Guidance Transboundary impacts of radioactive waste disposal: reporting and notification obligations What operators need to do in terms of submitting plans for radioactive waste disposal following our exit from Euratom and requirements under Article 37. From: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Published 31 December 2020 Last updated 14 September 2021 — See all updates […]
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Energy EU UK Agreement
TITLE VIII: ENERGY Chapter 1: General provisions Article ENER.1: Objectives The objectives of this Title are to facilitate trade and investment between the Parties in the areas of energy and raw materials, and to support security of supply and environmental sustainability, notably in contributing to the fight against climate change in those areas. Article ENER.2: […]
Energy [Ireland] 2018
December 2018 Energy The administrations in Ireland, Northern Ireland and the UK have cooperated actively on energy policy for many years and the stated preferred intention is that they will continue to do so, where possible and mutually beneficial. There has been sustained political commitment in each jurisdiction to the development of competition in the […]
Energy Efficiency EU Preparedness
Reasons for and objectives of the proposal The present proposal for a Decision of the European Parliament and the Council adapting Directive 2012/27/EU [as amended by Directive 2018/XXX/EU] 1 on energy efficiency and the Regulation (EU) 2018/XXX [Governance of the Energy Union] is necessitated by the upcoming withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European […]
Energy [Irish Senate Report]
Energy The production of energy, while not one of the primary issues discussed since the UK referendum, is an issue that the Committee considers to be extremely important. Ireland’s energy needs are particularly dependent on the UK to maintain full security of supply through interconnection. At the same time, Northern Ireland has a particular reliance on Ireland […]
Brexit & Energy
EU Energy Competence The EU’s competence in the area of energy includes energy policy, the functioning of energy markets, security of supply, energy efficiency and promoting interconnection. The EU competence is subject to the member states’ rights to determine the condition for exploiting its energy resources, the choice between different energy sources and the general […]
Electricity Market
Market in Energy The directive on the internal market in electricity establishes common rules for the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity. It sets rules relating to the organization and functioning of the electricity sector, access to the market, criteria and procedures applicable to calls for tenders, and the granting of authorizations for the operation […]
All-Ireland Energy Market
Single Energy Market The All-Ireland single electricity market is the wholesale electricity market for the island of Ireland. It is regulated jointly by the Commission for Regulation of Utilities in the Republic of Ireland and the Utilities Regulator in Northern Ireland The single energy market was the first of its kind and commenced on 1 […]
Gas Market
Harmonised Market The European Union has made directives with a view to harmonizing the internal markets for natural gas, electricity, and equivalent utilities. The purpose of the legislation is to provide for the opening up of the markets to competition. The Directive on the gas market is designed to complete the opening of the national […]
Energy Efficiency
General Targets An EU Directive seeks to achieve the Union’s energy efficiency target of 20% by 2020 compared to 1990 levels and to pave the way for further energy efficiency improvements beyond that date. It includes a requirement for all Member States to set indicative national energy efficiency targets for 2020. The Directive promotes energy efficiency across […]
Energy Information
Household Appliances The EU has made legislation in relation to the publication of information on energy consumption by household appliances. This enables consumers to choose appliances based on energy efficiency. The directive applies to household appliances even where sold for non-household uses including Refrigerators, Freezers, Washing machines, dryers, Dishwashers, Ovens, Water heaters and hot water […]
Energy (UK White Paper)
Electricity and gas The UK remains committed to delivering cost-effective, clean and secure energy supplies. The UK has worked closely with European partners to liberalise and open energy markets, with wide-ranging UK energy sector expertise being highly regarded across the EU. The Government is committed to facilitating the continuation of the Single Electricity Market (SEM) […]
UK Energy and Climate Change Revocations
EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM TO THE CLIMATE AND ENERGY (REVOCATION) (EU EXIT) REGULATIONS 2021 2021 No. [XXXX] 1. Introduction 1.1 This explanatory memorandum has been prepared by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), and is laid before Parliament by Act. 1.2 This memorandum contains information for the Sifting Committees. 2. Purpose of the instrument […]
Nuclear Energy Issues UK No Deal Notes
Nuclear Research Purpose This notice explains how civil nuclear research that the UK already undertakes with the EU will be affected in the unlikely event that the UK leaves the EU in March 2019 with no agreement in place. It is relevant to all researchers and research organisations in the fields of nuclear fission research […]
Electricity Market Issues
Transitional power to modify licence conditions concerning the Commission for the Regulation of Utilities, Brexit and the Single Electricity Market, etc. Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment General Introduction This new section provides for the modification of electricity licences to ensure that, in the event that the United Kingdom leaves the European Union without a withdrawal […]
Importing Nuclear Materials UK Post-Deal Guidance
Guidance Importing ‘relevant’ nuclear materials from the EU: licensing requirements What businesses need to do to import ‘relevant’ nuclear materials from the EU. Published 31 December 2020 From: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Contents When you need a licence How to apply for a licence More information Print this page Businesses need to […]
Radioactive Waste UK Post-Deal Guidance
Guidance Shipping radioactive waste and spent fuel The UK’s policy on the import and export of radioactive waste and spent fuel has not changed, but there are some changes to the processes that operators need to follow. Published 31 December 2020 From: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Contents What operators need to do […]
Radioactive Sources UK No-Deal Guidance
Guidance Shipping radioactive sources between the UK and EU Some of the processes that operators need to follow when shipping radioactive sources to and from EU countries. Published 31 December 2020 From: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Contents What operators need to do Importing to the UK from the EU Exporting from the […]
Trading Electricity UK No Deal Notes
Purpose This notice informs industry participants and other stakeholders about changes to the cross-border trading and supply of electricity in the event that the UK leaves the EU in March 2019 with no agreement in place. Before 29 March 2019 (may also apply to new exit date on 31 December 2020) The UK’s electricity markets are currently integrated (‘coupled’) into those of the EU, with common […]
Gas Sector Guidance
Gas markets and preparing for EU Exit If the UK leaves the EU without a deal, there may be changes that affect your business. Published 12 February 2019 From: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Contents Markets and trade Energy and climate Importing and exporting Your employees Personal data Trade associations Your business may […]
Electricity Sector Guidance
Guidance The electricity sector and preparing for EU Exit If the UK leaves the EU without a deal, there may be changes that affect your business. Published 12 February 2019 From: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Contents Markets and trade Energy and climate Importing and exporting Your employees Personal data Trade associations Your […]
EU Withdrawal Notes CO2 Emissions
EUROPEAN COMMISSION DIRECTORATE-GENERAL CLIMATE ACTION Brussels, 13 November 2018 NOTICE TO STAKEHOLDERS WITHDRAWAL OF THE UNITED KINGDOM AND EU RULES FOR CO2 STANDARDS FOR NEW PASSENGER CARS AND NEW LIGHT COMMERCIAL VEHICLES The United Kingdom submitted on 29 March 2017 the notification of its intention to withdraw from the Union pursuant to Article 50 of the […]
Euratom
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Energy and Climate UK Parliament
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EU Withdrawal Note Energy Origin
Brussels, 7 March 2018 NOTICE TO STAKEHOLDERS RULES IN THE FIELD OF GUARANTEES OF ORIGIN OF ELECTRICITY FROM RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES The United Kingdom submitted on 29 March 2017 the notification of its intention to withdraw from the Union pursuant to Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union. This means that, unless a ratified […]
EU Withdrawal Note Internal Energy Market
Brussels, 27 April 2018 NOTICE TO STAKEHOLDERS THE INTERNAL ENERGY MARKET The United Kingdom submitted on 29 March 2017 the notification of its intention to withdraw from the Union pursuant to Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union. This means that, unless a ratified withdrawal agreement1 establishes another date, all Union primary and secondary […]
Euratom
Brussels, 28 March 2018 NOTICE TO STAKEHOLDERS THE EURATOM ACQUIS The United Kingdom submitted on 29 March 2017 the notification of its intention to withdraw from the Union pursuant to Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union. This means that, unless a ratified withdrawal agreement1 establishes another date, all Union primary and secondary law […]
Trading Gas 2021 UK Guidance
Trading gas with the EU from 1 January 2021 Updated 7 August 2020 New rules for January 2021 The UK has left the EU, and the transition period after Brexit comes to an end this year. This page tells you what you’ll need to do from 1 January 2021. It will be updated if anything […]
Trading Electricity 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Trading electricity from 1 January 2021 Updated 10 July 2020 The UK has left the EU This page tells you what you’ll need to do from 1 January 2021. It’ll be updated if anything changes. You can read about the transition period. Contents Summary of actions Before 1 January 2021 From 1 January 2021 Actions […]
Radioactive Waste 2021 UK Guidance
Radioactive waste, spent fuel or sources European and UK regulations govern how you can move radioactive waste or spent nuclear fuel into or out of the country. Published 13 March 2014 Last updated 28 February 2020 — see all updates From: Environment Agency Contents How to ship radioactive waste or spent nuclear fuel Authorisation assessment and […]
Alternative Fuels
Electric and gas-powered vehicles — recharging/refuelling stations Directive 2014/94/EU — deploying the EU’s alternative fuels infrastructure — It establishes standard rules on rolling out the EU’s alternative fuels* infrastructure (i.e. electric car recharging stations or natural gas refuelling points) in the different EU countries. — It lays down minimum requirements for building up this infrastructure, to be […]
Energy Efficiency Buildings
Energy performance of buildings Directive 2010/31/EU on the energy performance of buildings It aims to improve the energy performance of buildings in the EU, taking into account various climatic and local conditions. It sets out minimum requirements and a common framework for calculating energy performance. Following a review of its implementation, Directive 2010/31/EU was amended […]
Energy Labelling
Energy consumption: Framework for labelling rules Regulation (EU) 2017/1369 on energy labelling It sets out the basis for labelling energy-related products, providing standard information about energy efficiency — as well as the consumption of energy and other resources — to help consumers in purchase decisions. It does not cover second-hand products, unless they are imported […]
Energy Efficiency
Energy efficiency Directive 2012/27/EU on energy efficiency Directive (EU) 2018/2002 amending Directive 2012/27/EU on energy efficiency Directive 2012/27/EU, together with its amendment, aims to adapt EU energy law in line with the 2030 energy efficiency and climate goals and contribute towards the Energy Union strategy to: reduce the EU’s dependence on imported energy; cut emissions; […]
Nuclear Safety
Convention on Nuclear Safety Convention on nuclear safety — Declaration by the European Atomic Energy Community according to the provisions of Article 30(4)(iii) of the Nuclear Safety Convention Decision 1999/819/ Euratom — accession to the 1994 Convention on Nuclear Safety by the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) The Convention on Nuclear Safety is an international […]
EURATOM
Revised Statutes for the Euratom Supply Agency SUMMARY OF: Decision 2008/114/EC, Euratom establishing Statutes for the Euratom Supply Agency Article 52 of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) Treaty WHAT IS THE AIM OF THIS DECISION? It establishes Statutes for the Euratom Supply Agency (ESA), which was directly established by the Euratom Treaty of 1957, to take account […]
Euratom Supply Agency
Euratom establishing Statutes for the Euratom Supply Agency Article 52 of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) Treaty Decision 2008/114/EC establishes Statutes for the Euratom Supply Agency (ESA), which was directly established by the Euratom Treaty of 1957, to take account of the increase in the number of EU countries as well as to modernise the […]
Gas Market
Natural gas transmission networks Regulation (EC) No 715/2009 on conditions for access to the natural gas transmission networks It lays down rules for access to: natural gas transmission* networks; gas storage; and liquefied natural gas facilities. These rules aim to counteract barriers to competition in the EU’s market for natural gas and to ensure its […]
Inter-transmission of Electricity
Cross-border exchanges in electricity Regulation (EU) 2019/943 on the internal market for electricity It revises the rules and principles of the internal EU electricity market to ensure it is well-functioning, competitive and undistorted. It also supports the decarbonisation of the EU’s energy sector and the removal of barriers to cross-border trade in electricity. The regulation is […]
Energy Regulation
Governance of the Energy Union Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 on the Governance of the Energy Union It aims to ensure that the EU’s Energy Union Strategy is implemented in a coordinated and coherent manner across its 5 dimensions. More broadly, it also aims to ensure that the Energy Union achieves its objectives, in particular the targets […]
Energy Policy
European Energy Charter The Energy Charter Treaty establishes a framework for international cooperation between European countries and other industrialised counties with the aim of developing the energy potential of central and Eastern European countries and of ensuring security of energy supply for the European Union. The Protocol on energy efficiency and related environmental aspects aims […]
Energy Market
Internal market in electricity (from 2021) Directive (EU) 2019/944 on common rules for the internal market for electricity It outlines rules for the generation, transmission, distribution, supply and storage of electricity, together with consumer protection aspects, aiming to create integrated competitive, consumer-centred, flexible, fair and transparent electricity markets in the EU. Among other things, it […]
Tax Energy Electricity
Taxation of energy products and electricity Directive 2003/96/EC — restructuring the EU’s system for the taxation of energy products and electricity lays down European Union (EU) rules on taxes in regard to electricity, all motor fuels and most heating fuels. The purpose is to ensure that the EU’s single market for energy operates smoothly and […]
Nuclear Energy EU Guidance 2021
NOTICE TO STAKEHOLDERS WITHDRAWAL OF THE UNITED KINGDOM AND THE EURATOM ACQUIS Since 1 February 2020, the United Kingdom has withdrawn from the European Union and from the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) and has become a “third country”.1 The Withdrawal Agreement2 provides for a transition period ending on 31 December 2020. Until that date, EU […]
EU Domain Name
EUROPEAN COMMISSION DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS, CONTENT AND TECHNOLOGY Brussels, 26 May 2020 REV2 – replaces the notice (REV1) dated 18 July 2019 NOTICE TO STAKEHOLDERS WITHDRAWAL OF THE UNITED KINGDOM AND EU RULES IN THE FIELD OF EU DOMAIN NAMES Since 1 February 2020, the United Kingdom has withdrawn from the European Union and […]
E-Signatures
EUROPEAN COMMISSION DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS, CONTENT AND TECHNOLOGY Brussels, 26 May 2020 REV1 – replaces the notice dated 21 March 2018 NOTICE TO STAKEHOLDERS WITHDRAWAL OF THE UNITED KINGDOM AND EU RULES IN THE FIELD OF ELECTRONIC IDENTIFICATION AND TRUST SERVICES FOR ELECTRONIC TRANSACTIONS Since 1 February 2020, the United Kingdom has withdrawn from […]
Energy Origin
EUROPEAN COMMISSION DIRECTORATE-GENERAL ENERGY Brussels, 23 July 2020 REV2 – replaces the notice (REV1) dated 7 March 2018 NOTICE TO STAKEHOLDERS WITHDRAWAL OF THE UNITED KINGDOM AND EU RULES IN THE FIELD OF GUARANTEES OF ORIGIN OF ELECTRICITY FROM RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES Since 1 February 2020, the United Kingdom has withdrawn from the European Union […]
Trading Gas 2021 UK Guidance
uidance Trading gas with the EU from 1 January 2021 Updated 24 December 2020 Brexit transition: new rules for 2021 The UK has left the EU. This page tells you the new rules from 1 January 2021. It will be updated if there’s new information about the UK’s deal with the EU that affects what […]
Trading Electricity 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Trading electricity from 1 January 2021 Updated 24 December 2020 Brexit transition: new rules for 2021 The UK has left the EU. This page tells you the new rules from 1 January 2021. It will be updated if there’s new information about the UK’s deal with the EU that affects what you need to […]
Trading Electricity 2021 UK Guidance
EU Nuclear Research 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Participating in EU nuclear research from 1 January 2021 How researchers working on civil nuclear fission and fusion will be affected from 1 January 2021. Published 13 August 2019 Last updated 24 December 2020 — see all updates From: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Brexit transition: new rules for 2021 The UK has […]
Nuclear Research 2021 UK Guidance
The UK will leave the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) and will no longer be: a member of the Euratom Research and Training programme a member of Fusion for Energy able to work through the EU on the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) project Euratom Research and Training programme Find out about continued UK participation in EU programmes. […]
Energy and Climate Change 2021 UK Guidance
Energy and climate from 1 January 2021 From 1 January 2021 there may be changes to areas including energy renewables, the nuclear industry and regulated carbon emissions. Published 6 February 2019 From: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy New rules for January 2021 The UK has left the EU, and the transition period after […]
Low Carbon Energy Generation 2021 UK Guidance
Summary of actions The guidance explains how the following will apply: how rules for Guarantees of Origin for electricity generated from high-efficiency cogeneration will apply in the UK getting a Renewable Energy Guarantee of Origin certificate from the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority or the Northern Ireland Authority for Utility Regulation, and where certificates will be recognised […]
Oil and Gas Business 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Running an oil or gas business from 1 January 2021 Published 13 September 2018 New rules for January 2021 Contents Summary of actions Hydrocarbons licensing and environmental protection Oil stocking obligations This notice explains to businesses engaged in energy sector activities (e.g. oil and gas exploration and production operations), and companies obligated under the […]
EU Paper Energy System
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