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Compliance in the renewable energy sector is crucial for ensuring safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible operations. This includes adherence to international standards for quality (ISO 9001), environment (ISO 14001), and occupational health and safety (ISO 45001), as well as industry-specific regulations for grid connection, land use, and emissions. Compliance also involves regular equipment inspections, risk assessments, and reporting to regulatory bodies. By meeting these requirements, renewable energy companies demonstrate their commitment to sustainability, secure investment, and build public trust while supporting the transition to a low-carbon economy.

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Ongoing policy and regulation of renewable energy is currently derived from retained EU law and English statute, notably binding commitments to: cut greenhouse gas emissions by 78 percent by 2035 compared to 1990 levels in the Carbon Budget Order 2021 (SI 2021/750)
In the UK, the Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (Ofgem) is the primary energy regulator. Ofgem is responsible for regulating the gas and electricity markets, protecting consumers, and ensuring a clean and green environment. They also administer environmental and social schemes on behalf of the government.
The UK government's energy policy is a comprehensive strategy aimed at ensuring that this significant sector remains secure, promotes economic growth, and achieves net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, with a significant milestone of achieving Clean Power according to its criteria by 2030.
We submit our business plans to Ofgem, who reviews and assesses these for the regulatory period, which is known as a 'price control' period. We're currently in the RIIO-T2 period, which began on 1 April 2021 and runs until 2026. You can find out more about the background of this price control on the Ofgem website.
It and now REDIII (Renewable Energy Directive (REDIII) revised directive EU/2018/2001) require the EU to fulfil at least 32% of its total energy needs with renewable energy by 2030. Although the UK has left the EU it is still eligible to take part to produce compliant biofuels.
The Renewable Obligation scheme (RO) requires suppliers to buy a certain percentage of the power they sell to customers from renewable sources. This is evidenced either through the purchase of Renewable Obligation Certificates, or suppliers pay into a buy-out fund.
Welcome to Ofgem. We are the energy regulator for Great Britain. We work to protect energy consumers, especially vulnerable people, by ensuring they are treated fairly and benefit from a cleaner, greener environment.
The Environment Agency is responsible for enforcing laws that protect the environment. We aim to use our enforcement powers efficiently and effectively to secure compliance.
The Clean Heat Market Mechanism is now in place and will run from 1 April 2025, delivering a strong incentive towards the electrification of households. The removal of the 1m-rule for air source heat pumps similarly empowers households to decarbonise and reduce their energy bills.

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