The Energy Act 2023 - The Latest Reforms Examined in 30 Minutes

Introduction

The Energy Act 2023 is widely considered to be one of the most important pieces of legislation in the past decade.

This short webinar is suitable for solicitors advising developers and large demand energy consumers and will guide you through the key reforms.

The Act seeks to modernise the regulatory framework for all energy networks, from natural gas to hydrogen and the various forms of electricity generation, as well as the capture and storage of carbon dioxide.

The Government is keen to stress that this opens up new opportunities for businesses.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• Nuclear power is back on the agenda. What are the key reforms?
• How do large demand consumers benefit from the Act?
• What are Offshore Hybrid Assets and how do they affect the onshore energy market?
• What are heat networks zones and what do developers need to know about them?
• How does the Act promote a wider production and use of hydrogen?
• Carbon dioxide storage industry - what is a T&S licence and are taxpayer subsidies available?
• Biomethane - what support does the Act provide?

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Friday 1st May 2026

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