Electricity Act 1989: Primary legislation establishing the core framework for electricity generation, transmission, and supply, including licensing requirements and power purchase arrangements
Energy Act 2013: Legislation covering Electricity Market Reform provisions, Capacity Market rules, and Contracts for Difference framework
Climate Change Act 2008: Sets out carbon reduction commitments and renewable energy obligations
Electricity Market Reform (EMR): Regulatory framework governing electricity market operations and reforms
OFGEM Regulations: Regulatory guidelines and requirements set by the Office of Gas and Electricity Markets
Balancing and Settlement Code (BSC): Industry code defining the rules and governance for electricity balancing and settlement in Great Britain
Grid Code: Technical code governing the connection and use of the electricity transmission system
Distribution Code: Technical requirements for connection and use of electricity distribution networks
Contract Law Act 1999: Fundamental legislation governing contract formation and enforcement
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Legislation regulating unfair terms in contracts and consumer protection
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Law governing false or misleading statements made during contract formation
Competition Act 1998: Legislation prohibiting anti-competitive behavior and agreements
Enterprise Act 2002: Framework for competition law and market regulation
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Legislation covering environmental protection and waste management
Renewable Energy Directive: EU directive on renewable energy as incorporated into UK law post-Brexit
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulation of financial services and markets, relevant for PPAs including financial instruments or derivatives
Modern Slavery Act 2015: Legislation addressing supply chain transparency and modern slavery prevention
