Electricity Act 1989: Core legislation governing electricity generation, distribution and supply in the UK. Contains key provisions for licensing requirements and regulatory framework for power generation and distribution.
Energy Act 2013: Modern framework for electricity market reforms, including provisions for feed-in tariffs and Contracts for Difference (CfD) schemes.
Climate Change Act 2008: Sets framework for carbon reduction obligations and renewable energy targets that may affect PPA terms and obligations.
Electricity (Class Exemptions from the Requirement for a Licence) Order 2001: Critical regulation for private wire arrangements, defining exemptions from standard licensing requirements for private electricity supply.
Distribution Connection and Use of System Agreement (DCUSA): Industry framework defining rules and requirements for grid connections and distribution system usage.
Town and Country Planning Act 1990: Planning legislation relevant for infrastructure development and installation of private wire systems.
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Environmental regulations affecting power generation and distribution facilities.
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Primary legislation governing safety requirements for electrical installations and operations.
Electricity Safety, Quality and Continuity Regulations 2002: Specific regulations governing technical and safety standards for electrical systems.
Contract Rights of Third Parties Act 1999: Legislation governing third-party rights in contracts, relevant for PPA arrangements involving multiple parties.
Competition Act 1998: Legal framework ensuring fair competition in energy markets and private supply arrangements.
Enterprise Act 2002: Additional competition law framework relevant for market conduct and business arrangements in the energy sector.
