Energy & Utilities — 129 Nodes
- 10 CFR Part 50: Domestic Licensing of Production and Utilization Facilities
This regulation by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) establishes the comprehensive requirements for licensing, constructing, and operating nuclear power plants and other production/utilization facilities. It… - 10 CFR Part 73 - Physical Protection of Plants and Materials
This regulation requires U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) licensees operating nuclear power plants or possessing special nuclear materials to establish, maintain, and implement a comprehensive physical… - 30 CFR Part 250 - Oil and Gas and Sulphur Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf (BSEE)
BSEE 30 CFR Part 250 governs oil, gas, and sulphur operations on the Outer Continental Shelf, setting the authority and applicability over lessees and operators, the performance standards the Director uses to regulate… - 40 CFR Part 423 - Steam Electric Power Generating Point Source Category Effluent Guidelines
EPA 40 CFR Part 423 sets the effluent limitations guidelines and standards for the steam electric power generating point source category, requiring a facility to determine applicability and definitions, meet the best… - 49 CFR Part 192 - Transportation of Natural and Other Gas by Pipeline: Minimum Federal Safety Standards
PHMSA 49 CFR Part 192 prescribes minimum federal safety standards for the transportation of natural and other gas by pipeline, requiring operators to classify pipeline locations, control corrosion through qualified… - 49 CFR Part 195 - Transportation of Hazardous Liquids by Pipeline
PHMSA 49 CFR Part 195 governs the transportation of hazardous liquids and carbon dioxide by pipeline, holding operators responsible for compliance, requiring accident reporting, a written manual of operations,… - A hydrogen strategy for a climate-neutral Europe (COM/2020/301 final)
This strategy establishes a phased investment framework for the EU to scale up renewable hydrogen, targeting the installation of at least 6 GW of renewable hydrogen electrolysers by 2024 and 40 GW by 2030. As outlined… - An EU Strategy to harness the potential of offshore renewable energy for a climate neutral future (COM/2020/741 final)
This EU strategy establishes ambitious targets for deploying at least 60 GW of offshore wind and 1 GW of ocean energy by 2030, and 300 GW of offshore wind and 40 GW of ocean energy by 2050. It requires Member States to… - Australia National Energy Retail Law 2011 - AER Consumer Protections and Retailer Obligations
The National Energy Retail Law 2011 (NERL), applied in most Australian states and territories, establishes the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) as the national retail energy regulator; mandates retailer authorisation,… - Australia National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007 (NGER Act)
Australia's National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007 (Cth) requires corporations that meet threshold tests (scope 1+2 emissions ≥25,000 tCO2-e or energy production/consumption ≥100 TJ at corporate group level)… - Australia Renewable Energy (Electricity) Act 2000 - RET Scheme, LGCs, STCs and Clean Energy Regulator
Australia's Renewable Energy (Electricity) Act 2000 (Cth) (RET Act) established the Renewable Energy Target (RET) scheme to incentivise additional electricity generation from renewable sources; from 2011 the scheme was… - Brazil ANEEL Electricity Sector Regulation - Concession Contracts, Tariff Revision and Power Quality Standards
Brazil's National Electric Energy Agency (ANEEL - Agencia Nacional de Energia Eletrica), created by Law 9.427/1996, regulates the generation, transmission, distribution, and commercialisation of electric energy under… - California Senate Bill 100 (SB 100) - 100 Percent Clean Electricity by 2045
California load-serving entities (LSEs) must procure 60% of electricity from eligible renewable sources by 31 December 2030 and 100% from renewable or zero-carbon sources by 31 December 2045, with the California Public… - Canada National Energy Regulator Act 2019 - Pipeline Certification, Tolls Regulation and Indigenous Consultation
Canada's Canadian Energy Regulator Act (S.C. 2019, c. 28, s. 10), which replaced the National Energy Board Act, established the Canadian Energy Regulator (CER) as the federal regulator for interprovincial and… - Canada Nuclear Safety and Control Act (S.C. 1997, c. 9): CNSC Licensing, Prohibitions and Penalties
The Nuclear Safety and Control Act (S.C. 1997, c. 9) is the federal statute governing the development, production and use of nuclear energy and the possession and use of nuclear substances in Canada, administered by the… - Clean Electricity Regulations
These regulations require electricity-generating units with a capacity of 25 MW or more to meet a carbon dioxide emissions intensity performance standard of 30 tonnes of CO2 per gigawatt-hour (GWh) starting January 1,… - Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/2139: Technical Screening Criteria for Energy Sector Activities' Substantial Contribution to Climate Change Mitigation
This regulation establishes the technical screening criteria (TSC) for energy sector activities to be classified as environmentally sustainable under the EU Taxonomy. As detailed in Annex I, activities must meet… - Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1328 of 30 June 2025 establishing common templates for transfer of information from national energy performance of buildings databases to the EU Building Stock Observatory
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1328, adopted on 30 June 2025, implements Directive (id) 2024/1275 by establishing common templates for transferring information from national energy performance of buildings… - Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/655 of 2 April 2025 laying down rules for application of Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 as regards specifications and procedures relating to availability and accessibility of data on alternative fuels infrastructure
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/655, adopted on 2 April 2025 and applicable from 14 April 2025, lays down specifications and procedures for the availability and accessibility of data on alternative fuels… - Commission Regulation (EU) on sector-specific rules for cybersecurity aspects of cross-border electricity flows (Network Code on Cybersecurity)
This regulation establishes a harmonized EU framework requiring entities involved in cross-border electricity flows to conduct comprehensive cybersecurity risk assessments for their critical assets, implement baseline… - Communication from the Commission: EU Solar Energy Strategy
This EU strategy mandates accelerated permitting for solar energy projects, establishing 'renewables go-to areas' with permit decisions within one year and a maximum two-year process elsewhere, as outlined in the… - Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round 6: Core Parameters and Administrative Strike Price Methodology
This regulation establishes the rules, eligibility criteria, technology groupings (Pots), budget allocations, and administrative strike prices for renewable energy projects applying for a government-backed CfD in the… - Corrigendum to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1328 on templates for building stock data transfer
This is a Corrigendum to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1328 of 30 June 2025, which implements Directive (EU) 2024/1275 of the European Parliament and of the Council. The regulation establishes common… - Council Directive 2013/59/Euratom of 5 December 2013 laying down basic safety standards for protection against the dangers arising from exposure to ionising radiation
This directive establishes uniform basic safety standards for the protection of the health of individuals subject to occupational, medical and public exposures against the dangers arising from ionising radiation. It… - Council Directive 2014/87/Euratom of 8 July 2014 amending Directive 2009/71/Euratom establishing a Community framework for the nuclear safety of nuclear installations
This directive amends the EU's nuclear safety framework, requiring Member States to ensure nuclear installation operators conduct periodic safety reviews at least every 10 years and implement robust on-site emergency… - Directive (EU) 2015/2193 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 November 2015 on the limitation of emissions of certain pollutants into the air from medium combustion plants
This Directive controls emissions of sulphur dioxide, nitrogen oxides and dust into the air from medium combustion plants, defined as plants with a rated thermal input equal to or greater than 1 MW and less than 50 MW… - Directive (EU) 2019/944 on common rules for the internal market for electricity: Articles 28 (Vulnerable Customers) and 29 (Energy Poverty)
This directive requires EU Member States to define the concepts of 'vulnerable customers' and 'energy poverty' and to implement appropriate, targeted measures to protect these groups. Key obligations under Articles 28… - Directive (EU) 2023/1791 Article 11: Mandatory Energy Audits for Large Enterprises
Under Article 11 of the EU Energy Efficiency Directive (2023/1791), large enterprises must undergo a high-quality, cost-effective energy audit at least every four years, covering a minimum of 80% of their total energy… - Directive (EU) 2023/2413 (RED III) - Revised Renewable Energy Directive: 42.5% Binding 2030 Target, Accelerated Permitting for Renewables, 42% Renewable Hydrogen in Industry, 14.5% Transport GHG Reduction, Renewable Energy Communities and Member State Contributions
Directive (EU) 2023/2413 of 18 October 2023 amends Directive (EU) 2018/2001 (RED II) to substantially strengthen the EU's renewable energy ambition as part of the Fit for 55 package; the binding 2030 renewable energy… - Directive (EU) 2023/2413 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 October 2023 amending Directive (EU) 2018/2001, Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 and Directive 98/70/EC as regards the promotion of energy from renewable sources, and repealing Council Directive (EU) 2015/652
This directive (RED III) mandates that by 2030, the share of energy from renewable sources in the EU's gross final consumption of energy must be at least 42.5%, with Member States collectively striving for 45% (Article… - Directive (EU) 2023/959 amending Directive 2003/87/EC to include maritime transport activities in the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS)
This regulation extends the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) to maritime transport, requiring shipping companies with ships over 5000 gross tonnage calling at EU/EEA ports to monitor, report, and surrender EU… - Directive (EU) 2023/959 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 May 2023 amending Directive 2003/87/EC establishing a system for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the Union and Decision (EU) 2015/1814 concerning the establishment and operation of a market stability reserve for the Union greenhouse gas emission trading scheme
This directive mandates a steeper reduction in the EU-wide emissions cap, strengthens the Market Stability Reserve (MSR) by increasing the intake rate and invalidating allowances, and phases out free emission allowances… - Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007
The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA) mandates increased production of renewable fuels, sets new appliance and lighting efficiency standards, and promotes energy efficiency in federal buildings and the… - EU Bioeconomy Strategy: 2022 Progress Report on a Sustainable and Circular Bioeconomy for Europe
This EU strategy update requires Member States and relevant industries to prioritize sustainable biomass sourcing and apply the cascading principle for its use, ensuring high-value applications are prioritized over… - EU Deforestation Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 (EUDR)
EU Regulation 2023/1115 (EUDR) prohibits placing on the EU market or exporting from the EU certain commodities and products associated with deforestation or forest degradation after 31 December 2020. Covered commodities… - EU Drinking Water Directive 2020/2184 - Quality Standards, Risk Assessment, and Access to Water
EU Drinking Water Directive (DWD) 2020/2184 (recast) establishes binding parametric values for 33 microbiological and chemical parameters and 26 indicator parameters for water intended for human consumption; introduces… - EU Emissions Trading System Directive 2003/87/EC - Cap-and-Trade Carbon Market Compliance
Directive 2003/87/EC establishes the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), the world's first major cap-and-trade scheme for greenhouse gas emissions and the world's largest carbon market by volume. Covered installations… - EU Energy Efficiency Directive (EU) 2023/1791 (EED recast)
EU Directive (EU) 2023/1791 (the Energy Efficiency Directive EED recast) is the central piece of EU energy efficiency legislation. It sets a binding EU energy consumption reduction target of 11.7% by 2030 vs 2020… - EU Energy Efficiency Directive 2023/1791 - Article 4: Binding Energy Efficiency Target and Member State Contributions
EU Energy Efficiency Directive (EED) 2023/1791 (recast) establishes a binding EU-level energy efficiency target of at least 11.7% reduction in energy consumption by 2030 compared to 2020 reference projections… - EU Energy Efficiency Directive 2023/1791/EU - Recast EED
Directive (EU) 2023/1791 (recast EED) sets a binding EU-level energy efficiency target of at least 11.7% reduction in final energy consumption by 2030 compared to 2020 projections; requires public sector 1.9% annual… - EU Gas and Hydrogen Market Regulation 2024/1789 - Internal Market Rules for Renewable and Natural Gas
EU Gas and Hydrogen Market Regulation 2024/1789 (recast of Regulation 715/2009) establishes rules for access to natural gas and hydrogen transmission networks, LNG facilities, and storage facilities; requires… - EU Gas Directive 2009/73/EC - Common Rules for the Internal Market in Natural Gas
EU member states must ensure non-discriminatory third-party access to gas transmission and distribution networks, unbundle gas transmission system operators from supply and production activities, designate independent… - EU Gas Storage Regulation 2022/1032 - 90% Underground Gas Storage Fill Target
EU member states with underground gas storage facilities must achieve at least 90% fill levels by November 1 each year under Regulation 2022/1032. Member states must implement certification schemes for storage system… - EU Integrated National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs) 2030 - Sector Coverage, Governance Obligations and EC Assessment Methodology
EU Member States are required to establish, submit, and regularly update integrated national energy and climate plans (NECPs) to the European Commission, detailing policies and measures across five dimensions of the… - EU Methane Regulation 2024/1787 - Energy Sector Methane Emissions Reduction, LDAR Surveys and Import Standards
Regulation (EU) 2024/1787 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 June 2024 on the reduction of methane emissions in the energy sector and amending Regulation (EU) 2019/942 (Methane Regulation) is the EU's… - EU Methane Regulation 2024/1787 - Fossil Fuel Methane Emission Monitoring and Reduction
Regulation (EU) 2024/1787 on the reduction of methane emissions in the energy sector requires operators of oil, gas, and coal facilities in the EU to conduct mandatory leak detection and repair (LDAR) surveys, measure… - EU Renewable Energy Directive (EU) 2018/2001 (RED II)
EU Directive (EU) 2018/2001 (the Renewable Energy Directive II) provides the binding overall EU renewable energy target of at least 32% renewable energy in final consumption by 2030 (revised to 42.5% by RED III… - EU TEN-E Regulation 2022/869 - Trans-European Energy Infrastructure Projects
Regulation (EU) 2022/869 on guidelines for trans-European energy infrastructure (TEN-E recast) replaces Regulation (EU) 347/2013 and removes natural gas infrastructure from the Projects of Common Interest (PCI) list,… - Germany Energiewirtschaftsgesetz (EnWG 2005) - Energy Industry Act and Grid Access Regulation
Germany's Energiewirtschaftsgesetz (EnWG, Energy Industry Act, last amended 2023) is the primary law governing electricity and gas network regulation, grid access, balancing obligations, and consumer protection in… - IAEA Nuclear Security Series No. 13 - Nuclear Security Recommendations on Physical Protection of Nuclear Material and Nuclear Facilities (INFCIRC/225/Revision 5)
This IAEA recommendation provides guidance to States for establishing and maintaining a national physical protection regime for nuclear material and facilities to prevent theft, sabotage, and other malicious acts. It… - IAEA Safety Standards GSR Part 3 - Radiation Protection and Safety of Radiation Sources: International Basic Safety Standards
This standard establishes the fundamental safety principles and requirements for protecting people and the environment from harmful effects of ionizing radiation in planned, existing, and emergency exposure situations.… - IEC 61850: Communication Networks and Systems for Power Utility Automation - Security Requirements
IEC 61850, in conjunction with its security standard IEC 62351, mandates robust cybersecurity controls for power utility automation systems. It requires operators of Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs) and substation… - IMO MARPOL Annex VI Regulation 23 & 25 - Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI)
Mandates all existing ships of 400 gross tonnage (GT) and above to calculate their attained Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI) and ensure it is at or below the required EEXI, a technical efficiency standard… - Implementation of Smart Metering Systems under the Internal Market for Electricity Directive (EU) 2019/944
This framework mandates EU Member States to ensure the large-scale rollout of smart electricity meters for at least 80% of consumers by 2024, contingent upon a positive national cost-benefit analysis. It establishes… - India Electricity Act 2003 - CERC Tariff Regulation, Open Access and Renewable Purchase Obligation
India's Electricity Act 2003 (EA 2003, Act 36 of 2003, in force June 2003) replaced the Electricity Act 1948, Electricity Supply Act 1948, and Electricity Regulatory Commissions Act 1998; it established the Central… - Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (Pub.L. 117-169) - Clean Energy Tax Credits: Investment Tax Credit §48, Production Tax Credit §45, Clean Vehicle Credit §30D, Advanced Manufacturing Credit §45X, Prevailing Wage and Domestic Content Requirements, and $369B Climate Investment
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA, Pub.L. 117-169, enacted 16 August 2022) is the largest US climate investment in history, allocating approximately $369 billion in climate and clean energy provisions; key… - Inflation Reduction Act of 2022: Clean Energy Production Tax Credit (§45) and Investment Tax Credit (§48)
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) modifies and extends the Production Tax Credit (PTC) under IRC §45 and the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) under IRC §48 for qualifying clean energy projects. To receive the full… - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) - Division D, Title I, Part 4: Grid Infrastructure and Resilience; and Title IV: Energy
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) allocates over $65 billion in federal funding through the Department of Energy (DOE) for electric utilities, grid operators, and states to enhance grid resilience,… - Interim Regulations on the Administration of Carbon Emissions Trading (State Council Decree No. 779)
These regulations establish the legal framework for China's national carbon emissions trading scheme (ETS), mandating that key emitting entities annually emitting over 25,000 tonnes of CO2 equivalent must monitor,… - IRENA Renewable Capacity Statistics 2024 - Measurement Methodology, Technology Classification and National Data Reporting Guidelines
This document establishes a standardized methodology for countries and data providers to report renewable energy capacity statistics to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). It mandates the use of 'net… - ISO 15118 - Road Vehicles to Grid Communication Protocol: Plug-and-Charge Authentication, Smart Charging and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Interface
This standard defines the secure digital communication protocol between an Electric Vehicle (EV) and the Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE), enabling advanced features like Plug & Charge (PnC) authentication,… - ISO 50001:2018 - Energy Management Systems - Requirements with guidance for use
ISO 50001:2018 specifies requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining and improving an energy management system (EnMS), enabling any organization to systematically improve energy performance, efficiency, and… - Japan Electricity Business Act 1964 (Law No. 170) - METI Liberalisation and Grid Neutrality
Japan's Electricity Business Act (Law No. 170 of 1964, revised through 2023) establishes METI-supervised electricity market liberalisation with full retail liberalisation since 2016; requires grid neutrality and… - Kenya Energy Act No. 1 of 2019 - EPRA Licensing and Tariff Framework
Kenya Energy Act No. 1 of 2019 establishes the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) with licensing jurisdiction over electricity generation, transmission, distribution, retail supply, and petroleum… - Malaysia Electricity Supply Act 1990 (Act 447) - Suruhanjaya Tenaga Licensing Framework
Malaysia's Electricity Supply Act 1990 (Act 447, as amended through 2015) establishes Suruhanjaya Tenaga (ST - Energy Commission) as the electricity and piped gas regulator; requires ST licences for generation,… - Managing Transmission Line Ratings: Ambient-Adjusted Ratings, Transmission Owner Obligations and OASIS Posting Requirements
This final rule requires public utility transmission providers to implement Ambient-Adjusted Ratings (AAR) for near-term transmission service to improve the accuracy and transparency of transmission line ratings. As… - National Electricity Law (NEL) as applied in participating jurisdictions of the National Electricity Market (NEM)
The National Electricity Law (NEL) establishes the legislative framework for Australia's National Electricity Market (NEM), mandating open access to transmission and distribution networks and setting reliability… - Natural Gas Act of 1938: FERC Jurisdiction over Interstate Transportation, Pipeline Certification, and Rate-Setting
The Natural Gas Act of 1938 (NGA) grants the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) jurisdiction over the transportation of natural gas in interstate commerce, its sale for resale, and natural gas companies engaged… - Net Zero by 2050: A Roadmap for the Global Energy Sector
The International Energy Agency's (IEA) Net Zero by 2050 (NZE) roadmap outlines a global pathway to achieve net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050, requiring immediate cessation of new unabated fossil fuel supply projects,… - New York Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) 2019
New York utilities, generators, and load-serving entities must support state targets of 70% renewable electricity by 2030, 100% zero-emission electricity by 2040, and 85% reduction in statewide greenhouse gas emissions… - Nigeria Electricity Act 2023 - NERC Licensing and Market Reform
Nigeria's Electricity Act 2023 (signed 9 June 2023) replaces the Electric Power Sector Reform Act 2005; devolves electricity regulation to states for off-grid and mini-grid activities; retains the Nigerian Electricity… - Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982: Subtitle A - Repositories for Disposal of High-Level Radioactive Waste and Spent Nuclear Fuel & Subtitle C - Interim Storage Program
The Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 establishes the federal responsibility for the permanent disposal of high-level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel, requiring the Department of Energy (DOE) to site, construct,… - OECD Principles for Energy Regulatory Frameworks - Market Design, Network Regulation, Consumer Protection and Cross-Border Coordination
This framework provides guiding principles for OECD member countries to establish and maintain effective energy regulatory systems that promote competition, ensure network security, and protect consumers. It requires… - OSHA General Industry Standard 29 CFR 1910.269 - Electric power generation, transmission, and distribution
29 CFR 1910.269 covers the operation and maintenance of electric power generation, control, transformation, transmission, and distribution lines and equipment, including the installations of electric utilities and… - Paris Agreement 2015 - Nationally Determined Contributions, Global Stocktake and 1.5C Temperature Goal
The Paris Agreement is a legally binding international treaty on climate change, adopted by 196 Parties at the 21st Conference of the Parties (COP21) in Paris on 12 December 2015 and entered into force on 4 November… - Paris Agreement: Article 4 - Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and Implementation Guidelines
Under Article 4 of the Paris Agreement, each signatory Party is required to prepare, communicate, and maintain successive Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) it intends to achieve, ensuring each new NDC… - Participation of Distributed Energy Resource Aggregations in Markets Operated by Regional Transmission Organizations and Independent System Operators
FERC Order No. 2222 requires Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs) and Independent System Operators (ISOs) to revise their tariffs to establish Distributed Energy Resource (DER) aggregators as a type of market… - Philippines EPIRA 2001 - Electric Power Industry Reform Act (Republic Act 9136)
Republic Act 9136 (EPIRA, 2001) restructured the Philippine electricity industry by privatising the National Power Corporation (NPC), establishing a competitive wholesale electricity spot market (WESM), creating the… - Pipeline Safety, Regulatory Certainty, and Job Creation Act of 2011
This Act mandates the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) to strengthen pipeline safety regulations for gas and hazardous liquid pipeline operators. Key provisions require expanded integrity… - Pro Forma Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT) - Non-Discriminatory Transmission Access, Ancillary Services and Interconnection Procedures
Mandated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) under Orders No. 888 and 889, the Pro Forma Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT) requires public utilities that own, control, or operate interstate… - Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the Governance of the Energy Union and Climate Action
This regulation establishes a governance mechanism for the EU's Energy Union and Climate Action goals, requiring each Member State to develop, submit, and regularly update an integrated National Energy and Climate Plan… - Regulation (EU) 2023/657 laying down rules for the exercise of the Union's rights in the implementation and enforcement of the Withdrawal Agreement and the Trade and Cooperation Agreement with the United Kingdom
Regulation (EU) 2023/657 lays down rules and procedures to ensure effective and timely exercise of the Union's rights under the Withdrawal Agreement and the Trade and Cooperation Agreement between the EU and the United… - Regulation (EU) 2023/956 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 May 2023 establishing a carbon border adjustment mechanism
This regulation requires EU importers of specific carbon-intensive goods (cement, iron, steel, aluminium, fertilisers, electricity, hydrogen) to report the embedded greenhouse gas emissions of their imports and, from… - Regulation (EU) 2024/1252 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 April 2024 establishing a framework for ensuring a secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials and amending Regulations (EU) No 168/2013, (EU) 2018/858, (EU) 2018/1724 and (EU) 2019/1020
The EU Critical Raw Materials Act establishes a framework to secure the Union's supply of strategic and critical raw materials by setting clear benchmarks for 2030: at least 10% of annual consumption from domestic… - Regulation (EU) 2024/1469 and Directive (EU) 2024/1474 on common rules for the internal markets in renewable and natural gases and in hydrogen
This package establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework for the EU's gas and hydrogen markets, creating rules for a dedicated hydrogen infrastructure, phasing out long-term contracts for unabated fossil gas by… - Regulation (EU) 2024/1735: Establishing a framework of measures for strengthening Europe’s net-zero technology products manufacturing ecosystem (Net-Zero Industry Act)
The EU Net-Zero Industry Act establishes a benchmark for the Union's manufacturing capacity of strategic net-zero technologies, such as solar, wind, batteries, and heat pumps, to meet at least 40% of the Union's annual… - Regulation (EU) 2024/1747 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 June 2024 amending Regulations (EU) 2019/943 and (EU) 2019/942 as well as Directives (EU) 2018/2001 and (EU) 2019/944 to improve the Union’s electricity market design
This regulation reforms the EU's electricity market to protect consumers from price volatility and accelerate the transition to renewable energy by promoting long-term contracts, such as Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs)… - Regulation (EU) 2024/3012 establishing a Union certification framework for permanent carbon removals, carbon farming and carbon storage in products
This Regulation establishes a voluntary Union certification framework for permanent carbon removals, carbon farming and carbon storage in products. Its aim is to facilitate and encourage high-quality carbon removals and… - Regulation (EU) No 1227/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2011 on wholesale energy market integrity and transparency (REMIT)
REMIT establishes rules prohibiting abusive practices on wholesale energy markets. It prohibits insider trading in wholesale energy products by persons possessing inside information (Article 3), requires market… - Safeguard Mechanism Reform: Declining Baseline Trajectories, Safeguard Mechanism Credits and Trade-Exposed Assistance
This regulation requires Australia's largest industrial facilities (over 100,000 tonnes CO2-e direct emissions annually) to progressively reduce their net emissions by adhering to declining baselines, with a default… - Singapore Electricity Act (Cap. 89A) - Market Licensing, Transmission Access Code, Quality of Supply Standards and Grid Codes
The Singapore Electricity Act (Cap. 89A) establishes the Energy Market Authority (EMA) to regulate the electricity industry, requiring any entity involved in the generation, transmission, retail, or market operation of… - South Africa Electricity Regulation Act No. 4 of 2006 - NERSA Licensing and Tariff Framework
The South Africa Electricity Regulation Act No. 4 of 2006 (ERA) establishes the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) as the independent electricity regulator with powers to license electricity generation,… - South Africa Integrated Resource Plan 2019 - NERSA Licensing and Eskom Restructuring Framework
South Africa's Integrated Resource Plan 2019 (IRP 2019, Government Notice 1420 in Gazette No. 42784 of 18 October 2019) sets national electricity capacity targets through 2030 including 14,400 MW wind, 6,000 MW solar… - Spain Electricity Sector Law 24/2013 - Ley del Sector Electrico and CNMC Regulation
Spain's Electricity Sector Law 24/2013 (Ley del Sector Electrico, amended through Royal Decree-Law 6/2022) establishes the regulatory framework for generation, transmission, distribution, and retail of electricity in… - Terms & Conditions for the Innovation Fund Pilot Auction for Renewable Hydrogen Production (H2-Auction-1-2023)
This regulation establishes the rules for the first EU Hydrogen Bank pilot auction, requiring project developers to bid for a fixed premium per kilogram of certified renewable hydrogen produced over a 10-year period.… - The Electricity (Amendment) Act, 2022: Amendments to Franchise Licensing, Renewable Purchase Obligations, Smart Metering, and CERC Appellate Jurisdiction
This act amends the Electricity Act, 2003 to de-license electricity distribution by allowing multiple private franchisees in the same area of supply, mandates minimum Renewable Purchase Obligations (RPOs) to promote… - Turkey Electricity Market Law No. 6446 (2013) - EPDK Licensing and Market Regulation
Turkey's Electricity Market Law No. 6446 (2013, amended through 2023) establishes the Energy Market Regulatory Authority (EPDK - Enerji Piyasasi Duzenleme Kurumu) as the independent electricity regulator, mandates… - UK Climate Change Act 2008 - Net Zero Target and Carbon Budgets
The Climate Change Act 2008 (as amended by the Climate Change Act 2008 (2050 Target Amendment) Order 2019) creates a legally binding UK target to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 relative to 1990… - UK Electricity Act 1989 - Electricity Supply Licensing and Ofgem Regulatory Framework
No person may generate, transmit, distribute, or supply electricity in Great Britain without a licence granted under Section 6 of the Electricity Act 1989, except under an exemption. Ofgem (the Gas and Electricity… - UK Energy Act 2008 - Offshore Energy Licensing, Nuclear Decommissioning, and Renewable Obligations
The Energy Act 2008 introduces: mandatory funded decommissioning programmes for new nuclear power stations; offshore gas storage and unloading facility licensing; extensions to the Renewable Obligation covering offshore… - UK Energy Act 2013: Electricity Market Reform, Emissions Performance Standard and the ONR
The Energy Act 2013 is a central pillar of UK electricity-market and nuclear regulation, introducing Electricity Market Reform, an Emissions Performance Standard, and the statutory Office for Nuclear Regulation, with… - UK Energy Security Investment Mechanism 2024 - Electricity Generator Levy Trigger Price, Investor Certainty Provisions and Renewables Exemption
This mechanism provides investor certainty by establishing a price floor for the Electricity Generator Levy (EGL); if the average wholesale electricity price falls below a set trigger price for two consecutive quarters,… - UK Gas Act 1986 - Gas Transportation and Supply Licensing Framework
No person may convey gas through pipes or supply gas to premises in Great Britain without a licence granted by Ofgem under Section 7 or 7A of the Gas Act 1986, or an applicable exemption. Ofgem regulates network access,… - UK Nuclear Installations Act 1965: Site Licensing, Operator Strict Liability and Compensation Cover
The Nuclear Installations Act 1965 is the principal UK statute governing the licensing of nuclear sites and the civil liability regime for nuclear damage, with licensing and safety regulated by the Office for Nuclear… - UK Ofgem Gas and Electricity Supply Licence Conditions 2024 - Price Cap Compliance, Vulnerability Obligations, Metering Standards and Switching Rules
This regulation mandates that UK-licensed gas and electricity suppliers comply with the energy price cap for default tariffs (SLC 22), identify and provide appropriate support to vulnerable customers (SLC 0 and 25B),… - UK Petroleum Act 1998: Crown Ownership of Petroleum, Licensing, Pipelines and Offshore Decommissioning
The Petroleum Act 1998 consolidates the core UK law on petroleum exploitation, submarine pipelines and the decommissioning of offshore installations, administered by the Secretary of State and, for offshore matters, the… - United States Energy Policy Act of 2005 (Title 42 USC Chapter 149): Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy, Federal Purchase Requirement, Hydroelectric Production Incentives, and Incentives for Innovative Technologies
The Energy Policy Act of 2005, codified at Title 42 of the United States Code, Chapter 149, is the principal federal statute setting national energy policy and programs across energy efficiency, renewable energy, oil… - United States Federal Power Act (Title 16 USC Chapter 12): Federal Power Commission Authority, Water Power Licensing, Interstate Electric Utility Rates, Interconnection of Facilities, and Electric Reliability
The Federal Power Act, codified at Title 16 of the United States Code, Chapter 12, is the foundational federal statute governing the regulation of the development of hydroelectric power and the regulation of electric… - United States Natural Gas Act (Title 15 USC Chapter 15B): Public Interest Declaration, Import/Export Authorization, Just and Reasonable Rates, Construction and Abandonment Certificates, and Civil Penalties
The Natural Gas Act, codified at Title 15 of the United States Code, Chapter 15B, is the foundational federal statute governing the interstate transportation and wholesale sale of natural gas and is administered by the… - US 18 CFR Part 35: Filing of Rate Schedules and Tariffs (FERC)
US 18 CFR Part 35 implements Sections 205 and 206 of the Federal Power Act (FPA) governing rate schedules and tariffs filed with FERC by public utilities engaged in interstate transmission or wholesale of electric… - US 33 CFR Part 323: Permits for Discharges of Dredged or Fill Material into Waters of the United States (Section 404 Clean Water Act)
US 33 CFR Part 323 implements Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA) governing the discharge of dredged or fill material into waters of the United States (WOTUS) including wetlands. The US Army Corps of Engineers… - US 40 CFR Part 122: EPA Administered Permit Programs - The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
US 40 CFR Part 122 implements the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) under Clean Water Act Section 402. NPDES permits are required for any discharge of pollutants from a point source to waters of… - US 40 CFR Part 261: Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste
US 40 CFR Part 261 identifies solid wastes that are subject to regulation as hazardous wastes under Subtitle C of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). Wastes are hazardous if they exhibit a characteristic… - US 40 CFR Part 262: Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste
US 40 CFR Part 262 establishes standards for generators of hazardous waste under RCRA Subtitle C including the hazardous waste determination, EPA notification, manifest requirements for off-site shipment, on-site… - US Atomic Energy Act (42 USC ch 23): Nuclear Material and Facility Licensing
The Atomic Energy Act (42 U.S.C. ch. 23) is the principal US statute governing the civilian and defense use of nuclear materials and facilities. Civilian licensing and regulation are administered by the Nuclear… - US Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 USC ch 23): NRC Licensing of Nuclear Facilities and Special Nuclear Material
The Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. ch. 23) is the foundational federal statute governing the civilian use of atomic energy and nuclear material, administered for civilian purposes by the Nuclear Regulatory… - US Clean Air Act Title IV - Acid Rain Program SO2 and NOx Cap-and-Trade
Clean Air Act Title IV establishes the Acid Rain Program - a mandatory cap-and-trade system for sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions from power plants - requiring annual allowance surrender, CEMS… - US Deepwater Port Act of 1974 (33 USC 1501) - Federal Licensing of Deepwater Ports for Oil and Natural Gas
The Deepwater Port Act of 1974 authorises the Secretary of Transportation acting through the Maritime Administration and the United States Coast Guard to issue licenses for the ownership, construction, operation, and… - US Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 USC ch 77): Strategic Petroleum Reserve and Energy Conservation
The Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975 (EPCA, 42 U.S.C. ch. 77) is a foundational US energy-security and conservation statute, administered chiefly by the Department of Energy. Its domestic-supply provisions… - US EPA Power Plant GHG Rule 2024 - Carbon Pollution Standards for New and Existing Power Plants
EPA's 2024 Final Rule under Clean Air Act Section 111 sets performance standards for new and existing coal and gas-fired power plants based on carbon capture and storage (CCS) or co-firing with clean fuels. New baseload… - US Federal Power Act (16 USC ch 12): FERC Licensing of Hydropower and Regulation of Wholesale Electricity in Interstate Commerce
The Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. ch. 12) is the foundational federal statute governing the licensing of non-federal hydroelectric projects and the regulation of the transmission and wholesale sale of electric energy in… - US FERC Order 2222 - Distributed Energy Resource Aggregation in Wholesale Electricity Markets
FERC Order No. 2222 (September 2020) requires regional transmission organisations (RTOs) and independent system operators (ISOs) to revise their tariffs to allow distributed energy resource aggregators (DERAs) to… - US Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 (30 U.S.C. Chapter 23): Federal Geothermal Resource Leasing
The Geothermal Steam Act of 1970, codified at 30 U.S.C. Chapter 23 (sections 1001 through 1028), authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to lease federal lands for the development and use of geothermal steam and… - US Natural Gas Act (15 USC ch 15B): FERC Jurisdiction over Interstate Gas Transportation, Pipeline Certificates and LNG Terminals
The Natural Gas Act (15 U.S.C. ch. 15B) is the federal statute regulating the transportation and wholesale sale of natural gas in interstate commerce, administered by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).… - US Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 USC ch 29): Offshore Leasing, Exploration and Safety Enforcement
The Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA, 43 U.S.C. ch. 29, subchapter III) governs the leasing of the submerged lands of the outer continental shelf for the development of oil, gas and other minerals, administered… - US Pipeline Safety Law (49 USC ch 601): Pipeline Safety Standards and Enforcement
The Federal pipeline safety law (49 U.S.C. ch. 601), originating in the Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act and the Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Safety Act, governs the safety of gas and hazardous liquid pipeline… - US Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA, 16 USC ch 46): Retail Ratemaking Standards and Utility Reform
The Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (PURPA, 16 U.S.C. ch. 46) reformed the regulation of electric and gas utilities to promote energy conservation, efficient use of facilities, and equitable rates,… - US Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act 1978 (PURPA) - Qualifying Facility Status, Mandatory Purchase Obligations and Avoided Cost Pricing
The Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (PURPA) requires electric utilities to purchase power from and sell supplementary power to certified Qualifying Facilities (QFs) at rates based on the utility's… - Vietnam Electricity Law 2022 (amended Law No. 03/2022/QH15) - Power Market Regulation
Vietnam's amended Electricity Law (Law No. 03/2022/QH15), effective January 2023, introduces competitive electricity market reforms including pilot direct power purchase agreements (DPPA) between renewable energy…
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