The Green Deal - Update

On 4 April, the Department of Energy and Climate Change ("DECC") announced that the following 22 organisations have signed up to be the first Green Deal Providers:

DECC's appeal on solar feed-in tariff rejected by Supreme Court

The confusion regarding the feed-in tariff for solar PV projects completed between 12 December 2011 and 3 March 2012 has finally been resolved by the highest appeal court in the UK.

Interpreting ambiguous commercial contracts

Where a contractual term is ambiguous, should the court interpret the term literally or should it interpret it in a manner which makes most commercial sense?

Rectification of a Commercial Contract

You and the 'other side' have cut a deal in principle. Their lawyers convert this into legalese. Your lawyers review the contract. Their lawyers have innocently included an unambiguous clause which does not reflect the deal, but which puts you at a significant disadvantage. They do not say anything and you and your lawyers do not spot the offending clause before signing up. Can the other side enforce the clause or can you insist that the contract is changed to match the deal?

Feed-In-Tariffs Update

Renewable Heat Incentive Update

The Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) for non-domestic generators opened for applications on Monday 28 November 2011. Applications for domestic installations are likely to be introduced at the end of 2012.

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.

Renewable Energy - Feed in Tarriff Attack

"They thought it wasn't all over, it is now"The fast-track feed-in tariff (FITs) review of large-scale solar farms has led to reduced subsidies forcing many developers to abandon plans for projects which could not be completed by the 1 August deadline.

New rules for International Trade Arrangements

The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) launched a revised set of Incoterms and accompanying guidance in September 2010, which came into force on 1 January 2011, which will affect anyone involved in contracts of sale used in relation to imports or exports, and also for some domestic transactions.

Renewables update

What effect will the measures introduced by the Coalition Government have on the renewables sector?

Your business and internet selling

The EC Treaty sets out certain rules for agreements between businesses that may affect trade and restrict competition within the EU. With the introduction of a new 'block exemption' that contains various restrictions on internet selling, we look at the key points of the treaty and how this may affect your business and your online sales.