CBI NI energy conference: Dawson McConkey
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Presentation by Dawson McConkey, partner, real estates, McGrigors, at the CBI NI energy conference. February 2012
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- 1. Legal obstacles to be overcome to achieve clean energy solutions Presented by Dawson McConkey, Partner, Real Estate © McGrigors LLP 2010
- 2. Legal obstacles to be overcome to achieve clean energy solutions Overview • Mindset obstacles • Planning obstacles • Regulatory obstacles © McGrigors LLP 2010 2
- 3. Legal obstacles to be overcome to achieve clean energy solutions Who are McGrigors? • Regional/National Law Firm of the Year: The Lawyer Awards 2010 • Only law firm with offices in each legal jurisdiction in the UK • Full range of commercial practice areas but core sector focus on energy • Local team has been involved in wind (both on-shore and off-shore), anaerobic digestion, biomass, gas storage and landfill gas projects • Merging with Pinsent Masons in May 2012 to create a new £300m+ turnover business with the ability to provide an even greater level of service in a broader range of areas - both domestically and internationally © McGrigors LLP 2010 3
- 4. Legal obstacles to be overcome to achieve clean energy solutions Mindset obstacles • Reduce, reuse, recycle • Be clear in your own mind why you are considering clean energy • Is there a business case? • Are there incentives? • Evaluate the available technologies carefully • Be realistic (short term cost for long term savings) © McGrigors LLP 2010 4
- 5. Legal obstacles to be overcome to achieve clean energy solutions Planning obstacles • Demystifying the planning process (cost, timing etc) • Is planning required? • Front loading the application • Is an environmental impact assessment necessary? • Benefits of consulting widely © McGrigors LLP 2010 5
- 6. Legal obstacles to be overcome to achieve clean energy solutions Regulatory obstacles • Equipment supply/balance of plant contract • Maintenance agreement • Grid connection agreement • Power purchase agreement • Accreditation for benefits (e.g. NIROCs) © McGrigors LLP 2010 6
- 7. THANK YOU All rights reserved. The content of these pages may not be altered, reproduced, recorded, transmitted, stored in a retrieval system or made available in whole or in part in whatever medium, without the prior written consent of McGrigors LLP. McGrigors LLP is a multi-national legal practice regulated by both the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Law Society of Scotland. McGrigors LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in Scotland with registered number SO300918 and having its registered office at Princes Exchange, 1 Earl Grey Street, Edinburgh. A list of members is open to inspection at each of our offices. Any reference to a partner in relation to McGrigors LLP means a member of McGrigors LLP. © McGrigors LLP 2010 7