JUNE 2024
Horizon Scanner: Infrastructure, Construction, Energy
Legal and regulatory developments impacting sectors across the economy including energy, construction & engineering, industrials, transport and digital infrastructure.
Highlights this month...
ENERGY MARKET REFORM
The Council of the European Union has endorsed legislation which will bring significant reform to EU electricity and gas legislation, with the aim of supporting transition towards decarbonisation.
DEPLOYMENT OF RENEWABLE ENERGY
The Commission published guidance for Member States to accelerate deployment of renewable energy, focusing on permit-granting and auctions.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR MARINE PLANNING TRANSFERRED
Responsibility for marine planning has now transferred to the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications, a welcome consolidation of the regulation of marine development and activity.