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17 December 2024
On Friday 13 December 2024 the Department for Energy, Security and Net Zero published their ambitious Government Clean Power Action Plan – with the ethos being to “sprint” towards homegrown energy production. The primary aim is for the UK to achieve clean power by 2030 to increase energy security and improve affordability, while reducing greenhouse…
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Overview This article explores the concept of Competitively Appointed Transmission Owners (‘CATOs’), their regulatory framework and role in enhancing onshore transmission infrastructure through competition. It will also look into the potential benefits, risks, associated developments and draw comparisons with the use of offshore transmission owners. With already high levels of demand on the grid and…
Read more17 October 2024
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) announced the Warm Homes: Local Grant scheme (Warm Homes Grant) will begin delivery in April 2025 as part of the government’s Warm Homes Plan to upgrade five million homes over the next five years in a bid to cut bills, deliver warmer homes and deal with…
Read more26 September 2024
The Competition Appeal Tribunal (“CAT”) is this week considering a landmark class action brought against six of England’s largest water companies. The case will have implications for Ofwat, water companies and customers alike. Our regulatory and competition experts consider what we know so far and what lies ahead for the parties and billpayers. Case Overview…
Read more6 September 2024
There are several subsidy mechanisms available to the UK Government, as outlined below, that are designed to address various barriers to investment and innovation in the manufacturing sector. These are able to provide both direct or indirect support to enhance competitiveness and drive technological processes and should be means the UK Government is considering soon….
Read more31 July 2024
We have a new government. In their final episode of ‘making solar simple’ before the summer recess, the Green Steves discuss the early days of the Labour Government. They provide an evaluation, giving the government marks out of ten for its performance so far and discussing the challenges that lie ahead. The episode covers critical…
Read more30 July 2024
On 25 July 2024, the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) introduced the Great British Energy Bill, and Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the strategy for this new policy. What is GB Energy? Great British Energy (GB Energy) is one of the new UK government’s flagship policies: a state-owned company to increase renewable…
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