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
Setting a world first, Parliament has approved the Renewable Heat Incentive Regulations 2011, due to come into force in late 2012. The scheme aims to cut the UK’s reliance on fossil fuels and greenhouse gas emissions by encouraging the installation of green alternatives in the home and workplace.
Law Firm: Mills & Reeve | Published: 02 September 2011 | Practice Area: Renewables
On 10 July 2011, the Government announced its intention to introduce its carbon pricing mechanism. It is designed to ensure Australia meets its unconditional pollution reduction target of 5% below 2000 levels by 2020. This briefing looks at the proposals and what they will mean for businesses.
Law Firm: Baker & McKenzie | Published: 15 July 2011 | Practice Area: Renewables
The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has released its first meaningful statement on how the current CRC scheme might be changed to make it more workable for industry. This briefing from Travers Smith outlines the key proposals and how the scheme is likely to evolve.
Law Firm: Travers Smith | Published: 13 July 2011 | Practice Area: Renewables
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