Main energy-related regulatory changes introduced by Royal Decree-law 8/2023

17 January 2024

Royal Decree-law 8/2023 introduces measures to, inter alia, extend time limits applicable to the deployment of renewable projects, promote self-consumption and boost demand, and prolong measures derived from the Ukrainian War

The manufacturer must compensate the purchaser for damage caused by NOx defeat devices in Dieselgate cases (CJEU, Grand Chamber, 21 March 2023, C-100/21, QB v. Mercedes-Benz)

17 April 2023

To date, the latest decision of the EU court in the Dieselgate saga, and the most controversial in private law.

Whether or not an association representing public interests may sue a company in a civil case in order to have it reduce its CO2 emissions.

13 September 2022

Below follows a commentary on the already much celebrated judgment of The Hague District Court, which upheld a class action against Shell, ordering it to reduce its CO2 emissions by a certain percentage and within a certain period of time.

More on the production cost adjustment mechanism for the reduction of electricity prices in the wholesale market and other developments in the electricity sector

27 May 2022

Royal Decree-law 10/2022, of 13 May, temporarily establishing a production cost adjustment mechanism to reduce the price of electricity in the wholesale market.

Spanish Royal Decree-law 10/2022 of 13 May: mechanism for adjusting production costs factored into wholesale electricity prices and other important regulatory amendments

19 May 2022

Main changes introduced in the regulation of the electricity sector by Royal Decree-law 10/2022 of 13 May, temporarily establishing a production cost adjustment mechanism to reduce the price of electricity in the wholesale market.

Royal Decree-law 6/2022 of 29 March: main developments in the hydrocarbons sector

8 April 2022

Main changes introduced in the hydrocarbon sector legislation by Royal Decree-law 6/2022, of 29 March, adopting urgent measures within the framework of the National Plan in response to the economic and social consequences of the war in Ukraine.

Royal Decree-law 6/2022 of 29 March: update of the regulated remuneration scheme for renewable energy

6 April 2022

Approval of Royal Decree-law 6/2022, of 29 March 2022, adopting urgent measures within the framework of the National Plan in response to the economic and social consequences of the war in Ukraine, which updates the regulated remuneration scheme for renewable energy sources, cogeneration and waste introduced by Royal Decree 413/2014, of 6 June, regulating the activity of electricity production from renewable energy sources, cogeneration and waste.

Royal Decree-Law 6/2022: measures in relation to renewable energy facilities not included in the feed-in tariff scheme

6 April 2022

Measures adopted in relation to renewable energy facilities not included in the renewable energy subsidy (‘specific remuneration’ / ‘REER’) call for applications (‘auction’) scheme by Royal Decree-law 6/2022, of 29 March, adopting urgent measures within the framework of the National Plan in response to the economic and social consequences of the war in Ukraine.

Auction for the Reservation of Capacity for Floating Solar Photovoltaic Plants

30 November 2021

Amendment of the legal regime of the organisation and operation of the National Electricity System (Portugal)

19 November 2021

The Government rectifies Royal Decree-law 17/2021: rules for application of the formula for reducing subsidies to non-emitting facilities.

15 November 2021

Royal Decree Law 23/2021: new nuances in the application of the mechanism for reducing surplus subsidies of electricity production facilities and new reporting obligations.

Royal Decree-law 23/2021: new reporting obligations for energy producers and suppliers.

12 November 2021

The new reporting obligations of energy producers and suppliers in both the wholesale and retail markets, contained in Royal Decree-law 23/2021, are explained.

Second renewables auction

2 November 2021

Approval of RDl 23/2021 on urgent energy measures

2 November 2021

Limits on reservoir releases: amendment to the Water Act by Royal Decree-law 17/2021 (VI)

24 September 2021

Royal Decree-law 17/2021, of 14 September, on urgent measures to mitigate the impact of the escalation of natural gas prices in the retail gas and electricity markets: amendment to the Water Law.

New exceptional and transitory reduction of electricity taxes under Royal Decree-law 17/2021 (III)

24 September 2021

Royal Decree-law 17/2021, of 14 September, on urgent measures to mitigate the impact of the escalation of natural gas prices in the retail gas and electricity markets: exceptional and transitory reduction of energy taxes.

Consumer protection measures under Royal Decree-law 17/2021: vital minimum supply and limits to the increase in the regulated gas price (II)

24 September 2021

Royal Decree-law 17/2021, of 14 September, on urgent measures to mitigate the impact of the escalation of natural gas prices in the retail gas and electricity markets: direct protection for consumers.

Royal Decree-law 17/2021 – The Government clarifies the non-applicability of the revenue reduction mechanism to facilities that have concluded a PPA

21 September 2021

Incentives for competition under Royal Decree-law 17/2021: obligation on dominant operators to auction forward power agreements (IV)

21 September 2021

Publication of Royal Decree-law 17/2021, of 14 September, on urgent measures to mitigate the impact of the escalation of natural gas prices in the retail gas and electricity markets: dominant generation operators required to auction forward power agreements.

Reduction in revenue of electricity companies under Royal Decree-law 17/2021 (V)

21 September 2021

Royal Decree-law 17/2021, of 14 September, on urgent measures to mitigate the impact of the escalation of natural gas prices in the retail gas and electricity markets: mechanism for reducing the surplus remuneration of the electricity market.

Urgent measures to mitigate the impact of the rise in energy prices

17 September 2021

Current Legislation No. 36

28 July 2021

Current Legislation No. 36

Current Legislation No. 35

13 May 2021

Current Legislation No. 35

Reflections on ICO-backed refinancing and financing

16 February 2021

The article describes the main advantages and disadvantages of homologating a refinancing agreement, some of which may not be known to market participants.

Current Legislation No. 34

28 January 2021

Current Legislation No. 32

CNMC Circular (Rules Instrument) on Access and Connection

28 January 2021

Key points of Spanish Royal Decree 1183/2020, on access and connection to the electricity grids

21 January 2021

Royal Decree 1183/2020 has introduced important amendments to the process for the granting of connection and access permits. Subject to further development, which is expected through Ministerial Orders to be approved in the near future, this document summarises some of the main new features.

Brexit. Spanish Royal Decree Law 38/2020 of 29 December on the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement of 24 December 2020

14 January 2021

Introduction to the key aspects of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement of 24 December 2020 and the corresponding Spanish Royal Decree Law 38/2020 of 30 December.

Current Legislation No. 33

23 October 2020

Current Legislation No. 32

Reflections on ICO-backed refinancing and financing

20 October 2020

The article describes the main advantages and disadvantages of homologating a refinancing agreement, some of which may not be known to market participants.

Boosting and curbing of the renewable energy sector in Spain

11 September 2020

Current Legislation No. 32

28 July 2020

Current Legislation No. 32

Current Legislation No. 28

29 July 2019

Current Legislation No. 28

Current Legislation No. 24

10 July 2018