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24 February 2025
Heat Network Business Rates Relief provides a full exemption from business rates for properties primarily functioning as heat networks which take its energy from a low carbon source. The purpose of the relief is to encourage the development of low-carbon heating solutions, by lowering operational costs. Heat Networks A heat network is a system which…
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The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in the energy sector is rapidly transforming the industry, offering opportunities to enhance operational efficiency, optimise resource management, and drive sustainability. However, as this transformative technology becomes more and more essential to critical infrastructure, ensuring its safe and ethical use is a growing challenge. To address these challenges, the…
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Background In the Autumn 2024 Budget, the UK Government (the “Government”) announced further investment in hydrogen production and infrastructure, alongside support for the heat pump manufacturing supply chain. The use of hydrogen in home heating, alongside heat pumps and heat networks, will further accelerate decarbonisation in the UK and is a key step in reaching…
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Introducing our definitive work on heat network regulation – a comprehensive guide that cuts through the complexity of a rapidly evolving regulatory regime. In this landmark analysis, we have meticulously scrutinised every aspect of the forthcoming Heat Networks (Market Framework Regulations) 2025, the accompanying consultations, and the draft authorisation conditions. With the regulatory landscape still…
Read more7 January 2025
In a significant policy update published on 9 December 2024 (“Policy Update”), Ofgem announced its intention to move away from developing a late competition model for Offshore Transmission Owners (“OFTOs”), in favour of an early competition approach. This shift marks an important evolution in how offshore transmission infrastructure will be delivered in the future. Background…
Read more17 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…
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…
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