Horizon Scanner: Energy, Planning, Infrastructure and Construction

REFORM OF PUBLIC PROCUREMENT

The European Commission published its proposal for a Regulation on public contracts and concessions to reform the EU’s public procurement regime.

Read more in our briefing: New EU public procurement regime: Legislative process begins

ENERGY CUSTOMERS (INCLUDING DATA CENTRES)

In Ireland, there are new rules on fault ride through for transmission-connected customers. At EU level, a new Regulation establishes a common rating scheme for data centres, while a separate consultation focuses on minimum performance standards for data centres operating in Europe.

Read our insights blog post: Energy update: CRU decision on new requirements for demand customers (fault ride through)

Read our insights blog post: Data centres: New Regulation on rating scheme and consultation on minimum performance standards