DECC announces response to renewables obligations (“RO”) consultation in respect of solar PV support and biomass *

United Kingdom - December 20 2012
On 18 December 2012, DECC published its response in relation to the remaining consultations that form part of the Government's banding review under the RO.

Co-authors: Anthony Davies, Jean-Pascal Boutin.

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DECC launch consultation on levels of banded support for solar PV under the Renewables Obligation (“RO”) *

United Kingdom - September 12 2012
On 7 September 2012, DECC launched its consultation on proposals for the levels of banded support for solar PV under the RO for the period 1 April 2013 to 31 March 2017

Co-authors: Jean-Pascal Boutin, Michelle T Davies.

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DECC announce response to Phase 2B of the comprehensive review of the FIT Scheme *

United Kingdom - July 24 2012
On 20 July 2012, DECC announced its response to the ‘Consultation on Comprehensive Review Phase 2B: Tariffs for non-PV technologies and scheme administration issues’.

Co-authors: Jean-Pascal Boutin, Michelle T Davies.

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Renewable energy technology - preparing your IP for the new tax regime *

United Kingdom - June 1 2012
Renewable energy technology relies on patented processes and valuable intellectual property rights.

Co-authors: David Jervis, Michelle T Davies.

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EIS/VCT update - good news - state aid approval received *

United Kingdom - June 1 2012
H.M. Revenue & Customs has confirmed that the Government has now received state aid approval from the European Commission to make changes to the enterprise investment scheme (EIS) and venture capital trust (VCT) schemes.

Co-authors: David Jervis, Michelle T Davies.

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