on publicly available sources.
Law Firm: Norton Rose | Published: 24 November 2011 | Practice Area: Renewables
The Government has recently proposed the Green Deal, a revolutionary programme to increase the energy efficiency of the UK's building stock. Under the Green Deal, millions of electricity bill payers will be able to have new energy saving home improvements without having to front up the cash.
Law Firm: Eversheds | Published: 16 November 2011 | Practice Area: Regulation and Enforcement
This report provides a detailed insight into M&A and project financing deals between European and Chinese renewable energy companies, as well as trends in non-transactional expansion initiatives. The findings are based on a survey of 120 senior executives split equally between Europe and China.
Law Firm: Taylor Wessing | Published: 04 November 2011 | Practice Area: Renewables
The Government recently published proposals to revise bandings under the Renewables Obligation with the aim of further supporting renewable energy. This briefing outlines who will benefit most from Government incentives (via payment premiums) for the generation of large-scale renewable energy.
Law Firm: Wragge & Co | Published: 25 October 2011 | Practice Area: Renewables
Australia's Clean Energy Plan will impose legal obligations and responsibilities on certain large emitters. This guide outlines in detail how the Plan will introduce significant changes to the Australian economy and how these changes will affect many Australian and overseas businesses.
Law Firm: DLA Piper | Published: 21 October 2011 | Practice Area: Renewables
On 29 July 2011, the Serbian Government adopted the new Energy Act. The Act envisages liberalisation of the Serbian energy market, introduces market-based mechanisms for determining energy prices and provides a new incentive structure for electricity generation from renewable sources.
Law Firm: Schoenherr | Published: 16 September 2011 | Practice Area: Regulation and Enforcement
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