Green Energy

Green Energy

Increasing numbers of our clients are becoming affected by green technology in one way or another. As a nation we are bound by certain global and European protocols and legislation which have either worked their way through to the domestic statute book or are in the process of doing so. These legislative provisions have, and will, introduce a number of mandatory obligations, the main purpose of which is to reduce our carbon footprint. There are also various voluntary codes and incentives.

The push towards green technology

The driving factors behind the general push towards green energy range from increasing social responsibility/ accountability to improving energy security. There can also be a very good business case for embracing green technology and, in addition to the various mandatory obligations and requirements, there are a large number of opportunities.

The installation of green technology can enable the receipt of payments under a relevant incentive scheme (Feed-In Tariff, Renewable Heat Incentive, Renewables Obligation Certificate) and also improve the valuation of, and the demand for, the property in question. Not to mention the opportunities for manufacturers, consultants and installation businesses in the green energy sector. Whatever your interest in green energy we can help.

Green energy team

Our Green Energy team is a multi-disciplinary team that acts for a range of public, private and third sector clients and can advise you on a wide array of green-related legal matters. Services range from drafting “green” leases for landlord clients to comply with their statutory obligations (including the Carbon Reduction Commitment) to advising contractors in relation to arrangements for the installation of green energy generation equipment to advising community groups in relation to suitable legal structures for green energy projects.

arrow Green energy overview

There is a myriad of legislation relating to green energy, much of which imposes mandatory requirements and obligations. More information can be found here.

arrow Property and buildings

Advice for property owners and occupiers in relation to matters such as green leases, certification (including EPC, DEC and AC), rent renewals, carbon reduction commitment (CRC) and compliance, installation of equipment to generate renewable energy, option agreements, planning requirements and building regulations.

arrow Renewable energy and incentives

Advice in relation to feed-in tariffs/renewable heat incentive/ROC (what they are and how to obtain them), the Green Deal, agreements relating to the sale/installation of equipment to generate renewable energy, joint ventures, contracts with energy providers and funding agreements.

arrow Interested parties and investors
Advice in relation to suitable legal structures for green community projects, governance, community involvement, investment models and funding.

For a no-obligation chat about green energy and how we can support you, please contact Mark Miller.