JULY 2025

Horizon Scanner: Infrastructure, Construction, Energy

Legal and regulatory developments impacting sectors across the economy including energy, construction & engineering, public procurement, transport and digital infrastructure.

Highlights this month...


PRIVATE WIRES

A Private Wires Policy Statement points towards the direction of travel for new legislative developments to unlock the permitting process.

Briefing: Energy Update: Private Wires Policy Statement

OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ELECTRICITY

As the ORESS Tonn Nua auction process progresses, we delve into terms and conditions.

Briefing: Offshore Renewable Energy: Ireland’s Second Support Scheme Auction

ENERGY PERFORMANCE OF BUILDINGS

The European Commission published several instruments to guide transposition into national law of the Recast Energy Performance of Buildings, required by 29 May 2026.

Find out more in our Construction Section