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The Heat is on: Everything you need to know about the Heat Network Technical Assurance Scheme

Welcome to the first instalment of our scorching series on heat networks and heat network zoning. Whether you are a seasoned operator or just warming up to the world of communal heating, this blog is your go-to source for all things toasty.

As the UK cranks up the dial on energy efficiency, its not just the tea that’s getting hotter

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Merseytravel Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Bus Project

Sharpe Pritchard recently advised Merseytravel (the passenger transport executive for the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA)) on its procurement and onward lease of a fleet of 20 state-of-the-art hydrogen fuel cell electric buses for use in the Liverpool City Region. Delivery of the buses will commence in 2023, and they will be used to provide public transport services in

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Subsidy Control Act 2022: in force as of today

The Subsidy Control Act 2022 (the “Act”) comes into force today, 4 January 2023. The Act sets out the UK’s prevailing subsidy control rules. Public authorities should consult the Act when contemplating the award of subsidies.

 

Background

Since EU State aid rules ceased to apply to UK authorities on 1 January 2021, public bodies across the UK have been

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Investing Public Money in District Heating

Due to central government policy and funding, public authorities are increasingly supporting and investing in district heating schemes. A district heating scheme is a pipe network that allows centralised heat sources to be connected to multiple heat consumers. Frequently heat sources used for district heating are sources where heat would otherwise be wasted – e.g. energy from waste plants. Such

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The Future of Utilities Procurement: Lessons Learned and Challenges Ahead

This presentation on the “Future of Utilities Procurement: Lessons Learned and Challenges Ahead” was presented to Water UK’s Annual Lawyers’ Seminar in February 2018 and, amongst other things, explores some of the options open to water companies considering use of direct procurement for customers.

Sharpe Pritchard provides training and support for those water companies considering using or assessing

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