DECC announces closure of Feed-in Tariffs "Loophole" on 18 October 2011

The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has announced that the consultation on extensions to installations under the Feed-in Tariffs (FITs) scheme has ended and the so-called loophole will be closed on 18 October 2011.

The latest amendment to the FITs Order was laid before Parliament on 27 September 2011*, and will come into effect after 21 days, being 18 October 2011.

As outlined in the Government response to the consultation, "The new rules on extensions will apply to all extensions unless they are commissioned, and Ofgem or suppliers receive notice in respect of them, before 18 October 2011." The new legislation contains detailed transitional provisions, which were not included in the consultation draft, and which address some of the concerns raised by consultees.

The Government's response to the consultation can be seen here

The "Loophole" is explained in more detail in our previous article

  * The Feed-in Tariffs (Specified Maximum Capacity and Functions) (Amendment No. 3) Order 2011

Ian Holyoak is a partner within the Commercial Team at Michelmores. For further information, contact Ian at ian.holyoak@michelmores.com or on 01392 688688.