Energy and Sustainability

The October 2014 European Council: A Milestone in the Fight Against Climate Change
The October 2014 European Council marked a turning point in the European Union’s climate policy. This meeting, attended by the leaders of the Member States, laid the foundation for more…

Spain’s Climate Change Office: A Beacon for Europe in the Fight Against Global Warming
The Spanish Climate Change Office (OECC) has positioned itself as a benchmark in the fight against climate change at the European level. Its innovative and efficient management model has proven…

Legal Aspects of PPA (Power Purchase Agreements) in Renewable Energy Proyects
A PPA is essentially a long-term energy sales agreement between a producer—typically a company developing a solar or wind farm—and a buyer, which may be a large energy-consuming company, an…

What Are Absolute Thresholds and How Does Directive 2018/410 Apply Them to Address Climate Change?
An absolute threshold would be like a maximum limit you cannot exceed. In the case of greenhouse gas emissions, an absolute threshold is the maximum amount of emissions that a…

Why Spending Less on Compensations Helps Save the Planet?
Until now, one of the tools in the fight against climate change has been providing aid to companies to help them change their production structures and pollute less. However, the…

Confronting Financial Greenwashing: A Comparative Analysis of Regulatory Frameworks in the EU and the United Kingdom
Financial Greenwashing: A Comparative Analysis of Regulatory Frameworks in the EU and the United Kingdom

The 10 Q&As Summarising the European Commission’s Omnibus Proposal EYS
The 10 Q&As Summarising the European Commission’s Omnibus Proposal EYS

Navigating Europe’s Future: The Competitiveness Compass and the Clean Industrial Deal
the European Commission to develop two key strategic initiatives: the Competitiveness Compass and the Clean Industrial Deal.

What information must be included in the application for the issuance of Energy Saving Certificates (CAE)?
To request the issuance of Energy Saving Certificates (CAE), an application must be submitted to the Regional Administrator of the autonomous community in which the energy efficiency action was carried…

Mergers and Acquisitions in the Renewable Energy Sector: Legal and Regulatory Implications
From a legal standpoint, M&A transactions in the renewable energy sector follow the same basic structures as in other industries: share or asset purchases, mergers by absorption, non-cash contributions, joint…
