Chair
Philippe Raybaud

Power Law Committee

The Power Law Committee provides a forum for energy lawyers from diverse legal backgrounds to interact, share ideas, new trends, and foster collegiality.

We explore different topics: international ownership, mitigating climate change, energy transition, regulatory methodologies, power purchase arrangements, transmission siting, access and pricing, engineering procurement and construction, operation and maintenance, reliability standards and compliance, fuel procurement and hedging arrangements, new technologies, among others.

We aim to provide our members with practical and useful advice to better serve clients, and to offer the opportunity for collaboration, networking and friendships. 

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Forthcoming conferences and webinars View All Conferences

Emerging legal frameworks governing the growing prominence of small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs)

13 Jan 2025 1300 - 1400 GMT

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Journal of Energy & Natural Resources Law

Published quarterly, the Journal of Energy & Natural Resources Law (JERL) is the journal of the SEERIL. Featuring contributions written by some of the finest academic minds and most successful practitioners in this area of study, JERL is a highly respected journal committed to reflecting contemporary issues that face the energy and natural resources sectors.

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Publications
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Power Law: Editorial November 2024

John Vellone, Newsletter Editor of the IBA Power Law Committee introduces the latest collection of articles from Committee members.

Released on Nov 06, 2024

Navigating the regulatory landscape for distributed solar power projects in Nigeria

Nigeria’s abundant sunlight presents a significant opportunity for distributed solar power (DSP) to address its energy challenges. This article analyses the regulatory framework governing DSP projects in Nigeria, focusing on policies, incentives, and challenges affecting project development and investment. By identifying key opportunities and barriers, this article offers practical recommendations to optimise the regulatory environment for stimulating DSP growth, enhancing grid integration, and promoting sustainable energy development.

Released on Nov 06, 2024

Distributed energy resources in Portugal: challenges, opportunities, and the way forward

This short article analyses the legal and regulatory challenges and opportunities of distributed energy generation in Portugal. It focuses on the implications of Decree-Law No 15/2022, which enables consumer participation in a decentralised energy model, and addresses regulatory complexities, licensing delays, financial barriers, and the impact on grid infrastructure. Additionally, it highlights legislative and public policy initiatives aimed at facilitating distributed energy resources, emphasising the need for effective action to leverage Portugal’s renewable energy potential.

Released on Nov 06, 2024

Distributed energy resources in Switzerland

Switzerland is introducing a new legal structure the local electricity community (LEC) in 2024 as part of its energy transition. The aim of is to enable groups of individuals or legal entities to become collectively involved in projects for the production and consumption of renewable electricity, such as solar, wind or biomass. This article looks at this new legal structure in terms of how it works in practice, its relevance and its implications for Switzerland’s energy transition.

Released on Nov 06, 2024

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