Energy law

The consultation from the Scottish Government sought views on its proposals to reform the domestic and non-domestic Energy Performance Certificates.

The HM Treasury consultation sought views on the long-term oil and gas fiscal regime.

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy held a call for evidence seeking views on the current land rights and consents processes for electricity network infrastructure. The call for evidence sought to understand whether the current processes are fit for purpose or whether they act as a barrier to the build of electricity network infrastructure, and views on what improvements could be made.

This UK Government consultation sought views on policy options for regulating heat networks to protect consumers and ensure fair pricing, while supporting market growth and the development of low-carbon networks.

The UK Government launched a consultation seeking views on ways to relax certain Capacity Market obligations and deadlines, reduce the burden and minimise terminations during COVID-19. 

The Scottish Government has issued a consultation to gather views from industry, regulators and other stakeholders on Scotland’s first industry guidance for the eventual decommissioning of offshore renewable energy infrastructure.

The Scottish Parliament's Economy, Energy and Fair Work Committee has issues a consultation in relation to their Energy Inquiry.

 

The UK Government, the Scottish Government, the Welsh Government and the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland have issued a joint consultation on the future of UK carbon pricing.

The Scottish Government has issued a consultation on enabling additional capacity at large hydro generating stations.

The UK parliament's Scottish Affairs Committee has issued a call for evidence with regards to the future of the oil and gas industry:

The Competition and Markets Authority has issued a consultation on updated rules of procedure to be applied in licence modification appeals made to the CMA, and a guide for participants.

The Scottish Government has issued a consultation on planning at local level of heat decarbonisation and energy efficiency programmes within Scotland's Energy Efficiency Programme (SEEP), and supporting the development of district heating in Scotland.

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