What does Ofgem mean? In legal practice, Ofgem is the energy regulator lawyers engage with on Great Britain gas and electricity matters, including licensing, price controls, consumer protection and enforcement. Used as industry shorthand, “Ofgem” refers to the Office of Gas and Electricity Markets, which supports the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority (GEMA). The Authority’s statutory functions are primarily set out in the Gas Act 1986 and Electricity Act 1989 (as amended), supplemented by legislation such as the Utilities Act 2000 and the Enterprise Act 2002. Key features include: granting, modifying and revoking licences for generation, supply, transmission and distribution; setting and enforcing licence conditions;...
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The Feed-in Tariff (FiT) scheme is principally founded on the Feed-in Tariffs Order 2012 (FiT 2012), SI 2012/2782, which has been updated by:
FiT 2012 was made under the Energy Act 2008 (EnA 2008).
Beyond the legislation, the operation of the FiT scheme is set out in the Standard Conditions of Electricity Supply Licences (SLCs), Conditions 33 and 34.
Ofgem publishes the core guidance for the FiT scheme, notably: Feed-in Tariffs: Guidance for Renewable Installations (Ofgem Generator Guidance); Feed-in Tariff: Guidance for licensed electricity suppliers (Ofgem Supplier Guidance); and Feed-in Tariffs: Essential guide to closure of the scheme (Ofgem FiT Closure Guidance).
When evaluating a general damages claim, the practitioner ought initially to refer to the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG)...
This Practice Note This Practice Note reviews mechanisms used in settling litigation. A Tomlin order consists of a consent order paired with a schedule. It operates to stay proceedings on terms that have been agreed. The provisions contained in the schedule may remain confidential. This Practice Note describes the scope of confidentiality attaching to the schedule and sets out how it differs from a standard consent order. Sample wording for a Tomlin order is included, alongside links to precedents, as well as guidance on court approval. It also addresses varying, setting aside and enforcing a Tomlin order, including the considerations the court will take into account when handling applications for each. Further guidance is provided on interpreting and applying the relevant provisions of the CPR; however, some courts and divisions impose very specific requirements for both drafting and approval, and for approaching the schedule and confidentiality issues. Accordingly, you must consider the particular rules and court guide provisions in the forum where your claim is proceeding when drawing up the Tomlin order...
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