The UK electricity grid queue has become one of the most consequential bottlenecks for data centre development, with contracted demand now exceeding 125 GW against a national peak of 45 GW. Ofgem’s updated Demand Connections Reform strategy introduces new rules on who can connect, how fast, and on what terms.
Continue Reading The New Race for Power: What Ofgem’s Grid Reform Means for Data Centre Development in Great Britain
On 12 April, the European Supervisory Authorities (ESMA, EBA, and EIOPA1) published a Consultation Paper proposing amendments to the European Commission’s Regulatory Technical
Continue Reading SFDR Update: European Regulators Issue New Consultation & European Commission Provides New Guidance
The Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) work at the intersection of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) concerns and UK financial services forms part of a wider
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Procuring zero-emission buses (ZEBs) involves complete system procurement and requires a fundamentally different approach to that taken in respect of new diesel or petrol buses.
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The UK has implemented ambitious legislation requiring that UK’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions be net zero by 2050. The introduction of electric vehicles (EVs), which
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Never has there been such global consensus on the requirement to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. There is rarely a single day without media reports
Continue Reading Batteries Not Included: Challenges and Opportunities for Electric Vehicles and Decarbonisation in the United Kingdom
As of 20 July 2020, Phase 1 of the UK’s Industrial Energy Transformation Fund (IETF) is open for applications for grants, according to the Department
The European Commission has opened a consultation on the adoption of amendments (currently available in draft form) to the European Union’s law on the
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The negative economic effects resulting from efforts to mitigate the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) have put financial pressure on many businesses. In the
Continue Reading Tenant Insolvencies in the UK and Contaminated Land Liability Risks Due to COVID-19
On 27 February 2020, the United Kingdom (UK) government published an outline of its intended approach to the forthcoming negotiations with the European Union (EU)
Continue Reading UK Approach to EU Negotiations Post-Brexit: Implications for Environmental Standards