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  03/10/2024

  United Kingdom

  Tenders Regulations for Early Competition: another piece of the jigsaw

  Ofgem have published a consultation on their proposed Electricity (Early-Model Competitive Tenders for Onshore Transmission Licences) Regulations 2024 which are aimed at promoting Early Competition in onshore transmission.We have previously written about the Early Competition model, commenting on the Regulations introduced earlier this year to establish the criteria that onshore electricity transmission projects must meet in order to be eligible for Early Competition here. Those Regulations came into force on 12 March 2024. The latest draft Electricity (Early-Model Competitive Tenders...

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  02/10/2024

  Ungarn

  Hungary begins implementation of EU AI Act with passage of Resolution

  The Hungarian government has issued Resolution 1301/2024. (IX. 30.), which establishes the foundation for creating the body responsible for implementing the tasks required by the EU AI Act. In issuing this resolution, Hungary has begun preparations for enforcing the regulation, which means that companies should now prepare for compliance by reviewing the AI systems they use, assessing these systems' alignment with the EU AI Act's requirements, and preparing the necessary risk management documentation to ensure transparency, accountability, and safety.Hungary’s new enforcement body will:Operate...

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  01/10/2024

  United Kingdom

  Establishing the National Energy System Operator

  Introduction and background As of today, 1 October 2024 (“NESO Commencement Day”), Great Britain’s (“GB’s”) electricity and gas system will be planned and operated by a newly designated independent, publicly owned organisation – the National Energy System Operator Limited (“NESO”) – as part of the strategic approach to enable the Government’s target of a zero-carbon energy system by 2030.Pursuant to a decision notice (the “NESO/ELEXON Decision Notice”) issued by the Secretary of State (“SoS”) for the...

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  06/08/2024

  Ungarn

  EU Commission finetunes the Foreign Subsidies Regulation: insights into the latest Guidance

  On 26 July 2024, the European Commission released a staff working document that clarifies the Commission’s substantive test under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR). This document serves as a valuable supplementary resource to FSR case-law and provides insight into how the Commission will conduct FSR assessments. Although this document is not binding, it may also prove highly beneficial for companies in evaluating and managing FSR risks.What are FSR procedures?The preamble to the FSR states that existing EU instruments do not address distortions caused by foreign aid, prompting the Commission...

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  01/08/2024

  Ukraine

  Ukraine approves new National Energy and Climate Plan

  On 25 June 2024 the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved the National Energy and Climate Plan (NEC Plan) for the period up to 2030 as part of Ukraine's effort to achieve EU climate neutrality targets through a national energy climate plan that combines EU initiatives and national policies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and develop the renewable energy sector.The NEC Plan, a strategic document aimed at harmonising Ukraine's energy and climate policies to ensure sustainable development and economic recovery, was developed as part of Ukraine's obligations within the framework of the Treaty...

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  29/07/2024

  United Kingdom

  The Capacity Market: Focus on Phase 2 Proposals

  1. Background  The GB Capacity Market regime (the “CM Regime”) continues to act as a fundamental pillar of the UK government’s approach to preserving reliable electricity supply in such a way that meets demand and avoids the potential risks associated with shortfalls in generating capacity.In June 2023, the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero (“DESNZ”) published a summary of the responses (“Phase 1 Consultation Response”) to a consultation (the “Consultation”) on CM Regime reforms (for which CMS previously published a LawNow summarising...

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